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Tesla Inc. (formerly Tesla Motors) is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas.

They produce electric vehicles (with a heavy focus on autonomy), batteries, and energy/solar products for the grid.

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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‘Over 1 Million’ People Wanted a Cybertruck. Where Are They? (www.wired.com)

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“Demand is off the charts!” Elon Musk crowed at the end of 2023, citing more than a million reservations for Tesla's polarizing polygonic pickup—so why has it still sold less than 50,000?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

I am quite surprised you were able to back out of it. and that they didn't try strong-arming you.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 4 weeks ago

If I recall, at the time the original “reservation” for the $70k truck was literally $100. There’s no way that would’ve ever held up in a court. Much like the original $40k price tag did.