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On the topic of the automotive industry, the investor highlighted a significant shift as traditional automakers lag in adapting to electric vehicle trends, suggesting that companies like Toyota and Volkswagen are in severe decline due to a failure to innovate. They foresee a dramatic contraction in the auto industry as companies that fail to pivot could face bankruptcy, echoing sentiments about the rapid pace of change in consumer preferences.
They underscored Tesla's strategic focus on sustainability while resisting the notion of competing against traditional vehicles that lack the same vision for long-term impact.