Tesla shareholders approve $1 trillion compensation package for Elon Musk.

Shareholders of electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla have approved a compensation plan for its CEO, Elon Musk, according to which the world's richest man could pocket one trillion dollars (R$ 5.35 trillion) in ten years.

The plan, which establishes twelve steps based on financial and operational goals over the next ten years, was approved by 75% of shareholders gathered at a meeting in Austin, Texas.

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