WWED quote from Tesla Q3 2023 earnings call
But I am still somewhat scarred by 2009 when both General Motors and Chrysler went bankrupt. So while that's now 14 years ago, it's, that is seared into my mind with a branding iron.
Tesla Q3 2023 earnings call
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