Tesla 2020

[nursebee]

I have a regular critique of investors and traders in that they often ask the wrong questions of themselves. Wrong questions bring about bad methods which begets bad results.

For those that participate and argue about TSLA, what are you arguing about? What questions have you asked yourself that you bicker back and forth like two ninnies on the playground? Does it accomplish anything?

Years ago I asked myself what I needed to do to no longer work and liver worry free related to money. At that time the answer was that I needed a lot of money. I then needed to ask myself how best to get that nut. I worked hard, diversified investing into RE, saved like crazy, lived way below my means, AND tried real hard to invest in an exponential growth company of the future. I'd invested in some great story names, knew I was able to pick great companies, just that I always sold too soon. Almost nobody agreed with me, the road was very lonely. Nearly everyone argued against me.

I QUIT MY F'N JOB LAST MONTH! Way early judged by years.

So keep arguing. Just do yourself a favor and ask yourself the big questions, work on the big answers. Or else, enjoy the small satisfaction of being the smartest guy in your mind.

 

[VicBee]

I have a regular critique of investors and traders in that they often ask the wrong questions of themselves. Wrong questions bring about bad methods which begets bad results.

For those that participate and argue about TSLA, what are you arguing about? What questions have you asked yourself that you bicker back and forth like two ninnies on the playground? Does it accomplish anything?

Years ago I asked myself what I needed to do to no longer work and liver worry free related to money. At that time the answer was that I needed a lot of money. I then needed to ask myself how best to get that nut. I worked hard, diversified investing into RE, saved like crazy, lived way below my means, AND tried real hard to invest in an exponential growth company of the future. I'd invested in some great story names, knew I was able to pick great companies, just that I always sold too soon. Almost nobody agreed with me, the road was very lonely. Nearly everyone argued against me.

I QUIT MY F'N JOB LAST MONTH! Way early judged by years.

So keep arguing. Just do yourself a favor and ask yourself the big questions, work on the big answers. Or else, enjoy the small satisfaction of being the smartest guy in your mind.

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No worries, we can disagree and be civil at the same time, something that seems to be lost on so many nowadays. I enjoy the disagreements as a way to challenge my own assumptions and either confirm or revise my beliefs.

 

[virtusa]

No worries, we can disagree and be civil at the same time, something that seems to be lost on so many nowadays. I enjoy the disagreements as a way to challenge my own assumptions and either confirm or revise my beliefs.

As long as discussions are based on (supposed) facts or arguments there is no problem. Discussions can lead to a better insight in many cases. Discussions can be productive.

 

[VicBee]

October 28, 2020 04:00 PM ET (BZ Newswire) -- Tech

One of the most important aspects of an electric car is efficiency. Only so much battery energy can fit in the space a vehicle allows, and the batteries can be expensive. A more efficient car can go farther with a smaller battery.

The newest EPA data for 2021 Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)vehicles shows the company is still firmly in the lead when it comes to efficiency. It's one of the reasons Teslas have the best range of any electric cars on the planet.

Electrek has done a comparison with some other brands, and Tesla is far ahead of the competition.

The EPA lists how much energy — in kilowatt-hours — it takes for an electric vehicle to go 100 miles.

Tesla's AWD Model 3 uses 25kWh to go 100 miles, while the two-door Mini Cooper SE, a much smaller vehicle, uses 31kWh for the same distance. This is approximately 25% more energy to go the same distance in a much smaller car.

Benzinga's Take: Tesla's efficiency is impressive. Even the company's crossover Model Y uses less energy per mile than the much smaller Mini Cooper.

The efficiencies presented by Tesla allow lower vehicle costs, more range and a savings for customers when it comes time to charge their cars as well.

Photo via EPA Website.

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[virtusa]

Tesla order cancelled because of bad quality. Initial order 100 cars, canceled after receiving first 15 cars.


FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Car rental company Nextmove has walked away from a 5 million euros ($5.55 million) order for 85 Tesla TSLA.O Model 3 electric vehicles following a dispute over how to fix quality issues, the German company said on Friday.

Nextmove said it had ordered 100 electric vehicles in 2018 but raised objections over quality and finish after taking delivery of the first 15 Model 3 cars earlier this year.

The rental company said following a dispute over how to resolve the quality shortcomings, Tesla triggered a refund clause but Tesla disputes that it canceled the order.

Tesla said Nextmove chose not to take delivery of the cars.

Nextmove said its Model 3 vehicles had paint defects, faulty wiring, scratches on the dashboard, faulty wheels and condensation in the headlights.

Offering faulty vehicles to rental customers would compromise Nextmove’s reputation for quality, the German company said.

Tesla said it was in the process of resolving the issues and had provided replacement vehicles.

Bloomberg news was first to report the cancellation of the 85 vehicles.

 

[virtusa]

Free energy for Volkswagen and Porsche at Tesla chargers.

Charge your ID.3 and Taycan for free at Tesla Superchargers
Tesla unintentionally makes it extra advantageous to drive an EV from another brand in Europe.
The hour of truth is approaching for Tesla. Recently, there was even an item at 1Vandaag about Tesla to the effect that the brand's share price would indicate a bubble. Tell me it, it isn't. You know the adage: if, after your hairdresser, the public broadcaster also starts talking about the value of a share, you know that it is time to sell. Especially now that the competition is finally on st (r) uncle.
Software
But yes, that competition, the adepts insist, are actually still bad. Not only in terms of hardware, but especially in terms of software. They point scornfully at the problems VAG is experiencing with the ID.3. But ironically, it is precisely a "bug" in Tesla's software that is now helping the competition in the saddle.
CCS
At the launch of the Tesla Model 3 in Europe, Tesla has embraced the Combined Charging System (CCS) for the Supercharger V3 network of charging stations. You connect your Model 3 to such a pole, software recognizes the car and the bill on your linked Tesla account increases automatically. Convenience serves people.
However, you can already feel it coming. Many EVs from other brands also use CCS plugs, but their owners do not have linked Tesla accounts. EV rental company NextMove thought it was a good idea to check what happens if you ram such a Tesla charging station into another EV. The same company previously canceled a hefty order for Model 3s due to poor build quality.
Free
Anyway, NextMove has come to the conclusion that virtually all EVs with CCS are simply charged by Tesla's Superchargers. Only in this case no one will receive the bill. Well, except for Tesla itself, indirectly. Good thing they recently raised that five billion on the stock exchange. The "trick" worked with the Volkswagen ID.3, Porsche Taycan, Volkswagen e-Golf, BMW i3, Opel Ampera-e, Hyundai Kona Electric, Hyundai IONIQ Electric and Renault ZOE.
It is of course expected that Tesla will soon stop displaying the Good Samaritan in front of the competition through a software fix. Until then, however, we expect long lines of Dutch Taycans at Tesla Superchargers ...

 

[VicBee]

Article: The Electric Car Battery Arms Race Is Starting To Heat Up
View the article.
https://flip.it/-vl4rm

 

[D&D Finance]

Tesla stock price target is $4000!

 

[virtusa]

Article: The Electric Car Battery Arms Race Is Starting To Heat Up
View the article.
https://flip.it/-vl4rm

If there are not enough batteries, the solution is simple: don't ban ICE engines.
That will also solve the problem of national security.

I don't believe only EV's will be allowed in the near future, and the target date of 2030 will never be respected.
There are already areas in Europe where they have now already problems as the network cannot transport enough electricity. There are 28 million cars to be replaced. If they have to load only 50Kw every 2 days, the network has to transport 700 million Kw per day extra, on top of what they cannot transport already today. And most will charge after work causing a huge spike.
I have a friend who works in one of the biggest battery recycling companies in the world, this company also produces the raw materials needed to build batteries. There is now already a shortage. The production is already sold before they are produced.
They will have to build batteries with other raw materials then the actual ones.

 

[vanzandt]

Tesla’s Musk Says He May Have Covid-19, Calls Tests ‘Extremely Bogus’
Stefan Nicola and Tim Loh
November 13, 2020, 12:59 AM EST Updated on November 13, 2020, 4:03 AM EST

• CEO traveled to Berlin last week to interview engineers
• Billionaire has been dismissive, conspiratorial about Covid-19

Elon Musk

Photographer: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images

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Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk tweeted he may have Covid-19 and renewed his conspiratorial posting about the virus that has infected almost 53 million people.

“Something extremely bogus is going on,” the chief executive officer wrote late Thursday. “Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive.”

The billionaire said he took a series of rapid antigen tests, which produce results within 15 minutes and are cheaper but less reliable than polymerase chain reaction tests. He’s now waiting for results from the latter type of test, which take longer to process.

Something extremely bogus is going on. Was tested for covid four times today. Two tests came back negative, two came back positive. Same machine, same test, same nurse. Rapid antigen test from BD.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2020
Musk, 49, wrote that he was experiencing symptoms of a typical cold, describing them as “nothing unusual so far.”