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Beyond autonomous vehicles, Elon Musk’s interest in solar energy and energy storage remains prominent. The recent focus on solar manufacturing highlights Tesla’s potential to revolutionize power generation and distribution. Musk suggests that the key lies in dramatically increasing manufacturing capacity—achieved through rapid scaling of giga factories, autonomous trucking, and modular construction techniques—to deploy solar panels, battery packs, and grid infrastructure at unprecedented speeds.
He envisions a future where Tesla’s vertical integration, manufacturing prowess, and innovative deployment methodologies enable the US to double its energy capacity swiftly, reducing dependence on legacy energy sources like natural gas and coal.