Comments on: Tesla Motors Chairman Elon Musk on GM, Toyota, and the Whitestar

By: Stan

Stan — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:30:22 +0000

I wouldn’t trust a company where the ceo stabbed his founding partner in the back. Tesla was Martin’s brain child not Elon’s. If he can’t resolve a simple issue with his partner then how can I trust him not to stab me in the back.
Stan

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 02:19:16 +0000

Just have to say it. Ha Volt what a joke?? 40 miles a charge? forreal. GM. assholes how dumb do they think cusmers are? a electric car with only a 40 mile charge time has been possible for almost 100 years. The ev.1 had more than 70 and that was created in 1996? man now there begging congress for money. small side note ….again. Asshole=GM

By: Maggots Q Face

Maggots Q Face — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:22:01 +0000

Yeah… except… is GM going to Take all our Volts back from us when they get scared that it might actually outsell gas cars.. like they did with the EV-1? … Thank you Tesla Motors for not being scared to stand up to the Jerks of Corporate America…

By: Butch

Butch — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:27:39 +0000

I have driven the Phoenix Motor Cars SUT and am on the waiting list for one, when available. If they haven’t delivered it before the Tesla Whitewater is available; I may make the switch to the sedan. The Volt option of pure EV would be my choice if GM is more than “pretty serious” about allowing true consumer choice.

By: DaV8or

DaV8or — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:56:33 +0000

Why should I care what the head of Tesla has to say about GM or Toyota? So far he has managed to build and deliver ONE car and that was to himself. GM has been building and DELIVERING cars for over 100 years. They sell millions of cars every year. GM built and delivered over 1,000 EV1s, more than any other manufacturer on earth. That’s 1000x better than Tesla. Who is serious about EVs indeed?!

Seriously, Tesla is a quirky footnote in automotive history. There is way too much weight given to their opinions and achievements.

By: Grizzly

Grizzly — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:18:20 +0000

Jason #25 the Phoenix pickup is on the order of about $45K+, so I don’t think it’s the same price as the Volt. And IIRC it does not come with a warranty.

By: Jason M. Hendler

Jason M. Hendler — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 04:20:55 +0000

Jason,

Yes, the Pheonix truck becomes a serious contender, but some people want a truck, and others a sedan. Some want a gasoline range extender for unlimited driving across the country, and others just need a vehicle that never goes 50 miles from homebase.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:18:13 +0000

OK guys! I am excited about the Volt but this entirely electric pickup with 100 mile range and 10 minute charge time at nearly the same price is swaying my Volt commitment just a tad.
This link provides a first hand account of a test driver’s experience.
http://www.practicalenvironmentalist.com/eco-gadgets/test-drive-phoenix-motorcars-electric-sport-utility-vehicle.htm

By: omegaman66

omegaman66 — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:11:17 +0000

Serious?!?! Hmmm… GM is going to convert almost entirely to the E-flex design and whether they eventually move to all electric or not has nothing to do with how serious they are about it. Since they are willing, advances and the cost of batteries in the future will determine if the cars of the future are pure battery driven or supplemented by something else.

By: David L

David L — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:27:21 +0000

#20 Jason wrote: I’m wondering why there aren’t more posts regarding Phoenix Motor Cars offerings. …

Other than some a few specs about the battery and engine torque – their Web site has very little information … Does anyone know the expected price for either the fleet SUT or consumer SUV?