Recent content by InsanityWolf

Thank you, exactly! And its not just about the cost Citizen-T/ brianman, swap-stations will only work if people are willing to exchange their battery for one that has been in the swap network. I just can't picture paying 75k on a car, taking great care of it, then giving my battery to someone...

Let's say battery swapping does take off and in 4 years, they have the entire country covered. But you guys do realize the current super-chargers charge at a rate of 200 miles for a 20 minute charge. This is down from a previous time of around 35 to 40 minutes. Whats to say in 4 years...

Daily commute, won't need a super charger. Long distance, I have a second ICE car and can rent one if need be. If for some reason I end up requiring a super charger, I wouldn't mind waiting 30 minutes while I go take a bite. But I will not swap my 15k/20k battery which I have been taking care...

I've been supporting Tesla since $24. I'm a fan of Tesla but I'm not blind. They do make mistakes like how they marketed their lease program. http://i.imgur.com/1W50ULh.jpg I just don't think the battery swap is a good idea. Our superchargers are becoming faster with each technological...

It's capital intensive to build the stations, money better used on more super-chargers, development of gen 3, development of better chargers or batteries, marketing, anything! Range is not THAT big of an issue. We already know what we're getting into when we buy an EV. The supercharges...

I respectfully disagree. These independent dealerships were only able to do minor repairs (and they charged a premium just like any auto repair center). When it came to issues involving proprietary technology such as the battery, they relied heavily on Fisker. And when Fisker couldn't supply the...

The point is that there is no need for protectionist dealership laws because they are not doing anything for the consumer. They distribute products just like Walmart and Costco. Except the dealerships have a special law where manufacturers are forced to go through them. The dealerships are...

Currently, there are franchise laws in almost every state requiring car manufacturers to go through dealerships in order to sell their cars. Tesla wants to sell direct but auto dealer groups are fighting them every step of the way claiming that dealerships are necessary to protect consumers. Tim...

John Peterson has been talking down on Tesla/ EVs for years. The first time I came across his articles was when Tesla was at $22 a share. Now that its above $40, I feel sorry for anyone who actually listened to this clown.

Today's announcement was anti-climatic Today's announcement was anti-climatic. Tesla being profitable is arguably more exciting news. What should have all been announced today is: 1. Tesla is finally profitable (was announced Sunday but should have actually been announced today) 2. Downtown...

Today's announcement was anti-climatic. Tesla being profitable is arguably more exciting news. What should have all been announced today is: 1. Tesla is finally profitable (was announced Sunday but should have actually been announced today) 2. Downtown Vegas Project Just Bought 100 Teslas...

Can we at least make all the doors falcons? Can we at least make all the doors falcons? Its just so bizarre that the front has normal doors but the back is all futuristic falcon? Also, the top can still carry stuff like bikes and snowboards, you just gotta exit the front, remove them, and then...

Does anyone else think that the normal front doors plus falcon doors in the book is a bit odd combination. I think a cooler look is if there is just one set of falcon doors (one falcon door on each side of the car). Basically combine the front and back door, so each side has one falcon wing that...

Nothing is set in stone yet. I think Elon might reward you guys with a little something something. They can't announce it outright because people would then start complaining about the "cut-off period" of who gets the token of appreciation, and new Sig holders might want it etc. At the end...

I agree with you that the 40k people who gave Tesla money two years ago should get something but isnt that a different issue? Its more of the bonus Tesla should give you get if you deposited 2 years ago, rather than a signature vs standard pricing issue. For example, what if someone reserved the...