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I have the cold weather package with the heated wires for the wipers.

"(apparently)" is exactly right. Like mine, yours probably wasn't subjected to any air borne object, other than cold air molecules. I believe that these windshields are cracking as a result of the thin strands of wire that run through them as part of the heating of the windshield. This...

I believe this is the problem. I have almost the same condition as the original poster. And when I asked Tesla to cover the windshield under warranty, they would not. I believe that when the glass expands and contracts when exposed to extreme temperatures, as I experienced with my car where...

I would certainly not entitle your thread with the word "rant". You have a legitimate complaint. And the way Tesla has handled the pricing changes on the options is a mess. No one likes to feel as if they overpaid for the exact same features and options for a car within a relatively short...

The Original Poster (OP) is probably a little too combative. No one forced him to buy from Tesla. It's a free market. There are other cars to purchase, maybe not as nice an all electric as Tesla's, but there are other choices. Given that, I think Tesla may want to take the high road and...

A number of aspects in this thread are a little disconcerting. Although the lemon vehicle claimant may have be in an unfortunate position, and might have pursued the matter differently, I think the golden rule can apply here. Would one of the major principals of Tesla Motors accept a car...

Did they have a map showing all the current and planned superchargers?

Hehe. That gave me a good chuckle.

Statistics are all well and good, and will probably indicate in a weighted manner that the Model S is by a measure more safe than an ICE when the car is subject to a fire situation. However, what Tesla needs to address, through some type of simplified communication strategy, is the public...

A good attorney would recognize that the law doesn't actually apply to electric cars as it appears in this case. Unless it is specifically stated that electricity is considered a fuel, under the rules of statutory language, it would not apply. The proposed language for amending that...

I agree. Having an open front area below the dash and between the seats "opens" up the whole front seating area of the front cabin, which not only gives the impression of more spaciousness, but actually provides it. This is a very well designed car.

Nice article. Balanced and as objective as one might be. And it was well written.

In Peter Rawlinson's introduction at the auto show, he specifically mentions "air suspension" at approximately 9:24 in the video: http://www.mlive.com/naias/index.ssf/2011/01/with_video_an_inside_look_lite.html

That's a really nice looking truck. I've always liked FedEx as a company.

I don't think the divorce proceedings are going to have any significant effect on TM. It is quite hard to overturn a post-nuptial agreement, even in California, which since the 70's recognizes their legality. Although it might be in some way possible to invalidate it, it is an uphill battle.

Just looking at the cars, and the one featured car component, shown near the top of the main page should give to you some idea the disposition of the website. Could they be ... living in the past? Just wondering.

BMW 325is.

I am not sure it is entirely clear that the regulations under the IPO offering period completely prevents the company from releasing any information to customers. I believe it is more of a matter in the company wanting to keep the focus on the Roadster model(s), a product which is readily at...

The key here for the rule is that if the message is intended for the customer, but that customer also happens to be a potential investor, to whom the message is directed controls, and the message in this case would be intended for the customer. That is why the rule states that if the...

"Investor" in having submitted a deposit towards a tangible good? ... I don't think so, but it was a good try. Although I understand the point you were trying to make, it is clear that when the word investor is used in this situation it pertains to those that will or are interested in acquiring...

"ii. Comments on the Safe Harbor Commenters supported the proposed safe harbor and suggested certain expansions and clarifications.151 Commenters wanted us to clarify that information that was directed to customers, suppliers, etc., would be covered by the safe harbor even if the information...

One thing that Tesla Motors does have to be careful about and that is: arrogance. I am not saying that they are, but there is a tendency for all such companies that produce higher end products to play too close to the edge in thinking that they have such a great product, and that people will...

A very interesting idea, and I am all for it. The key will be to overcome the naysayers and disbelievers, just as Tesla has to do. I do agree that the durability factor has to be addressed, and from reading their website, they needed more funds to construct one from a durable sheet of...

Thanks for the great photographs and coverage of the show. One observation: Did you notice the BYD charging station and how the screws on the cover are crimping at the holes? If that is any indication of quality fit and finish from that company, it will be interesting to see what is done on...

I believe they will sell the inventory they are capable of producing. The key here is getting the factory going, which is very important at this stage. It is a tricky scenario in that if you build up the expectations too much, and then wait too long to deliver, you loose what I would call the...

Neither did I, but I really didn't expect much. See my previous posts in this thread. That's why I am looking forward to the planned/proposed all electric models that will be offered by Mercedes-Benz and BMW. It's always important for every company to know that there are others that will be...

I think what you mean is weight distribution. Just a hunch.

I plan on getting the Model S sedan, but I think it is a great idea to offer a true station wagon body style. We seem to see an emerging comeback of the typical American station wagon, which when you look at it as an objective observer, without being weighed down by the now outdated view of the...

Tone is everything when marketing a luxury product. Something on the order of "Unfortunately, the permit process was more involved and longer than expected, but we should have the exterior finished by such and such date, and they are now doing such and such to the interior." I wouldn't expect...

"you will be notified...".? That really doesn't answer the question, does it? For a company trying to sell a luxury car, I would have expected something a little more informative and in a little different light.

So has the official announcement gone out yet? I signed up on the Tesla Motors website in order to receive the notice, but I have not received any updates, so I am wondering what is going on.

I would tend to agree with the point that we have to take into account a number of different variables, including the cost and "carbon foot print" of being in poor health and overweight. Although I plan on getting the Model S, and I am really rather supportive of the Tesla electric car, we can...