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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

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Tesla will aim to optimize its buying process for it would be possible to “buying a car in under a minute.” Musk also mentioned that Tesla may buy back shares down the line. ” 17:00 CDT – A question is asked about Tesla’s affordable car. Musk noted that he thinks Tesla’s Q2 will be better.

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LIVE Blog: Tesla (TSLA) Q3 2021 earnings call summary

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We want as many people as possible to afford our products,” the CFO said, noting that this is key to the company’s mission. Kirkhorn noted that a premium is paid by the company when it buys back vehicles that are equipped with FSD. “We’re 14:25 PT : Good day, everyone, and welcome to another live blog of Tesla’s earnings call!

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Study: People Want to Buy EVs but Costs Are Still Too High

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A recent study from KPMG found that most people are interested in buying an EV, but many cite affordability as a hurdle to ownership.& KPMG’s global automotive sector leader, Gary Silber, told Automotive News that “a lot of people are excited about the opportunity, but I don’t know how many people can afford it.”

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‘Cybertruck could be as mainstream as the Tesla Model Y’: analyst predicts

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In a recent blog entry, ARK Invest wrote about the Tesla Cybertruck’s demand. Notably, Cybertruck search volume originated in truck-loving geographies, potentially suggesting [a] desire to buy,” Korus concluded in the blog. We’ll make as many as people want and can afford,” Musk added. In addition to 1.5 I don’t know.

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New Jersey Approves Additional EV Road Use Taxes

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EV buyers don’t pay gas taxes, slashing millions out of state highway budgets and making it hard to afford planned improvements. Price remains a significant hurdle for buyers, and automakers have struggled to deliver on promises of more affordable models.

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Joe Rogan gives the Tesla Cybertruck some praise: “Coolest car I’ve ever seen in my life”

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla (TSLA) Q4 and Full Year 2021 earnings call summary. And then, there’s a question of like, what’s the average cost of Cybertruck and to what degree is that affordable? But if it’s not affordable, that will constrain people’s ability to buy it because they don’t have the money.

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Bentley CEO: Rich People Felt Bad About Showing Off, Causing Drop in Sales

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People who buy cars from brands like Bentley aren’t generally concerned with things like recessions and the opinions of the masses, but the automaker thinks its customers are buying fewer expensive cars because they feel bad about showing off. Of course, we can take this conversation in a few different directions.

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