The overarching goal of Tesla is to help reduce carbon emissions and that means low cost and high volume. We will also serve as an example to the auto industry, proving that the technology really works and customers want to buy electric vehicles.

In order for us to have a future that's exciting and inspiring, it has to be one where we're a space-bearing civilization.

The thing that's worth doing is trying to improve our understanding of the world and gain a better appreciation of the universe and not to worry too much about there being no meaning. And, you know, try and enjoy yourself. Because, actually, life's pretty good. It really is.

Funded by the government just means funded by the people. Government, by the way, has no money. It only takes money from the people. Sometimes people forget that that's really what occurs.

You could warm Mars up, over time, with greenhouse gases.

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.

Some companies out there quote a start of production that is substantially in advance of when customers get their cars.