I could see them as the new Saturn, a niche part of GM. Or perhaps Fiat will rescue them like they did with Chrysler.
One thing is clear, the soy boy running the show was so pissed off about shorts he put the entire Company at risk. He won.
Tesla relationship with Space-x will keep them running for awhile, since we need a dozen vehicles for our new Space Force.

The constant braying of fan boys and sycophants is being drowned out by the Ambient sleep-deprived voice of the CEO. I liken Tesla Co. to an iceberg, a little exposed at the top with the greatest dangers hidden. My concern is somehow the American taxpayer will be saddled with the enormous good money after bad bailout when it finally goes off the rails.
Like any flash in the pan concept not ready for prime time it is now not a question of if,but when the implosion occurs. Everything the Saudis touch turns fecal-laden, Tesla will merely reinforce this proven fact. A modern day Jack Welch or Lee Iaccoca could save it, sadly American Industrialist of their caliber are in short supply, what we have left is failed rock stars like Musk.

Great video Crash. Junk Teslas would be great to power wilderness cabins. Fixing the actual cars? I admire the guy for his bravery.
Then again,not much difference than an electric forklift, those mechanics may find it a breeze.

I prefer corded power tools when doing work, nothing more irritating than a weak battery. A gasoline car represents freedom and plenty of power to do the job. An electric vehicle is "Polite" where you don't push it too hard and need to constantly be aware of your reserve power.
Tesla should turn their focus to the 100 MPG gasoline vehicle. We have all become aware that "Peak oil" was a lie, and with the advancements of US Companies ability to harvest shale deposits we became the leader in oil production.
Electric cars are pushed by the same weenies promoting mass transit, they want to know where you are going and controlled as to where you go.
I can jump in my old truck and drive to Alaska, with no thoughts to running out of power, as well as traveling anonymously. No devices installed communicating with the Manufacturer or an eye in the sky. I can pull a trailer, sleep in the bed, haul supplies and fuel. Any electric vehicle will wimp out trying these things.
Some forward thinkers don't like a common citizen having that measure of freedom.

This clearly sizes up the situation. An illogical, emotional connection to a product, to the point of fallibility.

This is the most ludicrous statement I have read in quite awhile. The first nuclear waste ever produced is still on the Earth polluting, and will be for 18000 plus years, since there is no way to dispose of the stuff. The salt mines in Utah are collapsing in places, rusty radioactive drums have burst spilling their contents, and there isn't enough money that has ever been printed since the foundation of economies to pay the Superfund cleanup bill for radioactive contaminated Sites across the US.
Nuclear power plants have resorted to storing waste on site since there is nothing else left to do with it. A few years ago (last time I kept up with these things) there were only two Plasma Incinerators capable of destroying low-level radioactive medical waste , they both were small and slow.
Soy Boys ride around spouting "GREEN" and pushing electric vehicles like social justice warriors with no inkling how the electricity is produced to power their expensive toys. If its nuclear generated they need to do some deep soul-searching, or just STFU.
If the money spent on nuclear generated power had been placed in coal research we would have clean coal generated electricity, and the US has more coal reserves than anybody else.
When that nuclear plant on the beach in California gets hit by a tsunami or earthquake people may wake up, but it will be too late.

I live near a nuclear power plant as well, we all do. Germany has put a hold on any new ones being built, after the Fukushima debacle they were one of the few Countries to learn just how bad this form of power generation is.
The problem is no one ever came up with a way to dispose of the waste. South Carolina took it for years and then said enough. North Carolina said "Not in my back yard" like every other State.
Solar will never replace fossil fuels, neither will wind. The ocean tide generator holds promise but funding for research is limited. Anyone calling nuclear energy "Clean" is an idiot unworthy of serious consideration. Let them drive their toy cars but when they spout off as being somehow superior they must be informed of the truth.

Tesla went from a scrappy startup with high integrity to one engulfed by Silicon Valley hype. Myriad quality issues are covered up and Engineers complaining about it intimidated into silence or removed. Thermal runaway exhibited from poor battery control result in fires that are very hard to put out due to the metals used. Poor roof to pillar construction resulted in the famed "Rat hole", Musk solution? Stuff a chunk of foam in it.
Employee harassment lawsuits, Investor lawsuits, indictment from the SEC, when it can't get worse a rapper houseguest spills the beans about a drug-addled Musk frantically begging for money on overheard phone calls.
This endeavor will end sooner rather than later and the Pros will pick up the pieces to use in real car Companies, ones that make profits.
Who is out on Tesla? Anyone with common sense.

You are not kidding Nilroc. It might be a good idea to remove the ban on Halon fire extinguishers as well, nothing is more effective in putting out lithium, magnesium and electronics fires. Instead of side air bags perhaps an onboard Halon system would be more cost-effective, flooding the interior at the first sign of fire. Second thought, that would eliminate oxygen to the driver, no good. Nothing beats a Volvo for safety.

It is heartening to see a legitimate Automobile Manufacturer like Mercedes produce an dependable electric vehicle. The Germans embraced and improved solar power as well as alternative fuel sources early on, I see no reason why they won't quickly take their rightful place in the World as "The" best electric vehicle Manufacturer.
Tesla's shoddy construction, manic CEO and overpricing with late delivery all combine to an eventual tragic future, sooner rather than later. It's probably time for them to quit playing, sell out and let the real Auto Companies produce electric vehicles.

I would be if the prices were lower, these puppies keep resale value like no other. I miss the bare bones versions of years past and dislike the larger body style of the current offering. I have been seriously looking used vehicles lately and narrowed it down to 4, the Toyota Sienna, the 4-Runner, the Corolla and the ?. The way I keep vehicles it may be my last so I want something that will endure, comfortable drivers seat the first priority.
My dream Tacoma is like ISIS or Somalian Armies are using in the desert. I wish we could get that model over here.
Great synopsis on the EV state of affairs Rubbernecks!

I saw no "New Vehicle" limitations imposed by the OP, in fact the very opposite. Perhaps you are in the wrong thread.

What does this juice contain?

A friend suffered from anal cysts, hard to treat.