Recent content by Chris H.

Third sentence reads "The government is spending billions on battery technology". This sounds like a bit of an exaggeration to me. Does anyone have any specific numbers on how much the Federal government is spending on battery research, and whether that research is specifically aimed at...

Driving along with a camera mounted on the exterior of the car probably didn't help with the range...

Thanks DSM, it looks like they were getting hung up in moderation even though I registered on the site before posting my first comment. At least he offered an explanation (sort of...).

I also have about 5 or 6 comments "awaiting moderation" on that Detroit Bureau blog on charging the 300 mile pack on the Model S. The oldest one has been waiting since yesterday afternoon (almost 30 hrs now). There is no inappropriate content, just reasoned argument and polite pointing out of...

Hi Tom, speaking of that blog by Paul Eisenstein on the Detroit Bureau, I have 5 comments "awaiting moderation" there. The oldest one has been waiting for more than 28hrs. There are no rants or inappropriate language. There's nothing in them that could possibly have violated any commenting...

DSM, I believe that he was referring to the voltage of the fast charge, 480V...

According to Kimbal's Twitter feed, Elon will be on the Colbert Report tonight...

Sorry doug, it's been about 30 years since I last watched the show. I guess my memory is a little hazy...

That's good to hear. Thanks.

Does it have an option that says "I am a Dalek! I will destroy you! I will destroy you! Destroy! Destroy! Destroy!"... You know... Chris

Wish I could be there, but as you know, it's quite a haul for me. I finally got to drive a Roadster Sport about 6 weeks ago. It was worth the wait. All the best, Chris.

Steve, the last time I heard from Martin (May 29th), he said that his car was still in the shop. He said he was experiencing withdrawal. All the best, Chris.

I spoke with Hans Ulsrud today about the Toronto store. He said it should be open by the middle of summer. Apparently they have been running into some problems. Also, I got my first drive in the Roadster Sport today. It was an amazing experience... :biggrin: Thanks again Dale & Hans!

Obama visits SpaceX at SLC 40, Cape Canaveral: http://satellite.tmcnet.com/news/2010/04/15/4731971.htm Obama Kennedy Space Center Visit (201004150003HQ) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Bud, we may have to start referring to him as "Elon Gatsby"... For those wondering about the reference: Jay Gatsby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia