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He decided to oust Ze’ev Drori—and appoint himself (making Musk the fourth CEO to hold the position in about a year’s time). Musk told the senior leaders they needed to prepare for massive layoffs to preserve cash. The Model S would be the key to their survival,
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Tim Higgins (Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century)
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China has its own great champion of electric vehicles—Wan Gang. He ranks with Elon Musk in terms of impact on the advancement of the EV and as one of the most consequential figures for the global auto industry.
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Daniel Yergin (The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations)