• CarbonatedPastaSauce@lemmy.world
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    20 hours ago

    My understanding is Tesla was valued so high because of what they might become, not what they are. Basically everyone trying to buy in on the ground floor before they cornered the robotaxi market and launched to orbit. Oops how’s that going for all you Tesla investors?

    I wouldn’t put a dime into that company. They’re going to lose this race because their technology is inferior and they’re unwilling to change because Elon’s an idiot. But that’s the explanation I’ve heard.

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      18 hours ago

      Plus battery technology. The idea that eventually everyone will have a battery at home was part of the appeal. Nothing to do with their cars (afaik).

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        15 hours ago

        Also the charging network, but that one always seemed dumb to me since I’m pretty sure a competent electrician could build a decent charger once the parts become readily available. Why waste time leasing hardware when you can pay Bubba the electrician a thousand bucks and sign an exclusive repair contract.