Elon Musk reiterated Tesla's commitment to building the future of energy, transport, robotics, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the company's focus on electric autonomous vehicles. He stated that traditional gasoline vehicles will become obsolete, likening them to riding horses and using flip phones. The comments come as Tesla prepares to report its earnings amid a challenging market environment, where tech stocks have faced downward pressure. Despite these challenges, Tesla's stock has shown resilience, rising 12% in after-hours trading, with analysts expressing optimism about the company's performance and potential for growth. The stock was noted to be trading around $240 after hours, signaling investor confidence ahead of the earnings announcement.