Tesla CEO Elon Musk has unveiled a new Master Plan, leaving many in doubt about its actual aim. The initial Master Plan from 2006 laid out a clear approach: develop a premium electric sports car, leverage the earnings to create a more budget-friendly electric vehicle, and ultimately manufacture an electric car that is within reach for the general public to spark an electric vehicle revolution. The following plan focused on self-driving technology, imagining Teslas as self-operating taxis that generate revenue, a vision which is now coming to fruition with Tesla’s Robotaxi service. The third Master Plan shifted its emphasis from vehicles to renewable energy. The fourth Master Plan, revealed on Monday through Tesla’s verified account on X, now directs its focus to robotics and AI. The persistent theme is “sustainable abundance.” The piece asserts, “We are merging our manufacturing strengths with our autonomous capabilities to introduce new products and offerings that will foster global prosperity and human flourishing propelled by shared economic growth.” Nevertheless, details on how Tesla plans to implement this are limited. Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, is cited as being capable of handling repetitive and dangerous tasks, but it is not yet available for public use, and its level of autonomy remains uncertain based on the current demonstrations. Beyond reiterating previous assertions regarding how autonomous vehicles can improve the affordability, accessibility, and safety of transportation, the text concludes by emphasizing the difficulties in eradicating scarcity. While the idea of a scarcity-free world is captivating, the article offers little clarification on Tesla’s strategy for achieving it. Robotaxis are on the rise, yet Tesla’s advancement on Full Self-Driving has been gradual, indicating that widespread accessibility may be a long way off. Regarding Optimus, its abilities and price are still unknown. While Musk envisions scaling it to the point where each household has one or more, the latest Master Plan lacks specifics on this goal. We’ll have to wait to see how it develops.