1966 Tesla Model R

[MDR SEA]

 

[BluestarE3]

Guess they weren't too concerned about frontal crumple zones back then, huh?

 

[MDR SEA]

Actually, they were ahead of their time.
The air cooled control box serves that purpose.
When the vacuum tubes within implode, they suck up all the impact energy thus sparing the passengers.
Amazing, I say, simply amazing.

 

[Olds442]

everything old is new again. don't be dissin' vacuum tubes, they sound great in my old amplifiers! @MDR SEA

 

[MDR SEA]

Those were simpler times.

 

[Olds442]

Those were simpler times.

so were the early 1900's.

I look at that advertising from the times and think, she's driving, she's hot, and she's got a dog!

The truth is back then, women had issues cranking ICE engines to start them. so electrics catered to the ladies. i learned that from Jay Leno on one of his shows. He has an old Baker.

 

[MDR SEA]

Yup.
She's definitely hot.

Damn that Kettering and his electric starting motor.
If not for him we'd all driving EVs today!
Alas....

 

[Rowan256]

Guess they weren't too concerned about frontal crumple zones back then, huh?

And neither about belts, airbags, name it. And TBH I never needed any of them in my entire life yet, it's just carried around additional weight that polluted the environment for no reason.

 

[MDR SEA]

And neither about belts, airbags, name it. And TBH I never needed any of them in my entire life yet, it's just carried around additional weight that polluted the environment for no reason.

Dunno about that.
A few years back, my shoulder belt kept my face from my windshield.
I appreciated that.

 

[Olds442]

an airbag saved my life, most likely.

 

[gjunky]

Yup.
If not for him we'd all driving EVs today!
Alas....

We (people here on the forum) ARE all driving EVs
or soon will be..

 

[arcus]

everything old is new again. don't be dissin' vacuum tubes, they sound great in my old amplifiers

That would be a killer sound system upgrade for Tesla - imagine the VTs proudly displayed in the center console... *daydreaming*.

 

[MDR SEA]

We (people here on the forum) ARE all driving EVs
or soon will be..

I'm talking "ALL" the people!

 

[Olds442]

That would be a killer sound system upgrade for Tesla - imagine the VTs proudly displayed in the center console... *daydreaming*.

Optional Marconi Amplifier and Integrated Center Console, vacuum tube technology not only lights up your cup holders, but keeps your coffee warm.

 

[MDR SEA]

Steam Punk all the waay...

 

[Brando]

Model 3 [1 motors]
Model Y [1 motors]
SEMI [4 motors]
Roadster [3 motors]

Might all these be the same motor?
Seems Model 3 may get AC induction motor for the front (rather than the "reluctance type rear motor)".

Devil always in the details of the actual costs. But consider the "economies of scale" IF all these motors are the same or share many parts.

Right now, it would seem all Tesla vehicles will eventually have the 2170 cell - and all storage products as well.