> The American automotive industry moved ridiculously slowly towards electric and alternative fuel vehicles Tesla is American; this perhaps isn't the best choi

> The American automotive industry moved ridiculously slowly towards electric and alternative fuel vehicles Tesla is American; this perhaps isn't the best choice of words. > ultimately is only doing so to sell units on what they perceive as a new niche. I don't think I'm cynical to believe that every corporation (including Tesla, etc.) that intends on making profits is trying to sell units in a popular niche. > it's going to be the one committing to the broad goals of bettering humanity, not just capitalizing on someone else proving the existence of a market. Fair enough, but for me it comes down to supporting the product that best fits my needs and desires, which I think on a societal level can do a better job of solving the most immediate problems. I would strongly consider any vehicle that fits what I'm looking for when I next shop for a car.