Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Strategic Corporate Investment in Green Technologies – A Case Study of Tesla
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: By conducting a detailed case study of Tesla, a leader in the electric vehicle industry, this paper delves into how companies can strategically align their investments with government environmental goals amid economic uncertainty. Specifically, the analysis explores how Tesla has navigated challenges such as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions while continuing to invest in technological innovation and research and development. The study underscores how Tesla has effectively utilized government incentives to cushion the impact of economic volatility. Through this in-depth examination of Tesla's investment decisions in uncertain economic environment, the paper concludes that companies can achieve both short-term profitability and long-term sustainability by adopting flexible investment strategies. Tesla's success not only underscores the importance of such strategies, but also solidifies its leadership position in the global transition to sustainable energy. Based on Tesla's approach, this research recommends that other firms could adopt similar flexible investment strategies to enhance their resilience and maintain a competitive edge in the global transition to sustainable energy.
Author: Zehao Lin
Institution: The Ohio State University
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4405589984