If there's one way to win over the anti-electric vehicle crowd it's beer.

Yeah I doubt some people will ever be convinced. I listen to a pair of political talking heads on the radio while I work my night security shift, and they are fervent opponents of electric cars. Their biggest argument is the pollution put in the air to build these cars in the first place. From getting the material out of the ground to the actual assembly. Which for what its worth is partially true, siting the size of the lithium ion batteries it takes to run them, to the fact that a majority of these cars still need to be plugged into a fossil fuel system for their recharging.

But where I usually disagree with them is completely dismissing the technology entirely. Sadly the extreme on both sides are the immovable objects of the debate. Not wishing to consider the other points of view. On one hand like these two aforementioned talkers are unwilling to consider the possibility of electric cars could play a major role in the future, maybe not taking over all aspects but a majority of transportation. And on the other side they want electric cars to take over all aspects now, not considering the possible damage of trying to force all manufacturers to completely convert almost overnight.

One thing I have always lived by is good things take time. There is no sense in not trying new things because it takes a long time to perfect, and no sense in hurrying because the same reason.

Can’t say I’m too thrilled about self driving vehicles. Especially one that’s a 100,000lb torpedo going down the freeway!

Not to mention that’ll put a lot of people in the unemployment line.

I'm assuming the trucks still need a pilot. After all the current Tesla's need one as was proved by the guy who thought he could just allow his model S to let him do as he pleased without paying any attention. Ironically enough slamming into the back of a semi killing him in the process.

I should say by the way I don't care for self driving cars of any kind. Give me a steering wheel and three pedals and let me enjoy the experience of driving a car.

Yeah. Not impressed.

Any bets on how long it will take Tesla to deliver those trucks?

I will venture to say that what happened to the Model 3 would be an anomaly since the Model S and X were delivered on time. Same with the new roadster. They can learn from the problems with the 3. And they won't be ready to be mass produced until 2020. And as of now I don't think more than a few hundred orders have been filled, since as it says on the link only about 5 companies including Budweiser have put in orders.

I see the potential in electric vehicles, especially from a performance stand point. Their torque is insane. But the lithium batteries are as stated pollutive to produce and charge so it's just a draw really. Plus thermal runaway is a scary thing with them. Once they catch fire, they'll contiue to reignite for days or weeks. And as a mechanic, once those batteries are too old to work, no one wants to replace them because it's cheaper to buy a new car. I want my clutch pedal, shifter, exhaust notes, and minimal electronics. When electric cars have a clutch pedal, make cool noises, and visibly arch electricity they'll have my attention.