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Re:Tesla Model S – Cost of Ownership vs. Honda Odyssey by btian on Monday April 14, 2014 @12:10AM (#7584501)
It doesn't cost $1000. What you're paying for is R&D. Just like a Windows 8 DVD doesn't cost hundred of dollars to make
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Re:Tesla Model S – Cost of Ownership vs. Honda Odyssey by jamesaguilar on Monday April 14, 2014 @12:34AM (#7584552)
The implicit claim being that Tesla does not factor in R&D when they charge consumers for replacements?
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Re:Tesla Model S – Cost of Ownership vs. Honda Odyssey by btian on Monday April 14, 2014 @08:36AM (#7585741)
No, just pointing out that processed silicon does not cost Intel anything close to $1000.

Also I doubt R&D cost for an electric motor is high because the technology is mature.

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