As Elon Musk chases a robot future, the Tesla board is trying to pull off its own breakthrough: time travel. And the vote can also be seen as a referendum on how much Tesla needs Musk going forward—even when he is not 100% focused on the electric automaker. That deal—approved by shareholders in 2018—was intended, according to board committee notes, to ensure Musk remained Tesla’s “fully engaged CEO." Still, the board is clearly vying to compete for the superstar CEO’s attention, raising a question: Does he want to work at Tesla, or not? Hungry Elon; sleeping on the factory floor Elon; staring into the abyss, chewing glass Elon.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 18, 2024 21:28 UTC