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In reply to the discussion: Will Tesla Succeed? [View all]Alex4Martinez
(2,193 posts)They've already transformed the industry-- their first model, the roadster, was the first modern successful fully electric car. Toyota and GM deliberately undersold their EVs but Tesla proved the concept and paved the way.
Credit is due to GM for the Volt, I own one, and Obama too (thanks Obama!), but Tesla made it happen and only 10 years ago!
Try to watch "Revenge of the Electric Car".
Now that Musk has created a world where there are literally dozens of makers of EVs and battery technology is only getting better and better and cheaper, expect $18,000 EVs, without a subsidy, very soon. I can promise you that but won't detail it here.
And on to more great things, Musk is making the concept of home energy storage a reality.
The Powerwall home energy storage system is a game changer.
Everybody will soon be paying different rates for their power depending on time of use or time of day (TOU or TOD) and with a powerwall you can charge up at night when rates are low and uses your cheap power during peak hours.
It's brilliant and it's green to help utility companies use greener sources.
Ask me anything about energy. It's what I do and I just completed four post-grad courses at Stanford on energy storage, smart grid, photovoltaics, and energy and behavior.
Cheers!