Tesla already did share their drivetrain with another automaker: The RAV4 EV used a Tesla battery pack and power train in the last-gen body style, but was California-only compliance car.

I completely agree, although I will say that when Fallout 76 is working, I’m having a good time with it so far. However, it is far more glitchy than most Bethesda games, and that’s saying something.

I think he lived nearby and had a friend pick him up / drop off. 

Sure, if you live in Florida and your definition of winter driving includes a light rain shower and a few damp leaves.

It really is that cheap, and there are other perks besides the low cost. I rented a BMW X1 in Texas, and it was like $30/day. It was cheaper to rent to BMW than a Kia from one of the usual rental agencies, and unlike any of those places, I picked up the car right at the baggage claim area.

This is also BMW. The literature may have stated 300hp all that time, but that’s if you measured it at 14000 foot elevation, in 120 degree heat, while running on Canola oil... In reality, the engine made far more power.

Or buy a nitro car at a hobby store and toss it in the frunk:

To be fair to Arcimoto, they have actually delivered vehicles to customers, although they call these “beta” vehicles, and aren’t as polished as the final production version.

Helmet laws and whether or not this thing qualifies as a motorcycle vary widely by state. They have a FAQ page here: https://www.arcimoto.com/faq/#helmet

Meh, Subaru has cornered the market of “jack of all trades, master of none”.

Fellow 30 year old Oregonian here: get a Subaru Outback like everyone else (myself included). They’re immensely popular for a reason.

Well, TSLA is the stock symbol, so there’s that... 

The US will never have a train system like Japan. Let alone the fact that the US is far larger than Japan, the cultural mindset behind mass transit in Japan is completely different from the US.

Why do people keep saying Tesla doesn’t make a profit on their cars? They have great margins: that Munro company that tore down a Model 3 estimated 30% gross margins, which is great for any car, let alone an EV, and if anything, the Munro company should be biased against Tesla. Even 15% would be pretty good for the…

Subaru Elten, eh? They could offer all sorts of fun branded gear in the lifestyle shop:

I wonder what factors contribute to EV efficiency besides the obvious like aerodynamics and tire rolling resistance? What factors for battery packs, motor controllers, and electric motors matter for greater efficiency?

When I test drove a Model S about a year ago, and I asked the rep about how many people actually opted for the “self-driving” option. She said it was something like less than 10%, and it wasn’t an option that sales staff really pushed. In fact, she recommended against it.

Do you buy a tech startup and do whatever you want? (I hear Elio could use some cash.)

FWIW, it’s not very noticeable on the darker colors, like our navy blue one. Also, visibility from the inside is excellent, so that pillar isn’t adding to the blind spots or anything. 

Doubtful. Our 2018 only tilts. I’m 6'1", though, and I fit just fine everything adjusted comfortably.