On EVs, Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with senior Biden officials in Washington.
On Tuesday, August 7th, Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with senior Biden officials in Washington D.C. to discuss the future of electric vehicles and the impact they could have on the American economy. The meeting came following a recent report from The Wall Street Journal which claimed that Tesla was considering dropping plans to produce a $35,000 Model 3 sedan. During the meeting, Musk and Biden discussed ways in which electric vehicles could help reduce emissions and improve air quality, as well as their potential to create new jobs in the U.S. automotive industry. Following the meeting, Tesla released a statement saying that it remains committed to producing a Model 3 at a pricepoint that is accessible to everyone, and that it has never given up on its plans to produce an affordable mass-market Tesla car.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla (TSLA.O), met with two high-ranking White House officials on Friday in Washington to talk about
Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with two high-ranking White House officials on Friday in Washington to talk about electric vehicles. The meeting was arranged by the Obama administration and focused on accelerating the deployment of electric vehicles. Musk discussed Tesla’s plans for increasing the production of its Model S and Model X, as well as its efforts to develop the Tesla Powerwall and solar roof products.
who is in charge of spending on infrastructure, the White House stated.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors, met with senior Biden officials in Washington on Wednesday to discuss his company’s electric vehicles. The Obama administration has set a goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2015, and Musk said he is hopeful that Tesla can help get there. “We’re excited about the opportunity to work with the government,” Musk said. “The White House has been great – they’ve been very supportive.”
“Elon Musk met with John Podesta and Mitch Landrieu to talk about our shared goals for electrification and how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with John Podesta and Mitch Landrieu to talk about our shared goals for electrification and how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law can help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. The bipartisan legislation, championed by Vice President Biden and Senator McConnell, would provide funding for infrastructure improvements that support the nationwide deployment of advanced vehicles.
“We are excited to work with Senator McConnell and Vice President Biden on this important legislation,” said Elon Musk. “Electric vehicles have the potential to transform transportation, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, create jobs, and improve air quality – all while reducing our dependence on oil. We look forward to working with Congress to make this a reality.”
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is one of several strategies being implemented by Tesla to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. Last month, we announced a new referral program that will incent customers who bring their own electric vehicle into Tesla stores to get free full service visits for two years. Additionally, we’re providing $5,000 in credit toward the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle for customers who buy or lease a Model S or Model X from February 1 through December 31st.