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A few notable points:
Teslas "cannot be recharged via a normal power point", and they require a $10000 "special charger" with possible $50000 substation upgrades
Charging at 40 amps requires more power than a household power...
Model S Design Studio | Tesla Motors shows the "at 65 mph" ranges for all models.
Model SRange at 65 mphEPA Range602152088528526585D295N/AP85D285242?If the EPA quotes a range of 242 miles for the P85D, and it has the same actual range as a 265-mile Model S 85, I think Tesla should take action...
It looks like the EPA numbers are based off of 19" wheels, as 21" wheels would increase energy consumption considerably.
For highway conditions, the EPA numbers are in good agreement with Tesla's.
(242 miles_combined * (94 MPGe_highway / 89 MPGe_combined)) / 90% (full charge) = 284 miles...
First, note that the product is a result of the technology and not the other way around. Rimac made a high-performing car by using a large amount of less advanced tech.
The motors are permanent-magnet type. This type of motor benefits from using expensive neodymium and dysprosium -- recent...
The highest RPM motor I could quickly find was that of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive. It operates at 13000 RPM. Tesla's third(?) generation motors can run at 18000 RPM. A rotor spinning at 18000 as opposed to 13000 RPM will experience literally 91% greater centripetal force...
Companies good at gasoline cars don't want to admit that their products may be going obsolete (this is changing with Tesla's approach of direct competition).
Most knowledge useful for making good engines and transmissions has nothing to do with making good batteries, inverters, and motors...
I think that cameras are more likely than radar because, if it becomes legal, replacing side mirrors with cameras would add on the order of 5 miles of range at highway speeds by reducing drag.
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I disagree in the case of side cameras. Tesla has wanted to use side cameras for...
Side mirror regulations in most states mandate being able to see 200 feet behind. While the rear-view camera might be good enough under most circumstances, view of cars in other lanes would often be partially or completely obscured at longer distances, depending on following distance and lane width.
If there's another car behind you, it may not be able to see well in another lane.
Side-mounted cameras, like those shown with the Model X, would seem to be ideal for this purpose.
High-end models are given higher priority.
Everyone who has bought a Model S up to this point has done so despite it lacking AWD and most driver assist features. With Tesla now adding these features, and the continued expansion of the Supercharger network, many more will want to buy.
People already pay $70000 for a 208 mile car and wait in line for months to receive it. The key is in making the overall experience better than other cars of similar price.
For people who charge at home, electric cars save time relative to gas cars for <150mi trips because there is no need to...