https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2019-ram-1500-pickup-is-in-its-own-production-hell/#ftag=CAD590a51e

I am afraid just hiring people from the competition is not necessary make everything that much better...

To me, big investors in Tesla went in with their eyes wide open that this was not going to be an easy road ahead and that capital needs and timelines were going to be sketchy. Missing a production mark by 3 months should be irrelevant to their views. The recent articles, albeit important to point out the financing needs, is just drummed up to death by the very vocal short seller community, competitors and the media who loves to talk about Tesla, good or bad, as we have examples in our own midst.

Apple only survived because of the delirious fan base in the 80s/90s. Tesla doesn’t feel that different. $900mio in unsecured deposit? That’s unheard of and yet another reason why you cannot simply apply old school finance to Tesla... Interesting months ahead (especially from the sidelines which is the only reasonable place to be)... For example Elon could say add $1000 to the deposit and you just ahead of the queue... that could be several $100mio...