Summary
Tesla lobbies for stricter EV incentives in the UK, including higher taxes on fossil fuel vehicles, while opposing EV subsidies in the U.S. due to Elon Musk’s political support for Donald Trump.
Tesla previously supported federal EV incentives, but Musk’s political stance has since shifted, prioritizing his anti-“woke” agenda.
Critics argue this approach undermines Tesla’s mission to advance sustainable transportation.
The contrast between Tesla’s lobbying strategies in the U.S. and UK highlights a tension between the company’s goals and Musk’s personal politics.
why make an AI thumbnail for one of the most photographed people on earth? what do we have too much fresh water all of the sudden?
Every thumbnail photo should be this one
It’s almost like we shouldn’t allow lobbying. Amongst all the other things that are horrendously wrong with everything this article is talking about.
The “presenting information to lawmakers” part isn’t the problem. The “paying for influence” part is.
This seems like a prime opportunity for an investor lawsuit
And yet their stock price doubles because of a US election outcome that’s going to kill financial incentives and make 80% of US buyers despise their CEO.
Oh, what, you’re complaining that a Nazi is taking over your government after electing a fucking Nazi? Boo fucking hoe.
