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[myfirstyota]

My brother works for Tesla. I'd be way more inclined to buy an ev from an auto manufacturer that already knows how to make cars. Not one that just entered the game. Ask me why I think that way lol

[Hamster]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

My brother works for Tesla. I'd be way more inclined to buy an ev from an auto manufacturer that already knows how to make cars. Not one that just entered the game. Ask me why I think that way lol

Well, why do you think that way? Please fill us in!

[toad]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

My brother works for Tesla. I'd be way more inclined to buy an ev from an auto manufacturer that already knows how to make cars. Not one that just entered the game. Ask me why I think that way lol

I hear that argument a lot. Makes sense that you would want to stick with a company that's been doing it for a hundred years. However, here's where I think Tesla has an advantage: they are starting from scratch and don't have to perform a delicate balancing act between the past and the future. What I mean is that the major automakers can't afford to 'bite the hand that feeds them' too much. gasoline-fueled trucks, SUVs, and crossovers are their $$$(notice I didn't say sedans or compacts- RIP Yaris)

Tesla, on the other hand, is all-in and this makes for a scary time for owners and the company. I personally don't have the stomach for that much anxiety, but many people have made the jump and most- from what I'm reading- won't ever go back. In the end, I think tesla will be very successful(again, if they can make the cheaper version) and we will be grateful to them for laying the groundwork necessary to get the major automakers on board. Yeah, the cars aren't really 'affordable' yet, but their currently making the ones that generate a profit(kinda like what the big-guys are doing).

Sorry, I realize this isn't a discussion on tesla...

[dogsridewith]

Originally Posted by myfirstyota

My brother works for Tesla. I'd be way more inclined to buy an ev from an auto manufacturer that already knows how to make cars. Not one that just entered the game. Ask me why I think that way lol

Baxter was the first Cobot in production, but the company went kaput when the established commercial robot companies started introducing Cobots.