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> they made / design all the parts themselves, truly vertically integrated Do you have a source for that? Even Tesla isn't really that vertically integrated (f
by mbesto 7y ago
> they made / design all the parts themselves, truly vertically integrated
Do you have a source for that? Even Tesla isn't really that vertically integrated (for example - its Gigafactory is a JV with Panasonic).
- ksec 7y agoI thought the example of SpaceX was quit well known [1], and the reason why SpaceX Rocket in itself, excluding the cost reduction of reusable luncher were much lower. There were also numerous article and Interview from Elon Musk himself confirming that. [1] https://www.investopedia.com/news/how-spacex-reinvented-rocket-launch-industry/ https://www.investopedia.com/news/how-spacex-reinvented-rock...
- mbesto 7y agoFTA > Because SpaceX is a private company, it has not divulged the secret to its pricing. ? > There were also numerous article and Interview from Elon Musk himself confirming that. Do you honestly believe everything Musk says? He has a history of embellishing the truth. I'm not saying SpaceX isn't vertically integrated, I just find claims surrounding anything Musk says dubious unless it's confirmed by 3rd party reporters.