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  1. purplewalt

    Spotted Four Roadsters in SF Service Center

    While driving thru SF last Thursday evening (Oct. 27) on the way to my hotel, I noticed the Tesla Gallery and Service Center. I had been having an issue with a sporadic Tire Pressure warning light in my Model S (brand new tires), so I pulled into the Service Center hoping for a quick look-over...
  2. purplewalt

    Next Generation NSX - - Most expensive car built in America

    Just saw this on NPR Honda Tries To Race Ahead With Its New Acura NSX Hybrid "...hybrid sports car -- with two seats and three electric motors and a V-6 engine -- will be the most expensive car built in the United States by a major manufacturer."
  3. purplewalt

    Ft. Worth gets Tesla Gallery

    I was not aware of it (until today), but Ft. Worth has had a Gallery on S. University Drive since early Feb. I guess that would be four Galleries in Texas, beside the temporary Gallery in San Antonio (believe it closed in December, 2015). Unfortunately, there might have been some damage due to...
  4. purplewalt

    New X5 xDrive 40e

    Just saw an ad on TV, started out with an i8 being plugged in, switched it to an X5 being unplugged in a garage. Don't know when and where it will be available, it does have a web page... Starting @ $62,100 MSRP http://www.detroitbmw.com/Vehicles/2016/X5/xDrive40e/default.aspx...
  5. purplewalt

    Austin Race Weekend with Tesla, October 23

    I just got this in my inbox from Tesla: Friday Oct. 23, 6 pm to 9pm, Clive Bar @ 609 Davis St. Austin, TX 78701 This is for Fellow Model S, Roadster and future Model X owners to spend the evening with Tesla while in town for the grand prix. Bring family, friends, and other car enthusiasts to...
  6. purplewalt

    Major Milestone: 500 Superchargers Worldwide

    Just saw this on my way home, on TM Supercharger screen, 500 Superchargers. THANK YOU Tesla Motors Supercharger TEAM for your efforts required to accomplish this tremendous MILESTONE!!!
  7. purplewalt

    Electric Plane @ Paris Air Show.....

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/11664405/Electric-airplane-of-the-future-set-for-take-off-at-Paris-Air-Show.html At the Paris Air Show: Two-seater Airbus E-Fan 2.0 electric prototype to have a range of 100 miles, speed of 136 mph, makes hardly any noise. Batteries will be lithium-ion polymer...
  8. purplewalt

    Green Car Reports: Tesla Model S Cross-Country Trip, Without (Many) Superchargers

    Cross Country trip from NY to California, written by David Nolan, with and without superchargers. Days 1-3 http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1096690_tesla-model-s-cross-country-trip-without-many-superchargers-days-1-3 Days 4-7...
  9. purplewalt

    EARTH DAY TEXAS- April 26-27, Fair Park - Dallas

    There will be a gathering of Teslas slightly early 10:30 to 10:45 this Saturday April 26 (Parking Lot @ Ash and 1st) outside Fair Park to arrive en masse @ Gate 4, headed toward Big Tex Circle. Best to be there between 11-4 PM. There will be Ride and Drive event also. See Local Google...
  10. purplewalt

    Tesla Store in Dallas NorthPark Mall makes Dallas Morning News

    Nice DMN write-up about (soon to open) New Tesla Store in NorthPark Mall. There are currently TWO other Tesla Stores, one in Houston and Austin. Journalists just seem to gloss over the details sometimes...
  11. purplewalt

    NEXT UP: Supercharger Network in SOUTHEAST

    Just read a response that was shared from Tesla Supercharging Team: So, anybody with a little bit of scouting ability and some spare time: Time to start looking along the I-10 corridor for possible and FUTURE Supercharger locations. Because they are coming. And SOON. Supercharging the...
  12. purplewalt

    Two new articles in Dallas Business Journal

    Article #1: "Texas vs. Tesla: Passionate owners power expansion" On Sept. 24, eight Tesla Owners met with a photographer and reporter @ Lone Star Park. Two Roadsters and Six Model S are pictured and were interviewed. UPDATED LINK TO FULL ARTICLE (thanks Raz)...
  13. purplewalt

    Planning a Trip from DFW to Auldbrass in South Carolina (and North Carolina)

    Even though I am in DFW/Southwest, I am posting here because I think eyes and boots on the ground in GA, SC and NC will have better up-to-the minute info for SC stations roll-outs. I am planning a trip this Fall Late OCT./Early NOV. primarily to visit/tour Auldbrass Plantation near Yemassee...
  14. purplewalt

    2011 BMW 135i, For Sale, DFW Area

    Year: 2011 Make: BMW Model: 1 Series Sport Package Trim: 135i Mileage: 27,2XX Engine: TwinPower Turbo 3.0/inline 6 Transmission: 7 speed Double Clutch Transmission (DCT), with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters Exterior: White Interior: Black Leather Almost 23K miles remaining under BMW...
  15. purplewalt

    ALMOST HERE, From order to Delivery in 17 DAYS

    What a whirlwind. I saw my first MS up close May 18, visited the Austin Gallery May 31, sat in a model there, looked at finish samples, ordered a car May 2. Have all my paperwork rolling, was notified today that the care will be delivered to me (in Dallas) on June 19. 17 Days from order, my...