Elon Musk Trash Talks Bill Gates (Again)
- by Nick Cohen
- in Industry
- — Sep 17, 2020
In his article, Gates stated that electric vehicles are a good alternative for short-distance journeys, but stated that electric vehicles will probably never be a practical solution for 18-wheel trucks, cargo ships and passenger planes. According to all of them, a vehicle dedicated to transporting cargo cannot penalize how much load it can carry with the weight of its massive battery pack.
Gates' criticisms are due to the size and weight of the batteries.
He pointed to biofuels - rather than battery power - as a possible solution for commercial vehicles.
A Twitter user recently tweeted Elon Musk, the first name that comes to mind when it comes to electric vehicles, asking what Bill Gates thinks about what he said about electric trucks.
Musk replied that Gates "has no clue" about electrical vans.
Rivian is without doubt one of the Tesla rivals Gates has talked about
China-built Tesla Model 3s intended for delivery outside the country will likely start mass production in the fourth quarter, the people said, asking not to be identified because the details are private.
Gates detailed his thoughts on electric vehicles in a blog post in August, explaining why he was dubious about the potential for EVs as long-haul vehicles. "Legacy companies like GM and Ford and new carmakers like Rivian and Bollinger", he weblog said, nevertheless, Tesla's title was lacking. Even Gates' weblog was conspicuous for not mentioning Tesla even as soon as though the electrical automobile firm has remodeled the automotive business and now could be essentially the most valued automotive firm on the planet.
Musk is not known for his diplomatic responses to opponents or any kind of negative press surrounding his various interests, but this latest comment by Gates has struck a particularly raw nerve.
In July, Gates called out Musk for making inaccurate and potentially damaging claims about COVID-19.
The electric auto maker Tesla is set to showcase "many exciting things" at its Battery Day on September 22, Musk has said. 'He's not much involved in vaccines. So he's allowed to say these things. The electric-vehicle maker's fortune has surged after Tesla shares increased by more than 400 percent this year.
