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Re: Tesla to build new electric sedan in Bay Area
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Originally Posted by emh
Well, there have been rumors it'll be based on the Fusion, which would make it midsize. But then, a Tesla VP has refuted that rumor in a public forum saying the core mechanicals of the car will pretty much be designed from scratch by Tesla, but may potentially use existing parts.
Personally, I find it hard to believe that Tesla would *want* to design the platform and mechanicals from scratch -- even if manufacturing is outsourced.
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It's hard to adapt an existing platform... I mean the Fusion is fundamentally different in powertrain to the point where it is hard to use anything. Sure some hardware could be used and maybe a floorpan...
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