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Project Nina It sounds like the design for the Nina Concept is done. After the plant announcement there was a special dealer meeting where they got to see it. Fisker Reveals Project Nina Concept Car | Fisker Car Forum

It's important to keep in mind that first, the media has very little real information to work from. They have obviously not done very much research on this topic. Second, that for all intents and purposes Tesla and Fisker are exactly the same to them. Almost without fail you hear in each report...

Fisker to Debut High Voltage Home Charger in Frankfurt It's not big news but it might be interesting to see if they do anything different from Tesla's approach. Fisker to Debut High Voltage Home Charger in Frankfurt

For me it was practicality. With no access to high power recharge stations the all electric just doesn’t work for anything more than a daily commuter. I could not even take it in for service without spending the night on the way there. The plug-in hybrid is the best alternative for now. I can go...

I did get a FedEx package from Tesla today. Somehow I got side tracked and did not open it. How crazy is that. I didn't have time to open a package with a $5,000 check in it. Assuming it is in there, I will be cashing it tomorrow just in case.

I received an email telling me that the check is in the mail. Should be here this week.

I hear what you are saying. I was in the same boat last month. Now, here I am again this month. I hope you are right. On the other hand these things can always get explained away and seem logical when they are happening. I would prefer to not be the one in the news getting quoted as saying "I...

I hope you are right. Of course many $5k's, plus suppliers, plus trade shows, plus... can all add up quickly.

I was in at the $5k spot. I was not ready to pony up any more cash so I basically lost my place in line. I didn't wait moving the deposit was all mental. Good thing to, I would have lost over 300 spots (and counting) in line with Fisker if I had waited for Tesla to get my money back.

English is my first language. I just don’t know how to use it properly. Now if you can learn how to quote properly then we can all understand things better. :biggrin: Basically what I was saying is that anyone can walk in off the street right now and get the same spot. Leaving money...

Is this a Sign of a Bigger Issue? This is not looking good to me. I first send in a request for a refund on December 8th, 2008. My first reply came back on December 9th, letting me know that they do not exactly understand why I would want it back, but that they would be happy to return it to...

That is where I am at as well. I can't get out of my head that the reason for all the delays of Martin's car was so they could go over it with a fine tooth comb. I'm not convinced that all the cars have the same build quality. I'm waiting to see more reviews from real customers.

This is the most telling part of the whole thing. There are no cars in the hands of non investors. The management of Tesla has made a decision that it is better to not have the cars in the hands of unsupervised impartial parties. At some point something is going to give. I wonder if they think...

What happened to his car? Seems odd he would be in a VP.

I do not consider anyone who has money invested in the company an "actual customer." Perhaps one day soon we will see one.

There is nothing there right now, it does look like something else belongs there... It is brown.

In person #3 looks like brown inserts.

This is Jeff Skoll formerly of eBay fame. I'm not sure why there is any mystery about this. Check out his Wiki entry under Other Interests. (I did not submit that info.) Jeffrey Skoll - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This is also what we were told at the store opening at the beginning of the...

That is the same config that all the cars had in the LA showroom.

Really, 5 post in a row? I was wrong, your soapbox is not getting shorter. You are now digging a hole in the ground. Please stop the spam.

Should we start the "Bring back TTAC campaign?"

Chris- With each post your soapbox is getting shorter.

The Audi product placement was pretty conspicuous. First there are at least three, his R8, Pepper's car and the SUV in the final battle scene. Notice that non of them got damaged at any point. It was pretty crazy when Peppers car is parked right outside the exploding building and the SUV is...

That was an easy out. How's that for a self fulfilling prophecy. We have now lost our last link to Tesla Motors. It's all kinda crazy don't you think?

Man is that how I sound like when I post? If so, no more for me. You are more bitter than me. What gives? Don't shoot the messenger.

Number 3 or number 2 as it was called at the open house is the gentlemans from eBay. See my more detailed account here: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/tesla-motors/341-la-sales-service-center-6.html#post7700

I must admit I am a little disenfranchised after going to the open house today. I am very surprised that the event was not promoted a little better. I did receive an invitation just a memo on where to park. I did not even know that there was a guest list. Just seems like there were a few steps...

It just so happens that I am leaving for LA tomorrow. I have a couple of days out there so... I figure I will go by to see the place whether it is open or not. This would be my first opportunity to see one in person.

Grand Opening Does the service center open today?

Looks like the Tach and the Speedo are in exact unison.

This is my point exactly. The whole point of investing is the risk/reward. For a consumer of a product there is no upside potential. You just get what you paid for. In fact there is a negative reward in that you lose potential earning from that money. Sounds a lot like a tax refund. Interest...

So close, I will be driving through tomorrow but will not be around at 6pm. Disappointing to be so close and not get to hear him speak. On the other hand if you aren't doing anything for lunch then let me know. ;)

Man you sure know how to kill a thread. ;)

This seems like old news. However, seems to be in the air right now. Transmission supplier sues Tesla | Green Tech blog - CNET News.com

What is the Writing on the Wall? My primary concern is the timing of it all. Why now? Delivery of the ’08 models has not even started. We are not even sure what the configuration of the ’09s will be. Is this just another round of funding. How many are on the waiting list? Lets say it is 200. So...

Just got this from Tesla. I'm not sure I am ready to send in 60k for a car that has not had the price set and a company that still has many questions to answer... On March 17th, Tesla Motors officially began production on the breakthrough, 100% electric 2008 model year Tesla Roadster. 2009...

Sounds like GM is starting to get the picture. This make me think that Tesla has accomplished much more than we can appreciate. Electric Cars Face Battery of Hurdles

Interview with Elon

White then Blue I thought BlueStar was the name of a smaller mass production car to come out after WhiteStar...

.. If you are willing to give up the rumble What does it matter if it is more like an automatic? For decades car companies have been trying to get an auto that will out perform a manual transmission. One gear pretty much fixes that. I just hope they do it right and don't just leave the big...

What were we talking about? ... So a single gear eh?

Just a bet, still a chance to lose. Well, you are certainly in a better position to tell than I am. I know how it is looking at all the new opportunities. Tons of ideas and only one focus. It seems that Martin shares my philosophy that keeping focused is key, unlike certain others that will...

After reading through the 50 plus comments on Martin's new blog it seems to me that the EV is still nearest and dearest to his heart. If I were a betting man I would say the next project will be EV related. In the posts Martin refers to some of the issues he faced at Tesla. Most of these have...

Martin- It sounds like you could pretty much put back together your original team. Really the beginning is the most exciting part of a company. Of course seeing the fruits of your labor is also nice. I currently have limited involvement with my 10 year old start-up. Let me know when you are...

The absolute worst thing they could do is rush to put cars on the road that is not 100% ready. You start with a bunch of recalls and issue from the production car and you are doomed. You can take time with the test vehicles. The buyers will still be here. Others have waited far longer for far...

With which transmission?

Then Someone Should have asked. Thank you for the prompt response. I do not want to try and start a flame war and be viewed as a Troll. I sincerely hope that you are right and the company can over come these hurdles. I have misinterpreted the posts on this forum. I thought there were...

We Want our Transparency Back I’m sorry but this is not “Openness.” This is damage control. The former “Open” policies were a way of doing business transparently in a very open and public way. This was a meeting with customers to make them feel better about the very questionable recent events...