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		jamesaguilar on April 14, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tesla Model S – Cost of Ownership vs. Honda Odysse... The implicit claim being that Tesla does not factor in R&D when they charge consumers for replacements?

btian on April 14, 2014 [–]

No, just pointing out that processed silicon does not cost Intel anything close to $1000.

Also I doubt R&D cost for an electric motor is high because the technology is mature.

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