ABC's Nightline asks if Tesla is the Car of the Future.

[doug]

​

Betty Liu, better known for her role as a host and editor-at-large for Bloomberg Television, spoke with Elon Musk about the Model S and Tesla's fight against the auto dealerships. The segment also includes some comments from Bill Wolters, the president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, who perhaps comes off as just a tad smarmy.

Watch the video below and be sure to leave us your comments.

Source: Nightline

 

[Benz]

Elon Musk: "If you have the support of the people, you will prevail". And that's just the way it is and should be.

 

[alisongmz]

I say Tesla is unstoppable. Ultimately, the people will prevail. The car rocks economically, ecologically, technologically, and philosophically. I am rooting for Elon.

 

[justthateasy]

Thanks for posting this.

My favorite part is when Elon Musk stops at a traditional car dealership and his handlers yank him out of the store. It doesn't get any better than that!

 

[richkae]

I wish Elon would point out that if the dealers really believe they are superior, they should welcome the competition and try to beat Tesla in the marketplace.

 

[Mayhemm]

Elon Musk is more "American" than most Americans. His belief in democracy and the spirit of innovation, that America claims to represent, is so pure and untainted. I hope his sour experiences with legislators and special interests (like the dealer's association) don't change him.

 

[Objective1]

Unfocused piece that does a bad job explaining what is great about the car or why Tesla has good odds of surviving.

 

[stainlesssteel]

As of 08Oct2013, the above video link no longer works, however it's available here:

ABC News Nightline "Tesla: Car of the Future?" (starts at 8:22):

http://abcnews.go.com/watch/nightli...-did-syria-use-chemical-weapons-on-its-people

Great content and Elon quotes, and shows automobile dealers for the "We're Entitled To Money For Doing What You're Already Doing" rent-seekers they are.

"...Bill Wolters, the president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, who perhaps comes off as just a tad smarmy."

Yes, like Hitler perhaps comes off as just a tad miffed at Jews. Google smarmy and it will auto-fill "Bill Wolters."

 

[stainlesssteel]

As of 14Jan2014 video can be seen at:

Tesla Car of the Future - YouTube