Interview with Tesla boss Elon Musk

The transcript discusses the decline of green thinking in the UK and questions why private companies are leading the charge in environmental issues. It highlights the lack of effective government action globally, particularly in the automotive industry, where less than 1% of new cars are electric. The discussion emphasizes the need for stronger action to replace the global car fleet with electric vehicles, which would take decades even if all new cars were electric.

What is the main concern about green thinking in the UK as discussed in the video?

• It has slipped off the public agenda.

• It has been largely ignored by private companies.

• It has become a top priority for the government.

• It is being effectively addressed by new policies.

According to the speaker, how effective have governments been in addressing environmental issues?

• They have focused solely on renewable energy.

• They have ignored the issues completely.

• They have made a lot of noise but achieved little.

• They have been very effective.

What percentage of new cars made annually are electric, as mentioned in the video?

• Less than 1%

• More than 20%

• About 10%

• Approximately 50%

How long would it take to replace the global car fleet with electric vehicles if all new cars were electric?

• 10 years

• 50 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

What is the estimated number of cars in the global fleet?

• 500 million

• 1 billion

• 3 billion

• 2 billion