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Old 03-18-2019, 03:28 PM   #54 (permalink)
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The problem is that they have promised to make the Model Y, Semi, and Roadster at the same time. They will also need cash to increase their service network to handle repairs on all the new cars they are selling.

Tesla doesn't have enough cash on hand to do everything that Musk has promised and pay off existing debt obligations.
You forgot the pickup truck

Tesla is growing fast. They've introduced a new model every 2-3 years when they were still small. They should be able to do it faster now.
All these models have been planned for years already. Preparation is under way.

Revenue in the latter half of 2018 was at half a billion a week. It should be more now, and will be much more once China chimes in.
(construction of the factory is under way, the first pillars have been erected)

The Roadster won't be built in big numbers, that's no problem. The Model Y is essentially a Model 3. Only the Semi is something different.

How many things has Tesla done that people said they'd never be able to do already?
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