03/29/2024

How government policies and taxpayer money have helped Elon Musk and Tesla

Elon Musk’s companies have propelled his net worth to almost $20 billion.

But how have government policies and taxpayer money boosted his businesses?

From subsidies at the national and state level, to federal tax credits for consumers buying electric cars and solar panels, to fuel efficiency standards that help bring millions in revenue for Tesla and vital government contracts for SpaceX (won in a competitive bidding process), his major companies have gotten significant government support in different forms.

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