Recently, I wrote a piece for CleanTechnica on the economics of autonomy, seeking to explain the vast implications of negative depreciation. (The ability to buy a car that is worth much more to the customer over time than its sticker price and its total cost of ownership.) While I thought it was possibly too much too … [continued]
This is a deep-dive followup to the recent article “Tesla Resale Value Guarantee Disappears.” While hopefully of general interest, this is of particular importance to investors in Tesla Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock. In summary: From Q3 2016 earnings, Tesla’s GAAP financials as reported via SEC filings, shareholders letters, earnings calls, and earnings reports … [continued]
This is a long-form reply to a group of questions in comments surrounding the sub-topic “autonomy.” For context, this relates to the Keynote Presentation I gave in Berlin for the 1st Cleantechnica Revolution Tour conference — the video and description are available at this link. In my opinion, it is enough of … [continued]
Critical. Re: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles/Environment. This letter deals with the three fundamental flaws in the promotion of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles that seeks to exploit public concern for the environment and to trigger a profoundly counterproductive use of public funds in paving the way for carbon-intensive fossil … [continued]
Editor’s Note: one of our readers sent the following letter on May 19, 2014 to the person and office noted below. However, we thought it deserved as much attention as possible and are thus publishing here on CleanTechnica as well. We advise you to share widely. Severe Issues with Fuel Cell … [continued]
