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I can't see the need for automation here. It's not like millions will wake up tomorrow to build electric cars in their garages and start a company to sell those.

>>gkya+(OP)
yeah, not so many ppl are gonna use their patents.

Imo there will be :

* Other car manufacturers (such as BMW, that already contacted Tesla on this matter : http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/12/5804890/bmw-confirms-that-...

* Oil stations (Esso, BP ,etc.). Electricity based car ARE the future. This is their chance to become a part of it.