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Tesla outsells Porsche, Buick, Lincoln, others in California
Christian Science Monitor ^ | August 27, 2013 | Bengt Halvorson

Posted on 08/27/2013 10:55:29 PM PDT by grundle

Yes, it's shocking. California automaker Tesla Motors is outselling a number of very well established vehicle brands in its home state—with only one model: the all-electric Model S.

In June, Tesla outsold (on the basis of registrations) Buick, Lincoln, Porsche, Volvo, and Cadillac—and far outsold Jaguar and Land Rover combined. And the long-established, full-line luxury brand Infiniti only posted just 51 more registrations in the state than Tesla.

This wasn't just a monthly sales blip, either. Even on a year-to-date basis, through June, Tesla has sold more vehicles in California than Land Rover, Jaguar, Lincoln, Volvo, or Porsche.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; US: California
KEYWORDS: automakers; autosales; teslamodels; teslamotors
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Lol, you sound like you have deep insecurities.


21 posted on 08/27/2013 11:36:01 PM PDT by James C. Bennett (An Australian.)
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To: grundle

Can the proud new owner of one drive to Albuquerque? Screw that,,,,Las Vegas?


22 posted on 08/27/2013 11:38:33 PM PDT by DesertRhino (I was standing with a rifle, waiting for soviet paratroopers, but communists just ran for office.)
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To: James C. Bennett

You wish that. Sorry I like girls.

Only a closet homo would make an issue against a person who prefers gas.

Go put on a dress and make yourself busy.


23 posted on 08/27/2013 11:41:29 PM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Yes you would. :)


24 posted on 08/27/2013 11:59:15 PM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: gunsequalfreedom

I’ll burn gas on all cylinders.
You be happy with your prissy self.


25 posted on 08/28/2013 12:05:23 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: 4rcane

Coal fired car... that’s soooo advanced. And the gaul to use a true genius’s name as their brand. Tesla would not approve.


26 posted on 08/28/2013 12:16:52 AM PDT by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: grundle

Are they basing it on number of units sold or on amount of money brought in.


27 posted on 08/28/2013 12:18:07 AM PDT by VerySadAmerican (When you vote for evil because you can't see evil, you ARE evil.)
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To: James C. Bennett

Sorry mate... my Cobra will kick it’s rear, and then some. Oh, and by the way 300 miles later will still be running, not looking for a coal pile plug in.


28 posted on 08/28/2013 12:18:29 AM PDT by John S Mosby (Sic Semper Tyrannis)
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To: 4rcane
What happens to the 30 minute charge when there's a line at the "free" solar charging station?

According to the Tesla website, the "free" solar charging isn't free, it costs you $2500 if you add the capability after delivery. Before delivery, it costs $2000 if you have the 60 kwh battery, but is included with the 85 kwh battery upgrade (but that upgrade costs you an additional $10,000).

What happens when it's dark (happens quite frequently) or cloudy, and the "free" solar charging station won't charge?

The range is NOT equivalent to a gas car, unless you're willing to drive without heat or a/c (windows closed), you have the upgraded battery less than 1 year old, you are willing to creep along at granny speeds, with no passengers, without wind on a flat road (all factors assumed in the following graph):

The Tesla's a nice car, but right now, is not practical for anything but short distance travel.

29 posted on 08/28/2013 12:44:04 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (The last remnants of the Old Republic have been swept away.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Wanna race?


30 posted on 08/28/2013 1:18:34 AM PDT by gunsequalfreedom (Conservative is not a label of convenience. It is a guide to your actions.)
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To: grundle
On the 101 they both go just as fast.


31 posted on 08/28/2013 1:29:07 AM PDT by VeniVidiVici (Play the 'Knockout Game' with someone owning a 9mm and you get what you deserve)
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To: James C. Bennett
Reminded me of my old 1978 Ford f250 460ci with a granny geared auto trans
that was made for hauling. The best part was the granny gear would out jump
anything on the starting line including motorcycles. It was stolen and stripped of
the drive train, for good reason, it was pure Bad. Called it Old Blue.
32 posted on 08/28/2013 1:38:06 AM PDT by MaxMax (If you're not pissed off, you're not paying attention)
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To: grundle

Hypothetically, if Syria blows up such that there is a disruption in oil imports, which will last longer, electric or gasoline?


33 posted on 08/28/2013 1:45:06 AM PDT by Southack (Media Bias means that Castro won't be punished for Cuban war crimes against Black Angolans in Africa)
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To: Fresh Wind

Well, let’s not say “short distance” travel. I think perhaps “medium” is more appropriate. For going to work and then maybe out to dinner, the Tesla S will do just fine. If you need to go to Vegas every day from LA, then maybe the Tesla is not for you. People in this market segment can usually afford multiple cars and if they like the performance and features, including a high safety rating and that 17” iPad-like interface, then let the free market decide. I am 100% against any subsidy of any kind of course.
As for the name Tesla, I am not too sure that Tesla would mind a car utilizing a 3-phase AC induction motor running around with his family name on it.
If we could get a 1/2 order of magnitude improvement in batteries, electric cars will become the norm. The person who comes up with a battery with the energy density of even half that of gasoline (tall order), will become the richest man in history. The problem has always been the batteries.


34 posted on 08/28/2013 1:46:29 AM PDT by BRK
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To: grundle

I’d have to examine the stats on this one. Tesla probably outsold all metallic blue 1989 Geo Metros based on registrations.


35 posted on 08/28/2013 2:18:38 AM PDT by maddog55 (America Rising.... Civil War II)
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To: grundle

First, there’s the $7500 taxback bonus that every buyer gets and every taxpayer pays. Then there are generous state subsidies ($2500 in California, $4000 in Illinois—the bluer the state, the more the taxpayers get gouged), all paid to people forking out $63K (plus taxes) for the base version, to roughly $100K for the really quick one.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/patrickmichaels/2013/05/27/if-tesla-would-stop-selling-cars-wed-all-save-some-money/

For all the hype, only 20,000 have been sold....

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/nightline-fix-abc-news/why-texas-bans-sale-tesla-cars-140842349.html


36 posted on 08/28/2013 2:22:29 AM PDT by maddog55 (America Rising.... Civil War II)
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To: grundle
I saw one and was very impressed with the styling but it needs a blown Hemi sticking out of the hood.
37 posted on 08/28/2013 2:29:26 AM PDT by McGruff (Strange times are these in which we live...)
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To: grundle

...in California.


38 posted on 08/28/2013 2:47:05 AM PDT by AdaGray (Primary Them All)
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To: grundle

What, the uberwealthy in California wanted a Tesla to park in the garage next to the DeLorean?


39 posted on 08/28/2013 2:58:43 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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To: Bob

Amazing thing, there is one in my neighborhood in upstate South Carolina. It took me several sitings to realize what the brand was.


40 posted on 08/28/2013 3:39:28 AM PDT by bytesmith
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