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OAITW r.2.0

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14. Kinda weird, when you think about it.

Reply to JoanofArgh (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 27, 2022, 07:08 PM

Apr 2022

Tesla has to want the Democratic vision of energy and transportation to succeed. Republicans support Big Oil and gas combustion technology. If Republicans were to take back the House, I would expect a full frontal attack on EV car tech. Their sponsors will demand it.

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