Tararua
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You yourself have named a plethora of subsidies above, from state tax breaks to state ZEV credits. What more do you want me to tell you? [Quick note: a subsidy doesn't stop being a subsidy just because it's a common/uncommon practice.] if you're saying that for some reason these aren't "proper" subsidies, then the best I can do is direct you here: No True Scotsman fallacy. I can't argue with you, as you seem to think the word subsidy somehow magically sheds its meaning when it becomes a predicate of "Tesla". But, of course, it doesn't:That does not answer my question.
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Again specifically what subsidies has the California government / tax payers given Tesla?
"For example, each Model S that Tesla sells generates seven zero-emission-vehicle credits that Tesla can sell to auto makers that are not selling their fair share. Recently, these credits sold for $5,000 each, bringing Tesla $35,000 in extra revenue for each Model S sold."
This, as the definition above helpfully confirms, is a subsidy. It is money paid by an organization via government regulations that subsidizes production. And without the California taxpayer subsidizing Tesla up towards $35K per Model S, the company wouldn't be around for its CEO to loudly complain about subsidies. This may distress you, but, as the saying goes, facts don't care about your feelings.
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