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Tesla will succeed
April 19, 2013
11:54 PM MST
There have been some negative articles as well has some great accolades for the Tesla Model S. Perhaps some of you have you had a
change of heart regarding Tesla in light of recent announcements of their profitability, sales or supposed range? There is a place for the
Tesla, like it or not.
A Tesla factory employee informed me a battery could be swapped in 90 seconds with an automated station. It is my contention the
Model S could possibly revolutionize livery service in cities like Las Vegas. Have you seen how many expensive Cadillac Escalades and
limousines are in that city? Recently a cab driver informed me he does about 150 miles a shift in Vegas. Sounds very realistic for a Model
S.
Let’s also keep in mind this is not a slapped together kit car. It is a highly engineered vehicle by many brilliant minds in Silicon Valley with
multiple patents in battery and EV powertrain management.
The $60,000+ price range offers a HUGE market for buyers who wish to be environmentally conscious and never bother with an oil
change or trip to the gas station, again. I can't begin to tell you how many females embrace it on these points alone. Add stunning styling
on the level of Maserati, Aston Martin and Fisker and looks alone will help it sell.
Regarding a 250 mile daily range, there are plenty of suburban/urban cycle owners of sports, muscle, SUV, truck & luxury vehicles that
see that gas fill-up interval and hardly ever travel farther than that in a day unless flying. This is while taking the nightly "fill-up" into
consideration. Of course some only put a few gallons in at a time, or never go below half empty. A nightly fill-up just means more
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convenience for “those people.”
Tesla may make a great acquisition for one of the major automakers, or stay independent, but one thing is for certain – his name will
forever be among the most remembered in automotive history.
As an aside, AutoWeek published an editorial knocking Tesla and later a supporting letter by Mr. John Goreham regarding his negative
outlook on Tesla and Fisker. He also referred to the Tesla as a supercar.
I believe Nissan defined a supercar as: 0-60mph under 4 seconds, Top speed of 190+mph and capable of 1g of lateral acceleration on a
skidpad. The Tesla Model S is very quick and does offer instantaneous acceleration, but battery management probably won’t allow over
150mph like many gas powered sports cars.
A better label would be a supersedan with a sub-4 second 0-60mph like several all wheel drive Audis, Mercedes E63 and Porsche
Panamera Turbo. With a great launch the rear wheel drive BMW M5 and maybe the Dodge/Chrysler SRT-8s may qualify as well. What we
do know, is most of these gas powered supersedans will do at least 115mph in the quarter mile and have a top speed of over 170mph.
Sometimes that is all that matters.
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LEISURE / AUTOS & MOTORCYCLES / CAR & TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS
See also: tesla, tesla model s, model s
Tesla will succeed
April 19, 2013
11:54 PM MST
There have been some negative articles as well has some great accolades for the Tesla Model S. Perhaps some of you have you had a
change of heart regarding Tesla in light of recent announcements of their profitability, sales or supposed range? There is a place for the
Tesla, like it or not.
A Tesla factory employee informed me a battery could be swapped in 90 seconds with an automated station. It is my contention the
Model S could possibly revolutionize livery service in cities like Las Vegas. Have you seen how many expensive Cadillac Escalades and
limousines are in that city? Recently a cab driver informed me he does about 150 miles a shift in Vegas. Sounds very realistic for a Model
S.
Let’s also keep in mind this is not a slapped together kit car. It is a highly engineered vehicle by many brilliant minds in Silicon Valley with
multiple patents in battery and EV powertrain management.
The $60,000+ price range offers a HUGE market for buyers who wish to be environmentally conscious and never bother with an oil
change or trip to the gas station, again. I can't begin to tell you how many females embrace it on these points alone. Add stunning styling
on the level of Maserati, Aston Martin and Fisker and looks alone will help it sell.
Regarding a 250 mile daily range, there are plenty of suburban/urban cycle owners of sports, muscle, SUV, truck & luxury vehicles that
see that gas fill-up interval and hardly ever travel farther than that in a day unless flying. This is while taking the nightly "fill-up" into
consideration. Of course some only put a few gallons in at a time, or never go below half empty. A nightly fill-up just means more
7/3/2016 Tesla will succeed | Examiner.com
http://www.examiner.com/article/teslawillsucceed
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Tesla Roadster Sport driving impression
Tesla updates and changes for 2010: T1 vs. T2
convenience for “those people.”
Tesla may make a great acquisition for one of the major automakers, or stay independent, but one thing is for certain – his name will
forever be among the most remembered in automotive history.
As an aside, AutoWeek published an editorial knocking Tesla and later a supporting letter by Mr. John Goreham regarding his negative
outlook on Tesla and Fisker. He also referred to the Tesla as a supercar.
I believe Nissan defined a supercar as: 0-60mph under 4 seconds, Top speed of 190+mph and capable of 1g of lateral acceleration on a
skidpad. The Tesla Model S is very quick and does offer instantaneous acceleration, but battery management probably won’t allow over
150mph like many gas powered sports cars.
A better label would be a supersedan with a sub-4 second 0-60mph like several all wheel drive Audis, Mercedes E63 and Porsche
Panamera Turbo. With a great launch the rear wheel drive BMW M5 and maybe the Dodge/Chrysler SRT-8s may qualify as well. What we
do know, is most of these gas powered supersedans will do at least 115mph in the quarter mile and have a top speed of over 170mph.
Sometimes that is all that matters.
Sponsored Content
2 Sisters, 1 Big State: Montana Roadtrip
By Montana
Sometimes, you have to get a little lost before you can find yourself.
7/3/2016 Tesla will succeed | Examiner.com
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San Jose Cars Examiner
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