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Old 02-04-2019, 10:28 PM   #157 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

Lafawnda - CBR600 - '01 Honda CBR600 F4i
90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

Big Yeller - Dodge/Cummins - '98 Dodge Ram 2500 base
90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

Model Y - '24 Tesla Y LR AWD

Pacifica Hybrid - '21 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
90 day: 43.3 mpg (US)
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I wouldn't say traditional automakers have nothing to learn from Tesla, but they certainly don't have much to learn for the current market. Tesla could learn how to make a decent body and reduce manufacturing costs. Other companies could learn... direct to customer sales?

My guess is Tesla's survivability has more to do with government regulations than consumer demand.
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