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Anyone seen this type of video on the RL? Very cool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_lfxPI5ObM&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_lfxPI5ObM&feature=youtu.be
I hear that!This makes me want one even more.
1) appeal to the wealthyInteresting. So why is it that they are expensive when machines do most of the work.
Yup, did a tour of the NUMMI plant in Fremont, CA when they were pumping out Tacomas and Corollas and GM Novas back in the 80's.Pretty sure thats the old nummi gm toyota plant. They were going to build new plant in detroit but decided to use the old ca plant.. Couldnt find rl assembly but the f150 aluminum has plenty of vids..
Battery pack costs close to $30K all by itself. Vehicle is made with expensive materials and as a luxury car has an abundance of features that all add to the cost. It is also amazingly well engineered and executed (particularly for a "new kid on the block")1) appeal to the wealthy
2) cosmetic & Industrial design
3) perceived value of electric vehicle
4) government subsidies
5) planet saving do gooders
In that order. :act024:
Yes. Tesla got it at fire-sale prices after it was closed, including the stamping press. They cleaned up the interior, painted it white, and now it's awesome looking.Pretty sure thats the old nummi gm toyota plant. They were going to build new plant in detroit but decided to use the old ca plant.. Couldnt find rl assembly but the f150 aluminum has plenty of vids..
The silliness in my reply wasn't meant as a bash to the astounding advancements Elon Musk has made. The man is a true visionary. Space X AND Tesla? AMAZING accomplishments. No doubt the model S is a huge technology and materials leap forward. The pioneering work in battery construction, power management, mechanisms to exchange the power plant, the user interface on the giant center display - even the marketing, sales and distribution methods the company has pioneered - are turning the industry upside down. In a demented sort of way, its been interesting to see franchise dealerships file law suites in reaction to the Tesla business model.Battery pack costs close to $30K all by itself. Vehicle is made with expensive materials and as a luxury car has an abundance of features that all add to the cost. It is also amazingly well engineered and executed (particularly for a "new kid on the block")
I wonder how much profit Tesla actually makes on its current vehicles?
I think once they are more liquid as sales increase I am sure they will be courted by more companies.Apparently, Google was considering buying Tesla at one point. Then Tesla sales took off and the deal was nixed.
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/21/google-almost-bought-tesla-elon-musk-larry-page
Not sure about Daimler AG, but Toyota ended it's association over a year ago.I think once they are more liquid as sales increase I am sure they will be courted by more companies.
Remember though, they are a corporate partner of Daimler AG, and Toyota is an affiliate.