Musk's Compensation Dream Is A Reality — So What Comes Next? - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the realization of Elon Musk’s ambitious Tesla compensation package and explores the company’s future prospects beyond its established electric vehicle (EV) business. While Tesla’s initial success was rooted in its EVs, Musk is now focusing on advancing technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, full self-driving (FSD) capabilities, and robotaxi deployment. Tesla’s valuation and growth potential increasingly depend on these emerging areas, alongside the long-anticipated but still unconfirmed launch of a more affordable $25,000 EV model. However, some analysts express concern about Tesla’s reliance on its current vehicle lineup without frequent new model introductions, which could pose risks for sustained sales momentum. Key growth areas highlighted include Tesla’s FSD software, which reportedly reduces collision rates significantly compared to average US driving statistics, and the ongoing development of the robotaxi pilot program, currently tested with human safety drivers and soon expanding to multiple cities. Additionally, Tesla’s energy storage segment showed impressive year-over-year growth of 81