Re: 'Elon NaziMusk 'disappointed'

On Tue, 3 Jun 2025 07:43:02 -0600, Retrograde
<fungus@amongus.com.invalid> wrote:

Translation - Cash flow issue....any new model, like the killed Model
2 requires $$$ for adapting assembly line, etc., etc.

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No, there's quite a bit of press about this.

He plans to do self-driving robotaxis, and most likely a limited
production run....with just enough passenger features.  Doing the
Model 2 would require sourcing other parts.  On a different note, GM
for instance makes few parts, so alot of contracting for this/that is
required.  Point here, cash flow is required to make it so, and a
company must predict future sales.


I suspect this below is the reason for not producing the Model 2.

"Jeff Bezos has invested in Slate Auto, a company that is developing a
no-frills, affordable electric pickup truck called the Slate Truck.
This truck is being developed for a low price point, and its base
model is expected to cost around $20,000"

Jeff Bezos backs radical $20,000 small electric pickup truck

Newly announced Slate Truck could revolutionize the EV industry by
making it more affordable
...
...
However, at the same time, it offers a range of customization options,
allowing buyers to transform it into a five-seat SUV.

https://www.foxnews.com/tech/jeff-bezos-backs-radical-20000-small-electric-pickup-truck