Tesla to make "exciting announcement on Thursday" (correction Tuesday)

[PopSmith]

It would be awesome if it were GenIII related...or FA related. But I think both has less than a 0.00000000001% chance.

I agree 100% on this. Elon did this is "2nd in a 5 part trilogy" so we could still get some Gen3 news (concept reveal?) for part 5 when that occurs. Of course, Tesla could be waiting until closer to Model X release before showing the Gen 3 concept.

I'm gonna close the pole in the next 10 minutes or so, so be sure to vote if you didn't already. The wiki at the top of the thread will stay open.

Thanks for the notice, doug. I've cast my vote.

 

[Rokku]

Anyone know the usual link for the webcast of the conference call on http://ir.teslamotors.com/ ?

 

[ThortsMD]

The San Jose Mercury News is blogging live about the call at Live blog: What is Tesla's big announcement? - San Jose Mercury News

 

[Adm]

https://twitter.com/BloombergTV/status/319187580170145795

Still to come on #BTV Catch @BettyInTheLoop's EXCLUSIVE interview with @TeslaMotors CEO @ElonMusk. Tune in, 630pm ET Bloomberg TV: Business Live TV - Bloomberg

 

[Majerus]

141 guests.. wow

 

[Iz]

Could just be that they have turned a profit for Q1.

 

[brianstorms]

Anyone else seeing a completely broken ir.teslamotors.com website right now? See attached screenshot for what my browser shows.

 

[Norbert]

Thanks for the notice, doug. I've cast my vote.

Not casting a vote. I feel like I'd have to make a random guess...

 

[DriverOne]

... What if to AUGMENT the supercharger strategy--which is all about intercity driving--they were installing HPWCs at chains like Starbucks? For in-city driving, it would be great to get a 25-50 mi/hr. boost ...

Totally agree. Having the SCs inter-city alone is not much help - you need them at your destination too. Lets say I drive to the beach (200+ miles away) and stay for a week. The SC half-way there will get me to the beach, but I also need a top-up during the week's stay. SCs are needed at destinations, too. Looking forward to this reality!

 

[Thumper]

The more I think about it, the more I think he will solar power the factory. We'll see in 10 minutes.

 

[doug]

The announcement is that you can lease a Model S. wonk wahhh... though, that was my second guess.

 

[KBF]

I love the poll. Definitely voted for "Elon will literally eat his fortune".

 

[Thumper]

Corporate site is down! Rats Rats

 

[jdevo2004]

Is this being streamed on the internet? If so, where?

 

[nsmyth]

The website was taken down over an hour and a half ago with a splash page saying tesla motors will return shortly... I am thinking its related to the announcement. a new website launch at same time, this may be bigger than most thought.

 

[ThortsMD]

CNBC reports it's a leasing program

 

[brianstorms]

Whoa! Tesla just released this!

Tesla Unveils Revolutionary New Finance Product | Press Releases | Tesla Motors

 

[ADN_ModelS]

Bloomberg just annoucend: Model S leasing for $500/month

 

[clea]

http://www.teslamotors.com/about/press/releases/tesla-unveils-revolutionary-new-finance-product

 

[Silenus136]

Glad I am not the type to say "I told you so," but it is leasing at $500/mo. Man, I really wish I had waited and not bought! Expensive error...