Musk companies are thriving due to government subsidies. Tesla Motors and [[SolarCity]] have taken a huge financial hit in 2016. Both these companies are based on the green energy movement and are being punished by the markets due to extremely low oil prices. Musk lost a personal fortune upwards of $4 billion. | Musk companies are thriving due to government subsidies. Tesla Motors and [[SolarCity]] have taken a huge financial hit in 2016. Both these companies are based on the green energy movement and are being punished by the markets due to extremely low oil prices. Musk lost a personal fortune upwards of $4 billion. |