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I dont want to discredit the whole article based on a few things. There were some things that he says either didn't impress me or seemed inaccurate <Quote>These are huge obstacles, and is probably why there hasn’t been a new major auto maker in the United States for 90 years </Quote>

Kia - Founded in 1940s.

Also its not clear why US is the only country that is being considered?

<Quote> Tesla’s strategy for overcoming these obstacles is ingenious; Start at the top and work our way down. </Quote>

Thats how its been for many businesses. Cars in general had a similar history. It was only available for rich people initially!

<Quote> If I was General Motors I would be afraid. Very afraid. </Quote>

Statements like this are too generic. What time frame? No quantification? General Motors was about to be bankrupt a few years back. Their business is already being threatened by many things, I dont know if Telsa is their biggest concern!



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