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Tesla wasn't just ahead of everyone else to market, they forced everybody else to market. If tesla gets everybody else to make great electric cars, that's a suc
by eugmill 9y ago
Tesla wasn't just ahead of everyone else to market, they forced everybody else to market. If tesla gets everybody else to make great electric cars, that's a success to me, even if tesla itself implodes.
I think if not for tesla, other car companies would not be scrambling to make better Evs.
- dingaling 9y agoToyota forced a change in the car industry, and buyers' willingness to consider electric options, with the Prius in 1997. Tesla was founded in 2003 to design hybrids. By 2008 the company had been taken-over by Mr Musk and changed focus to all-electic drivetrains and released the Roadster. Nissan launched the Leaf in 2010 as the first mass-produced all-electric car. EVs were coming regardless of Tesla. I'm sure they have helped promote the option and accelerated adoption within their target demographic but to 90%+ of the market they're irrelevant.
- femidav 9y agoNobody would be in the market if not for moronic politicians pushing failed AGW theory...