Thanks @lorakolodny. This type of criminal behavior needs to be revealed. Wish I could say it's shocking but it fits a pattern, though it's still shocking to me!
This is so @elonmusk...
"including making fast fixes to parts with electrical tape"
Off-record imagined Elon quote: "they only paid $50k, we're losing money on every damn car, my stock keeps going down, just tape it up. My worshippers are total morons"
Talk about a low goddamn bar...
"Tesla also said that the company’s first-pass yields at Fremont are higher than ever"
New game, add "in a shitty outdoor tent" to anything @Tesla spokespeople say:
"We work hard to create a work environment that is as safe, fair and fun as possible" ...
Nice...
"Carlos Aranda says he personally visited WalMart multiple times to buy the tape and other items for production associates."
Read it all from Lora...solid reporting.
cnbc.com/2019/07/15/tes…
"A “triple cam” holds three cameras that allow the vehicle to see the road, traffic lights, lane markings and obstacles ahead. If triple cam connections loosen or break, some of Tesla’s safety features-like Sentry mode, AP, AEB or full self-driving — may fail"
Doubt that holds up in court bros
"Tesla said many of the parts that they use in the Model 3 come with electrical tape on them from suppliers, and showed CNBC photographs of some factory-taped parts."
OMFG, "factory tape" ???
I guess once you're already making cars in a tent, who the gives a shit, amirite?
"Elon, we're having a lot of issues with water getting into the #Model3 during tests."
@elonmusk: "Get rid of the tests and fuel up my G650 bro"
This was one of the best (if not the best) thorough, detailed exposes on why has so many quality complaints (nevermind no infrastructure to fix). Anyone wondering why #teslaqualityissues just needs to read this and FFS don't buy one! cc @scot_work
cnbc.com/2019/07/15/tes…
@scot_work I can't finish without acknowledging that other great reporters have also helped in identifying the manufacturing shortcomings that @Tesla makes standard practice. Great job Lora and others (you know who you are, I don't want to leave anyone out!)
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