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Tesla needs to empower a network of traditional mechanics and service stations who can run diagnostics and do basic maintenance on these cars. Imagine a sign o

• Shivetya 14y ago
  (disclosure : I work for a major aftermarket parts distributor) by law Tesla won't be able to exclude them but from what I have read they seem to think they can change all facets of current automobile marketing and support. However laws prevent traditional auto manufacturers from requiring buyers to only obtain service from the dealers. I do not see how Tesla is going to circumvent that nor do I believe they should. As for the article's premise, I don't see the genius. I simply see it as a requirement to break into the market. I also do not think battery powered cars will be the end all, the major automakers are going down many different paths, Tesla is betting the farm on one. Plus, 400 hundred cars a day? Its going to be a long long time at that pace before they have any noticeable effect. Before then someone is going to craft an environmental impact law to make these battery powered cars more expensive.