Auto Blog: Etc. , EV/Plug-in , Tesla Motors , USA It seems that even a new explanatory email from CEO Elon Musk has had little calming effect on the firestorm ignited by the increasing of prices for locked-in Tesla buyers . To avoid further damage from what is fast turning into a PR nightmare, the company is turning to a previously-successful approach and has announced a set of town hall meetings. Scheduled for the 26th and 27th at the Los Angeles and Menlo, CA stores respectively and hosted by Elon and other staff, the events can be attended in person or by phone. What, no internet hookup? The ineffective email attempted to explain the price increases by linking the need for Tesla Motors to show they can make a profit (so they can get loans to advance the making of the Tesla “S” ), with the cost of building the Roadsters originally costing far more than they would be sold for. An audit in the summer of 2007 revealed to them that their $92,000 car was going to cost $140,000 to build. Thus the eventual change of top management and the slew of other cost cutting measures that followed. Hopefully, the story will be more compelling when told in person. Don’t forget to tune in next week for another episode of “As the Tesla Turns.” Hit the jump now to Car Blog Greenthe email for yourself. [Source: Tesla Motors Club ] Continue reading Tesla calls Townhall meetings after email fails to calm angry buyers Tesla calls Townhall meetings after email fails to calm angry buyers originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green|Car Blog Green

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