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[Lerxt]

The idea is that you never have to think about charging. This is a HUGE task in most countries with so many long stretches without any services for hundreds of kilometres. Battery packs will have to probably double in capacity at the very least to make the Model S truly a replacement for ICE.

Hong Kong could easily get away with 4-6 but Tesla will have to work with government and estates to get them in. Hopefully they can crush some of the sheer stupidity of the management I've seen at so many complexes in HK.

 

[CCT]

A huge solar canopy of superchargers at West Kowloon Promenade would be awesome...

 

[LT_S60]

Elon rated #158 in Forbes billionrites list

Elon Musk - Forbes

 

[lx3h]

Have posted this before except that this time, there is an actual Model S to see.
Geneva Motor Show: Passengers' view of driverless cars

BBC News - Geneva Motor Show: Passengers view of driverless cars

 

[lx3h]

Leaders reach out to Tesla CEO

And They All Want Jobs From Tesla

http://www.azcentral.com/business/news/articles/20140306leaders-reach-out-tesla-ceo.html

 

[roblab]

And They All Want Jobs From Tesla

http://www.azcentral.com/business/news/articles/20140306leaders-reach-out-tesla-ceo.html

If they choose Phoenix area, they'll have to get that last supercharger in that's missing from the LA to Phoenix run, near Cabazon.

 

[lx3h]

New Model E Rendering Feb & Mar 2014

February Rendering

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-model-e-rendered-76721.html

March Rendering

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/new-tesla-model-e-rendering-78201.html

 

[lx3h]

Tesla's potential competitor

Tesla's potential competitor -- RIMAC Concept One

Though different market, can't say they will not go into consumer EVs.

Rimac Concept One - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rimac Concept One Production To Begin In 2015

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[CCT]

Yes and I think that's the problem. Tesla's edge, and thus the marketability of their EVs, is that they can provide 'ordinary' cars that are as good-looking, as powerful, and as practical as other upper-end everyday gasoline cars WHILST being able to keep their costs, thus selling prices, low enough to compete in the existing market. I think the technology is definitely there, it's not like Mate Rimac is such a super genius (although he is) that he created an amazing approach to boost a car with over 1k horsepower (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, EMALS, on aircraft carriers utilise a 100,000+ horsepower electric motor). I mean if Tesla/Elon wanted to do a car like the Rimac Concept One, they probably could, but it would cost so much and the market would be so niche, that it is not what Tesla is about. http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/secret-tesla-motors-master-plan-just-between-you-and-me
I think the Rimac's Concept One is an amazing car, just like Lamborghini's Aventador, or Ferrari's LaFerrari, or McLaren's P1. But to move down to the mass market means killing the ultra-luxury brand, and it takes a hell lot more manpower, expertise, capital and government support to establish a self-sufficient auto company. It took Elon 10 years to come this far.

 

[lx3h]

Yes and I think that's the problem. Tesla's edge, and thus the marketability of their EVs, is that they can provide 'ordinary' cars that are as good-looking, as powerful, and as practical as other upper-end everyday gasoline cars WHILST being able to keep their costs, thus selling prices, low enough to compete in the existing market. I think the technology is definitely there, it's not like Mate Rimac is such a super genius (although he is) that he created an amazing approach to boost a car with over 1k horsepower (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, EMALS, on aircraft carriers utilise a 100,000+ horsepower electric motor). I mean if Tesla/Elon wanted to do a car like the Rimac Concept One, they probably could, but it would cost so much and the market would be so niche, that it is not what Tesla is about. http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/secret-tesla-motors-master-plan-just-between-you-and-me
I think the Rimac's Concept One is an amazing car, just like Lamborghini's Aventador, or Ferrari's LaFerrari, or McLaren's P1. But to move down to the mass market means killing the ultra-luxury brand, and it takes a hell lot more manpower, expertise, capital and government support to establish a self-sufficient auto company. It took Elon 10 years to come this far.

She doesn't copy others, she's not limiting EVs to the wealthy, she's doing it for the better good of our future generations, that's why I love Tesla.

 

[lx3h]

Should Model S come with 4G LTE?

Audi Announces 4G LTE Connectivity Pricing for the 2015 A3 Sedan

Audi Announces 4G LTE Connectivity Pricing for the 2015 A3 Sedan – News – Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

I think it should, since 4G is so common in Hong Kong, but even if it doesn't, sharing WiFi hot spot off from a 4G smartphone would be great. Of course, the best is to allow owners to plug in their own SIM cards into the car.

 

[lx3h]

Tesla’s Direct-Sales Push Raises Auto Dealers’ Hackle

Bloomberg - Tesla’s Direct-Sales Push Raises Auto Dealers’ Hackles Tesla’s Direct-Sales Push Raises Auto Dealers’ Hackles - Bloomberg

This news is new, but my attention is actually on the black frunk cover white Model S photo!! Is that orderable? Can I order that?

 

[CCT]

...but my attention is actually on the black frunk cover white Model S photo!! Is that orderable? Can I order that?

The hood is actually just lifted up, not that the hood itself is painted black.

 

[lx3h]

The hood is actually just lifted up, not that the hood itself is painted black.

I suppose so but I still can't see that it is opened. Looks pretty cool and Initial D-like.

 

[lx3h]

New Jersey joins Arizona and Texas in Tesla sales ban

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-57620197-48/new-jersey-joins-arizona-and-texas-in-tesla-sales-ban/

A world full of irony.

You ban Tesla's direct sales model but you want their jobs. How can things be so "fair"?

 

[Lerxt]

Well I guess the Oil companies have deep pockets to fight back. Perhaps the best strategy is to offer these backward thinkers the Gigafactory on the condition that they change the law. Or they could just give it to some more progressive state.

 

[lx3h]

Well I guess the Oil companies have deep pockets to fight back. Perhaps the best strategy is to offer these backward thinkers the Gigafactory on the condition that they change the law. Or they could just give it to some more progressive state.

Right. The states have to give before they take, as simple as that.

 

[DITB]

New Jersey seem to have the best politicians money can buy:

How Tesla Got Outspent And Outgunned In Jersey - Business Insider

 

[Vmax]

USA at its best. Like "House of Cards"

 

[lx3h]

To the People of New Jersey

"Democracy is supposed to reflect the will of the people. When a politician acts in a manner so radically opposed to the will of the people who elected him, the only explanation is that there are other factors at play." -- Elon Musk

Sounds like the political environment in Hong Kong?

http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/people-new-jersey