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A LIFE DEVOTED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

If you are one of those who keep up with the latest developments in science, technology, space travel or online payment, you are likely to be familiar with the name Elon Musk. Born in South Africa, now residing in Los Angeles, Musk made an early name for himself by creating an online payment service. He made headlines in May 2012 when one of his companies launched a rocket that would carry the first commercial vehicle to the International Space Station. He, then, created another company to make affordable solar products to secure lower fixed energy rates for years to come and became a leader of shaping the future technology. He is also the co-founder, CEO and product architect of a company which is working on affordable mass market electric cars as well as battery products.

With his team, he has recently introduced a new semi truck which boasts 500 miles of range. It can extend to 1 million miles with an added battery. He is proud of this product which is the fastest car ever made with its 0 to 60 time of 1.9 seconds. "I am planning to give a hard smack-down to gasoline cars." he says and adds "Driving a gasoline sports car is going to feel like a steam engine". He has founded his own foundation which is dedicated to space exploration and the discovery of renewable and clean energy sources. He is the one to be appreciated for all his efforts to broaden the vision of humanity to protect Mother Earth.