This is climate arson, yes, but also the entire value proposition of Tesla, the reason for its insane stock price, is that it would end up the Amazon of electric cars: the only real game in town. Killing off non-Tesla electric car infrastructure is a gift to Musk.
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Trump to shut down all 8,000 EV charging ports at federal govt buildings
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don't want to go back to 1861?
then 2025 needs you.
#resist
Fire sale?
Chris Hayes amplifies the silver lining for Musk—trying so hard to ingratiate himself with the richest man in the world. Instead, he should have booked the most likely parties to sue Trump, reporting that strengthens opposition to corruption. But Chris can’t do that, though
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I'm starting to think President Elon isn't very good at efficiency.
So many white collar criminals were let go to keep criming and see where that has got us?
Stop hyping that company. Other networks are building out. If you would close the T network, I would not notice.
The shutdown is just a destructive culture war marker.
Swasticars.... like driving shit, pure low quality for Magats only.
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Hmm, wonder if they'll have another contract waiting for Musk & purchase his vehicles exclusively, replacing all charging stations.
Hmmm.
Antitrust, perhaps?
In the UK BYD has overtaken Tesla.
BYD growth in the UK last year was 500%, Tesla dropped by 8%.
The idea that Tesla will dominate is farcical.
Most of the world is looking to China now for EVs.
Why do you think he had to buy Drumpt???
To safeguard his subsidies and to unlevel the playing field.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cZ7hN4f43Y&ab_channel=thingsyourmomshould%E2%80%99vetoldyou
YET
I'm already seeing Teslas charging at non Tesla chargers that cost less (chargepoint)
AND
MEGA FAST CHARGING
at Electrify America
Chargepoint has Tesla compatible chargers
And I've seen these at DC charging stations
https://youtu.be/Nn6JgK-JFi4?si=OeFIu_Ue0JBjwpfb
It's kind of like how Android chargers (aka USB-C) are the standard for all EU phones, but anyone can make them.
(this was Biden's 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs, it's not specific to the current regime)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cZ7hN4f43Y&ab_channel=thingsyourmomshould%E2%80%99vetoldyou
And Musk wants to too at this point, since his only real goal is getting adulation from the only people left who will give to to him.
Tesla is not a quality car despite the fancy tech supercharger network.
You couldn’t pay me to drive one of Elon’s swasticars at this point. Ever.
And apartment dwellers need better electrical access for sure.
But unless you’re constantly roadtripping, there’s no need to wait for ‘proper charging infrastructure’ before moving to an EV.
Electricity is everywhere around you.
The average electric car can recharge the average Americans daily mileage overnight off of a regular 110v outlet.
Literally half the potential EV drivers don’t need additional infrastructure to charge up aside from an ordinary electrical outlet.
Musk intends to control our ATC, FAA, all communications platforms/systems, all satellites, and all pymnt/banking systems.
Except for being adjunct mobile land-based spyware, EVs don't interest him anymore.
(A) government contractor (e.g. SpaceX)
(B) protection racket (e.g. demanding that advertisers buy on X)
The big, embarrassing defense department purchase of armored cybertrucks is a start on (A)—but it's not enough.
Take a quick read.
FWIW: I worked out the cost per mile of a Tesla Y against a RAV4 Hybrid and for me (juice @ $0.42. /kWh, gas at $4) and they are both at $0.10 / mi to drive in San Diego. I bought the Toyota. Sorry Elon.
Good grief, on my nephews Tesla S, the shifter is a slider on that damn iPad — WTF?
"There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla."
https://consequence.net/2025/02/sheryl-crow-sells-tesla-donates-to-npr/
Their charging stations are just another ego driven expenditure that his personality will greatly diminish the overall value of his venture.
Or is disabling electric vehicles it?
Buying all new non electrics vehicle FOR NO REASON will be a real cost saving