Electric Cars Still Unprofitable

By Thomas M. Loarie | Thoughts While | Comments are Closed | 11 January, 2017 | 0

Thoughts while reading the auto section of the paper….Two headlines of note: Tesla May Lose Electric-Car Lead; and Electric Cars Still Unprofitable. Experienced manufacturers (GM, Ford, Daimler, Honda, etc) are expected to lead the way into the affordable era with a new generation of cars which are about to be introduced. Profits have been elusive (Tesla has posted a loss of $550 million so far) and sales have been helped a tax credit of $7500 which is evaporating. Is there enough momentum and demand for the electric car industry to stand on its own?

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There’s A New Sheriff In Town, Folks! Things are A-Changing!

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Headlines throughout January indicate things are changing in positive measures for the United States — Thanks to our new Sheriff, uh, President.
Who Will Stay on the Sideline and be an Armchair Critic in 2017?

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President Teddy Roosevelt criticized the man who would be only a critic. He praised the man who got dusty, sweaty and bloody with his effort. Which are you?
What is the Single Healthcare Problem You Want Fixed?

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Thoughts while reviewing the news on overturning or reforming Obamacare… The following points of view were expressed in a healthcare trade publication this week in answer to this question: “What is single healthcare problem youRead more
Who Are Sanctuary Cities Really Protecting?

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How does harboring and protecting criminals in sanctuary cities serve U.S. citizens? Weren’t immigration laws passed to protect Americans?
U.S. History is Now Optional for Many College History Majors

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The history of the world’s most important and successful experiment in governing founded on the creed of freedom and representative democracy is optional?