I started digging and found that Israel signed a peace treaty with the United Arab Emirates after the country had diversified their economy, instead of being solely oil-based. This diversification had brought about modernization. I realized that if you land the price of oil, countries will diversify their economies and as a result, modernize.
Shai AgassiI have a lot of respect for the auto manufacturers. They make a product people live inside - and can die inside - so they are held to very high standards.
Shai AgassiWhen you translate a dream into reality, it's never a full implementation. It is easier to dream than to do.
Shai AgassiSometimes people have to remind you to aim high. Most of us are afraid of aiming high for fear of failure and our biggest failure is that we aim too low.
Shai AgassiThe one factor that you can't find on a spreadsheet is the willingness of the people in government to lead change, And in Denmark every single one of them is engaged and willing to do whatever it takes to get Denmark to be a leader in electric vehicles.
Shai Agassi