Even if there's a zombie apocalypse, you'll still be able to travel using the Tesla Supercharging system.

I've always wanted to be part of something that would radically change the world. . . . People forget the power of inspiration. All of humanity went to the moon with the Apollo missions. The issue was cost. There was no chance to build a base and create frequent flights. That's the problem I would like to solve.

People work better when they know what the goal is and why. It is important that people look forward to coming to work in the morning and enjoy working.

Tesla Motors was created to accelerate the advent of sustainable transport. If we clear a path to the creation of compelling electric vehicles, but then lay intellectual property landmines behind us to inhibit others, we are acting in a manner contrary to that goal. Tesla will not initiate patent lawsuits against anyone who, in good faith, wants to use our technology.

I think you should always be seeking negative feedback.

You shouldn't do things differently just because they're different. They need to be... better.

I think long term you can see Tesla establishing factories in Europe, in other parts of the U.S. and in Asia.