Tesla CEO Elon Musk offers rare look inside Model 3 factory

The pioneering electric car company Tesla has suffered a series of very public challenges since the beginning of this year. Its high-profile CEO Elon Musk called this a period of "production hell." Most of the troubles revolve around the company's Model 3 sedan, its first mid-priced, mass-produced electric car. Musk takes "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King on a tour of his Silicon Valley factory. It is the first time network cameras were allowed inside the production line.
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[@jakejenkins4380]

I respect him. He doesn’t lie or hide the truth, he’s said straight up when they made mistakes

[@sweetaznboi209]

I agree !

[@Douken]

'a bunch of people will probably die' going to Mars -Elon Musk

[@shmattice888]

It’s a hit peice . It’s called sensationalism .

[@rickyay26]

Lol you’re easy aren’t you? Love that.

[@Mrbfgray]

April Fools Day bankwupt series is hilarious.

[@korymann6723]

5:27 *”It’s April fools, people should like lighten up ok.”* 😂😂😂

[@kentonburke4433]

Not when it comes to bankruptcy

[@alfokenny211]

I just love how he responded in that teenager sort of way, made it 20x funnier.

[@josefuentes4616]

Kory Mann lol what a troll

[@zimmiz17]

Said like a true Tony Stark

[@antman7673]

That’s a move made of stupid. People have invested some serious coin into Tesla and it is kind of not funny to hear Tesla is bankrupt. -Elon: „Gotcha“

[@user-dt9wd2do1x]

This is the Difference being a leader vs a boss. Elon is very unique guy

[@harrywissink842]

It’s 2020 Just got my model 3 It’s amazing Unbelievable he got this level of maturity and innovation in just a few years This wil be the greatest company in just another few years Thumbs up for MUSK

[@guylevy3129]

Someone send this guy a mattress for his conference room

[@CortezEspartaco2]

guy levy That's a great idea. He should start selling Boring mattresses!

[@Brainbuster]

Yeah, I would think with all his fans, someone would send him a nice mattress. I know there are very comfortable foam mattresses that you could put on the floor even. $200 or $300.

[@danmcclaren5436]

Musk still has the mentality of a 25 year old recent-grad-start-up-grinding until he sees fruition. His net worth is about to explode.

[@choiboix]

guy levy Says a lot about the guys character who’s a billionaire but sleeps on an uncomfortable couch in the conference room as the CEO who could easily request new expensive furniture or a bedroom built in the factory for him.

[@EDTHEWATERGUY]

He is not even smart enough to remove the back support from that couch to make it wider. He is no genius.

[@Rixhz34]

Billionaire sleeps in the factory to solve the smallest of problems in order to be that much more efficient. Talk about work ethic. Amazing.

[@gabrielmello3293]

Rixhz34 "If you work 14 hs a day 7 days a week in what other people work 8 hs a day 5 days a week, you will get done in 3 months what they will get done in a year" -Elongated Muskrat

[@mdj5775]

Rixhz34 if it was for him slot of people wouldn't live above average lives

[@dannydaw59]

He's trying to do too much. He needs to hire leaders who have worked in auto factories that have experience that he can trust.

[@DirtNuggett]

dannydaw59 Leaders are hard to find. Trust is hard to come by. It ain't that easy.

[@Dadniel1st]

Michael Gentry very true. I work in construction business and is so difficult to find leaders. From hundreds of people I've dealt with over 5 years only were to stand out.

[@siennastrickland2722]

Love how this man openly takes accountability for his failures while remaining hopeful for future successes. Tesla will be revolutionary

[@darktrooperdalek7991]

“People should just lighten up, okay?” XD literally me every day.

[@r.annrousseau170]

Just growing pains. Don't give up Elon. You're making the history books.

[@kevin42]

how many CEO's do you see today that wear hard hats/industrial gear and get their hands dirty right in the factory besides co-workers. tell me, please

[@bluetexastrucking5232]

Kevin Elon is the best 👍👍👍

[@diedertspijkerboer]

Kevin I don't think Elon is literally getting his hands dirty. He is just closely watching the situation, analyzing any problems and solving them. His main question will continually be: which part of the process is currently limiting the production, and how do we make that faster? If you keep doing that, you will get the quick ramp in production that would be best for Tesla and, frankly, for all of us who want to see a clean energy future.

[@kevin42]

still ways better than most CEO's. aspecially car company CEO's

[@JakeobE]

Don't forget about Costco! Costco's former CEO and co-founder James Sinegal would visit every Costco store in the US at least once a year in person. He also only took an income of $350,000 a year and passed the money on to the wages and benefits of his employees.

[@vh9network]

the ones on Undercover Boss.

[@retroraptor8186]

Anyone else thinking how adorable Elon would look sleeping on the floor all cuddled up in a wittle blanket 😂

[@Tippyyyy690]

Elon is bound and determined to make Tesla a success. Don't ever bet against him. Look how far he has taken SpaceX. He is a very involved CEO!

[@VesaGuardian]

Big oil will soon be called "little oil"...

[@sengseng6987]

@@VesaGuardian what about smal oil??

[@forbello]

Don’t forget he owns the company and invested more than $50 million of his own cash.

[@maddykim7825]

people forget too easily. elons gonna brush off the doubt with his middle finger, then proceed to changing the world.

[@bustabanana]

Maddy Kim that comment made my day!!! 😍😂🤣

[@rockytunes89]

www.gofundme.com/elonmuskbed

[@EuriEuropa]

Dam so true.. Look at him, he looks so sleepy 😪 working hard for normal folks

[@ThePrimalEarth]

*Worlds (mars is a world too, you know)

[@uighkgui]

thats true, people shouldn't complain about the production delays of the model 3, it takes as long as it takes, its nothing bad, would these people be sitting there and waiting for a model 3 similar car if Tesla wouldn't exist?? i really doubt that^^

[@prabhat8413]

Elon and his employes can take such pain because he believes in the vision of the company.

[@zerotolerance3560]

lol.. a few months ago he just fired thousands of his employees and outsourced. ;)

[@iDeeKayy]

It’s very stressful now with the world watching us.

[@panhaneathseng4700]

Newsflash...everyone works hard

[@thetruth1103]

baba bindash You mean government funded company.

[@sweetaznboi209]

No pain no gain

[@Moonawrathic]

I don't really want a model 3, but I'm thinking about getting one to support Elon.

[@gregballard4318]

It’s like 27k and you get a government incentive or at least my dad does JUST DO IT - Shia labeouf

[@rexusranger1938]

Exactly what he said. "We put too much technology into the Model 3 all at once." This is why to this day, no car company can outperform and/or outpriced Tesla. This dude is nuts. I'd like to work for him one day as an engineer. I share the same mentality. When I start something, I want to see to it that it is done before I can rest. As long as the company has a set goal and organized. lol!

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Elon occupies rare space based on the fact that he will admit mistakes, and then follow it up with a commitment to correcting those mistakes. Think about that for a minute. He admitted to trying to add too many features all at once...and then he corrected Course, knowing that those features will happen at some point but not now. He’s so committed to correcting those mistakes that he is willing to do whatever is necessary to make those corrections happen. Can anyone name another CEO who openly admits to any of this? This guy knows every moving part in any of his Manufacturing Facilities.... Can you name another CEO that can do that? Elon is so freaking committed to the success of his Companies that he will not fail...he’s not in it for the Wealth. Elon is playing one game...and it’s a LONG GAME. Elon is in the game of changing the World.

[@Mattstiless]

Graphene batteries where they at?

[@ZesPak]

Robert Bradshaw that would be weird, Tony Strak met Musk in Iron Man 2.

[@gridcoregilry666]

amen to that JamesScottGuitar

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

His long term plan is to become the King of Mars. Just think about it for a minute or two, about what he has done already and is planning. If he or one of his people/employee astronauts sets foot on Mars first, it will become his property.

[@sugershakify]

Scott, If he's not in it for the money why did he just setup a compensation plan that would see him being paid $5 billion a year ? www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-03-26/tesla-without-any-doubt-verge-bankruptcy Musk is a dreamer and a snake oil salesman. His promises are constantly exposed as lies and unicorn dreams. Beyond that electric cars using existing technology are a fad gimmick at best. They rely on quickly depleting rare earth elements to function and are powered by and large by coal. They distract from technology that could be game changing like diesel hybrids that could achieve 90+mpg and not require a complete rework of our electrical grid.

[@billMcLatentspace]

Such a boss. Whole world paying attention, so many vocal haters, and dude's just calmly getting on with the job of upgrading the world.

[@pashapasovski5860]

Just the fact he used Tesla and not Edison, makes him real, in my eyes!

[@commonlogic3646]

He said Edison is a bigger inspiration to him....

[@yandisamtshali7228]

Sounds cooler

[@kisshaddad8086]

He didn’t found the company…

[@highimjuan]

This man is a national treasure.

[@daisya.7960]

he is south african

[@joelsalvador4994]

@@daisya.7960 he’s white lmao. He was born in Africa but that’s irrelevant

[@francogonzalez1985]

@@joelsalvador4994 how does that matter idk

[@joelsalvador4994]

@@francogonzalez1985 it doesn’t 😑

[@DistortedV12]

He’s AFRICAN buddy not honorary white

[@danyala.1659]

Nobody believes in him. But, he always proves everyone wrong.

[@peterlamosh]

I always have! and always will!

[@OOa007]

Always have and always WILL

[@Brainbuster]

#metoo

[@danyala.1659]

Brainbuster #metoo

[@Brainbuster]

Let's start a hashtag for those of use who always believed in Elon! #metoo

[@farmer1237]

I want to say "Thank You!" to CBS for doing this interview while other major medias have been busy spreading lies from those haters who work hard to destroy Tesla, especially from TSLA shorts.

[@HTSSTR]

Agree. Good job CBS.

[@MarcoRosales]

Same

[@alejandror765]

Work hard to destroy Tesla? 10 hr shift 6 days a week is the ga schedule the only thing getting destroyed is the human body's that have to make these cars .

[@alejandror765]

Bo Hu "KEEP THE LINE MOVING " is what is destroying Tesla one plastic car at a time

[@fureshock8543]

At least they are made in the USA.

[@TeslaBoy123]

U mean made in USA bcz America are a continent not a single country

[@deltavii7499]

@@TeslaBoy123 That’s what he said in the first place

[@sahilkate1061]

@@deltavii7499 he edited but bcs it's 2yrs ago u dont see (edited)

[@Aaron7075]

This is journalism. Bringing the critics and the person together via an honest and educational piece. It feels like the news pre 2012

[@wandereyesaerial]

People point fingers at Musk for no meeting deadlines, but many forget to appreciate the fact that the Model 3 is an absolutely amazing EV car with handling and performance unmatched for its class

[@stever6773]

How many other car companies have 400K+ reservations for a car people have never seen in person or test driven? Hmmm, let me think.... none!! I quickly forgot about my 2 year wait once I picked up my Model 3. Absolutely worth the wait.

[@deandollahite4779]

Exactly

[@andrasbiro3007]

Andrew G They think they can go up to 10K per week. At that rate they will build half million cars every year. Also they make a ton of money on the cars, so as production ramps up they will soon start to make money. What you see as "losing money" is called "investment". Or you think gigantic factories are cheap? And according to everyone the upcoming Model Y will be an even bigger hit. They will likely make billions on the reservations alone. In two years there will likely be close to a million Model 3 on the road, and the Model Y will be in production too. Just as the semi and the new Roadster. And the competition only then will be where Tesla is now. Currently there's nothing on the market that can touch Tesla. A few prototypes has potential, but only if they can make them soon and in high volumes. Also since dieselgate I'm done with VW, won't buy from them anything ever.

[@VanlockFR]

Yup right now in Europe if you order a Leaf 2 you have a 6 to 7 months wait period to receive the car !

[@dariusduesentrieb]

+Andrew G do you know how much the USA "loose"? In case you don't know: www.usdebtclock.org/ The financial market is a bit more complex than just winning or losing money

[@panhaneathseng4700]

Lol...if you wait two years for a car you're a mindless drone

[@rdkutube]

Took delivery of a Model 3 two weeks ago. Love it. Incredible car!

[@CarolCao]

He’s amazing. Very hands on with his company and literally staying there. More people, including other CEO’s, need to be like him.

[@jemimallah2591]

This aged well

[@rahulbala7]

And more people know Kim Kardashian than this extremely hard-working man

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

who?

[@dozog]

Not gonna convince the people who watch this video that that is true.😂

[@MM-zw8sm]

Chapister sad truth.

[@chefsweaty6744]

Chapister You don't need to drag Kim down to praise Elon.

[@victormurillo6956]

Silas Gates Exactly & KimYe recently bought a Tesla

[@guevenkocak2384]

I believe in the success of Tesla´s vision

[@BIOHAZARDXXXX]

Tesla is already successful, you don't need to believe, just look at their financial statements.

[@guevenkocak2384]

FSX737Pilot X I dont mean that..I mean the success of their future vision..realisation of the vision..

[@allwyndsouza1962]

The model X is one of the most unreliable cars new

[@allwyndsouza1962]

The roadster was there best car

[@allwyndsouza1962]

Model 3 is best current model

[@captainsnake7406]

Love how real and honest He is.

[@lonestar4454]

Honestly Elon Musk is what CEO are suppose to be!! Admits mistakes and then takes it upon himself to fix those mistake.

[@forbello]

He owns the company. Most CEO’s do not that’s why Elon can be so honest, he’s only accountable to himself.

[@danmcclaren5436]

News anchor: Do you agree that blah blah blah? Musk: yup, I agree. You’re right. News anchor: Do you agree that blah blah blah? Musk: yup, I agree. You’re right. News anchor: damn it, musk, go against me so I can make headlines! This is hilarious. News networks hate this much honesty from high ranking people.

[@dozog]

dan McClaren. Disagree with you there. Seems this reporter asked real questions, and still loves what Elon represents.

[@edwardbostic531]

dan McClaren honesty doesn't sell, scandalous and outrages claims do. Sucks but that's how it is.

[@AngelLestat2]

I totally disagree with you, I guess the reporter made great questions and the answers were even better.

[@WoWisMagic]

If every CEO was as honest as Elon Musk the world would be such an incredible place.

[@kgal1298]

Right? Let's see her do an interview with the CEO of Bank of America and then see the differences.

[@andreibaracuda]

Such commitment you rarely see from any of the other fat cats - CEOs. There's no doubt in my mind Tesla will be successful.

[@Legodude552]

Jimmy Chang So you think the average CEO sits back with their feet on their desk smoking a cigar and drinking scotch?

[@privacyplease1]

Yes

[@darr915]

no his main concern and drive is making the world a better place.

[@codysett1]

Jimmy Chang they will never be successful. There too far in the hole already. The company burns 200+ million a quarter in R&D. Even with all the tax breaks they've gotten, they are done.

[@Jwdude123]

Obama paid for it.

[@lino2495]

this guy is literally ahead of his time

[@peligro28]

A true leader -- taking fault for his company, zero excuses, optimistic, humble and leading from the front.

[@tuliocano8468]

I believe Elon will overcome the production problems and prove to all his crítics (pay by the oil companies most of them) that no one can stop the future of auto industry.

[@diedertspijkerboer]

Tulio Cano I surely believe that traditional automakers are trying to influence how the media portray Tesla.

[@shadowblack1987]

He should have started up in Europe. Much (MUCH!) less political BS.

[@chocolatemilk5146]

and yet there is no stopping coal production plants, like one that powers his factory. coal plants pollute more than cars. musk could create batteries+solar to power cities, like he did for canberra in australia. as for cars, cities need to remodel their infrastructure to use cars less, a good example of a city that needs to reshape is LA.

[@tuliocano8468]

Chocolate Milk. I agree in part with you but remember the Gigafactory produce huge part of it's energy with solar energy but the charging station a lot of them are coal energy dependent, but that's not up to him, that depends of the politicians that rule the state becouse instead of a coal mine they should try to generate clean energy by solar, wind or water dams. I let you with a question. What do you think Elon will prefer charging his cars, from solar or coal energy?

[@cup_and_cone]

Tesla will go bankrupt before he does.

[@impolitevegan3179]

people are so nervous they can't take an April first joke... uhm, those people need some professional help.

[@Jonathannnnnnnnnnnnnnnn]

Impolite Vegan I totally agree. For he joke, I thought it was hilarious and it gave me more confidence in the company because I know Elon’s confidence means tbh are completely fine. 😂

[@Mrbfgray]

And how much of your hard earned money do YOU have riding on TSLA?

[@nyodeler6647]

Impolite Vegan No... Well, they probably do, yes, but they weren't wrong for being worried here. Musk showed he may be a hard worker and a god damn genius, but he also showed that he has no knowledge or instinct when it comes to timing a joke lol.

[@nyodeler6647]

Bo McGillacutty My exact thought, too.

[@Mrbfgray]

N Yodeler Yup. Another version of "talk is cheap"...if one has no skin in the game and never have they shouldn't even opine. They have no idea what they are talking about.

[@JCbiglessworth]

Shows how many people want the car, he literally can’t build them fast enough. U see that with any other car company?

[@bicyclist2]

Tesla had tens of millions in $1000 deposits, on cars people hadn't even seen. No other car company can say or do this.

[@Snezana81]

I love her interviews with him. She is great. Make more great interviews with him like that.

[@davidwilliston1209]

Elon is a huge inspiration. What an amazing company too.

[@ILuvTrading]

I just bought my first 10 shares of tsla at $301.26. I hope we can get back under $200 so I can back up the Mini Cooper.

[@chrismidgeton2536]

Did you keep them?

[@user-in1gn6fw2eab]

@@chrismidgeton2536 asking the serious questions

[@vandibox]

@@user-in1gn6fw2eab damn I hope he did

[@aqwandrew6330]

you ean 10x

[@timelapsehq3846]

@@vandibox same

[@djorgie1981]

I love this guy, so real about everything!!!!

[@beaconlight4720]

the most good looking ceo out there haha

[@jacobmundy8922]

Im just thankful someone with such power and influence is caring so much about the future of humanity. He could be like most people of power and be like "Im set for life blah blah, who cares about anyone else" but he isn't. He is using his position in a positive way helping ALL humans wealthy or not. That to me is extremely admirable. Thanks to all those involved with making the world a better place to live.

[@gabrielmello3293]

Jacob Mundy Funny thing he could have said the set for life thing 10 years ago, and he's still going.

[@krishnamohan2351]

@@gabrielmello3293 20 years ago.

[@krishnamohan2351]

This is what most people fail to see when they judge him. He could have just bought some stocks and a cool house near a beach in 99 and just chilled it out forever. Or he could have easily started some tech company like facebook or netflix or whatever and made billions and had fun. But he didn't. He CHOSE greatness and selflessness but that comes at a price. You'll have to work harder and against a world that's not willing to change. It's my belief that we essentially gave up on fighting climate change and Mars missions until Elon showed us that it is possible. He's showing the world with the Model 3 that electric cars are as good or even better than ICE cars at the same price. With Falcon rockets he showed that we can make space more and more accessible than we thought it was. Just want to say to those who criticize him, just consider the alternative once. Why didn't he start a tech company? Its much much much easier than starting a rocket company or a car company. He even had an idea for a search engine before Google existed. Why didn't he just retire with his millions of dollars? The only answer is he chose the hard way for a purpose: A better tomorrow for all of us.

[@ACERASPIRE1]

Care about humanity? he's a business man capitalising on the future of the motor car.

[@jovanleon7]

@@ACERASPIRE1 lol

[@elirane85]

It's amazing how many times people (many of them are experts in their fields) have doubted this man, laughed at his ideas, said he will never make it, and how many times he showed them wrong and they still haven't learned....

[@Nick-dd6ri]

He has and will continue to make a huge impact on our world

[@fosterandnava]

I wouldn’t be so quick to judge. Tesla is still in financial trouble

[@seaston]

I really admire his brutal honesty, I think that kind of honesty will help him and the company in the long run

[@Warhero1171]

This guy has a work ethic that is so impressive that it is a bit funny. I can just imagine walking into the conference room and seeing one of the most rich and intelligent men on the planet, sleeping on a couch. And he's so chill with it that it cracks me up.

[@maxwellgarcia_]

“People should lighten up, OKAY!” -Elon Musk

[@JJJandak]

His timelines are sometimes off, but he always deliver everything that others think are impossible.. I actually looking forward to "alien dreadnaught" just to omit slow and problematic people.

[@panhaneathseng4700]

Josef Janoušek your parents are problematic

[@oldskoolordie]

@1:40 sounds like an apple beep and someone saying “f**k off” 😂😂

[@VettaBoop]

I love how honest he is. He has my respect 😊

[@vh9network]

Tesla is already a success. They made the Roadster, the Model S, the Model X and now the Model 3 is out on the streets. They got other manufactures to follow suit and produce EVs. Even GM which could could have had the Electric car market monopoly 18 years ago with it's EV1 has followed suit of Tesla with it's Bolt EV. Even despite of conditions our economy was 10 years ago when gas prices were sky high there is now a thriving market for EVs which can be largely thanked to Tesla opening up that market.

[@heultdochalle]

Wtf you smoking

[@exoticbutters2952]

vh9network the roadster isn’t out yet

[@vh9network]

Exotic Butters the Roadster was the first EV car Tesla Motors produced.

[@simonchen1879]

Roadster v2.0 isn't out yet. The first Roadster was out in 2011 I believe.

[@ajmancao6721]

Simon Chen 2006 I think

[@rmicai]

Wish I could be there at the factory floor helping get the production to 10k per week!

[@cheponis]

No you don't.

[@Mrbfgray]

Ricardo Micai Just DO IT then.

[@rmicai]

Bo McGillacutty security did not let me.. :-)

[@TenHorizons]

Yeah not everyone can get in, only the best of the best.

[@thebryster240]

Ricardo Micai i just got the job there. Will be on the production floor very soon after orientations ;)

[@ericanderson3534]

Great interview. I love looking at the Tesla factory at the old Numi plant,. even if its a year ago.

[@MuffinMan0521]

3:39 she telling Musk that she's in the mood...

[@TedKidd]

Got my invite to configure last week. Waiting for D version. The timeframe for a 4wd car is THE SAME as we were given when we reserved 3/31/16.

[@firexgodx980]

release all of the footage

[@akzebraminer5679]

Blake Brown nothing??? He just wanted to watch it in whole piece because it’s annoying to watch in segments

[@firexgodx980]

+Blake Brown Nothing, I just can't get enough of the musk

[@jaystarr6571]

Yes. It seems to be pretty heavily edited.

[@akalkabrecnac3003]

He knows everything of his factory 💪👏salute to mr Musk king of Kings and genius of geniuses

[@TrailTribune]

I just sat in a Model 3 yesterday, the car is incredible! My first impression is that the paradigm of transportation has changed forever. There's a revolution about to occur before our eyes in automobile manufacturing, design, & maintenance. The design aesthetic of the Model 3 surpasses and is unlike any other vehicle I've been in: a spacious interior with ample legroom and headroom (I am 6'4 and sat in the front seat while by chance another 6'4 person sat behind me with no issues), a full battery each morning with 310 miles of range, panoramic roof, over the air software updates, and all powered by the solar panels on the roof of my house. Goodbye oil cartels, oil barons, and oil changes. These are fascinating times we live in!

[@A.Deveneaux]

I've always believed in Tesla and bought their stock at $90. They are the force of change for a better world which is forcing the rest of industry to follow

[@lifethrownoutofthewindow]

how many did you buy

[@rahul88051]

Rooting for this guy. He has amazing work ethic !

[@jamesshanks2614]

A young woman who works on the model 3 production line had an idea on how she could make the production line more efficient. So she mentioned it to the production line manage who told her to put it in writing and she handed him her idea in writing roughly 5 hours later saying maybe we could try it in a week or so. She about dropped to the floor when the line manager said no not in a week. We'll try this tomorrow on the production line and they did and it improved efficiency just as she said it would. She got a nice chunk of coin and was told " any more ideas? Speak up right away ". True story but it illustrates it's not just Elon finding ways to improve the production line. Cheers!

[@szilardvincze]

Where can the full interview be found?

[@davetone2106]

That was great! As an owner of a few shares, this was a terrific look and interview, and renews my fait in this incredible pioneer, Elon Musk, a true *Tesla* of our time.

[@Sonny377]

Elon is so good to his workers! He takes too much Blame. When I join the Air Force and hopefully work hard enough to get a college education, I will apply to Telsa and work hard to make his dream easier to get!

[@HTSSTR]

@Berto, the CEO of a company gets all the benefits so he/she should be blamed for all the failures. Elon Musk took the blames because he was the CEO and those Robot lines was his decision.

[@beast2sniper]

That is an incredibly humble response(: you make your dreams happen. GOD bless you

[@radaroreilly9502]

You should join the Navy.

[@wholesome122]

Berto no he’s not that great and that’s why the few people I knew at Tesla left. This kind of work ethic is not sustainable for a work life balance long term. He does this all the time where he over estimates and the workers are putting in excess hours. It’s not fair to salaried workers and Tesla doesn’t even pay that well.

[@radaroreilly9502]

Androgynous Anonymous watch out, fanboys don’t like it when anyone criticizes their lord and savior...

[@getquick9246]

He reminds me so hard core of reardon in Atlas shrugged. Fascinating and you just gotta pull for him. I hope he succeeds.

[@MattGarcyaDC]

3:14 I wonder what software are those on the screen

[@melangreathouse2209]

May I loudly applaud you, Ms King, for your stellar professionalism, your confident stance, and your outstanding demeanor. You are a high credit to your profession, and a true credit to people of color . “ What a role model you are”. Kudos to you, for a job well done.🤜🏼

[@MrJackf13]

"I like it cold..." oh man

[@sebastiansebastian5270]

I'm so inspired by him I truly hope he achieves his goal

[@sashly99]

This man is a genius with incredible drive..I had the pleasure to ride in a model 3 a few times over the last month and let me tell you it’s amazing! Tesla is the future no doubt

[@skeeterchiggins]

Elon is amazing and I applaud his efforts to change the face of the world (leaders) when most others are stuck in the past.

[@tylerpetit33]

This guy is amazing...Some people think otherwise, but no one can deny that he changed the world.

[@ZombieProdigyUS]

I thought that bankruptcy joke was hilarious 😂

[@yootoober2009]

This article should be "archived" so it can't be used by Tesla haters. It was published in April 13, 2018.

[@JayArr]

He has got to be the hardest working CEO in the U.S., props to him for making affordable products

[@MrShakero]

This guy is CEO of 3 giant companies and all of them are successful... how is it even possible ?

[@alessiofe]

sh4k er0 He made money with the first

[@jzarlejz]

I'm a huge fan of the vision of Musk and Tesla and SpaceX, but I'd question the term successful. Pretty sure Tesla has only been profitable in one quarter out of its entire existence if memory serves. That's hardly "successful" by any definition. What he has succeeded in is generating a huge amount of hype and energy around his branding and products, but eventually his companies have to turn a profit. Hype and energy can only make venture capitalists, banks, investment firms, etc. pour money into your companies for so long before they expect to start seeing returns. If Tesla doesn't find a way to start being profitable and the cash reserves dry up, it'll have no choice but to go into bankruptcy, which would be a huge shame. That's why he's under such pressure - huge investors are getting tired of pouring money into a company that burns through cash.

[@wardoc22]

Define successful

[@jzarlejz]

wardoc22 I'd think that the definition of a for-profit company is to turn a profit. It's not a charity, not an altruistic venture dedicated to the furthering of science. It builds cars to sell to make money - regardless of all the other vision and hype around the company. I'm not calling the company a failure, most companies lose money for years as they learn how to be efficient and profitable, and Musk has made statements claiming he believes the company will turn a profit by the end of the year; however, Musk has missed virtually every promise and timeline he's set for the company. I wouldn't call the company a failure, but hype is only going to sustain the company so long. Musk has shown a history of casting grand visions that generate huge hype and cause the stock price to skyrocket while delivering very few of them.

[@anduuchan]

Jesse Andersen we are pretty sure SpaceX is starting to make profits

[@djz2308]

Excellent interview!

[@jonathanstaley3883]

Cars, trucks, batteries, space X.... the guy is simply unbelievable. With HIS drive and determination coupled with his knowledge and raw ability, TESLA andElon can NOT fail. I wish I had a gram of his abilities.

[@morenitanegrita8793]

The guy owns it when he screws up and moves nimbly to fix it. I’m in the market to get one and it gives me hope that the service issues I’ve heard people talk about will be addressed.

[@DanaVastman]

Just ordered mine... best f'n choice I've ever made! Luv that man...putting it all on the line to save our species...

[@DillyPickle]

3:28 "I Like It Cold!!!"

[@thedoc24]

Man if only someone would have told him what February 2020 would hold for Tesla. WOW

[@Quapadople]

If people don't understand April fool's day(or a joke in general) then I can honestly say we are doomed, and some of us are complete idiots.

[@stjerneskruetraekker]

I'm looking forward to my Model 3 next year! I would never go back from a Tesla... have a new Mercedes until I get my Tesla :-) Gooo Elon!

[@InSaN3ViSioN]

You should have a Volt over the mercedes.

[@alanlaero]

First world problems ha ha

[@Mrgranturismo4ever]

Rich people first world problems. Hard work pays off though.

[@chuckjim8281]

I just wrapped up a photo shoot with 2 model 3 launch editions and i did get the opportunity to drive them. I'll admit i wasnt a fan of the 3 on paper, but in the real world it really is quite good. I think you'll enjoy it

[@Mrgranturismo4ever]

Chuck Jim that can't be your real name right? You have to first names

[@amilafernando1856]

most of CEOs targets is to make more money, but elon musk target is to introduce new tech... Why else he made model 3 affordable than many other super cars... Thank you Elon Musk for working towards humanity...❤😁👌

[@mravecsk1]

Fingers crossed for Tesla. Greetings from Slovakia.

[@ben3989]

I like him. He seems honest and devoted. History will have a positive view.

[@ajmancao6721]

Ben Davis yet there’s been a lot of negativity towards Tesla nowadays...

[@JudsonRadio]

This is the great thing about Elon. He is constantly juggling so many things in multiple companies, but when there's an issue with something, he's not afraid to get in there and focus his attention on overseeing the work and getting it done himself if need be. He's intimately involved with his work and passionate about seeing it get done right, rather than trying to turn a quick buck and the consequences be damned.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

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[@_TheEnemy_]

Love his attitude towards everything!

[@thekidinhisroom]

WOW! Determination at it's best. Inspiring!

[@musictest9999]

i cant imagine how much stress he's under

[@primetime3306]

Nothing but respect, absolutely the hardest worker on this planet and his work shows it

[@ChrisJalkson1]

I like the fact that he is brutally honest with this interview. I'm a fan.

[@gullepomp]

nice, they walk around with safetyglasses and safetyshoe's.good leadership by being available to solve problems and showing the same commitment as the employees who are working overtime.

[@NicheNi]

I have a huge respect for this guy 👏

[@impolitevegan3179]

and btw, please let him talk, public is interesting in what he thinks and not what reporters think, especially if they are so far away from the topic.

[@renatolopez3079]

Well shes just asking him questions that she thinks the public wants to know. Also shes trying to convey the feelings that the general public have towards him when she asks questions so she can get the answer to be answered to the public and not just herself. She clearly believes in him as do the other anchors in the news room.

[@TheMrMeff]

He needs to update his assembly machines to assembly 3s and inserters to stack inverters. Perhaps get some speed 3 beacons also.

[@number1fansince]

Just look at the man. He obviously is very passionate about his product. I can see a hard working face when I see one and tbh the car is truly amazing. Why do people not want an America car company built buy Americans to succeed.