Recent content by Goudvisje

Got it off here : http://www.eia.gov/electricity/monthly/epm_table_grapher.cfm?t=epmt_5_6_a - - - Updated - - - That's a fine sales pitch for the daring early uptakers. Once you've sold your cars to them, you are looking at more conventional folks who are just going to say : well then come...

Most cost differences are due to multiplicative issues (VAT, higher financing costs) and therefore grow the gap as the car becomes more costly. Surprisingly not. California has $15cts/kWh which is 11 EUR cts/kWh. European prices can easily be 25-30EUR cts/kWh or more than double. Gas prices in...

Yes, I have limited my downside. Anyway, I am not off to a good start with my trade today it seems, but I can suffer some more before I need to close up shop.

Thanks, this gives some pretty good insight into why the Model S is such an attractive proposition in Norway!

Interesting, I tried to look at a few other luxury brand manufacturers. Most of them seemed to enjoy rather robust sales growth anywhere but in Europe. Unfortunatly, I didn't actually think of Porsche. Is there a breakdown of their regional sales figures available? A related question is will...

Thanks for your insight. It's true, Norway seems to be exceptionally receptive to the Model S. Together with Switzerland they are the two bright spots in Europe. But what worries me (or rather strengthens my point) is that those are also the two richest countries of the continent by far. I am...

Most people on this board (and I include myself here) are positive on Tesla the company and its car. However, contrary to many here, I am not as positive on TSLA, the stock. In fact, I just gave a short order on the stock. However, I must admit I am not very confident in my decision and I am...