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		postingawayonhn on Sept 6, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SpaceX cleared for historic civilian launch next w... Apart from being a proof of concept (MVP if you prefer) the original roadster has had little influence on Tesla's success.

atatatat on Sept 7, 2021 [–]

Disagree.

During those times, that car is the only thing that made combustion engine people even note Tesla — because of its blinding performance.

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