Elon Musk’s Blueprint for the Future: Autonomous Cars, Underground Highways and Mars

In a TED conversation that has attracted more than 27 million views since May 2017, Elon Musk sits down with TED Head Curator Chris Anderson to outline an ambitious vision for the future of transport and humanity. From high-speed underground tunnels beneath Los Angeles to the rapid expansion of electric vehicles at Tesla and the continued evolution of SpaceX, Musk explains how his ventures are designed to tackle congestion, accelerate sustainable energy, and ultimately make life multiplanetary.

He details how The Boring Company aims to significantly reduce tunneling costs through smaller tunnel diameters and continuous boring technology, potentially enabling layered 3D transport networks capable of easing urban gridlock.

The discussion also explores Tesla’s push toward full autonomy, with Musk outlining plans for cross-country self-driving capability and the long-term impact of shared autonomous fleets that could transform car ownership.

He teases developments including the Tesla Semi and reflects on the broader motivation behind his work — building a sustainable future on Mars while solving infrastructure challenges on Earth. Blending technical depth with humor, Musk presents a roadmap that challenges conventional thinking about mobility, energy, and space innovation.
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