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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
I would say it's due to the charging network out here and the ability to charge at home. Tesla owners are generally financially well off
was referring to EV adoption as a whole. Not Tesla specific. EV adoption is not slowing down compared to the US
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Old Mar 16, 2026 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
was referring to EV adoption as a whole. Not Tesla specific. EV adoption is not slowing down compared to the US
That also includes non Tesla, as Tesla has opened their network to others. Also home charging is utilized by Tesla and non Tesla. Tesla is not the only game in town
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Teddy understands the value of charging at home


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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
Teddy understands the value of charging at home

You probably killed 37 birds generating that picture…but it was worth it lol
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
You probably killed 37 birds generating that picture…but it was worth it lol
are you referring to wind turbines?
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
are you referring to wind turbines?
I think he meant I killed trees that killed the birds. I'll make up for it generating some power from solar
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 10:45 AM
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I mean the power generation needs for AI. Kidding obviously.
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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 05:43 PM
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and here I thought Amirza goes around town carrying around that bear
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Originally Posted by RXSF
and here I thought Amirza goes around town carrying around that bear
If only you knew.... our last dinner party BTW


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Old Mar 17, 2026 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Guys really? Can we chill out.
people have to be honest. This is a sort of “told ya’ so” moment with gas prices spiking vs zero emissions running costs
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill
$8 a gallon accelerates EV adoption.
Imagine all the ads everywhere if Tesla had normal corporate management that focused on its bread and butter.
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 04:49 AM
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Good article on China’s superior charging network but we are working on ours as well.

https://apple.news/Ab6ha4I7mT2OwpmMPq7koKw
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 05:06 AM
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New i3


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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 05:24 PM
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James May's review of his Model 3. Title is clickbaity, can't fix that. He does like the car overall, but has some things he doesn't like.
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Old Mar 18, 2026 | 06:15 PM
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As an aside, James May’s gin, which he peddles during that video, is actually most excellent and well worth a try.
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