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Tesla Model S Voted "Car Of The Year" By Motor Trend
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Originally posted by jose830 View Postthrow in some old school bench seats in the front and back then we talking comfortable.
Not sure if it's as comfortable, though ...
That's what gave kids ADHD to begin with.
Here's another cool feature ...
ALL GLASS
PANORAMIC ROOF
"With the All Glass Panoramic Roof, Model S is the only sedan capable of delivering a convertible-like drive experience every day. It's more than a sunroof: the entire roof is constructed from lightweight safety glass. With a simple swipe of the Touchscreen, it opens wider than any other sedan's panoramic roof. On even the hottest days, the innovative glass keeps the cabin comfortable."
Blocks 98% Visible Light - 81% Heat
The damn car key
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Originally posted by MindBat View PostI suppose the judges took ride comfort into consideration during testing rounds.
Not sure if it's as comfortable, though ...
That's what gave kids ADHD to begin with.
Here's another cool feature ...
ALL GLASS
PANORAMIC ROOF
"With the All Glass Panoramic Roof, Model S is the only sedan capable of delivering a convertible-like drive experience every day. It's more than a sunroof: the entire roof is constructed from lightweight safety glass. With a simple swipe of the Touchscreen, it opens wider than any other sedan's panoramic roof. On even the hottest days, the innovative glass keeps the cabin comfortable."
Blocks 98% Visible Light - 81% Heat
The damn car key
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Originally posted by Jim Jeffries View PostAbsolutely as battery technology improves electric only cars become much more practical.
There are still plenty of emissions produced in producing that electricity at the moment, mainly due to our unwillingness to follow in the footsteps of the French and expand nuclear (which they use to produce 80% of theirs.)
mainly due to the power of a few gigantic oil and coal companies as well..
those guys have massive influence.
nuclear energy isnt the only form of energy without emissions, either, as i'm sure you're aware
the wind, tides, flowing water [a river,] the sun, there's plenty of it out there. we've just got to come up with capitalist solutions for making it happen. and i think we can.
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Originally posted by New England View Postmainly due to the power of a few gigantic oil and coal companies as well..
those guys have massive influence.
nuclear energy isnt the only form of energy without emissions, either, as i'm sure you're aware
the wind, tides, flowing water [a river,] the sun, there's plenty of it out there. we've just got to come up with capitalist solutions for making it happen. and i think we can.
Natural gas is another one that is hugely abundant and significantly cleaner than coal, but the push to eliminate all fossil fuels yesterday blocks the way. I like the idea to convert semi trucks to NG, saving about 2.5 million barrels of oil per day (about 1/8 of our total consumption,) but I'm sure oil companies are blocking that one.Last edited by Jim Jeffries; 11-13-2012, 04:33 PM.
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Originally posted by New England View Postmainly due to the power of a few gigantic oil and coal companies as well..
those guys have massive influence.
nuclear energy isnt the only form of energy without emissions, either, as i'm sure you're aware
the wind, tides, flowing water [a river,] the sun, there's plenty of it out there. we've just got to come up with capitalist solutions for making it happen. and i think we can.
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Originally posted by New England View Postdamn, man!
that thing looks legit.
do they make on in AWD?
and is the current model front or rear drive?
It's a rear wheel at the moment.
These are the powertrain specs ...
Powertrain
"Model S is a rear wheel drive electric vehicle.
The liquid-cooled powertrain includes the battery, motor, drive inverter, and gear box. 40 kWh microprocessor controlled, lithium-ion battery
Three phase, four pole AC induction motor with copper rotor
Drive inverter with variable frequency drive and regenerative braking system
Single speed fixed gear with 9.73:1 reduction ratio"
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