During the annual Tesla shareholder meeting, CEO Elon Musk announced that Roadster 2020 would have a SpaceX option package that will include rocket thrusters. Later, Musk tweeted a few more details: the thrusters won’t actually combust; instead, they will expel high-pressure air to give the Tesla an extra boost of acceleration. Industry experts and the… Continue reading Tesla Roadster Rocket Thrusters Explained By Tesla Patent
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Moats: Why Tesla Can Do What Other Car Companies Only Dream About
In modern business parlance, a moat is something that protects a business from competition or gives it an advantage. A moat could be a trade secret, patented product or process, or an asset that represents a significant capital investment. A moat could be a partnership, an exclusive license, a government granted limited-monopoly, or any barrier to a… Continue reading Moats: Why Tesla Can Do What Other Car Companies Only Dream About
Tesla Competition: Culture Eats Strategy!
If you read traditional auto press, you’ll frequently see stories along the lines of “big automakers are going to start making EVs in a couple years and when they do, Tesla is doomed.” Traditional automakers have the resources, factories, and engineers to design electric cars and they are very good at manufacturing, so, on the… Continue reading Tesla Competition: Culture Eats Strategy!
TMC Member Upgrades Model S: ‘Only RWD Tesla With a 100 kWh Pack’
Jason Hughes, wk057 on TMC and Twitter, is a celebrated Tesla hacker known for his highly-modified Model S. The car started as a P85, but Hughes upgraded to a larger battery pack and dubbed the car a “P90++”. Now, after upgrading the battery again, he’s calling the car the “first and only RWD Tesla with a 100… Continue reading TMC Member Upgrades Model S: ‘Only RWD Tesla With a 100 kWh Pack’
How I Created My DIY Clear Aero Wheel Covers
It all started at a Tesla service center in Vancouver BC in the summer of 2016 when I was talking to an employee about the wheels. I asked why there was a difference between the 19-inch wheels and the 21-inch wheels in terms of efficiency. The rep told me it had to do with the… Continue reading How I Created My DIY Clear Aero Wheel Covers
The Rules of Model S Road Tripping
Driving a Tesla is a bit different from driving a gas car, or even most electric cars. On a daily basis, there is no concern about “range anxiety.” Owners expect their car to have a full “tank” every morning, and have enough range to do whatever they want. After a while they never look at… Continue reading The Rules of Model S Road Tripping
Poll: 81% of Prospective Model 3 Owners Say They Won’t Pay Upfront For Full Self-Driving
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It seems most prospective Model 3 owners aren’t willing to shell out cash upfront for a $3,000 “full self-driving capability” option that is likely years away from becoming available to engage. In a poll posted by jsraw 81.3% (347) of respondents said they will not pay for the feature at purchase. Adding the option later… Continue reading Poll: 81% of Prospective Model 3 Owners Say They Won’t Pay Upfront For Full Self-Driving
Service Center Rescues Kitten Trapped in Model X
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/NSc7wjQ1Ts8″ video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]TMC Member SUMD was surprised to wake up this morning and find that his Model X was meowing. A cat managed to lodge itself somewhere inside the rear of the vehicle and was unable to find its way out. Fortunately, as you can see in the video below, a trip to the Tesla Service… Continue reading Service Center Rescues Kitten Trapped in Model X
TMC Connect: Who Will Win The Coming Autonomous Vehicle Revolution?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENnUstQy-5I&feature=youtu.be” video_title=”1″][vc_column_text]TMC Member Eric Bergerson has contributed a thoughtful series of articles this week about the impact of autonomous, electric vehicles on society. Don’t miss those great write-ups – “Will We Own Cars in Fifteen Years and How Will Enthusiasts Survive This?,” “The Economic Superiority of Electric Vehicles in the Mobility Cloud,” and “How Many… Continue reading TMC Connect: Who Will Win The Coming Autonomous Vehicle Revolution?