>Musk / Tesla created the demand for these vehicles. I guess that depends on where you decide to "start". I'd argue that Ford created the everyday demand for

>Musk / Tesla created the demand for these vehicles. I guess that depends on where you decide to "start". I'd argue that Ford created the everyday demand for these vehicles, and Tesla built off of that. >Why do R&D for a new type of engine when the one you already have is good enough and people buy them? Is that really how you think the majors work? That they aren't innovating? Sure, they are restricted in some fashion because they have an obligation to shareholders to produce value. But these people aren't stupid. They also don't care whehter they are selling you an ICE or an EV, as long as they are selling you.