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SpaceX will be revealing their astronaut suits some time next year. The proof can be had in this video at 12:13 minutes in. The company working on the suit is Ironhead Studios. www.ironheasstudio.com

Like so many on this forum and many around the world. The question that we wanted to know was where is the charging port? Well the answer has just surfaced in this video. Go to 0:24 of the video and you will two Model 3s charging with their trunks open. I guess TM had not finalized the...

Given the the sheer number of Tesla Model 3s that will need to be produced, does anything think TM will have a Signature Model 3 in the line up? I say no... because the TM will have reached that goal of the "mass market" car and the sales of the other TM products should fund the development...

*** Mod combine if needed or delete if needed **** I what to share this information. If you can't get to a Supercharger but need a charge in the city of Aventura. Here are the two locations that I know for sure that have Level 2 charging. *The North garage at Aventura Hospital. There is a...

Tesla Motors has a history of requiring 5K for its new vehicle deposit. So what do you think TM will ask for a Model 3 deposit? I think the it won't be the usual 5K but $3,500 instead.

Does anyone know why TM dispensed with the Lacewood interior? Is there something new on the horizon?

How is your interior doing? And how have you resolved your interior issues? Thanks for sharing.

Why reinvent the wheel when you can just reuse it. As we all know the Model S does not come with any way of securing your grocery bags. I figure that another manufacturer has already created the solution and all S owners would have to do is just install them in the Frunk and rear hatch area...

How will Tesla Motors mark the milestone of Model S 20,000? I think TM may be too busy to mark the occasion of the 20th thousand Model S.

As TM and the NYTimes reporter go back and forth, what will be become of that particular Model S from the report? Will it remain a demo vehicle? or will it go for sale?

While trolling the internet I found this information on the Engadget website and it is information on the next iteration of the NVidia Tegra 4processor:nvidia-tegra-4-processor-leak-4-plus-1-quad-core-28nm. When will this show in the next TM vehicle?

Now that the Model S is underway and is steadily picking up pace when will TM focus on X metal stamping? When will the TM mention that the press line for the Model X is ready? When will TM begin stamping out panels for the alpha builds? When will TM tell us that the Falcon doors will...

Hello my fellow TMC Florida members...for some of you it has been several weeks of Model S ownership. Do you still have the "Tesla Grin"? Tell us are the new updates making the grin wider? Thanks for sharing with guy that's still on the fence about the first production run of the S.

In Cinergi's thread about his Model S, he complained that the rear trunk lighting was too dim and a suggestion was made. This was the suggestion: additional l.e.d lights in the trunk

I would like to suggest that TM consider going with a brushed aluminum as a sixth interior accent. Non Leather interior ~Brushed Aluminum ~Piano Black Leather interior ~Lacewood ~Carbon Fiber ~Obeche wood Gloss ~Obeche wood Matte

Did any get a good pictures of the Model S key package? If so share. Also, does anyone know what type of material is the key box made of...?

Does anyone know what material testing Tesla Motors did before selecting its interior choices?

Tesla Motors how will the company inject the up and coming Model X into the current production line??? Will TM have certain days allotted for Model X Production or will the Model X have its own production line?

Has the automotive community accepted Tesla Motors as a full fledged auto manufacture or is TM still being considered a niche manufacture that will produce low volume models?

Can someone explain the operation and the features of the Model S fog lights. I've attached an image pointing out the areas of concern. Thanks

When will Tesla Motors decided to move to the stated Model S 20K units annually? Will it be after the initial 5000 unit are sold or will TM wait for a second 5000 units are sold to move to the 20K goal?

Hello Tesla Motors, Could you (TM) post a new video of the Beta or Release versions of the Model S going the through the build process at the Tesla Factory. I think it would be nice for the current reservation holders, potential buyers and the general auto industry to see that the Model S is...

I found this little bit of information today on Autoblog Green Tesla Motors and Athlon Car Lease have reached an agreement for the world's first leasing program involving Tesla's Model S battery-electric luxury sedans. Athlon, a division of the Netherlands-based Rabobank, has reserved 150...

How soon after the premier can we expect to get information on a Model X tour?

I was surprised by how well Tesla Motors was able to keep photos of the Model X from leaking 24 hours prior to the official introduction. Did anyone else have the same thoughts?

In last night's premier of the Model X, I think the "X" potentially gave us a view at the Model S new steering wheel. Here's a look: Possible New Model S steering wheel

Does anyone know where the tow points are for the "S"? During my recent visit to see the Beta "S" I could see any outward signs of towing points.

Can option items like wheels and the shelf be purchase after your Model S goes home? Can someone shed some light on this... thanks

In an article on Engadget states that losses are a foot for Panasonic. Panasonic-Q3-2012

Does any know if the Model S Beta or Beta 2 appear at any North American auto shows??? Or rather how soon will we see the Betas at auto shows?

Here's a link: Setpoint-Wins-Contract-Leading-Car-Manufacturer

According to an article found on engadget.

Can anyone explain why the top of the dashboard on the latest pictures of the Model S "Alpha" version looks the way it does in this picture? Sorry for not enlarging the area of discussion. http://www.blogcdn.com/green.autoblog.com/media/2011/06/tesla-model-s-alpha-driveway.jpg

EV charging in South FLA Here's the link. Simon-Installs-Electric-Vehicle-Charging-Stations-in-FL-Mall.aspx

Question, what would be the deal breaker for you and the Model S? or what is the one thing that would make you walk away from the Model S if pricing was not an issue? It would be interesting to read your comments. As for me... the deal breaker would be Tesla Motors dropping its center touch...

Will the automotive market ever see a mass market car designed and built by Tesla Motors??? I'm not sure but I would i like to see that happen. In the past 18 months, I have seen several manufacture design and in some cases put small and cheap EVs on the road. Will TM be able to compete in this...

Tesla Motors has grown it's sales and service network in Europe. Here a link: Tesla-Grows-Europe-Additional-Sales-Service

Does anyone have pictures of the Model S "Alpha" during its cold weather testing? Have there been any other pictures of the "Alpha" in the wild? Does anyone have pics of the "Alpha" test fleet as a group? Are there any pics with the third row of seats? Are there any pics with any...

The annual event will be held in Santa Clara, California on June 1st, 2011. Click here for full information.

As the Model S moves ever so closer to production, the picture is becaoming clearer as to the vendor resources needed to help bring the Model S to life. Here's a link:Apriso/Tesla Press_Release I just wanted to share.

Here's something for the egg heads, nerds, information hounds and geeks on the forum...I included. I found an article which describes the software that is being used to assist in the design, engineering and manufacturing of the Model S. It may be a repost and I apologize for...

According to an article found on gizmag.com, nano cell are able to absorb 10 times more energy. Here's a link: Nano Solar Cells Hopfully this type of tech will be used on cars.

http://www.gizmag.com/organic-batteries/16400/

Does anyone know where Roadster #750 is hiding these days?

Another article on Business Wire. Award-Winning Roadster is the Only Zero-Emission Car Already on Sale at World’s Biggest Sustainable Transportation Expo MADRID--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tesla Motors is making its first appearance this week at Spain’s premier auto show, and the company is hosting...

This was found on the web on the Business Wire site. GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NYPPEX, a leading global secondary private market advisory, trading and research firm for illiquid assets released to customers its report, Secondary Market Valuation Discrepancies Among Venture-Backed...

This was posted on Facebook. Notoriously tough critics at Germany's largest car magazine performed the most rigorous third-party tests ever on the Roadster. Their consensus? "The first EV convinces the car freaks: The Roadster Sport combines exhilarating driving performance with practicable...

Can something like this be scaled up or down to fit in a car produce enegry? This information was pulled from the FAQ page from greennpower:

I could have placed this post under another thread but I schooled for dig up OLD posts. After Tesla Motors finally settles the factory issues I think Tesla Motors should make a bold statement by offering the first 2500 Models for $39,999. It may come at a small lost but I think it would put...

If gasoline vehicles are cover by "MPG" designation then my suggestion for covering EV mileage should be "MPC" which is Miles Per Charge. Would this designation make it easier the determine the traveling distance of any EV or is it important for manufactures, government agencies and others...