Tesla and the Future of Transportation

The speaker shares his enthusiasm for Tesla, likening the experience to the technological leap of the iPod. He describes the seamless and exhilarating driving experience of a Tesla, comparing it to a spaceship. The discussion shifts to the future of transportation, emphasizing the potential of electric vehicles to replace internal combustion engines. The speaker highlights the current challenge of battery costs but is optimistic about future reductions, predicting a significant shift towards cleaner, more economical electric vehicles.

What comparison does the speaker make to describe the technological leap of driving a Tesla?

• Flying in an airplane for the first time

• Using a smartphone for the first time

• Switching from a bicycle to a car

• Transitioning from a cassette player to an iPod

How does the speaker describe the acceleration of a Tesla?

• Like a traditional car

• Similar to a roller coaster

• Like a spaceship taking off

• Slow and steady

What does the speaker predict about the future of transportation?

• Flying cars will become common

• Electric vehicles will dominate

• Public transport will be obsolete

• Bicycles will be the main mode of transport

What does the speaker suggest is the 'magic of electric'?

• The futuristic design

• The clean and efficient nature of electric vehicles

• The ability to fly

• The quietness of the engine

What is currently holding back the electric vehicle industry, according to the speaker?

• Lack of charging stations

• High cost of batteries

• Limited driving range

• Insufficient government support

What does the speaker anticipate about the cost of batteries by the end of the decade?

• They will remain the same

• They will double

• They will slightly decrease

• They will be a fifth or a third of current costs

What does the speaker refer to as 'explosive liquid' used in internal combustion engines?

• Ethanol

• Diesel

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

What is the speaker's opinion on internal combustion engines?

• They are the future of transportation

• They are outdated and polluting

• They are efficient and clean

• They are more reliable than electric engines

Why does the speaker consider Tesla the first real electric vehicle?

• It is better than any other vehicle ever made

• It is the fastest car available

• It has the longest range

• It is the most affordable