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> The insinuation that Jalopnik is Audi’s sock puppet is simply unfounded. The guy actually says that he's been directly influenced by the (PR-driven, because

by mft_ 7y ago

> The insinuation that Jalopnik is Audi’s sock puppet is simply unfounded. The guy actually says that he's been directly influenced by the (PR-driven, because that's how this works) information that he was provided by Audi, and as a result, has written an article about it. "...Audi took the time to explain to me what non-Tesla EVs are bringing to the table. Essentially, the diagrams they sent over of the Audi E-Tron..." He also swallows some of the (Audi PR) arguments whole: "...why the E-Tron goes 204 miles compared to 370 miles for the Model S Long Range. The other big part is the battery itself. First, the Model S packs a bigger 100kWh battery pack compared to the 95kWh pack in the Audi." What about a comparison to other Teslas with smaller batteries --like the model 3 with its 75kWh battery-- which still manage to wallop the e-tron's range?

kensai 7y ago
The e-tron is a heavy SUV with different aerodynamics in respect to a sedan. I personally find these comparisons useless, anyway. Still, sustained performance is something rarely compared. Let’s see how the Tesla S will fair in the Nürburgring soon.
braythwayt 7y ago
“The guy actually says that he's been directly influenced by the (PR-driven, because that's how this works) information that he was provided by Audi.” Another way to say that is to point out that the author/regurgitator has responsibly disclosed the source of the information so that we may judge for ourselves whether it is interesting. As I pointed out in another thread, I think we all agree that this is planted, the question is whether it is still interesting to read and/or use as an excuse for a discussion.
tw04 7y ago
So what you're saying is he was provided information and knowledge he previously didn't have and (slightly) changed his opinion based on that information. And this is a bad thing? >What about a comparison to other Teslas with smaller batteries --like the model 3 with its 75kWh battery-- which still manage to wallop the e-tron's range? Would you ask BMW why they aren't comparing a 750il to an Audi A3? The model 3 is half the size and weighs 1000lbs less, the battery is irrelevant.

by mft_ 7y ago

kensai 7y ago

The e-tron is a heavy SUV with different aerodynamics in respect to a sedan. I personally find these comparisons useless, anyway. Still, sustained performance is something rarely compared. Let’s see how the Tesla S will fair in the Nürburgring soon.

braythwayt 7y ago

“The guy actually says that he's been directly influenced by the (PR-driven, because that's how this works) information that he was provided by Audi.” Another way to say that is to point out that the author/regurgitator has responsibly disclosed the source of the information so that we may judge for ourselves whether it is interesting. As I pointed out in another thread, I think we all agree that this is planted, the question is whether it is still interesting to read and/or use as an excuse for a discussion.

tw04 7y ago

So what you're saying is he was provided information and knowledge he previously didn't have and (slightly) changed his opinion based on that information. And this is a bad thing? >What about a comparison to other Teslas with smaller batteries --like the model 3 with its 75kWh battery-- which still manage to wallop the e-tron's range? Would you ask BMW why they aren't comparing a 750il to an Audi A3? The model 3 is half the size and weighs 1000lbs less, the battery is irrelevant.