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My optimum config is LR Single/NonDual/RWD. I saw it can be ordered in China ... is there a hope for Europe also?

Buggati Chiron at full power empties its gas tank in 8 minutes. Going +400km/h that is mere ~60km of range. Using all those 200kWh in mere 8 minutes means average output of 1500 kW, I suspect the 3 motors wont be capable of that (2000HP). Hence longer full power runtime and longer range.

Say Tesla in q3 delivers those 10k M3 that were left undelivered at the end of June, and delivers only 16k x 3 cars produced in q3 (4k/w average during q3). Total delivery chart will look something like: Even if deliveries are 10k lower, this will still look like an explosion. if they deliver...

As the topis says, how to do it? I'm from Europe and active in same hours of the day as those dutch, Germans, Swedes and what's not that I do not understand a word they are saying. They nevertheless fill my New post list with gibberish that is of no use or comprehension to me. So, how to fix...

Yes, I'm reserving on 01.04.16 I'm in Europe and don't own a credit card (we have debit cards). What are "usual" payment options for reservation? Only credit cards, bank transfer, pay pal, ..? Is reservation accounted for card/account owner or a named third party (say me paying with a friends...

Did anyone looked at display while doing full power regen? Is it still exactly 60kW or does it go lower (i.e. higher power)? Pics, videos would be great :)

I guess EPA range is number of driven miles to the moment of "0 miles range left, charge now" message. But there is some "hidden" range beyond this point. Does this mean MS is already a 300 EPA-miles car, it is just that there needs to be some reserve?

Yeah, I know it is a standard way of doing it, but is it good? Good in a way that TM advertises 60 kWh and 85 kWh versions and the confusion that at least 3/4 ob Model S owners share. They are a bit familiar with kW from ICE world (don't really know what it means). They now see kWh and don't...

Has anyone with some PhotoShop skills tried coloring this GenIII (?) clay model: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4058&d=1328643564

[Moderator Note: Moved from here: Tesla will introduce few next year. - Page 8] Model S already has a cca 400 kW battery, why would you wish for a weaker one? If you mean higher capacity / more range than use kWh

Roadster's battery pack is, as we all know by now, liquid cooled. Basic reason for this is that there is not enough exposed surface of the pack for air cooling to suffice. The pack is basically just a box, where only small amount of the cells lie directly to outer box walls, most of them have...

I don't know what is with the sound though. Sounds kinda robotic. Intentional?

Moderator's Note: Thread split off from here. More useful might be another highpower charging port that would work while the car was driving - range extender trailers. If there was one, someone would soon build him self a nice trailer with ICE generator and maybe show his design for others to...

If some other users can have their own topic, why not me? :) As you may already figured it out, I'm not a native english speaker. My english activites are largely limited to few internet forums. Improvement is hard if not impossible without at least some feedback. Are you having problems...

Carmack says: Too much fun! John Carmack on driving his Tesla Roadster (go to the bottom, nice write-up) Who minds Top Gear when owners love them?

Today I was dedicating my usual daily WOMBAT (Waste of Money, Brain And Time) into trying to "reverse engingeer" Venture One or construct an all-electric tilting trike using parts available online. While searching I came accros Thunder Sky Energy Group. This company is building large format...

. Could be. He said he made over 1000 miles already. Do we know official service intervals? I don't remember reading anything about that anywhere ...

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Vaclav Klaus - From Climate Alarmism to Climate Realism This man should win the award, not the other one ...

I'm sure you've noticed recent TM blog activity. Six new posts in a little more than two weeks time from new authors (except one from Daryl). Does this mean internal atmosphere is normalizing, the "hitting production pressure" is leveling off? Has the new management (finally) noticed the flack...

Environmental Effects of Increased Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide - Global Warming Petition Project Inconvinient truth, yes. But for whom? Politics and corporations trying to benefit from our fears and feelings of guilt.

A few quotes from autobloggreen: Yankuetino: BillO: A lot of people that really created the roadster and company are gone. We hear strange things that are not compatible with original vision (hybrids, buyout, partnerships). Is this still the company we used to love? I'm afraid not. If I...

Timo posted this on the Roadster blog: I remembered my vague estimations about how fast 250HP roadster could go. In that thread I came up with about 160mph in appropriate third gear. Some time ago we also learned that Tesla had to limit the top speed to 125mph because of adequate cooling as...

Don't know if it has been posted yet. It is "only" a hybrid but its an interesting thing nevertheless.

Word is out that Tesla Motors are preparing a public 200 miles road trip to demonstrate the capabilites of the Roadster. Interesting tidbit is this: Hyatt is considering installing charging stations at some properties. Some coverage: - Green Wombat - The truth about cars - Gizmodo -...

There is a great documentary on developement of japanese electric car prototype: Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG3Bc2WOdG4 Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKtpD3HnGsM Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC2Rnb_5RO8 Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEiX7M9-VDs Part 5...

I guess it is now official. In recent interview (www.abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=global_warm&id=5399716) Elon says Tesla Roadster has 3.9s 0-60 time. I have enough respect for the men to expect him not to say something he is not sure about. Not in a TV interview and after they had to...

Here are quick mockups of a painted lower lip:

Hey, that's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_DS!

Tesla Roadsters will be amongst the cars available to celebs on sunday to ride to the red carpet. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17275950

There is a news at leftlanenews on Tesla future sedan (http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/23/tesla-to-offer-all-electric-sedan-too/). We learn some more info on sedan: - lightweight steel construction - same 185kw drive, but only cca 200mile range - 300mile range and more power for more...

In that Plenty Magazine article that is linked from Tesla's site, we learn something new: Plenty: We hear that you’re going to introduce your four-door sedan model and that that’s going to be significantly cheaper. How much cheaper can we expect it to be, and how are you going to keep the costs...

Here http://teslamotorsclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,90.new.html#new I found out that Tesla has enough power for some serius racing. It needs just another gear with 1,06:1 ratio. In this third gear maxumum engine power of 185kW would be achived at precise maximum speed of 160mph (262 km/h). Of...

EDIT: This numbers are wrong. Take a look at my next post down below! It is known fact that required power raises aproximately with CUBE of speed. Doubling the speed requires eight times the power. Tesla has 185kW electric motor that is capable of accelerating it to maximum speed of 135mph. It...

Here www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=article&storyid=1106 is a report on California's EPA conference on the current state of zero emission vehicle (ZEV) technology. Martin was amongst the speakers. On the right side there are links to mp3 to his and other presenter's speaches. Acopaning slides...

In that www.windingroad.com artcile on Tesla Roadster we learn some new tidbits about this car. For example, the onboard computer has some interesting features like limiting maximum speed or maximum acceleration. You can even limit maximum range. An that LCD panel is also touch sensitive. No...

Has anyone caught any info about how much is 3,5 hours full charging time mandated by battery tech and how much by tipical electrical outlet power? If a power outlet capable of delivering say 200A at 220V was availabe would charging time decrease (and how much) or not (because of battery...

That chart over www.pluginamerica.com really took my eye. I think offering a sellection of ranges for the same car model is the answer. Why build only one package with 500miles range at ridiculus price with a ton of batteries if you can offer say a basic model with say 100miles range and then...

http://www.maxwell.com/news/release.asp?PRID=222 First thing first, I would say:) Their current top models (ultracapacitors) store about 5Wh per kg. If/when they manage to up that for a houndred times, Tesla's bat-pack would only weigh about 100kg (now it is 450kg).

http://www.hybridtechnologies.com This company is selling a range of electric vehicles. All of them seem to be standard production cars with converted powertrain. They even keep original transmission. I am wondering what drawbacks are in such an approach in comparison with "ground up" electric...

I don't want to be 'painful' :) but I see this forum to be on SMF 1.0.7. Version 1.0.8 is supposed to fix some security bugs.

I was wondering does it have one? I understand there is no clutch pedal, so computer decides on transmision configuration based on stickshift position. What if I want to glide down the hill without engine braking? Can I just disengage the 'gas' pedal, put in into neutral and glide? If there is...

http://environment.guardian.co.uk/travel/story/0,,1855609,00.html "We have the big guys sniffing around, talking about buying technology, even hinting about buying the whole company," says Harrigan. Ford, Chrysler and Nissan have all made the visit to Tesla's base in California and expressed...