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sinkingfeeling

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19. They've taken over the huge State Farm campus in Bloomington. There are thousands of finished

Sun Apr 7, 2024, 08:53 AM

Apr 2024

Rivians parked out there. The plant's lots are full of uncollected Amazon trucks. Rivian's main problem is a lack of dealerships. All the Telsa charging stations in town are filled with Rivians.
They just announced a smaller SUV
I think they'll make it.

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What's wrong with Tesla [View all] Tom of Temecula Apr 2024 OP

I'm waiting for the charging infrastructure to improve a little before I buy an EV. Poiuyt Apr 2024 #1

Rivian is made very near us. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2024 #4

They get generally good reviews moniss Apr 2024 #7

Not per Consumer Reports: Wonder Why Apr 2024 #41

For several years I used to follow CR moniss Apr 2024 #50

They've taken over the huge State Farm campus in Bloomington. There are thousands of finished sinkingfeeling Apr 2024 #19

That's what hubby wants LittleGirl Apr 2024 #20

This is about a potential Rivian Sedan... SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2024 #55

About the only place in Wisconsin moniss Apr 2024 #5

also in wisconsin dembotoz Apr 2024 #48

Yes I can remember moniss Apr 2024 #52

If you have a garage with electricity Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #11

This reminded me of an early early adopter I observed decades ago... Hugin Apr 2024 #37

I really miss gas stations Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #44

"Ford later said its EV sales were up 86%."... And now, mfg is way down. keithbvadu2 Apr 2024 #2

But their EV sales are still only about 2% of all models sold n/t OnlinePoker Apr 2024 #28

Yeah. Selective numbers and optimism for marketing. But sales failed goals expectations. keithbvadu2 Apr 2024 #46

The comments I see from many customers moniss Apr 2024 #3

"They also complain about what an a**hole the guy is who runs the company. " a bigot and misogynist BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 2024 #8

What's wrong with Tesla? Dem2theMax Apr 2024 #6

Actually, yes. paleotn Apr 2024 #27

EV's Enola Apr 2024 #9

We own 2 Chevy Bolts Tom of Temecula Apr 2024 #23

Musk is the number one problem with Tesla that has many more RAB910 Apr 2024 #10

Good Post ProfessorGAC Apr 2024 #12

The problem for Tesla used to be supply RAB910 Apr 2024 #17

But, That's Nit What Was Claimed ProfessorGAC Apr 2024 #35

You hit the nail right on the head. paleotn Apr 2024 #32

I want to... 2naSalit Apr 2024 #13

Tesla makes a great car! Marshian Apr 2024 #14

Question for you. North Shore Chicago Apr 2024 #16

There are plenty of EVs that don't support a racist fascist hell-bent on destroying America RAB910 Apr 2024 #18

But not plenty that specialize in EV's and only EV's Polybius May 2024 #61

Welcome to DU. SergeStorms Apr 2024 #26

A family member has a Tesla and they love it too. Hope22 Apr 2024 #29

You do realize, Tesla isn't the only option in the market anymore. paleotn Apr 2024 #34

You don't have to buy a Tesla anymore to go EV. It's not a well run company. paleotn Apr 2024 #33

Hahaha BannonsLiver Apr 2024 #54

I was thinking on an E.V. until this winter, when the cold snap hit the mid-west and EV's were dead on the road. 3Hotdogs Apr 2024 #15

Yup. Love our hybrid Toyota. The best compromise till they sort out the charging issues. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2024 #21

That's a terrible picture, terrible angle. Looks like it's been in a wreck. keithbvadu2 Apr 2024 #47

That kind of exterior design is the result of the influence of 'Transformer' comics and Lego on GoneOffShore Apr 2024 #53

This angle any better? FailureToCommunicate Apr 2024 #56

A little bit. Look at the front fender well. keithbvadu2 Apr 2024 #59

I have a hybrid Hyundai too Otterdaemmerung Apr 2024 #22

Before the Elantra, I had a hybrid Sonata Ltd. It was about $12k more than the Elantra Hy Ltd. 3Hotdogs Apr 2024 #39

Ok, so that was a classic FUD campaign. Voltaire2 Apr 2024 #45

It's just one quarter but if it continues Musk sucks as a business leader uponit7771 Apr 2024 #24

Musk convinced a lot of people edhopper Apr 2024 #25

As always, be careful with what you read into percentages... Hugin Apr 2024 #30

Cadillac Lyriq owner. Awesome ride and happy so far. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2024 #31

When the Model 3 was announced MurrayDelph Apr 2024 #36

EVs aren't to save the world. They're to save the auto industry. Ron Green Apr 2024 #38

Ford is slowing EV production unlike what the OP says. former9thward Apr 2024 #40

"What's wrong with Tesla" myohmy2 Apr 2024 #42

The face of the company is an evil fascist Mysterian Apr 2024 #43

best selling car in the WORLD in 2023, Tesla Model Y WarGamer Apr 2024 #49

Musk is what's wrong. Lunabell Apr 2024 #51

Musk is a bad manager LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #57

Tesla is not a good car...many folks have died driving Musk crap. It has the highest rate Demsrule86 Apr 2024 #58

We bought a used one this year TBF Apr 2024 #60