The grandparent comment doesn't claim Tesla is unique for making "expensive, multi-ton, high speed vehicles that can seriously maim or kill their occupants." It claims Tesla is unique for approaching that age old problem with a "fast-paced, startup-like business environment."
Put another way, is it appropriate to "move fast and break things" when human life is on the line?
Put another way, is it appropriate to "move fast and break things" when human life is on the line?