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Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by origini on Friday November 06, 2026 @02:16PM (#50396976)
Its still a margin issue. The Powerwallproducer wants their 20% margin, the car company might want there 20% too, but from the whole truck.
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Re:RIP Cybertruck. You Were Unloved, Unwanted, and Utterly A... by rightnutwingjob on Friday November 06, 2026 @02:55PM (#50397505)
The battery installer probably chargers a 100% markup.

10% to pay for their costs - materials and labour

90% to pay for their new Cybertruck financing

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