Watchout: TESLA MOTORS PROUDLY PRESENTS [they named themselves after Nikola Tesla, btw - arguably the greatest inventor ever: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla]:
http://news.com.com/2300-11386_3-6096355-1.html?tag=ne.gall.pg
http://www.teslamotors.com/index.php?js_enabled=1
http://www.teslamotors.com/performance/performance.php
Performance Specs
The Tesla Roadster’s specs illustrate what it does (0 to 60 in about 4 seconds) — as well as what it doesn’t (zero emissions, zero motor oil). With one moving part in the motor, no clutch, and two gears, it’s not only a joy to drive, but to own as well. There is no motor oil to change; no filters, belts, or spark plugs to replace; no oxygen sensors to mistrust before an emissions test — in fact, no emissions test required ever. Other than inspection, the only service we recommend for the first 100,000 miles is brake and tire service.
Tesla Roadster Specifications*
Style: 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster
Drivetrain: Electric motor with 2-speed electric-shift manual transmission with integral differential
Motor: 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,500 rpm, regenerative "engine braking"
Chassis: Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension
Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Acceleration: 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds
Top Speed: Over 130 mph
Range: 250 miles EPA highway
Battery Life: Useful battery life in excess of 100,000 miles
Energy Storage System: Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack
Full Charge: As short as 3.5 hours
* We are currently in the midst of important and time-consuming safety and durability testing for the Tesla Roadster. While we are confident of our numbers, this testing may require design changes that affect the final specifications.
Charging & Batteries
250 Miles Between Charges
A day golfing at Pebble Beach. Wine tasting in Sonoma. An afternoon swimming at Huntington Beach. At last, there’s an electric car that can take you where you want to go for the day, without the anxiety of running out of charge.
Before now, electric vehicles typically capped off around 60 miles per charge, relegating them to the status of commuter cars. Times have changed. Now, you have a sleek, powerful performance car that runs on electricity and runs all day.
A Better Battery
Unlike the lead-acid or nickel metal hydride batteries in most electric cars — which are heavy and difficult to dispose of — we use a proprietary lithium-ion battery pack. This one feature represents years of work optimizing pack and cell features. But it was all for a very worthy outcome: a safe, light, durable lithium-ion battery. We didn’t stop there. Once we created this battery, we innovated again with an advanced integrated cooling system to extend the driving range and battery life to its fullest.
The information on this page should not be viewed as an official or legally binding document. For more information about electric vehicle incentives, visit www.fueleconomy.gov or consult an IRS tax representative.
How far can this ground-breaking battery take you on a single charge? Significantly farther than any other EV (electric vehicle) to date.
A Bonus: Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking — which recovers and stores the energy generated when you take your foot off the accelerator — extends your charge even further, delivering higher miles-per-charge on in-town driving. Think of it like engine braking with a bonus. Whenever you slow down, you send a charge back into the battery. This explains why the Tesla Roadster recovers more energy in first gear, when there’s more stopping and starting, than in second gear. Consider it a much-needed silver lining to red lights, traffic jams, and other slowdowns.
:clapping::appl
http://news.com.com/2300-11386_3-6096355-1.html?tag=ne.gall.pg
http://www.teslamotors.com/index.php?js_enabled=1
http://www.teslamotors.com/performance/performance.php
Performance Specs
The Tesla Roadster’s specs illustrate what it does (0 to 60 in about 4 seconds) — as well as what it doesn’t (zero emissions, zero motor oil). With one moving part in the motor, no clutch, and two gears, it’s not only a joy to drive, but to own as well. There is no motor oil to change; no filters, belts, or spark plugs to replace; no oxygen sensors to mistrust before an emissions test — in fact, no emissions test required ever. Other than inspection, the only service we recommend for the first 100,000 miles is brake and tire service.
Tesla Roadster Specifications*
Style: 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster
Drivetrain: Electric motor with 2-speed electric-shift manual transmission with integral differential
Motor: 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,500 rpm, regenerative "engine braking"
Chassis: Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension
Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Acceleration: 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds
Top Speed: Over 130 mph
Range: 250 miles EPA highway
Battery Life: Useful battery life in excess of 100,000 miles
Energy Storage System: Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack
Full Charge: As short as 3.5 hours
* We are currently in the midst of important and time-consuming safety and durability testing for the Tesla Roadster. While we are confident of our numbers, this testing may require design changes that affect the final specifications.
Charging & Batteries
250 Miles Between Charges
A day golfing at Pebble Beach. Wine tasting in Sonoma. An afternoon swimming at Huntington Beach. At last, there’s an electric car that can take you where you want to go for the day, without the anxiety of running out of charge.
Before now, electric vehicles typically capped off around 60 miles per charge, relegating them to the status of commuter cars. Times have changed. Now, you have a sleek, powerful performance car that runs on electricity and runs all day.
A Better Battery
Unlike the lead-acid or nickel metal hydride batteries in most electric cars — which are heavy and difficult to dispose of — we use a proprietary lithium-ion battery pack. This one feature represents years of work optimizing pack and cell features. But it was all for a very worthy outcome: a safe, light, durable lithium-ion battery. We didn’t stop there. Once we created this battery, we innovated again with an advanced integrated cooling system to extend the driving range and battery life to its fullest.
The information on this page should not be viewed as an official or legally binding document. For more information about electric vehicle incentives, visit www.fueleconomy.gov or consult an IRS tax representative.
How far can this ground-breaking battery take you on a single charge? Significantly farther than any other EV (electric vehicle) to date.
A Bonus: Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking — which recovers and stores the energy generated when you take your foot off the accelerator — extends your charge even further, delivering higher miles-per-charge on in-town driving. Think of it like engine braking with a bonus. Whenever you slow down, you send a charge back into the battery. This explains why the Tesla Roadster recovers more energy in first gear, when there’s more stopping and starting, than in second gear. Consider it a much-needed silver lining to red lights, traffic jams, and other slowdowns.
:clapping::appl