JEFMS Journal

ABSTRACT:

Tesla is considered the leading electric vehicle manufacturing company in the market. It was the first company to recognize the need for a more sustainable vehicle than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles and offer its solution to the market. The company has combined the generation of electrical energy through solar cells and other SolarCity products with its vehicles, giving it a competitive advantage that none of its competitors have. Tesla's cars are the result of continued investment in research and development and a forward-thinking approach. The company has made such an impact with its innovations that it has also changed the paths of its competitors and the industry as a whole. Within the green economy movement, Tesla has definitely been one of the pioneers influencing companies in other industries and inspiring them to take a greener and more sustainable approach.

KEYWORDS:

sustainability, electric vehicles, green economy, innovation

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