Recent content by juk

RN107134XXX Non-owner Online 1st April Perth WA I've already been waiting some time for this. Been a member for quite some time and the GFC crushed my previously ordered tesla. Which would have been roadster 723. :( now, model 3 :D

from Green Car Congress: Lotus to Introduce Eco Elise Demonstrator at British Motor Show The weight reduction philosophy has even extended to the audio system with an exceptionally lightweight stereo and speaker system from Alpine saving 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs). The system uses MP3/iPod technology...

I must have missed that on the spec sheet.

Whilst we're on the subject of options, did anyone notice that the premium audio package went from $800 for the 2008 car to $2000 for the 09 model, the mobile charging system went from $500 to $1200, the home charging system dropped out of the price of the car and is now an add on for...

Cobos, I do understand how you recent back injury hurts but I fail to see how this is a big problem. All a matter of perspective y'see. Tesla need to distinguish it's investors from it's customers. The $5k deposit was all it was supposed to be and now they have gone back on that. If Tesla...

I have a relative on the waiting list. I was really excited for them until now. There are no competitors, that's the problem.

Blackmail?? Tesla are now saying 'if you don't invest another $55,000 with us at zero percent return for nine to twelve months we won't sell you your car with which you've paid a $5k deposit in good faith.' Sounds like blackmail to me!!! Sounds at the very least it should come with some...

Especially if all we are talking about is a layer of "paint" 5 microns thick

Tesla don't need to do anything, they've sold out of all the 2008 cars. By the time they finish making the 2009 cars, they'll be sold out too. Once a few Porsche/lambo/ferrari/jag/maser owners get pants at the lights, they'll know what a tesla is. I can't see Tesla needing to advertise till...

Menace. Not only because they hinder the common application of electric cars with all sorts of BS designed to create complex vehicles, but because all their cars are beige. The world needs less beige, not more.

Printed body panels Obviously the Prius above isn't a terribly effective solution to solar transport. But i propose something a little different. With the new CIGS solar cells of the Nanosolar type, and more particularly the printing method of manufacture, and more specifically the ability to...