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The Prius came out in 97. Tesla started in 2003. I guess Elon is so good for you that it warps the space time continuum.
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Would any of the major car manufacturers even consider moving away from diesel and petrol if it weren't for Tesla?
Yes. Things like Prius and Leaf have had a way bigger real world effect.
Loads of people have been in a Prius. Most people haven't even heard of a Tesla. They're like a California Morgan to the man in the street.
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Would any of the major car manufacturers even consider moving away from diesel and petrol if it weren't for Tesla?
Would banks do a better (less shit) job if Paypal didn't exist?
Would we have the same momentum in the space race as it is without SpaceX?
Of course he's not perfect, but who is? All in all though I think he does more good than harm. Even if his particular ventures aren't the best way forwards, he's pushing things in a better direction, forcing others to reconsider what they're doing.