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Author of the piece here. Thanks for the perspective. Note it's interesting that Tesla was able to start out (with a fraction of Apple's resources) by building
by stevedc3 11y ago
Author of the piece here. Thanks for the perspective. Note it's interesting that Tesla was able to start out (with a fraction of Apple's resources) by building their first car on the Lotus platform. The mechanical stuff is interestingly not expensive compared to technology R&D at all. Which makes sense when you think about modern manufacturing and materials.
- jasode 11y ago>Tesla was able to start out [...] by building their first car on the Lotus platform. Well, Tesla Roadster used the Lotus body (shape) but not the engine and drivetrain.
- Mikeb85 11y agoLotus didn't make the engine for the Elise. The 'platform' is the chassis/suspension.
- sn0v 11y agoInteresting read, thanks for the write up. Only time will tell how this plays out.