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Tesla makes a good acquisition candidate by a major car company for the following reasons:
1. CARB ZEV credits - Why pay Tesla for the right to sell your cars in California? http://insideevs.com/model-s-could-earn-tesla-up-to-250-million-in-carb-zev-credits/.
2. Elon tweeted yesterday - "Tesla could be acquired at some point in the future."
3. Toyota already owns a significant stake in Tesla - "Toyota Tesla" has a nice ring to it.
4. Market penetration - An acquisition by a big car company would give Tesla access to every major automotive market.
5. People's car - Although the Model S has a proven track record, it's still too expensive for most buyers. Tesla is planning a $30K model to address that.
1. CARB ZEV credits - Why pay Tesla for the right to sell your cars in California? http://insideevs.com/model-s-could-earn-tesla-up-to-250-million-in-carb-zev-credits/.
2. Elon tweeted yesterday - "Tesla could be acquired at some point in the future."
3. Toyota already owns a significant stake in Tesla - "Toyota Tesla" has a nice ring to it.
4. Market penetration - An acquisition by a big car company would give Tesla access to every major automotive market.
5. People's car - Although the Model S has a proven track record, it's still too expensive for most buyers. Tesla is planning a $30K model to address that.