Highly Charged- WSJ article

How'd they manage to get them both in the same room for the photo? (j/k) :smile:

WTF:

Tesla Roadster
Electric vehicles can't be recharged quickly so there is a risk of being stranded. It doesn't take much foresight to stay within the Tesla's 220-plus range but it does mean the Model S's isn't ideal for long trips

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So... were you talking about the Roadster, or the Model S in that sentence? And what is with with the possessive?

WSJ Tesla/Fisker comparison

http://magazine.wsj.com/features/the-competition/highly-charged/

Caution: Contains disturbing mental image re: Model S

The car is as aerodynamic as stretched spandex. To me, it seemed less like a metaphor for Armstrong than for Musk himself.

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Ewwww

I think that article has been mentioned elsewhere already.

In any case, this is interesting:

....Although it has made no formal announcement, Daimler has been buying Tesla power trains and plans to introduce an electric Mercedes in 2010...

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Ah yes

So it has

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/news-articles-events/1958-highly-charged-wsj-article.html

It is an interesting article -- not particularly favoring either "side", but not overly negative either.

It is also interesting that an article that isn't necessarily glowing in praise for Tesla is still complementary of the Model S design. I hope it can live up to the expectations.