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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

3 days

70-80% of Rivian buyers have never had an EV. Broadening the market! $RIVN $TSLA

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Kevin Melnuk

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28 days

@briandstone__ Hilarious. Know to be so unreliable yet people cannot stop buying them.

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1 month

Tesla employees mentioned they have Cybertruck stock with no customers willing to pick them up. Prices are too high they say. Good news is the foundation series may soon come to an end. Demand peak for sure as we see the prices on the used market come way down. I’m still

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Kevin Melnuk

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7 months

@EZebroni Funny how many are upset and coming to the defense of Cybertruck…it’s snowy, steep, no chains, and it got stuck. Who cares either way? It got stuck.

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Kevin Melnuk

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1 year

Jokes on you @Tesla and @elonmusk I win

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3 months

I still stand by this being ridiculous. 140 miles of range isn’t quite enough to get to a destination while doing just 5 over.

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2 months

It saddens me to see the media cycle be so negative and down on EVs in general. Tesla seems to be getting punished unfairly as they do much good. Wonder when the mentality switches and we can focus on a positive future of EVs again? EVs are better vehicles so I know they’ll

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22 days

Rivian cut the ECUs down from 17 to 7 and changed the wiring/plug harnesses. How much savings are 10 ECUs? I’d say $3,000 minimum here Hundred of dollars for plugs = $2,000 total there $200 less for less copper at spot prices We’re talking about $5,000+ savings minimum just

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Kevin Melnuk

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24 days

It’s all in the details. Some cars have a little windshield lip so water doesn’t fall in the cabin. However, on an EV we go for efficiency 😂 $TSLA

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Kevin Melnuk

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7 days

@gunsnrosesgirl3 To think how amazing that a rock will now rest at the bottom of the ocean forever is amazing

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2 months

Service update…got home to put my mom’s stuff back in and @Tesla service left the frunk ripped apart and the shit in the trunk. I mean common @elonmusk this is basic stuff. Maybe hire more people? 🤷🏽‍♂️

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Kevin Melnuk

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8 months

In no world should 168 miles of range not be adequate to drive 111 miles in a car.

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5 months

I think charging an EV off a rental’s 110 volt plug is acceptable so long as it’s acceptable to use the microwave or oven or laundry.

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 years

@NikkiFried Florida is awesome! Why are more people moving to Florida than any other state?

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2 months

Can you imagine if this existed? Elon said it would be the final smack down on ice vehicles. Can Tesla just hire 100 people to build these like Ford makes the GT? 620 mile range I mean common!

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Kevin Melnuk

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3 months

I went to an exotic car show today. This is a Porsche, and not exotic, but rare and in a way. However, I didn’t see a single car for any price that I’d prefer over an EV. I don’t think I could ever own a gas powered car again. Thoughts?

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Kevin Melnuk

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1 year

Who’s got a pretty Tesla nature shot? @Tesla #evroadtrip

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

3 months

Up until really recently I had always dreamed of owning a 911 of some kind. Of course the Turbo S is the pinnacle. However, I just raced one while holding a Starbucks coffee in my hand and hung with him until 70 or so. Dream is dying. EVs for the win!

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Kevin Melnuk

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13 days

Ran into some pandemonium on the highway and pulled over as it seemed something was seriously wrong. A guy ended up having his car fall of the jack while he was changing the tire. Pinned his arm between the car and the tire/wheel on his wrist. Quite a bit of blood. Me and 3

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 months

FSD is worth $5k, max. Totally against Elon’s earlier comments. Also, my god they have no shame f’ing loyal customers that paid $20k for the foundation series trucks. $12k for FSD. It upsets me it really does.

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Kevin Melnuk

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3 years

14.76kW of Solar, powers our home, Model 3, and Model Y…by 1.5x what’s needed. Love being a part of this transition. ⁦ @elonmusk ⁩ ⁦ @TeslaSolar ⁩

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Kevin Melnuk

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3 months

Just having @Rivian show @Tesla how to do safety…you know because that’s their top priority. Zero reason there aren’t pinch sensors on the Cybertruck Frunk. This is how it should be done. Thank you Rivian for not cutting corners. Or is this a vision only problem for Tesla?

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Kevin Melnuk

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4 months

What do we call a group of ⁦ @Rivian ⁩ EDVs?

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

7 months

Cybertruck thoughts: - It’s a great product and Tesla for people that want a truck, but don’t actually need a truck (I couldn’t imagine using the bed day to day without any ability to reach from the side and no step) - Range isn’t very good and the range extender is cheating and

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Kevin Melnuk

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28 days

December 2012, Sig Model S #2 ,096 still going strong! - One drive unit replacement - One HV battery replacement - AC replacement - New MCU upgrade and yellowing treatment Overall, not too shabby ⁦ @Tesla ⁩ $TSLA

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 months

The Tesla employee who brought this 2012 Sig Model S to our home for a home delivery in December 2012, went on to build much of the Supercharger network. He’s been through it all including being fired twice from Tesla. No loyalty out there.

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Kevin Melnuk

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4 months

New Model 3 is crazy efficiency. 200wh/mi after 70-80mph highway run is nuts.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

2 months

Too much dreaming going on over at $TSLA. No investor care to hear about these projects anymore because they aren’t materializing: - Solar roof - 4680 cells - Tesla Semi - 2017 Roadster - Optimus - FSD - Cybertruck at $100,000+ won’t sell many Almost all of Tesla’s projects

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Kevin Melnuk

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4 months

People seem to forget. Tesla got down to a few weeks of cash multiple times in its life. Elon dumping on Rivian for having 18 months left is cowardly. $TSLA Musk says Tesla will be out of money in 10 months without ‘hardcore’ changes - The Verge

Musk says Tesla will be out of money in 10 months without ‘hardcore’ changes

Both he and Tesla’s new CFO will personally review employee expenses

www.theverge.com

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

1 year

@EndWokeness Darn they should focus on just making ice cream. Why can’t companies just focus on being a company?

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Kevin Melnuk

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16 days

@wallstreetbets He ended up with 4 million net more shares by selling options and buying shares or exercising some of the options. All in all he’s committed!

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

7 months

This needs to be under $80,000 ASAP @Rivian

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7 months

It’s amazing that the @Rivian R1S can do 300 miles on the highway and my Model Y does about 220-230 on the highway. The size difference is enormous.

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Kevin Melnuk

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11 months

@fundam_inv @JonErlichman Yes please redo this netting out total debt.

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Kevin Melnuk

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3 months

Rivian getting 200 miles of range while towing 11,000 lbs should be celebrated. This is super impressive.

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Kevin Melnuk

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6 months

@WholeMarsBlog California needs to get those rates down. Florida is about $0.12/kWh and the sweet Midwest is rocking $0.065/kWh in some cases.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

23 days

Yo this stitching is incredible on the R1 Refresh 🔥 @Rivian $RIVN

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

2 months

@BigTechAlert @elonmusk @WholeMarsBlog Good maybe Elon can stop getting too much of the same feedback loop that is crashing the ship.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

9 months

One reason @Rivian R1S beats Model X…R1S is more capable! Also, interior quality, materials, and detail feels like a $90,000 vehicle.

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Kevin Melnuk

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3 months

Lake Tahoe has DCFC for boats NOW! The future is now.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

4 months

I’ll rip this

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

9 months

@sooschreiber @unusual_whales Good thing is he may have $800 million earning him $50 million a year in interest income that will sustain his operating costs.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

7 months

One of my favorite parts about myself that I’ve outgrown is the desire, feeling, and thought that I have to get newly release products (like iPhones specifically). Cars too…I love my 2018 Model 3 just like I did over 5 years ago when I got it. Ripped it to the airport today.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

3 months

Hi my name is Kevin…I am a …oh wait. Wrong place. I’m 35 years old and have been a supporter of EVs since 2008-2009 and a TSLA shareholder since 2011-2012. It’s afforded me much in my life and as we saw the stock peak above $400/share and come down I’ve learned to enjoy

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3 months

@richardparke15 😂😂😂 Safest speed is the speed of traffic

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Kevin Melnuk

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3 months

This is what an inventory issue looks like. Tesla will have to keep offering greater and greater discount. Market is a mess.

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 months

@SawyerMerritt Not the same luxury or pedigree, but Rivian R1S takes the cake. - Nearly 44” wading depth - 835 hp - 0-60 in 3.0 seconds - Has armored plate - 50% lower drag coefficient - almost double the range - 1/3 to 1/2 the price @Rivian wiping the floor

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2 months

@LamarMK @Tesla @tesla_na @cybertruck @wmorrill3 @ABC Why do you want another one?

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2 months

@brandontsla These comparisons are so so off target. Just completely missing the point. Maybe the Ferrari owner doesn’t want a Camry interior, four doors, they want pedigree, they want to spend $400k because they have $100 million and it’s not about money. Ferrari sells every car they

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Kevin Melnuk

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6 months

Did you know: America will sell about 15,000,000 new vehicles in 2023 and only 1,200,000 will be EVs? There are 13,800,000 more Ice vehicles selling than EV so a long way to go before we even stop adding gas vehicles to roadways. Teslas will deliver 1,800,000 vehicles globally

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Kevin Melnuk

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4 months

Doesn’t electric propulsion make perfect sense in a serene and natural environments like waterways? It’s possible @Taiga_Motors @ArcBoats

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Kevin Melnuk

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5 months

New 3 is impressive!

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

7 months

350+ miles of real world range driving super easy no highway. R1S with the least efficient setup. 20” A/T tires.

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Kevin Melnuk

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20 days

This is quality and luxury on the Gen 2 R1S @Rivian

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Kevin Melnuk

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21 days

Mother will join the Rivian club this summer! Went dual motor max for the range 410 miles is what she needs!

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3 years

@SawyerMerritt I’m amped! Elon takes care of his tax liability, has some cash, and owns more of TSLA than before. Good on him.

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Kevin Melnuk

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6 months

@dblcapcrimpin Tesla insecurity is real

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

21 days

Ordered!

Rivian

@Rivian

21 days

Dark mode: on. Upgrade to the new Darkout package to swap standard chrome accents like badging, tow hooks, and halo trim for a dark satin finish. Available on all second generation R1 vehicles.

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 months

The cheapness within Tesla has gone so far that they don’t include Homelink Garage Door opening systems. This has to stop. At what cost is it worth pulling features? Well, EV adoption suffers. Thankfully my R1S has it. So nicely done too with steering wheel functions when we

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 months

If I ran a large public company and I was faced with spending $10,000,000,000 on chips… I’d spend $50,000,000 less and not fire 500 critical employees. But hey, that’s me, I’m no CEO. $TSLA seems risky as F

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2 months

Solving FSD is way easier than having wipers understand sunny isn’t time to wipe. You can’t wipe sun Tesla AI! Input that into you LLM or whatever the F.

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Kevin Melnuk

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4 months

@SawyerMerritt Must defend at all costs. This is how you do a tent…

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4 months

In reality this is the best selling premium 3 row electric suv in the world and more hit the streets everyday!

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2 months

Tesla is working like hell to “solve autonomy” and “robotaxis.” If this mattered so much why do only 8% of buyers have FSD and even less use FSD?

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8 months

The utility is unparalleled @Rivian R1S

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5 months

Rivians everywhere just helping the environment by delivering all the junk we buy more efficiently.

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6 months

Surround camera has been around for a long time, it’s useful, and real images are cool.

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3 months

7,000lbs never moved so fast

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1 month

@TheRoaringKitty He sold his account. I’m calling it.

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Kevin Melnuk

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6 months

Absolutely worth the referral credits. The $2,000 value costs Tesla nothing, but it’s $2,000 and worth it to me.

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Kevin Melnuk

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Does anyone know of anyone who has an 850? Is it possible?

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4 months

I bought RIVN stock today. Don’t come at me or I’ll cry in my Model 3.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

2 years

@saylor @JeffBezos How does BTC help inflation? It trades like the most speculative growth asset I’ve ever seen. Shouldn’t it be higher right now? It’s in the toilet. Historically BTC has been great but the last 1-2 years it’s not performing during its first period of inflation.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

3 months

Rivian is continuing to showcase their manufacturing prowess and ability to ramp.

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3 months

Look at all these #Amazon EDV made by #Rivian !! Think about how the countless amount of packages will be in delivered with zero emissions, that just makes me excited! “In an effort to create a more sustainable delivery fleet, Amazon aims to have 100,000 electric delivery

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Kevin Melnuk

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10 months

The @Rivian R1S has landed ahhh thank you for such an amazing vehicle! We can’t wait to make many family adventure trips all over America and first to the Blue Ridge Mountains on Rivian’s RAN!

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4 months

This is how it’s done folks.

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2 months

@TeslaCharging Oh nice glad Elon hired back 1 of the 500 fired when he got upset late one night while flying in his $75 million jet.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

7 months

Solar powered everything. This is the way and you can do it today!

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

1 year

@vohnvest @SawyerMerritt Me and my family will continue enjoying life together in the real world! Movies and hiking. Both meant to be done with other people for maximum enjoyment.

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2 months

Who else feels like they win when they spend $300/night at a hotel but get $20 in free power?

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

7 months

Cybertruck range based in this vehicles 4,000 miles is….drum roll please…232 miles. And start the excuses and attacks. You can’t change physics.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

2 months

Someone from Juarez, Mexico sent these to me.

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2 months

Anyone else walking Tesla lots? I’ve been doing this for 8 years to check supply, demand, and traffic. Lots of March builds sitting.

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Kevin Melnuk

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6 months

These @Rivian are everywhere! Great introduction to millions of people everyday seeing these drive around.

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 months

If EVs lose 10% of their range in 1-3 years and start losing range almost immediately, should manufacturers just knock 5-10% off the rated range from the start?

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

5 months

40 minutes to add 100kWh. Solid.

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4 months

So fun seeing all the unique Rivian’s out in Laguna Beach.

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Kevin Melnuk

@KevinMelnuk

3 months

Proof that FSD is not worth $12,000 to Tesla in a trade in offer. I’ve been waiting for this low of a trade in…because it’s under the price of FSD.

Ethan

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Well… No refreshed Model 3 for me. This offer is way too low 🤣

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7 months

@Rivian this deserves a repost

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Kevin Melnuk

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4 months

Boxabl looking more and more shady as a business. When I asked them to repay my loan they said they don’t have to because they immediately auto converted it into equity. The next week they block me on social media. I’m a reservation holder of theirs, equity holder, and loaned

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Kevin Melnuk

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4 months

Normal, Il for production of up to 250,000 units, up 155,000 of R2. This accelerates things a lot. Georgia now gets them way above 500,000 annual units. This is big! Also, new 4695 battery cell to get tax credits. @Rivian

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Kevin Melnuk

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1 month

500 mile range EVs are needed and I can’t wait to buy one. Hopefully the R1 Refresh has this option. So much freedom!

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2 months

Tesla’s Head of Product Resigns After 7 Years, Citing Effects of Recent Layoffs - EV

Tesla’s Head of Product Resigns After 7 Years, Citing Effects of Recent Layoffs

Tesla's Head of Product Rich Otto announced on Wednesday that he has resigned in the first days of May after nearly 7 years at the company.

eletric-vehicles.com

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Kevin Melnuk

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Education time: Rivian has renegotiated supplier contracts for the R1 refresh that is ramping production as we speak. @RJScaringe mentioned an overall 35% reduction in BOM. Just simple math but we’re looking at tens of thousands of dollars of savings…possibly $35,000 per

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Kevin Melnuk

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2 months

You got to admit, @LucidMotors has some incredible specs from the Air and soon the Gravity. I'm confident they'll be a big player in the EV space. They're tackling their financials and have a strong partner (so stop with the BK stuff). 0-60: 1.89 seconds 516 miles of range

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1 month

Looks like I may get vindicated here soon or already…Cybertruck has made its way into the inventory page of Tesla’s website. Not uncommon for them to do this to quickly find the next buyer, but my prediction will be that in June lots of Cybertrucks will show up into the shop as

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@KevinMelnuk Just a brief moment of opportunity it looks like. Inventory cars sell fast.

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I ended up getting a parking ticket for this for an “unauthorized vehicle” and was going to get towed because it’s “electric vehicle charging only.” Pretty funny.