Tesla CEO calls NYT writer "a huge douchebag"

Tesla CEO Elon Musk was asked what he thought of an earlier New York Times piece that voiced opposition to a government loan for the electric car maker. With a huge smile indicating his delight in the opportunity to speak about the issue, Musk announced that 'Randy Stross is a huge douchebag'. After a brief pause he added, '...and an idiot.'

In the course of the interview, Musk goes on to explain exactly how he felt the writer in question cherry-picked from the facts to make a case for Department of Energy loan denial, going on to vigorously defend the Tesla business model. Noting that his company is a 'perfect fit' for ATVM funds, he states, 'The odds of us getting that money ($350 million) are 99 percent...' alluding to assurances given in private meetings, Musk suggested the funds are coming and coming soon.

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