“It is definitely true that the fundamental enabling technology for electric cars is lithium-ion as a cell chemistry technology. In the absence of that, I don't think it's possible to make an electric car that is competitive with a gasoline car.”

South African-born entrepreneur and inventor of the 21st century, Elon Musk is best known for co-founding PayPal and leading revolutionary companies like Tesla and SpaceX. His work spans electric vehicles, renewable energy, and space exploration, often pushing boundaries with ambitious long-term visions.