brucemc

And Tesla is trying to get to full autonomy without Lidar (and by the end of this year based on Musk's last comments on the topic, I believe)?  Don't think it will happen.  To get to the level of autonomy / safety / reliability required, I think Lidar is a must.

I do believe fully self-driving cars will come, but the timeframe for widespread use is longer than most expect.  I use technology all the time, every day, and none of it is perfected to the level that I would expect self-driving to require.  

jd_in_sb said:

Those images remind me of The Terminator

No doubt that is how it will end...

teaearlegreyhot said:

I don’t need to go 250 mph, but the 650 mile range is a dealmaker.  I often drive 550 miles one-way to visit relatives, and my vehicle must be able to do that without substantial recharge delays.  Either great range or turbo-recharging or both is essential for me.  Surely Im not alone. Good work Tesla!

Must be nice to have that spare $200,000 (plus tax) sitting around...

rotateleftbyte said:

The Roadster price starts at $200,000...
Just confirms my opinion that Tesla builds expensive things much like Apple really.
The Model 3 is supposed to start at $35K yet it seems that average configurations are $40K+.
A Used Model X where I live starts at £80,000 and up. ($103K)

I can afford most Apple stuff but there is no way that I can afford a Tesla (even a £35K Model 3)

However and IMHO Apple should have bought Tesla 2-3 years ago when the price was right if Apple were ever truly serious about cars.

Tesla is nothing like Apple.  Apple ships, is (insanely) profitable, doesn't require government subsidies to have a business, and (almost always) meets their commitments to product releases and features.

But sure, whatever you say...

lukei said:

flydog said:

How is this article relevant to Apple products?

Because Elon Musk will Be Apple CEO after they buy his businesses?

For the love of God, I hope not!  Do you actually pay attention to how Tesla is doing financially, and in terms of meeting commitments?  Not just the flashy product promises?