How the Elon Musk-Tesla backlash is opening doors for EV startups like Rivian
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Dan Kurland and his wife are considering the Rivian R1S SUV, choosing it over Tesla due to perceived issues with Elon Musk's behavior since Trump's presidency. Analyst data indicates a decrease in EV registrations and interest in Teslas since Musk faced backlash, which has opened avenues for Rivian to gain market share. This decline is evidenced by record trade-ins of Tesla vehicles, as Musk humorously addressed concerns while urging investors to remain hopeful about the company's future amidst a troubling financial landscape.
"Since Elon went crazy when Trump became president, I wouldn't touch one," Dan Kurland said.
Musk encouraged investors to hold their shares and joked that he can't walk past a television without seeing a Tesla on fire, then said, 'I understand if you don't want to buy our product, but you don't have to burn it down.'
Read at The Mercury News
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