Former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche Gives Credit Where Credit Is Due, Expresses Admiration For Tesla

Not unlike recent comments by Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess, former Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche gives Tesla and CEO Elon Musk due credit. It has become abundantly clear that the Silicon Valley automaker has been integral in sparking the EV revolution.

It's nice to see that these revered and accomplished CEOs realize Tesla's worth and aren't afraid to praise the company in public, but they are also still rivals. After stating that he adores Elon Musk and his goals, Zetsche reminded that German automakers will still remain ahead. He shared with Handelsblatt
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PUGPROUD - 11/12/2019 11:03:26 AM

+9 Boost

"stated that he adores Elon Musk"....respects, admires maybe but adores*? Really?

* definition of adore...love deeply, worship, venerate

SanJoseDriver - 11/12/2019 7:19:58 PM

-5 Boost

Also out today, Tesla takes an award for best midsize car (not EV but CAR) for the Model 3........ in Germany. It beat out the BMW 3-series, Audi A3, etc.

Not only that, the CEO of VW got on stage with Elon and said quite a few nice things including that Elon is driving and inspiring the industry right now.

Seriously, check it out over here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2683&v=O8iEEVbhkR0&feature=emb_logo

Bonus, Gigafactory 4 was announced today. It's going to be in Berlin and production will start with the Model Y in 2021.

valhallakey - 11/13/2019 2:14:56 AM

-3 Boost

Why the negative votes for pointing out relevant car news???

SanJoseDriver - 11/13/2019 11:20:59 PM

-1 Boost

MD with 7 accounts most likely =)

MDarringer - 11/13/2019 8:16:22 AM

+1 Boost

I feel a "merger of equals" repeat.