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    Model S Updates

    2.5 years? So does that make the model a 2013 or 2014 model year car?
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    Fisker Atlantic (Nina)

    What is really going on with Tesla? Back in Feb 07 they announce that they were building a plant in Albuquerque, NM - that never happened. At the time Hendrik Fisker was working as a contractor to Tesla, Fisker Automotive didn't even exist as it does today yet. Tesla then announced San...
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    Mike Donoughe resigns

    Huge News This is huge news....think about who Mike is for a second...... Mike Donoughe was the Executive Vice President of Vehicle Engineering (basically the #2 guy in the company). He was also, the only guy with 24 years in the auto industry working on an executive level. Yes it was...
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    Tesla SVP of Global Sales, Michael van der Sande, resigns

    Another VP of Sales & Marketing bites the Dust First Darryl Siry, now Mike van der Sande. For a company that suppositly made a $1M profit this is a strange time for his departure.... Tesla Bids Farewell To Marketing Boss, Prepares To Greet Chicago - AllCarsElectric.com
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    Where's the SAFETY features?

    I'm sorry, what are you inferring here? I love the look of the car. It's beautiful. I just have a difficult time buying all the hype. Maybe if I hear there's working protos on the road then I'll believe it.
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    Putting babies in the trunk????

    The concern isn't packaging a child rearward. Yes those vehicles you reference TEG show this but those vehicles are either a crossover SUV or station wagon with a larger boxy architecture where it's big enough to have small adults sit upwards. Also, the rear glass in those vehicles are a foot...
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    Putting babies in the trunk????

    Tesla wants to package 2 infants facing rearward in the trunk? No other car does this – maybe there’s reason why. Here’s some serious issues with this scenario:. 1) The infants will be behind the 2nd row rear seat. How many parents will want put their babies out of their view? 2) The kids...
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    Where's the SAFETY features?

    OK, so the Model S was unveiled and as far as I can tell there was no mention of safety. Yes it has a touch screen and a place to put your surfboard but what about safety????..... ABS? How will the batteries perform in a 30mph side or rear impact?? Any mention of airbags? What are the...
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    Elon Musk

    Elon Spying on all Employees Leaks: Tesla CEO in Digital Witch Hunt
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    California Tesla Sedan Factory: Where?

    The proximity between an auto company's design studio and their assembly plant is a non-issue with today's internet and communications technologies. Consider the following best in practice companies: Honda Design studio: Pasadena, CA / Assy Plant: Marysville, OH Nissan Design...
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    California Tesla Sedan Factory: Where?

    The problem with Tesla's management is their ego and the belief that Silicon Valley is superior to everything else. As Elon himself had said, "Silicon Valley is the best in the world at everything it does," boasts Elon Musk, the PayPal (EBAY ) founder who sold the company for $1.5 billion...
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    California Tesla Sedan Factory: Where?

    So it sounds to me like they don't have any sites picked out for the Model S plant as of now, based on the quote above. Even if they get an existing brownfield site, it will still be around two years to get all the EPA permits ironed out, purchase factory capital equipment, set up the lines...
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    California Tesla Sedan Factory: Where?

    What's wrong with assembling a vehicle in Michigan? Michigan has many auto plants that have been recently shuttered. Those plants were offered to Tesla for less then $1000 by the state government. I don't understand Tesla's logic on that one: they would rather spend a quarter billion...
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    Fisker Karma

    Fisker is on a tear!! Last year they debuted the Karma and now they're unveiling the Karma Convertible - 2 cars within a years time!! Where is any evidence of Tesla's Models S? Official sketches? Concept clay? Nothing.... Fisker is eating their lunch
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    Siry Resigns

    And besides offering Tesla inside info would violate your non-disparage agreement that you were 'required' to sign in order to get your severance and stock options.
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    Siry Resigns

    It's all falling apart like a flimsy house of cards.
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    Tesla Layoffs and Management Changes

    Roadster loosing $50k per car??? Tesla Motors: My evening with Elon Musk
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    WhiteStar styling ideas

    They already are made out of Lexan.
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    WhiteStar styling ideas

    A new flexible material that no other automaker in the industry is using? Do you really think Tesla has so much money that they can R&D a new already established technology such as tail light cover?
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    Tesla Layoffs and Management Changes

    Tomsax - You're assuming that the down payment from the 900 customers hasn't already been spent trying to keep the company afloat. Why do you think the money's still there?