Recent content by neandertal

Given that the head wind was killing the drive, I figured that drafting at 65 mp would put less resistance on the car and get me faster to the SC. I was trying to get to western Mass that morning, so I wasn't really planning to drive @ 50 mph all the way. But, I would have been really late if I...

So I had my first experience yesterday with running out of range. headed north to Albany SC into a severe headwind with a 40 mile buffer. 200 mile range (60 kW Model S) and 161 miles to go. Usage was average around 341 w/mi due to headwinds average 25 to 30 miles with gusts up to 45 mph. Crappy...

Interesting article about sports celebs who are opting to buy hybrid and electric cars, including Tesla S and X. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/business/energy-environment/shunning-gas-hogs-athletes-green-their-rides.html