As I look back over my notes from the Tesla Q4 earnings call, it’s worth noting how apolitical it was, especially considering Elon Musk’s current position inside the beltway. When asked about President Trump’s position on EVs — which includes ending all incentives to encourage sales — Musk took a neutral tone and talked around the question.
“At this point, I think that sustainable transport is inevitable,” he said. “I’m highly confident that all transport will be autonomous electric, including aircraft, and that it simply can’t be stopped any more than one could have stopped the advent of the external combustion engine, steam engine, or one could have stopped the advent of the internal combustion engine.”
In the one-hour call, Trump’s name came up twice — and not by Musk.
