Tesla's Core Mission Shifts In The Musk 4.0 Era — Smart Or Not? - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica discusses a significant strategic shift in Tesla’s core mission under what is termed the "Musk 4.0" era. Elon Musk envisions transforming Tesla from primarily an electric vehicle manufacturer into a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company. This new direction emphasizes integrating AI with Tesla’s manufacturing and autonomous driving capabilities to create an ecosystem of sustainable products spanning transportation, energy generation, battery storage, and robotics. Tesla aims to unify hardware and software at scale to foster a safer, cleaner world and achieve what Musk calls “sustainable abundance”—a future where goods and services are universally accessible, eliminating scarcity through technological innovation. Central to this vision is Tesla’s push toward autonomous driving and robotaxi services, with the company seeking permits to operate ride-hailing services in Arizona. Tesla is actively training its vehicles in self-driving technology, aiming to phase out human safety drivers, although safety concerns remain given recent collisions involving Tesla’s automated systems. Musk highlights the “killer app” for self-driving