Without expressing any opinion on pollution credits of my own, Elon Musk has been claiming Tesla had a mission other than making money forever. I didn't think it was obscure.
"the overarching purpose of Tesla Motors (and the reason I am funding the company) is to help expedite the move from a mine-and-burn hydrocarbon economy towards a solar electric economy, which I believe to be the primary, but not exclusive, sustainable solution." (2006)
'“The acceleration of sustainable energy is absolutely fundamental, because this is the next potential risk for humanity,” Musk said. “So obviously, that is, by far and away, the most important thing.”
But autonomous cars have the potential to “save millions of lives,” according to Musk, so that is also critical, he said.' (2019)
"the overarching purpose of Tesla Motors (and the reason I am funding the company) is to help expedite the move from a mine-and-burn hydrocarbon economy towards a solar electric economy, which I believe to be the primary, but not exclusive, sustainable solution." (2006)
'“The acceleration of sustainable energy is absolutely fundamental, because this is the next potential risk for humanity,” Musk said. “So obviously, that is, by far and away, the most important thing.”
But autonomous cars have the potential to “save millions of lives,” according to Musk, so that is also critical, he said.' (2019)