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https://archive.today/QnHtv (Original URL: No Cookies | Herald Sun) A few notable points: Teslas "cannot be recharged via a normal power point", and they require a $10000 "special charger" with possible $50000 substation upgrades Charging at 40 amps requires more power than a household power...

Really? I could've sworn I didn't see it yesterday. Oh well. The rest still applies.

Model S Design Studio | Tesla Motors shows the "at 65 mph" ranges for all models. Model SRange at 65 mphEPA Range602152088528526585D295N/AP85D285242?If the EPA quotes a range of 242 miles for the P85D, and it has the same actual range as a 265-mile Model S 85, I think Tesla should take action...

It looks like the EPA numbers are based off of 19" wheels, as 21" wheels would increase energy consumption considerably. For highway conditions, the EPA numbers are in good agreement with Tesla's. (242 miles_combined * (94 MPGe_highway / 89 MPGe_combined)) / 90% (full charge) = 284 miles...

SpaceX already sandbags most(?) of the performance hit that would come from first-stage RTLS for engine-out capability and landing tests.

Model X will only be offered in dual motor configurations.

First, note that the product is a result of the technology and not the other way around. Rimac made a high-performing car by using a large amount of less advanced tech. The motors are permanent-magnet type. This type of motor benefits from using expensive neodymium and dysprosium -- recent...

The highest RPM motor I could quickly find was that of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive. It operates at 13000 RPM. Tesla's third(?) generation motors can run at 18000 RPM. A rotor spinning at 18000 as opposed to 13000 RPM will experience literally 91% greater centripetal force...

Companies good at gasoline cars don't want to admit that their products may be going obsolete (this is changing with Tesla's approach of direct competition). Most knowledge useful for making good engines and transmissions has nothing to do with making good batteries, inverters, and motors...

I don't think that excuse will convince even German media if Tesla continues to succeed.

I think that cameras are more likely than radar because, if it becomes legal, replacing side mirrors with cameras would add on the order of 5 miles of range at highway speeds by reducing drag. - - - Updated - - - I disagree in the case of side cameras. Tesla has wanted to use side cameras for...

Side mirror regulations in most states mandate being able to see 200 feet behind. While the rear-view camera might be good enough under most circumstances, view of cars in other lanes would often be partially or completely obscured at longer distances, depending on following distance and lane width.

If there's another car behind you, it may not be able to see well in another lane. Side-mounted cameras, like those shown with the Model X, would seem to be ideal for this purpose.

High-end models are given higher priority. Everyone who has bought a Model S up to this point has done so despite it lacking AWD and most driver assist features. With Tesla now adding these features, and the continued expansion of the Supercharger network, many more will want to buy.

People already pay $70000 for a 208 mile car and wait in line for months to receive it. The key is in making the overall experience better than other cars of similar price. For people who charge at home, electric cars save time relative to gas cars for <150mi trips because there is no need to...

The optimizations for personal transport speed and price are mostly motorcycles, public transport, and airplanes, yet people often use cars instead. There are many reasons why someone will pick one form of transportation over another, and in order to "take off", electric vehicles only need to...

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That makes just to enough sense to sound realistic until you think for a minute and look at the other "articles", though it would probably be a more constructive use of Scientology funds.

There is a significant number of potential breakthroughs in battery technology with different nanomaterials and nanocomposites. The challenge is in separating the feasible batteries from the promising ones and the best batteries from the feasible ones.

I still don't understand. Unless I'm mistaken, the "friction brake feel" is provided by the feedback of the vacuum servo/brake booster that the brake pedal is physically connected to. Almost every car on the road has a brake booster, but the new Model S brake-by-wire system will not. According...

With a brake-by-wire system, how would you notice a difference?

Tesla has been very cagey about their future battery technology. Given the importance of batteries, and the amount of money they are spending on building them, I'm willing to bet that what Tesla reveals for future products and refreshes is going to be a lot more impressive than most will expect.

With the poor selection of high-performance EVs, a comparison with Model S in the media is inevitable. A lackluster showing in response to a newcomer would be an embarrassment to the company.

They'll probably throw in Tech Package and a couple other things for free at that point.

The timing could not have been less fortunate. It looks like they were finally committing to launch R8 e-tron, and 3 days after they announced it, P85D came along. I hope they stick with it anyway.

Hello everyone, been lurking a while but finally made an account. I just realized something important about the AWD motors (S60D, S85D): BMW 320i engine: 180 horsepower Tesla AWD motor: 188 horsepower Tesla is using AWD to shake out issues with Gen 3's powertrain long before its release...