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Elon Musk: The future we're building -- and boring | TED

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Key Points

1The Boring Company's mission is to alleviate urban congestion with a 3D network of high-speed underground tunnels, integrating vehicles via elevators and drastically reducing construction costs.
2Tesla is on track for full self-driving capability (LA to NY) by late 2017 using only cameras, with safe 'sleep-in' autonomy expected within two years, enabling a shared, cost-effective autonomous fleet.
3Upcoming Tesla products include the Model 3 launch, a powerful electric Semi-truck, and an aesthetically integrated Solar Roof that will be cheaper than traditional roofing plus electricity costs.
4Approximately 100 Gigafactories are needed globally to produce enough lithium-ion batteries to power a fully sustainable energy future, with Tesla planning to announce 2-4 more locations this year.
5SpaceX has mastered reusable rocket technology, successfully re-flying boosters, and is developing the massive Interplanetary Transport System to enable human colonization of Mars within 8-10 years.
6Musk emphasizes that technological progress is not automatic and requires continuous effort to achieve an inspiring, multi-planetary future, countering the historical decline seen in past civilizations' advancements.
7His core motivation is to ensure humanity has an exciting and inspiring future, combining long-term societal benefit with ambitious, innovative projects across all his ventures.

Q1.What is a key strategy Elon Musk proposes to significantly reduce the cost of tunnel construction for The Boring Company?

Using larger diameter tunnels for more capacity

Halving the tunnel diameter and achieving continuous boring

Employing only manual labor for precision

Focusing solely on short, single-purpose tunnels

Q2.Elon Musk dismisses flying cars as a solution to urban traffic for which main reasons?

They are too slow for urban travel

They would be too noisy and pose safety concerns

The technology for them doesn't exist yet

They consume too much fuel

Q3.What is Tesla's primary strategy for achieving full self-driving capability, as described by Musk?

Relying heavily on LiDAR sensors for precise mapping

Developing advanced GPS systems only

Utilizing only cameras and radar, similar to human vision

Employing a combination of satellite imagery and human remote control

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