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So, judging by the text of the article, the cost of the government's backing is a test drive in a shiny car. Please tell me there's more to the story than that

• bryanlarsen 13y ago
  The story certainly implies that, but it's also quite likely that it was the opportunity for Tesla to argue their case face to face with the legislators that caused the change.
  • jlgreco 13y ago
    I'm sure it was a combination of both. Having that same chat in a local diner instead of in one of the cars would surely not be as effective.
• notatoad 13y ago
  Sure, but you're not going to like it. the decision hasn't been made in Tesla's favour yet, it's just been delayed. reading between the lines, what just happened is that tesla has signaled their willingness to bribe the legislators, and the legislators have given them some time to do so. it's a fight between two parties that each have a lot of money, they're going to keep milking this.
• dwaltrip 13y ago
  I also found that to be hilariously depressing. It's like they couldn't consider the other viewpoint until they tested out one of their cars and got chummy with Musk.