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I just voted. It is not even close, as Tesla has 59% and the Ford Focus Electric is 2nd at 21%. Go Team Tesla.

Not quite an owner yet but you can count me in as 1 who drank the kool aid big time.
I voted the MS of course...

Soon to get 'Time to build your Model S' email
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I'm starting to feel bad for the other guys. It's not even a competition anymore.

All this good press is very good for a change in attitude towards clean vehicles but could be very bad for TM in that either a ton of competition will come after them or they will be acquired.

All in all, great for todays consumer and our grandkids...

Doesn't hurt my TSLA position either... :)

TM would be a very indigestible meal for any acquirer. The approach and culture are completely at odds with the gas-centrice ones. Acquisition would either stifle TM or severely disrupt the acquirer (assuming it was an automotive major).

I would generally agree with you, Brian. I see TM as a takeover target for a manufacturer who (in a few years) hasn't spent any time on EVs and needs to catch up in a big way.

Final verdict not in yet but a very thorough and positive review was posted today with the car getting almost 10/10 stars in every category and an editors choice stamp.

click link to read and enjoy.

http://reviews.cnet.com/sedan/2012-tesla-model-s/4505-10865_7-35338245.html

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I'm actually disputing that that could work. I don't think the "fit" is there. A purchaser might dream sweet M&A dreams, but ...

It's official.

CNET's Tech Car of the Year for 2012 is the Tesla.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57559913-48/2012-car-tech-awards-an...

Just gave the first review at CNET, come on people go give Tesla some good reviews (only if you love it of course).