Comments on: Tesla CEO Not a Fan of Plug-in Hybrids, Specifically: the Chevy Volt http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:24:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: David Letterman Slams Chevy Volt, Tesla CEO Agrees : Gas 2.0 http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-9051 David Letterman Slams Chevy Volt, Tesla CEO Agrees : Gas 2.0 Tue, 05 May 2009 16:38:52 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-9051 [...] a matter of fact, David Letterman asked that very same question to Musk who has been vocal about his dislike of plug-in hybrids like the Volt. “The Volt has a range of 40 miles….that’s ridiculous…Oh Boy, we have the [...] [...] a matter of fact, David Letterman asked that very same question to Musk who has been vocal about his dislike of plug-in hybrids like the Volt. “The Volt has a range of 40 miles….that’s ridiculous…Oh Boy, we have the [...]

]]> By: Andre http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-9050 Andre Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:19:41 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-9050 I live in Bermuda where we pay about $8.00 a gallon for gas, and I did a similar calculation some time ago. It still takes me more than 5 years to break even, just because of the huge import tax on vechicles, (about 75%) but within 6-8 years there are substantial savings. Since people here typically keep their cars 10-15 years anyway I look at this as a good environmental investment. AJ I live in Bermuda where we pay about $8.00 a gallon for gas, and I did a similar calculation some time ago. It still takes me more than 5 years to break even, just because of the huge import tax on vechicles, (about 75%) but within 6-8 years there are substantial savings. Since people here typically keep their cars 10-15 years anyway I look at this as a good environmental investment.

AJ

]]> By: Andre http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-31707 Andre Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:19:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-31707 I live in Bermuda where we pay about $8.00 a gallon for gas, and I did a similar calculation some time ago. It still takes me more than 5 years to break even, just because of the huge import tax on vechicles, (about 75%) but within 6-8 years there are substantial savings. Since people here typically keep their cars 10-15 years anyway I look at this as a good environmental investment. AJ I live in Bermuda where we pay about $8.00 a gallon for gas, and I did a similar calculation some time ago. It still takes me more than 5 years to break even, just because of the huge import tax on vechicles, (about 75%) but within 6-8 years there are substantial savings. Since people here typically keep their cars 10-15 years anyway I look at this as a good environmental investment.

AJ

]]> By: MuddyRoverRob http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-9049 MuddyRoverRob Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:31:42 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-9049 I for one think that the Volt is the best possible scenario for a (first gen) electric car. A 40 mile full electric range will allow the vast majority of my driving to be fully electric. However a Volt will be fully capable of having stuff thrown into the back and to be driven 600km to the inlaws house, in the winter. A battery only car would be stopped for the night partway (hopefully in a town! And hopefully someplace where they can get a charge.) In a Volt it means stopping to empty the bladder and fill the tank, just like any other car using the existing infrastructure. I for one think that the Volt is the best possible scenario for a (first gen) electric car.

A 40 mile full electric range will allow the vast majority of my driving to be fully electric.

However a Volt will be fully capable of having stuff thrown into the back and to be driven 600km to the inlaws house, in the winter. A battery only car would be stopped for the night partway (hopefully in a town! And hopefully someplace where they can get a charge.) In a Volt it means stopping to empty the bladder and fill the tank, just like any other car using the existing infrastructure.

]]> By: MuddyRoverRob http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-31706 MuddyRoverRob Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:31:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-31706 I for one think that the Volt is the best possible scenario for a (first gen) electric car. A 40 mile full electric range will allow the vast majority of my driving to be fully electric. However a Volt will be fully capable of having stuff thrown into the back and to be driven 600km to the inlaws house, in the winter. A battery only car would be stopped for the night partway (hopefully in a town! And hopefully someplace where they can get a charge.) In a Volt it means stopping to empty the bladder and fill the tank, just like any other car using the existing infrastructure. I for one think that the Volt is the best possible scenario for a (first gen) electric car.

A 40 mile full electric range will allow the vast majority of my driving to be fully electric.

However a Volt will be fully capable of having stuff thrown into the back and to be driven 600km to the inlaws house, in the winter. A battery only car would be stopped for the night partway (hopefully in a town! And hopefully someplace where they can get a charge.) In a Volt it means stopping to empty the bladder and fill the tank, just like any other car using the existing infrastructure.

]]> By: Nick http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-9048 Nick Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:38:57 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-9048 Of course the CEO of Tesla motors is saying this. His business model failed and his company is doomed. The Chevy Volt is actually doable for two reasons (1) reasonable price and (2) ability to refuel quickly. Tesla is a play toy for the rich. The Volt will be a middle class success! Of course the CEO of Tesla motors is saying this. His business model failed and his company is doomed.

The Chevy Volt is actually doable for two reasons (1) reasonable price and (2) ability to refuel quickly.

Tesla is a play toy for the rich. The Volt will be a middle class success!

]]> By: Nick http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-31705 Nick Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:38:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-31705 Of course the CEO of Tesla motors is saying this. His business model failed and his company is doomed. The Chevy Volt is actually doable for two reasons (1) reasonable price and (2) ability to refuel quickly. Tesla is a play toy for the rich. The Volt will be a middle class success! Of course the CEO of Tesla motors is saying this. His business model failed and his company is doomed.

The Chevy Volt is actually doable for two reasons (1) reasonable price and (2) ability to refuel quickly.

Tesla is a play toy for the rich. The Volt will be a middle class success!

]]> By: grr http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-9047 grr Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:12:06 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-9047 To Mr. Pung; Exactly HOW did you calculate that he needs 800 cars a day for a pre-order? In fact, exactly what do you base the 800 number on???? Also, where did DOE say that they have a FAILED financial model? Some investors were wondering if he was profitable with the roadster, and it turned out that it was low, but that has been taken care of. Seriously, I find it interesting that ppl like yourself run around trying to hang the man for his work with Tesla. Personally, I am holding out to buy one of his in the near future. I know that he will produce a minivan at some point, and my wife wants that. To Mr. Pung;

Exactly HOW did you calculate that he needs 800 cars a day for a pre-order? In fact, exactly what do you base the 800 number on????

Also, where did DOE say that they have a FAILED financial model? Some investors were wondering if he was profitable with the roadster, and it turned out that it was low, but that has been taken care of.

Seriously, I find it interesting that ppl like yourself run around trying to hang the man for his work with Tesla. Personally, I am holding out to buy one of his in the near future. I know that he will produce a minivan at some point, and my wife wants that.

]]> By: grr http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-31704 grr Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:12:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-31704 To Mr. Pung; Exactly HOW did you calculate that he needs 800 cars a day for a pre-order? In fact, exactly what do you base the 800 number on???? Also, where did DOE say that they have a FAILED financial model? Some investors were wondering if he was profitable with the roadster, and it turned out that it was low, but that has been taken care of. Seriously, I find it interesting that ppl like yourself run around trying to hang the man for his work with Tesla. Personally, I am holding out to buy one of his in the near future. I know that he will produce a minivan at some point, and my wife wants that. To Mr. Pung;

Exactly HOW did you calculate that he needs 800 cars a day for a pre-order? In fact, exactly what do you base the 800 number on????

Also, where did DOE say that they have a FAILED financial model? Some investors were wondering if he was profitable with the roadster, and it turned out that it was low, but that has been taken care of.

Seriously, I find it interesting that ppl like yourself run around trying to hang the man for his work with Tesla. Personally, I am holding out to buy one of his in the near future. I know that he will produce a minivan at some point, and my wife wants that.

]]> By: Roger Pung http://gas2.org/2009/04/06/tesla-ceo-not-a-fan-of-plug-in-hybrids-specifically-the-chevy-volt/#comment-9046 Roger Pung Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:17:49 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=2140#comment-9046 By making the statement that only 520 cars were booked in a set of weeks, Tesla is, basically, saying they are dead. With the current debt ratio, overhead and competitors they need to be booking 800 customers per day to even have a bare chance of surviving. The CEO of Tesla is detailed elsewhere online as doing over 40 things that are almost clinically insane, every investors has said they will never put money in Tesla again. The US DOE has already said that they have a failed financial model. They are gone. Bright and Fisker will crush them. Any 3Rd rate controller can run the numbers in a pro forma spreadsheet and see that they are unsurvivable and wait until the UAW gets done with them! My brother is in a Nissan UAW group and the bosses are already meeting about how to force Tesla to sign. By making the statement that only 520 cars were booked in a set of weeks, Tesla is, basically, saying they are dead. With the current debt ratio, overhead and competitors they need to be booking 800 customers per day to even have a bare chance of surviving. The CEO of Tesla is detailed elsewhere online as doing over 40 things that are almost clinically insane, every investors has said they will never put money in Tesla again. The US DOE has already said that they have a failed financial model. They are gone. Bright and Fisker will crush them. Any 3Rd rate controller can run the numbers in a pro forma spreadsheet and see that they are unsurvivable and wait until the UAW gets done with them! My brother is in a Nissan UAW group and the bosses are already meeting about how to force Tesla to sign.

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