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What sets Tesla apart is its emphasis on quick and smooth deployment, which is crucial given that large-scale projects—often exceeding $100 million—face costly delays. Bauman criticized competitors for deploying untested control systems, describing their approaches as "duct tape," implying their solutions are last-minute fixes rather than robust, productized systems. Tesla’s regionally tailored, tested, and approved control templates—for North America, Australia, and others—are designed to meet local electrical topologies and regulations, ensuring reliable performance from the outset.