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To some, electric cars are a "thing of the future", part of science fiction.
Tesla's chairman shares his activities at Tesla with his Space-X company with a goal to send people to Mars. (Again the stuff of science fiction at the moment).
Darkstar, & Whitestar product code names were reportedly taken from science fiction movies.
tonybelding
12-02-2007, 12:19 PM
Does anyone have a photo of Aptera's CEO?
Because you know, if there's a car that looks like a prop from a sci-fi movie, the Aptera is it. (With a nod to the Corbin Sparrow/Myers NMG too, of course.)
tonybelding
12-02-2007, 12:53 PM
I would never have made the connection between Ze'ev Drori and Patrick Stewart. This might be a better comparison. . .
http://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/tesla-ceo.jpg http://scifipedia.scifi.com/images/thumb/0/06/Roger_Delgado.jpg/180px-Roger_Delgado.jpg
That's Roger Delgado, who was the first actor to play "The Master" in the Dr. Who TV series.
malcolm
12-02-2007, 02:19 PM
Steady chaps. Grand Moff Drori isn't really the issue.
(Hang on..........Daa Daa Daa, Daa Dee-Daa, Daa Dee-Daa........... hey that works)
http://valleywag.com/tech/elon-musk/
http://www.stefanoparis.com/piaev/teslamotors/TeslaLogo.jpghttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/frozensun79/StarTrekLogo.jpg
Does anyone have a photo of Aptera's CEO?
http://www.carlsbadistan.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/300mpg.jpg
and William Shatner:
http://trekkerstore.com/assets/images/william_shatner.jpg
http://www.keelynet.com/shatner.jpghttp://www.kpgroup.com/startrek/shuttle_goddard1.jpg
tonybelding
12-02-2007, 06:05 PM
Thanks TEG. I must have Star Trek on the brain now. . . That last photo (Steve Fambro, right?) brought to mind William Shatner. And a shuttle pod.
X-CEOsWife
12-02-2007, 06:05 PM
Not only is the Roadster prettier than the Aptera, but I think Martin is prettier than their CEO. A completely unbiased opinion:wink:
sfambro
12-02-2007, 11:35 PM
Not only is the Roadster prettier than the Aptera, but I think Martin is prettier than their CEO. A completely unbiased opinion:wink:
Ouch. Admittedly, that picture did capture the essence of how I looked and felt before the Aptera launch. Almost 2 days of work and no sleep..same for almost everyone at Aptera! In any case, since you asked about a photo of the Aptera CEO, I thought I'd give you several.
But not without first telling you about how I feel about Tesla! I and everyone here at Aptera stand in awe of the accomplishments made by Martin et-al at Tesla. Martin, and his creation, Tesla Motors, have made electric vehicles cool again. Indeed, they 'brought sexy back'. The Tesla board, and the new CEO would be well served to re-think their decision.
Enjoy the pictures, they each have a wonderful story behind them.
Regards,
Steve Fambro
CEO, Aptera Motors
Pictures-> http://stevefambro.blogspot.com/
"That last photo (Steve Fambro, right?) brought to mind William Shatner."
I thought that picture looked more like Al Gore.
Steve, the big question here is, "Do you wear black turtlenecks?"
I'm starting to think that's a California start-up thing.
the big question here is, "Do you wear black turtlenecks?" I'm starting to think that's a California start-up thing.
Did you look here yet (http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php?t=763)?
malcolm
12-04-2007, 12:55 PM
I'm starting to think that's a California start-up thing.
Let's hope so.
The only alternative I can glean from this thread, is that it's a mission to "bring sexy back".
Honda FC Sport compared to Tesla Roadster and FCX Clarity : Product Reviews Net (http://www.product-reviews.net/2008/11/20/honda-fc-sport-compared-to-tesla-roadster-and-fcx-clarity/)
Why does the Honda FC Sport make me think Spartan/Cylon helmet?!
http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fc-sport-concept.jpghttp://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-04/37475077.jpg
http://www.swarninternational.com/images/helmet-2-b.jpghttp://www.loadedbrush.com/RoughSketches/SP.jpg
Why does the Honda FC Sport make me think Spartan/Cylon helmet?!
http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fc-sport-concept.jpghttp://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2008-04/37475077.jpg
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/io9/2008/12/cylon1.jpg
Why does the Honda FC Sport make me think Spartan/Cylon helmet?!
http://www.product-reviews.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/fc-sport-concept.jpg
Star Wars Clone Trooper too...
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/starwars/images/thumb/7/72/CVD_ClonePhase1.jpg/250px-CVD_ClonePhase1.jpg
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/01/stormtrooper.jpg (http://jalopnik.com/5131301/storm-trooper-trades-in-speeder-bike-for-something-a-little-more-agile)
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/01/Darth-Vader_Ariel-Atom.jpg
shark2k
01-19-2009, 03:23 PM
Nice picture Doug (of course I'm a Star Wars geek :tongue:).
-Shark2k
Of course the evil empire is caught driving 'gassers'. Long live the electric rebel alliance!
Or wait, had Tesla turned to the dark side?
http://totallylookslike.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/nikola-tesla.jpg
http://skbigm.googlepages.com/tesla12.jpg/tesla12-full.jpg
http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/07/05/superlaser_01ds.jpg
http://www.occultopedia.com/images_/tesla2.jpg
http://www.benhamin.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/philips_vader.jpg
My kids were watching an old episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and I had to do a double-take on the logo/emblem one of the cast members was wearing...
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=286&d=1247725977
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/attachments/tesla-motors/286d1247725977-sci-fi-connection-trek-logo.jpg
Fezman92
08-09-2009, 07:26 PM
My kids were watching an old episode of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and I had to do a double-take on the logo/emblem one of the cast members was wearing...
http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/attachments/tesla-motors/286d1247725977-sci-fi-connection-trek-logo.jpg
Talk about Tesla doing product placement real early on. That's smart, promoting your company before you even get the idea for it. Although since that take place in the future maybe the future Tesla works with Starfleet's Ship-design department....
‘Dark Void’ Travel Kit - Stuff That Came » MTV Multiplayer (http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/09/02/dark-void-travel-kit-stuff-that-came/)
http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/darkvoid_travel1.jpg
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/01/Darth-Vader_Ariel-Atom.jpg
We have to top these.
So what Star Wars character would drive a Tesla? any other helmeted film character cool enough to go electric?
http://www.signaturecostumes.co.uk/shop/shopimages/products/normal/jango%20shop.jpghttp://www.teslamotorsclub.com/members/beakmeister-albums-vin-594-sport-w-custom-paint-picture23-arctic-white-electric-blue-stripes.jpg
http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gallery/Classic_Trilogy/Galactic_Empire/ROYALGRD6.JPGhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3662287783_fcc17bb85c_d.jpg
http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2009/01/stormtrooper.jpghttp://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:e1QdOSUOM7xx3M:http://www.actionfigurecustoms.com/uploaded_images/StormtrooperArmor1-763603.jpg
Clone Trooper again...
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/03/02-ied-tesla-eye-concept-630.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/geneva-2010-ied-tesla-eye-concept/#2765004)
http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/images/627448/?type=display
http://a.yfrog.com/img616/9609/bgpw.jpg
Another one on the Tron bandwagon. Still waiting for a Tron styled E-tracer (though it looks like a lightcycle on its own).
By the way, that Arcimoto Pulse prototype was being driven by Nathan Fillion (of Firefly fame).
http://www.arcimoto.com/news/firefly-star-nathan-fillion-finds-his-%E2%80%9Cspaceship%E2%80%9D
http://electrovelocity.com/2010/08/24/firefly-star-nathan-fillion-finds-his-spaceship/
http://www.autoblog.com/photos/paris-2010-renault-twizy/
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/10/10renaulttwizyparis2010.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/10/11renaulttwizyparis2010.jpg
I wonder how well the twizy performed in the side impact crash test?
domenick
05-12-2011, 10:23 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odI4WaYEcCU
Now there's an innovative solution looking for a problem. What am I missing?
You are missing the fact that, until now, you could not buy a transforming robot-cycle.
Now, you can put down a deposit.
You are missing the fact that, until now, you could not buy a transforming robot-cycle.
Now, you can put down a deposit.
Next step is to make a Cyclone from Mospeada/Robotech.
http://www.robotech.com/images/content/MEC_63_3_7969.gif
ROBOTECH.COM - The Official Robotech Web Site! (http://www.robotech.com/infopedia/mecha/viewmecha.php?id=63&seriescode=NGE)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00QhWEsg8fs
Now, you can put down a deposit.
My deposit is going in, somehow I think that I can work with this to make something a bit different for the next fancy dress costume party, the similarities are amazing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odI4WaYEcCU
http://www.costume-shop.com/images/products/cs86d.jpg
bonnie1194
05-13-2011, 06:21 AM
The hammer finally found the nail it was looking for.
http://www.costume-shop.com/images/products/cs86d.jpg
The hammer finally found the nail it was looking for.
http://www.costume-shop.com/images/products/cs86d.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/sallah4life/512pikesideview.jpg
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donauker
05-13-2011, 08:51 AM
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/sallah4life/512pikesideview.jpg
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wheelchair aero kit?
wheelchair aero kit?
Sans fairing:
http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20091117110124/memoryalpha/en/images/thumb/b/bc/Christopher_Pike_%28alternate_reality%29_admiral_uniform.jpg/292px-Christopher_Pike_%28alternate_reality%29_admiral_uniform.jpg
My deposit is going in, somehow I think that I can work with this to make something a bit different for the next fancy dress costume party...
UK version:
http://www.binbin.net/photos/doctor-who/doc/doctor-who-5-radio-control-davros.jpg
(Somehow I think a bunch of postings are about to get moderated to the off-topic section!)
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/sallah4life/512pikesideview.jpg
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Captain "Musky" (http://theinfosphere.org/Captain_Musky)?
http://mimg.ugo.com/201008/54239/cuts/captain-musky_288x288.png
Captain Pike
(Yes, I knew immediately... Just having some fun with the theme.)
Captain Musky (http://theinfosphere.org/Captain_Musky) was the Futurama tribute character for Captain Pike. The "Musky" is in the pike fish family. TEG was showing his inner geek.
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VolkerP
11-12-2011, 02:04 PM
That trooper is in Catalina White... How would it look in Tiburon Grey?
So any reference to Ironman Tony Stark is fair game right?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5BBhNkywMJY
That was hi-lar-i-ous in a oh-so-geeky kind of way!