Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I am a Republican and I am not in favor of anything being shoved in my face, I think I deserve the right to choose. I see all electric, self driving cars as another means of control by the left. Not interested, over time I suspect electric cars will become the norm, and that is how it should be, over time. Not government mandated, it should be a result of freedom of choice. Also, I won't purchase anything made in CA until they come back from
"crazy ville" and that may never happen

How is this a means of control?

Are you OK with we being dependent on foreign oil, which requires us to fight expensive wars to maintain supply?

I am sure you are aware that the US is a net exporter and very little foreign oil (mostly North Sea) is imported to produce gasoline. Of course you knew that. Just forgot.

How is your logic works? If I think something a scam -- I have to hate it automatically? Where is the logic?

Anonymous wrote:

I am a Republican and I am not in favor of anything being shoved in my face, I think I deserve the right to choose. I see all electric, self driving cars as another means of control by the left. Not interested, over time I suspect electric cars will become the norm, and that is how it should be, over time. Not government mandated, it should be a result of freedom of choice. Also, I won't purchase anything made in CA until they come back from
"crazy ville" and that may never happen

How is this a means of control?

Are you OK with we being dependent on foreign oil, which requires us to fight expensive wars to maintain supply?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Why do you believe your coworker speaks for all?

OP here: Read some of the Republican responses to this post and you will realize that my presupposition was right.

OP, there are only 3 people who have identified as Republicans who dislike EVs in this thread. Two of them said they don't mind EVs but dislike market intervention (nevermind the multitude ways in which government subsidies the gasoline vehicle industry both directly and indirectly). One of them clearly just dislikes Democrats and might even be a troll.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was all excited about the model 3 launch and was looking into booking it(even though the wait is 1.5 years maybe). Anyways, a co worker who is a hard core Trump supporter comes up to me and says that Tesla cars and electrics are a scam.

I dont understand why Republicans hate electric cars. Here are the facts.

1) Electric cars are faster than gasoline cars (Reseach ludicrous mode in model S)
2) We are not dependent on foreign oil
3) They are manufactured in Freemont CA, so jobs!
4) The batteries are made in NV so more jobs
5) The tax credits given for electric cars are nothing compared to the tax reliefs given to Oil companies.
6) Most people plug their car into the super charger for 15 mins and get about ~60 to 70% range(Almost like filling gas at a gas station)
7) You plug in your car at home and wake up every day to 200 miles plus of range.
8) They dont pollute and are smooth and fun to drive.

It boggles my mind when I hear another American not supporting this concept.

How is your logic works? If I think something a scam -- I have to hate it automatically? Where is the logic?

Environmentalists do not equal logic. Do it their way or go f yourself. No discussion, and that is their problem in a nutshell.

Anonymous wrote:Eh?

I didn't know that one guy represented all republicans.

I think Teslas are fine cars. I also do like Hybrids. We owned a Prius for a while and that thing was an engineering marvel for its time.

I don't think I'd ever buy a Tesla or a self driving car for that matter since I enjoy the way that gas powered vehicles drive, the noises they make, and overall the act of driving. I recognize that different people have different preferences, so to each their own.

I am also a huge fan of Elon Musk in general. He is my personal hero, along with Bill Gates.

Anonymous wrote:

Why do you believe your coworker speaks for all?

OP here: Read some of the Republican responses to this post and you will realize that my presupposition was right.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was all excited about the model 3 launch and was looking into booking it(even though the wait is 1.5 years maybe). Anyways, a co worker who is a hard core Trump supporter comes up to me and says that Tesla cars and electrics are a scam.

I dont understand why Republicans hate electric cars. Here are the facts.

1) Electric cars are faster than gasoline cars (Reseach ludicrous mode in model S)
2) We are not dependent on foreign oil
3) They are manufactured in Freemont CA, so jobs!
4) The batteries are made in NV so more jobs
5) The tax credits given for electric cars are nothing compared to the tax reliefs given to Oil companies.
6) Most people plug their car into the super charger for 15 mins and get about ~60 to 70% range(Almost like filling gas at a gas station)
7) You plug in your car at home and wake up every day to 200 miles plus of range.
8) They dont pollute and are smooth and fun to drive.

It boggles my mind when I hear another American not supporting this concept.

How is your logic works? If I think something a scam -- I have to hate it automatically? Where is the logic?

Anonymous wrote:

Why do you believe your coworker speaks for all?

OP here: Read some of the Republican responses to this post and you will realize that my presupposition was right.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a Republican and I am not in favor of anything being shoved in my face, I think I deserve the right to choose. I see all electric, self driving cars as another means of control by the left. Not interested, over time I suspect electric cars will become the norm, and that is how it should be, over time. Not government mandated, it should be a result of freedom of choice. Also, I won't purchase anything made in CA until they come back from
"crazy ville" and that may never happen.

So I guess you're pro-choice... right?

Anonymous wrote:I was all excited about the model 3 launch and was looking into booking it(even though the wait is 1.5 years maybe). Anyways, a co worker who is a hard core Trump supporter comes up to me and says that Tesla cars and electrics are a scam.

I dont understand why Republicans hate electric cars. Here are the facts.

1) Electric cars are faster than gasoline cars (Reseach ludicrous mode in model S)
2) We are not dependent on foreign oil
3) They are manufactured in Freemont CA, so jobs!
4) The batteries are made in NV so more jobs
5) The tax credits given for electric cars are nothing compared to the tax reliefs given to Oil companies.
6) Most people plug their car into the super charger for 15 mins and get about ~60 to 70% range(Almost like filling gas at a gas station)
7) You plug in your car at home and wake up every day to 200 miles plus of range.
8) They dont pollute and are smooth and fun to drive.

It boggles my mind when I hear another American not supporting this concept.

Anonymous wrote:

Why do you believe your coworker speaks for all?

OP here: Read some of the Republican responses to this post and you will realize that my presupposition was right.

Why do you believe your coworker speaks for all?

Anonymous wrote:Does everything have to be political?