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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

DESTROYING TESLA'S has become an art form. **Please don't destroy other people's Teslas without their permission. If you do, that makes you a criminal, not an artist, or even a protestor.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Automotive supply chains are so tightly interwoven in North America that a part might cross an international border 3 or 4 times before it goes into a finished vehicle.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

I don't understand how anyone can say hydrogen cars have a future. It's not about the cars, it's about the infrastructure, and hydrogen is abysmal in every respect. Same goes for trucks

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The Lucid Air Touring is a bloody nice car and leases out almost the same as a Tesla Model 3 LR here in Canada

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

If you're a mother, a low income earner, might get sick and have money in the bank, you're much better off living in Canada than the US.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

The Onion's take on Cybertruck recall

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Tesla Model Y *just* remains the world's top selling vehicle in 2024. 2025? Not a snowballs chance in hell.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

If you were Robyn Denholm, would you sell $100 million of your Tesla shares?? Hint: She did

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Lazarus von Purzalot is proud and free! (No, you can't have him)

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

The new Volkswagen ID Every1 may have a big problem

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

If you want to understand how hydrogen works, this picture is conceptually very helpful.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

This is a HUGE accessory opportunity for OEMs!

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

The transit operations manager who has just discovered their superiors have just approved hydrogen buses for their fleet.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Whoever also wants to do the same?

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The real problems with the US Government aren't in the bureaucracy workers, it's in the laws made that make the rich much richer, and the poor much poorer. Ironically, billionaire Musk is in charge of DOGE, but does not contribute to the government's cash flow.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

"It feels like something more than just a car brand." The long shadow of WWII continues

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I have never seen so much negative publicity directed at a company because of the actions of their CEO. Tieing Tesla's branding so closely to Musk is now proving to be a massive liability.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Remember when Musk said Tesla would sell 20 million vehicles annually? That now looks like a distant memory.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Given housing affordability, I think I'll move to Italy. Political chaos there can't be as bad as it is in North America right now.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Canada announces that it will make the United States the 11th province.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Any way you look at it, this is a DISASTER for the Tesla brand.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Time Zones are weird. In Toronto, it's now 4pm. In Sydney, it's now 8am tomorrow. In America, it's 1930s Germany

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

How Australians feel about living in Canada this time of year.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 17/02/2025

OSHA has repeatedly fined Elon Musk’s companies for serious safety violations. Granting him and his associates access to the agency’s files is an obvious conflict of interest, and would likely discourage workers from filing future complaints.

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What Will DOGE’s Moves on Government Agencies Mean for OSHA?

Unions took to the streets—and the courts—to try to keep Elon Musk’s initiative out of the Labor Department.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

For those of you wondering why Trump has imposed higher tariffs on Canada than China (Oh, and Musk has a huge car plant there) Thanks to Paul Renaud.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

I'd rather drive a CYBERTRUCK than ANY ICE pickup! It's just that I rather drive my Model 3 Performance a lot more. Or ride my bike.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

ICE fueled by corn ethanol is a terrible idea from an efficiency viewpoint

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Closet CLEAN OUT time: should it stay or should it go?

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

"Lazarus, cat food is going up by 25% due to the trade war. We need you to step up and catch some of your own."

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This trade war sh*t is no good for anyone, creating animosity on every level.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Interestingly, Tesla sales role in China 🇨🇳 while they fell everywhere else Why? People care less about Musk, the tech is competitive and there were some good deals to had. Oh, and the NEV market segment rose by 40%.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

You can now buy a Toyota Mirai for $15,000, with $15,000 worth of free hydrogen. That makes it only $15,000 too expensive

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Unsurprisingly, Brand Finance found Tesla's brand value is TANKING.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Oh boy....The Sony Afeela at $100k is a very tough sales proposition. This car better be bloody good to pay 2.5x over a Tesla Model 3.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Electric excavators come in sizes XXXL to XXXS and everything in between.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

GREEN BUZZ moment My neighbor turned up with a Volkswagen ID Buzz to show me the other day. The coolest minivan around.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The 100% US/Canada tariffs on Chinese EVs is already creating stupid OEM decisions. "The program has been put on hold until further notice.” Stellantis note to suppliers Stellantis has canceled or put on hold the development of its mid size electric SUV - a car it desperately needs.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

I can't get this Queen song out of my head: Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone, and another one gone Another one bites the dust (yeah) Hey, I'm gonna get you too Another one bites the dust

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

A Tesla Cybertruck parked on its own at the Bellagio in Vegas. Should we be worried?

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I have now found the ultimate car to electrify. This insanely beautiful Chrysler 300C What a treat!

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

New Year starts off right with a trip to CES. (Unfortunately that means going to Vegas) Hope to see you there

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Vehicle reliability DOES NOT equal vehicle satisfaction by owners. Take a look at Rivian! Of course, some brands are unreliable AND unsatisfying. They're also in deep financial 💩 We're looking at you Stellantis, Nissan and Volkswagen. Coincidence? I think not.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

CHINA 🇨🇳 spends MASSIVE amounts of money subsidizing it's Automotive industry. And so does the United States 🇺🇸

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

A $20 trillion tunnel from New York to London with pods moving at 3,000 mph has to be the dumbest and most unrealistic idea since colonizing Mars.

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

UPTIME is the key metric that DRIVES fleets to BEV “Fleets are always focused on vehicle uptime, and they should be. However, charger uptime is just as critical. As an industry it’s critical we solve for that piece of the puzzle.” Hilary Taylor CEO, WattsUp www.linkedin.com/posts/jamesc...

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James Carter on LinkedIn: #electricvehicles #evcharging #innovation | 14 comments

Why UPTIME is the key metric that DRIVES fleets to BEV A critical piece most fleets haven’t considered. “Fleets are always focused on vehicle uptime, and… | 14 comments on LinkedIn

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

6 BIG trends for Automotive and Mobility in 2025 1. Trump chaos 2. Incumbent OEMs continue to struggle 3. Hydrogen is dead 4. EV sales won't slow 5. Tesla will perform below expectations 6. Electric truck growth continues More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/jamesc...

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James Carter on LinkedIn: 6 TRENDS for automotive and mobility in 2025 YOU MUST KNOW 2024 has been… | 41 comments

6 TRENDS for automotive and mobility in 2025 YOU MUST KNOW 2024 has been quite the year, but what will happen in 2025? Take a read below. 1. TRUMP… | 41 comments on LinkedIn

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

What you get when you decide to power your buses with rocket fuel (hydrogen) 💥💥💥KABOOM!💥💥💥 Whoever would have thought that could happen?

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James Carter @jamescartervm.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

"T'was the night before Christmas, Not a peep in the house, Then the Lord's angels got stuck into the liquor cabinet..." Happy holidays, everyone!

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