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Nik
Got there eventually :-)
I think there's more space in there than it first appears. The top could be as high as the top of the white V-beam, rather than the bottom of the black lateral piece, which is where they eye is drawn to.
I'll give you that it's not the whole size of the bonnet, but it could easily be a couple of hundred litres, maybe 10 cu ft. About half the total volume of a certain well-known Electrically Assisted Vehicle...
I think there's a reasonable volume there for a secondary trunk. Certainly enough to be useful.
Have they officially backed away from the AWD option?
Have they officially backed away from the AWD option?
Well the other thing I didn't mention (since I thought it was obvious) is the absence of the foam bumper cover in the first image allowing the guy in the jeans to stand much closer to the works.
I've been looking at the Model S Alpha pictures, trying to figure where the charging ports are.
Could it be that the charging ports are under the Tesla 'T' on the front?
Unless SAE completes the combined Level 2 and 3 charging connection standard soon, Tesla will need to provide for two charging ports.
The initial prototype had a single port on the left rear panel, but I don't see it there anymore on the alpha pictures.
I like the idea of ports in the front, but it's a styling challenge.
Could it be that the charging ports are under the Tesla 'T' on the front?
Unless SAE completes the combined Level 2 and 3 charging connection standard soon, Tesla will need to provide for two charging ports.
The initial prototype had a single port on the left rear panel, but I don't see it there anymore on the alpha pictures.
I like the idea of ports in the front, but it's a styling challenge.
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Tommy
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Nose slotted similarities:
Model S
New Toyota RAV4 EV
I am thinking the upper slot in the nose is there because the chrome piece with Tesla emblem hasn't been attached to the hood; the upper slot we now see will change to a continuation of the hood with the attachment of this piece. If you look at the white alpha the hood has a "lip" to attach this chrome piece to and run the full width of the hood; to leave it as it is shown I think aerodynamics would be affected negatively; the slot opening is to high above the radiator to be for cooling. Sorry I don't have photo of cars with emblems attached this way. Photo of "lip" on hood:
Speaking of the Model S nose, did anyone else notice the extra front bumper on the side of the workshop in that last photo? It might just be me (or wishful thinking?) but I think I see what looks like a chrome trim ring and "grille" assembly there...