1/5 Scale, speed and product/market fit are hard to beat.

#Tesla #ElonMusk #Musk #ThinkBig #AI #autonomousvehicle #Batteries #ElectricVehicles #Robotics https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/29/elon-musk-says-tesla-is-open-to-licensing-autopilot-supplying-powertrains-and-batteries-to-other-automakers/
Elon Musk says Tesla is open to licensing Autopilot, supplying powertrains and batteries to other...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted on Twitter on Tuesday night that the automaker would be “open to licensing software and supplying powertrains & batteries” to other automakers. Musk added that that would...

https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/29/elon-musk-says-tesla-is-open-to-licensing-autopilot-supplying-powertrains-and-batteries-to-other-automakers/
2/5 This makes a lot of sense. Tesla has a definite edge in much of the technology driving the re-invention of the auto industry - from batteries, to autonomy systems, to software to UX.

#Tesla #ElonMusk #Musk #ThinkBig #AI #autonomousvehicle #Batteries #ElectricVehicles
3/5 Selling the technology to competitors will not hurt its sales as it knows how to package that technology into an appealing whole which resonates with buyers. It is far ahead of its competitors on product/market fit.

#Tesla #ElonMusk #Musk #ThinkBig #AI #AutonomousVehicles
4/5 #Tesla moves much faster than the established competitors. They have managed crises before (industry has always been cyclical) but this is the mother of all down cycles, and they seem ill-prepared to fend off an agile, smart and determined competitor.

#ThinkBig #AI
5/5 #Tesla wins, and wins some more with this. Sales to competitors mean further validation of Tesla's technological lead, substantial revenue & ownership of the technology backbone on which its competitors are building their future. Tesla will own a good chunk of their future.
You can follow @CallMeMilan.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
Those who think consciousness raising & movement building are disconnected, or even a distraction from electoral politics have not paid attention to the history of social change.In this thread, we
Read more
The 2020s will be known as the Remote Work decadeA few predictions of what is likely to emerge[ a thread ] Third Space: Office and Working from Home will
Read more
1/29: Have you ever had a concept explained to you that helps frame complex issues you’ve been wrestling with and opens your eyes to new possibilities? A concept that I
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.