Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors, was on Dave Letterman last night talking about the Tesla Roadster and their new Tesla Model S. Let me just get this out of the way: what a bunch of idiots! Musk and Letterman!
They went to great lengths discussing the Tesla Roadster and how awesome it is. Then, Musk had the pleasure of ripping on GM for destroying the EV1 cars after the program was canceled: “…when was the last time you heard anyone doing a candle-light vigil for the destruction of any product, let alone a General Motors product.”
Eventually they went on to discuss GM’s Chevy Volt. Letterman tore it apart for having a range of only 40 miles. The problem is that not once did he mention the range-extender feature of the car, nor did Musk have the courtesy to correct him.
Musk did mention once that the Tesla Roadster costs 100K; but I guess since letterman has enough cash to buy one outright, he didn’t bother to put 2 + 2 together and realize that Tesla is NOT producing cars for the average person.
I respect Tesla’s initiative, and the fact that it’s based out of the United States. But now knowing that the company (Musk is at the top after all) has absolutely no class, I will stray away from their cars…oh wait, they only have one limited production roadster to show for their effort; there is nothing to even consider!
Oh, and where did the geniuses at Tesla come up with the name “Model S?” I think they can only dream of the Model S being as revolutionary as the Model T was. Show some respect.
Watch the video for your own take on these fools.
Tags: Chevrolet Volt, Elon Musk, EV1, General Motors, GM, Letterman, Model S, Model T, Tesla Motors, Tesla Roadster, Who Killed the Electric Car
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May 1st, 2009 at 5:33 pm
I wish I wouldn’t have watched this clip. It makes me more angry than I can put into words.
May 26th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
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