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  1. Z

    I wonder whose platform they'll use for the future under 50k dollar sedan...

    True, but that's not the only factor at work here. Between the two, electric cars are (ballpark figure) roughly at least 3 times as efficient as our gas cars of today. So, while gasoline has about 10 times the stored energy as current lithium batteries, the gas powered engines/drive trains/etc...
  2. Z

    I wonder whose platform they'll use for the future under 50k dollar sedan...

    Weight is one of the biggest mileage killers. We definitely need to get the whole auto industry to change over to composite body parts. Probably isn't going to happen in the next 10 years. Oh well. In the meantime, I'm holding out for the optimal chemical battery/ultracapacitor combination in...
  3. Z

    I thought i would mention that I think, tesla has one of the nicest websites

    Yes, a well done web site. They only lack one thing: High resolution background pictures for your desktop! Equally important, they are communicating to the enthusiasts directly. Hopefully, the company will get a lot bigger and still keep that characteristic.
  4. Z

    How do you guys feel about the sound or lack of that the roadster will make?

    Sounds like the first aftermarket idea...custom engine sounds for your silent electric car. My favorite would be the roar of the engines of an F-15 in full afterburner during takeoff. Coming through!
  5. Z

    Sighted at Pebble Beach

    Heh, can't wait for a Tesla battery powered minivan... 8)
  6. Z

    What do you think of the 2 gear gear box, will it be more fun or less fun then..

    Re: What do you think of the 2 gear gear box, will it be more fun or less fun th I would have to drive the car in both gears to decide if it's well matched or if it needs more gears (please feel free to call me when the car is ready for testing ;D). I would think that a 6 or so geared...