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Chapter 22 — Product Valhalla

When Service Evolves Into Relationship

Elon musk announces new — Chapter 22: Product Valhalla

How tangibles transform from one-time transactions into ongoing relationships through service layers, creating customer value and competitive moats beyond the initial hardware sale

The next morning, some Tesla owners woke up to find "Romantic mode" as they tried to heat their cars in the chilly morning of November 30th.

The update, automatically available after an overnight firmware update, also included gems such as "fart mode" which emulates flatulent sounds when the passengers take their seat. Class was never the hallmark of Mr Musk's endeavors, if one ever needed a reminder.

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