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What will it take to make you seriously consider an EV?

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  1. Mango

    Mango Contributing Member

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    I went looking and found a Tesla truck pulling a trailer. It didn't show a good look at the hitch setup.

     
  2. KingCheetah

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    You're just angry because Elon has done it again.
     
  3. Buck Turgidson

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    You go back, Jack

    Wheels turning round and round
     
  4. rimrocker

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    How can you pull a trailer with those tiny side mirrors? When going in a straight line you'd have no rear sight.
     
  5. KingCheetah

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    Looks so much like the Warthog from Halo. I can already imagine youtubers mounting a paint ball machine gun to the back and shoot at people (hopefully not at random pedestrians).

    I would never buy one because it looks silly, but I honestly don't hate it, especially the camo wrapped ones. I'd be amused when I see one on the road.

    I do expect people to be disappointed by the specs. The CT is likely slightly more efficient than other EV trucks with its lower height, less width, and tonneau cover, but it'll be 10-20% more efficient, not 50%. You can't beat aerodynamics.
     
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  7. KingCheetah

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    [​IMG]
     
  8. Mr. Brightside

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    Can I get the Cybertruck and raise it up with chrome wheels?
     
  9. Sajan

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    elon sketched up an idea and now he refuses to admit it was a stupid one.
    he is going to die on this hill no matter what the cost.

    good thing for him is he can make a penis shaped car and his worshippers will buy it in bulk.
     
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  10. Space Ghost

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    I can only fathom how much $$ you lost on TSLA
     
  11. Buck Turgidson

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    ...or the APC from Aliens?
     
  12. Buck Turgidson

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    Can you fathom Zero?
     
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  13. Sajan

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    lol he can't. in his eyes, everyone who doesn't worship Elon has investments in NIKOLA and has lost money on Tesla.

    in reality, if he only knew how many shares of TSLA I have....and the money I have made on it.

    Investment mantra: don't let your emotions towards a company prevent you from making money (unless of course I don't agree with the ethical aspect of it).
    But Cybertruck looking like a shtshow doesn't mean I can't make money on TSLA.
     
  14. Sajan

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    https://www.houstonchronicle.com/ne...wroom-service-center-league-city-18521571.php
    The new Houston area Tesla dealership is prepped for its grand opening in League City this weekend.

    The showroom and service center is the latest entry into the Houston market for the electric car manufacturer, which is planning a family-friendly grand opening event Saturday. Activities are set to include demo drives for kids on mini electric Teslas and for adults on all Tesla models, as well as a toy drive, food and drinks.
     
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  15. JuanValdez

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    Looking at a Bolt (2017+) or Leaf (2018+) for a teenager -- they don't need no fancy Tesla crap. I was comparing prices at dealerships to price estimates at kbb.com. Generally, kbb supports the prices I'm seeing for the Bolt in the mid-teens to low-twenties, but there seems to be a big discrepancy on the Leaf, where kbb thinks its worth low-teens and the dealerships price it like a Bolt. Insights?
     
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  16. Space Ghost

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    Tesla doesn't have dealerships. They have service centers.
     
  17. Sajan

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    let chronicle know. thanks.
     
  18. Dr of Dunk

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    About time the US started looking into and trying to adopt this tech. Another step forward even if it's just a "test".

     
  19. ThatBoyNick

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    Sure I like cancer and low sperm counts why not, I'll eat a handful of batteries if it can keep my iPhone charged
     
  20. Dr of Dunk

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    Thank you for that very scientific opinion. :D
     
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