Panasonic CEO calls Musk a 'genius' who can be 'overly optimistic'

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July 07, 2020 04:14 PM

TOKYO -- Tesla CEO Elon Musk is "a genius who defies common sense and can be overly optimistic," Panasonic's CEO said on Tuesday, as the Japanese firm cautiously moves to expand a battery partnership with the U.S. carmaker.

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