Why a Tesla when you could have an Edison

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  1. SmallPackage

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    Like @AModelCat has stated in this thread. Why do the ev designs have to look like dog poo? Just like the mach e Mustang why cant you just make it look like a mustang. Why does the tesla have to look like a swimming sperm? I like the white colored teslas when they come toward me they look like casper the friendly ghost on crack. Nothing says simplicity better then the old pre 1973 Kent-Worthington ribbon.
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  3. AModelCat

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    I like how they did all the wiring in the headache rack. Super simple to work on if they have problems.

    Maybe I should have them convert my old cabover just for funsies.
     
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    This is what happens when you let people with actual real world experience design something.

    I've looked at a lot of equipment in my life and have thought up ways to do it better. One day when I have the means I'd like to put some of my own ideas into practice.
     
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    Can't wait to see how it handles 63,500 kg down 12% grades in the bush.
     
  8. Oxbow

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    It's interesting the computer or software problems that they are having to figure out just to get it this far. It's a long ways from old school mechanicals - just like everything else these days. I applaud their spirit and hope they continue to make a go of it.
     
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    Like I've said before, I believe these guys have a good shot at success. The guys on the team aren't beancounter eggheads, they've got decades of real world experience to draw off of.
     
  10. SmallPackage

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    You can also tell these guys really like trucks and respect their history. The guys designing the tesla and others have no love for trucks and a huge unhealthy fascination on the look of swimming sperm in a test tube.
     
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    Aerodynamic design is very important when your storage technology is 100 times less dense than gasoline.
     
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