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I can see the jokes in the press already
Yeah, what's the deal with that? It's like they want them to all look like NEVs. Maybe the majors requested this so they wouldn't get shamed or to keep parts from falling off of kludgy prototypes.
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That was my first thought, actually. Wasn't the Volt prototype fairly limited in speed the last time it was shown moving? They may not be at a production point where they can go fast enough (or have other problems that any speed would show off).
Some Flickr photos turned up.
From here: NAIAS '09 - a set on Flickr
Looks like they have VP17, as well as a chassis/drivetrain mockup. You might recognize some people here.
From here: NAIAS '09 - a set on Flickr
Looks like they have VP17, as well as a chassis/drivetrain mockup. You might recognize some people here.
Hmm... a little sparse. I've seen them put together more elaborate displays in the past. There are other VPs that have nicer interiors and better fit and finish than VP17. Maybe they're still getting set up. A mock-up of the home charger would be good (i.e. not just the "30 hour charge" cord).
Btw, looks like they get to look directly at Fisker.
http://www.naias.com/media/38777/09_floor_map.pdf
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Btw, looks like they get to look directly at Fisker.
http://www.naias.com/media/38777/09_floor_map.pdf
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Egh...their first auto show (where it's actually their own booth is not the place to skimp, especially in front of Fisker.
I think this is all they're planning for. I doubt they ever planned to go to the Detroit auto show (b/c all those auto makers dropped out at only the last minute, which is what I think allowed them to get a display because otherwise it would've been cost-prohibitive) so maybe they didn't have the time to put together a good display.
If so, that would be good. Those displays must be outrageously $$$ if so many auto makers decided not to show.
I think this is all they're planning for. I doubt they ever planned to go to the Detroit auto show (b/c all those auto makers dropped out at only the last minute, which is what I think allowed them to get a display because otherwise it would've been cost-prohibitive) so maybe they didn't have the time to put together a good display.
If so, that would be good. Those displays must be outrageously $$$ if so many auto makers decided not to show.
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Looks like it is a busy show, EV wise. From that point of view, the recession might turn out to be a good thing yet...
Looks like it is a busy show, EV wise. From that point of view, the recession might turn out to be a good thing yet...
TEG - LOL
OT: So there's the thick orange cable running from the battery pack to the PEM; the cable to the charge port will be on the opposite side of the vehicle - but below the orange cable there's four hefty pins sticking out of the ESS. What are they for?
OT: So there's the thick orange cable running from the battery pack to the PEM; the cable to the charge port will be on the opposite side of the vehicle - but below the orange cable there's four hefty pins sticking out of the ESS. What are they for?
DaveD
EVs Kick Gas!
I think that those are not electrical, but rather tubing connections for the ESS cooling system.
Trying to read the plaque...
Tesla Roadster Specifications:
Pure Electric. Zero emissions.
0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds. 1/4 mile in 12.7 seconds (at 105 MPH?)
Aluminum chassis, carbon fiber body (weight 2900lbs?)
244 mile driving range (EPA certified city/highway)
280 lb/ft of torque from 0-6,?00 rpm, redline 14,000 rpm
3 year, 36000 mile warranty.
Tesla Roadster Specifications:
Pure Electric. Zero emissions.
0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds. 1/4 mile in 12.7 seconds (at 105 MPH?)
Aluminum chassis, carbon fiber body (weight 2900lbs?)
244 mile driving range (EPA certified city/highway)
280 lb/ft of torque from 0-6,?00 rpm, redline 14,000 rpm
3 year, 36000 mile warranty.
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