The remaining funds went towards two companies aimed at reducing humanity's dependence on fossil fuels and so counteracting the problem of climate change: Tesla Motors ($ 70m),
a luxury electric car manufacturer that has since expanded to provide energy to homes and businesses through battery technology; and SolarCity ($ 10m) which seeks to offer a cleaner and more affordable energy solution.
One thing hasn't changed as Tesla Inc. has crept from high - priced
luxury -
car maker toward mass - market
manufacturer: Elon Musk's heavy reliance on media buzz to bring attention to his
electric cars.