I’m gald Mr Tracyt could shed some light on these new tests. I, for one, love seeing how the IIHS is illuminating some of the issues they find. It really pulls us out of the dark when they keep us informed.

I was given a pen that is also a mechanical pencil. Mind blown.

I think the point is: If a two car-family drives each car a roughly equal number of miles each year and have the choice of either going from a 20mpg car to 30mpg or 40mpg to 50mpg, Jennifer is saying some folks would think it doesn’t make a difference since it’s all 10mpg better.

Are you kidding me? No, it’s NOT counter-intuitive. It’s clear as a bell it’s the Law of Diminishing Returns in action. The 18 MPG car has much more room to improve than the 34 MPG car—a bigger return. Duh.

MPG vs. GPM? A ratio is a ratio. It doesn’t matter which way you express it. Whether or not the price of eggs is $/doz or eggs/$, it means the same thing.

What you seem to be missing is that Tesla has multiple methods of repair.

1) Tesla service centers which Tesla continues to build more and grow

2) Tesla certification program which allows independent shops to service Tesla cars. (There are some in Texas)

3) Tesla also has an option where they come to your house, give you…