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Tesla pivoted from being a car company quite some time ago. What you saw last night goes waaaay beyond a limited run roadster. That tech is already confirmed to be in the Optimus robotic systems, which blows my mind (but shouldn't). They're thinking so far down the road...ok more like beyond orbit. The cars are just labs and the data feeds the flywheel.
This is the Roadster that many Tesla fans want, the Roadster from last night would be great for when trying to locate a parking space.
So the people who put a reservation in back when that one was revealed did they get their money back or do they still have a reservation?
Those original reservations were fully refundable. In addition there was a referral incentive that resulted in over 100 people being promised free cars. No telling how many of those original folks cancelled or how many people owed a free car are still on the list given Rich Rebuilds lost his free car due to BS Tesla reasons.
Despite the "trust me bro" comments made last night that the car will actually go into production in two years, I find it hilarious they still include this in the reservation T&C's..
I was talking about scout and other manufacturers in my comment. Tesla has always been a wanna be over achiever but can never achieve.
Perhaps Elon saw footage of the McMurtry Spéirling and realized he needed to up his game? The McMurtry uses "sucker fans" and drives upside down and breaks lap records wherever it goes.
mcmurtry.com
en.wikipedia.org
WORLD FIRST: McMurtry Spéirling drives upside down from stationary - McMurtry Automotive
Downforce-on-Demand put to the test! Driving upside down!
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McMurtry Spéirling - Wikipedia
Heck I don’t even like going to sleep as the passenger.
www.theverge.com
Tesla driver says he was asleep and using FSD when he crashed into highway patrol cars
Video shows the crash that injured two CHP officers responding to an earlier incident on I-80.
www.theverge.com
Hey! The first athlete collab I have seen. Thought your Terra peeps might like to see a kayak in the bed.
Scout's $1 Billion Budget Overrun Isn't Stopping Expansion — Autoblog
Scout Motors brings new supplier jobs to South Carolina as its Upstate expansion advances, while the automaker navigates budget and timeline challenges.
I thought a lot of this had been disproven…. The budget overruns, the family displacement, etc
Scout's $1 Billion Budget Overrun Isn't Stopping Expansion — Autoblog
Scout Motors brings new supplier jobs to South Carolina as its Upstate expansion advances, while the automaker navigates budget and timeline challenges.apple.news
Am I just wrong about that?
I still think it’s the news looking forward a victims story because it delivers. Not to mention the state offered them the deal and the county screwed up the site development
Most of the budget overruns have been by the State, not Scout. Scout made deals with the State before they started the factory build - I think mostly involving site runoff and possibly land swaps. State acted like a goverment actor and did not do it's part within its budget. Then politicians got involved and started pointing fingers.
Eventually, perhaps there will be lawsuits . The only issue is if the failure of by the state (or political subdivisions of the State) violates agreements Scout made with the EPA and who is responsible. Not a huge clusterfuck, but politics is politics. As for displacement - that is just democrats screaming in the wind. At least they are not as bad as Elon is dealing with. Democrats are bitching that since he brought jobs to the area, property values are rising - and Musk is evil. Eventually SpaceX needs to just tell Brownsville to **** off and move the jobs to somewhere people want to work.
Wow - new site feature. I specifically posted a bad word and it turned into "****"
Eventually, perhaps there will be lawsuits . The only issue is if the failure of by the state (or political subdivisions of the State) violates agreements Scout made with the EPA and who is responsible. Not a huge clusterfuck, but politics is politics. As for displacement - that is just democrats screaming in the wind. At least they are not as bad as Elon is dealing with. Democrats are bitching that since he brought jobs to the area, property values are rising - and Musk is evil. Eventually SpaceX needs to just tell Brownsville to **** off and move the jobs to somewhere people want to work.
Wow - new site feature. I specifically posted a bad word and it turned into "****"
Autoblog used to be a credible car website. Now it's just a low-effort aggregator.
On a minor level, this has happened to Blytheville. People complained about their yutes leaving. Local politicians work with state and SM to bring in SM bring jobs, opportunity (and yes - higher housing, more traffic). People complain about the associated Cons of growth and local politicians voted out.
I did not post this to start another political blame game. I am so sick of it. Not every single thing is about Democrats and Republicans, Blue and Red, etc. Both sides have their of mouthbreathers. Don't add to their ranks. I am reminded of wise words by The Dude. "God damn you, Walter! You fin' a-hole! Everything's a fin' travesty with you, man! And what was all that sht about Vietnam? What the f*** has anything got to do with Vietnam? What the f*** are you talking about?"
I just noticed this solicitation this morning. What in the world is a "light tunnel" ?
Ad Title:
Scout Light Tunnel
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
SC Technical College System
Ad Publish Date:
October 14, 2026
Solicitation #:
5400030328
Direct Inquiries To:
Alexis Jackson
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
November 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-896-5310
Buyer Email:
jacksona@sctechsystem.edu
Description:
The South Carolina Technical College System is seeking a qualified vendor to furnish and install a light tunnel at the Scout Motors Training Center. The light tunnel will support instructional activities and training demonstrations conducted at the facility. The vendor will need to provide plans for the physical structure and mechanical layout components based on the specifications below for approval prior to constructing and installing the light tunnel.
Pre-Bid Information:
Pre-bid will be 10/23/2026 at 10am online via teams. Invite will be sent to those who request it. Contact Alexis Jackson.
Full Details / Download:
https://apps.sceis.sc.gov/SCSolicitationWeb/contractSearch.do?solicitnumber=5400030328
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Ad Title:
Scout Light Tunnel
Purchasing Agent/Entity:
SC Technical College System
Ad Publish Date:
October 14, 2026
Solicitation #:
5400030328
Direct Inquiries To:
Alexis Jackson
Bid/Submittal Due Date:
November 2, 2026 - 10:00am
Buyer Phone#:
803-896-5310
Buyer Email:
jacksona@sctechsystem.edu
Description:
The South Carolina Technical College System is seeking a qualified vendor to furnish and install a light tunnel at the Scout Motors Training Center. The light tunnel will support instructional activities and training demonstrations conducted at the facility. The vendor will need to provide plans for the physical structure and mechanical layout components based on the specifications below for approval prior to constructing and installing the light tunnel.
Pre-Bid Information:
Pre-bid will be 10/23/2026 at 10am online via teams. Invite will be sent to those who request it. Contact Alexis Jackson.
Full Details / Download:
https://apps.sceis.sc.gov/SCSolicitationWeb/contractSearch.do?solicitnumber=5400030328
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