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Tesla Inc. (formerly Tesla Motors) is an energy + technology company originally from California and currently headquartered in Austin, Texas.

They produce electric vehicles (with a heavy focus on autonomy), batteries, and energy/solar products for the grid.

Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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[–] Someonelol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Why can't we have EVs with a similar electromechanical complexity to golf carts? We don't need fancy internet enabled tech, just the bare minimum controls and safety systems required to operate a car.

[–] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

I think they definitely could, you just won't get one from Tesla because that doesn't match their brand image.

The Slate trucks seemed like something that was pursuing this idea.