Tesla Motors Formally Unveils Electric Sports Car

bobr1 · 07-20-2006, 02:52 PM

News.com article:
http://news.com.com/Electric+sports+car+pa...l?tag=nefd.lede

"As soon as the driver hits the accelerator, you are thrown back against the seat. The car climbs from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about four seconds, as advertised. But unlike a Porsche or Ferrari, there are no fumes or gear changes and not much noise. Instead, this electric sports car emits a low-grade hum. "
...
"To avoid patent disputes, the company has licensed technology from AC Propulsion, which did much of the engineering work behind GM's EV1. "

Tesla Company Web site:
http://www.teslamotors.com/

- Bob R.

Marlin · 07-20-2006, 03:29 PM

Darrell will love this quote:

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"Until today, all electric cars have sucked," said Musk (chairman of Tesla Motors)

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Asked about the EV1, a General Electric's electric car that was summarily shut down, Musk said the car's short life wasn't likely the result of a conspiracy between car manufacturers and oil companies. Instead, he said, the car probably failed because of big-company inertia.

"Don't explain...by conspiracy what you can explain by incompetence," he said. [/b]

jmpenn · 07-20-2006, 04:25 PM

The top 3 reasons I can think of as to why Darrell has not responded to this post. I figure he was at the unveiling.

#3. He's still there asking one of the thousand questions that he has.
#2. He slipped on his own drool and hurt himself.
#1. He was arrested trying to steal it.

:P

Godiva · 07-20-2006, 05:21 PM

Hey, it's going to be at the Petersen Automotive museum this weekend July 20-23.

jbarnhart · 07-20-2006, 07:08 PM

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The top 3 reasons I can think of as to why Darrell has not responded to this post.
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Or:

4. He's on a beach in Hawaii exploring the many uses of solar power!

markymags · 07-20-2006, 07:31 PM

Wow... that looks and sounds amazing! Plus, I like how they will install a charger in your house so your car only takes 2-3 hours to charge.

kirbinster · 07-20-2006, 07:35 PM

But at a selling price of $100,000 where is the savings????

Betelgeuse · 07-20-2006, 07:38 PM

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But at a selling price of $100,000 where is the savings????
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Exactly! That car will never pay for itself!

Canuck · 07-20-2006, 07:49 PM

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Exactly! That car will never pay for itself!
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Yes it will but your great-great grandchild will be the beneficiary.
Gary

San_Carlos_Jeff · 07-20-2006, 07:51 PM

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But at a selling price of $100,000 where is the savings???? [/b]

Same 0-60 time as a Ferrari F430 and the F430 costs $170k, there's your savings.

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07-20-2006, 02:52 PM	#1
bobr1 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Posts: 306 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	News.com article: http://news.com.com/Electric+sports+car+pa...l?tag=nefd.lede "As soon as the driver hits the accelerator, you are thrown back against the seat. The car climbs from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about four seconds, as advertised. But unlike a Porsche or Ferrari, there are no fumes or gear changes and not much noise. Instead, this electric sports car emits a low-grade hum. " ... "To avoid patent disputes, the company has licensed technology from AC Propulsion, which did much of the engineering work behind GM's EV1. " Tesla Company Web site: http://www.teslamotors.com/ - Bob R.

07-20-2006, 04:25 PM	#3
jmpenn Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 110 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The top 3 reasons I can think of as to why Darrell has not responded to this post. I figure he was at the unveiling. #3. He's still there asking one of the thousand questions that he has. #2. He slipped on his own drool and hurt himself. #1. He was arrested trying to steal it. :P

07-20-2006, 05:21 PM	#4
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,022 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #1 Nominated 3 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Hey, it's going to be at the Petersen Automotive museum this weekend July 20-23.

07-20-2006, 07:31 PM	#6
markymags Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 35 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Wow... that looks and sounds amazing! Plus, I like how they will install a charger in your house so your car only takes 2-3 hours to charge.

07-20-2006, 07:35 PM	#7
kirbinster Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Morris County - New Jersey Posts: 575 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	But at a selling price of $100,000 where is the savings????