Tesla EV discussion

Hungary is EU and Serbia, luckily, not. The EU free trade zone is a massive, massive part of any business case :slight_smile:

Plus Schengen on roads…eh? :wink: Bastards. (not Hu/Orban…you know who) It is amazing how much they marginalise a part of Europe and then expect them to be pro-EU. But we digress.

It’s not just Serbia facing issues: check out what IKEA has been up to in Romania since they lost access to Russian wood. They’ve been scrambling to find alternative sources for the materials needed to keep their furniture production running across Europe. Since they can’t cut deals with Finland and the Baltic countries (not corrupt countries), they’re targeting countries in the Balkans and possibly even Ukraine.

I know you’re good at coming up with quick “analyses” as to demonstrate what, your “knowledge”? but Ikea is not the biggest evil here. There is one Austrian company called Holzindustrie Schweighofer that started the ravages.
They do not necessarily profit from a “corrupt environment” (which it is) but from the quality of being EU members and having access to another EU country’s resources.
We’ve been fighting these companies for ever, so maybe not so corrupt as you like to imagine.
Another thing is that some of the wooden surfaces have been granted to their previous (pre- communism/nationalisation) owners and it’s hard to argue they shouldn’t do what they see fit with them.
Please talk when you do your homework.
Baltic countries not corrupt countries? Oh, well.
What that has to do with Tesla or electric cars anyway? You couldn’t resist, could you.

If anything, it is a good idea to name and shame these companies and the countries of provenience, because they are the most corrupt here. They go to other countries having the idea to corrupt, exploit and leave only destructions behind, while their countries teach lessons in “anti-corruption”. A huge vomit now. :face_vomiting:

Gossip from the low taxes canton:

So, who imported a Cybertruck and is driving around with Nevada plates?

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Good to see that expat reallocation packages are not a thing of the past! :slight_smile:

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If it’s got Nevada plates it’s not an import, just a visitor.

I thought you can drive around with foreign plates for a year - or does that not apply to overseas plates?

But how is it insured?

And how much would insurance cost?

The only mandatory insurance is damage to others or 3rd part liability.

Repairs of accident damage to the car shall be covered by owner.

Smart Summon rolling out next week (in North America)

I guess walking around those big ass American car parks really is a chore… Or is it for fear of getting shot? /s

From a technical point of view looks interesting, practically not so much. Unless aimed at disabled people (or elderly with movement difficulties etc). Does a Tesla makes a good choice for disabled people?

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Half the US population then.

They have sit-on electric shopping carts in shopping malls and supermarkets - not just for the elderly or disabled but for obese people who cannot conceive that walking around a supermarket could actually do them some good.

No evidence of fruit and veg in her trolley:

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Clean-up required in aisle five:

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Since it’s US-registered US regulations are likely to apply, including 3rd party liability insurance. The maximum amounts covered can be very low (low five digit amounts are common).

Imagine your car drops you off at the airport terminal and then tootles off to the long term car park a mile away. No more waiting 30 mins in the cold and rain for a shuttle bus.

Why is it the Migros Port de Nyon always has two Teslas hogging the charging stations? I actually went there three times today (bad planning) and each time different Teslas sucking up the volts.

Train already drops me at aiport terminal in CH. Back home, it’s either a taxi or family. No wait. So, what’s the upgrade?

The situation may vary in different countries…

In related news, European FSD12 is scheduled for release in Q1/2025 per official roadmap.

Just how usable it will be in typical Swiss commuting traffic is a different question…

I think roundabouts will be its Achilles heel, resulting in hesitation and disconnects.

Apologies, I did try to resist posting this but…

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