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Invest: Tesla’s stock meets unrealistic expectations and flops

TSLA stock faced a big sell off after Q3 quarterly earnings. We show where the stock is positioned on monthly, weekly, and daily charts.

Posted bysmilingdadOctober 23, 2023Posted inInvestments, Stocks, TeslaTags:#personalfinance, Investments, TeslaLeave a comment on Invest: Tesla’s stock meets unrealistic expectations and flops

Cars: The Volvo EX30 unboxing video is top notch

What’s going on with the Volvo EX30? 1.7 million views on Youtube in 2 weeks shows the EX30 unboxing has high interest.

Posted bysmilingdadJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023Posted inCars, EX30, VolvoTags:#electricvehicle, #sustainability, EX30, VolvoLeave a comment on Cars: The Volvo EX30 unboxing video is top notch

Tesla Model 3 now available for $37,830

Tesla’s inventory faces more cuts.

Posted bysmilingdadJune 1, 2023Posted inCars, Ford, TeslaTags:#electricvehicle, #supercharging, Ford, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla Model 3 now available for $37,830

Tesla earnings came out

Our review of Tesla’s Q1 earnings.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 21, 2023April 21, 2023Posted inBatteries, Cleantech, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy, TeslaTags:earnings, Tesla3 Comments on Tesla earnings came out

What we learned from our car accident

Some lessons learned after getting our total loss payment negotiated.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 14, 2023Posted inCars, InsuranceTags:#caraccident, #collision, InsuranceLeave a comment on What we learned from our car accident

Tesla cuts prices, again

Tesla cuts prices on all US vehicles for the 5th time this year.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 7, 2023Posted inTeslaTags:#modelS, #ModelX, #modely, #teslapricecuts, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla cuts prices, again

Tesla’s Q1 2023 delivery numbers are not great under the surface

Tesla had another record quarter in Q1 2023. A deeper look shows some warning signs ahead.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 3, 2023April 10, 2023Posted inTeslaTags:#byd, #deliveries, #electricvehicle, #liauto, #nio, #q12023, #xpeng, Tesla5 Comments on Tesla’s Q1 2023 delivery numbers are not great under the surface

Initial impressions of the Lucid Air

First impressions of electric vehicle Lucid Air

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 25, 2023Posted inCars, LucidTags:#electricvehicle, #fashionisland, #lucidair, #lucidmotors, #luxury, #newportbeachLeave a comment on Initial impressions of the Lucid Air

Stocks and crypto are at a critical juncture

Stocks and crypto have no idea which way to go. A review of US stock indices, bitcoin, and ethereum.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 5, 2023Posted in#education, Cryptocurrency, Investments, Personal Finance, Stocks, TeslaTags:#bitcoin, #ethereum, #personalfinance, #s&p500, $djia #nasdaqLeave a comment on Stocks and crypto are at a critical juncture

Why we decided against buying a new Model 3

Why we are NOT buying a Model3.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 5, 2023Posted inModel3, TeslaTags:Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Why we decided against buying a new Model 3

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