It's all flash and no substance. Elon Musk is a great salesman and marketer. I'll give him that. But just like their cars, this roof is for the wealthy people who want to look cool and earn some liberal points. It makes no financial sense for the vast majority of people.
> That being said, I love these things, so hoping it gets cheaper in the coming years.
> But just like their cars, this roof is for the wealthy people who want to look cool and earn some liberal points.
What does political affiliation have to do with this? People being excited about new and innovative technologies like electric cars, space travel, and solar roofs is great news for people reading a site like Hacker News - I don't think it would be out of line to suggest most new technology is marketed towards those with the disposable income to purchase it.
There is no need to make this into a "stupid liberals just trying to score points" issue.
> What does political affiliation have to do with this?
Well liberals love to pretend they are environmentally "conscious" while conservatives are "drill baby drill"? Right? Maybe I should have written fake california liberals.
> People being excited about new and innovative technologies like electric cars, space travel, and solar roofs is great news for people reading a site like Hacker News
I love innovative stuff. Solar roof isn't innovative.
> There is no need to make this into a "stupid liberals just trying to score points" issue.
I wasn't trying to score points. I was just being honest and offering my opinion. I'm fairly liberal myself...
> That being said, I love these things, so hoping it gets cheaper in the coming years.
Yep. Perhaps in the future.