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Tesla Motors
Based in Silicon Valley, North California, Tesla Motors Inc. specializes in the design, production and marketing of electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vehicle powertrain components. Some of the models it produces are Tesla Roadster and Model S.
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What is the range on a Tesla roadster?
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The Tesla Roadster is supposedly able to achieve 250 miles on a single charge, but this is probably under perfect conditions with minimal stop-and-go. Realistically, it would probably achieve less than that, all depending on driving style and environment as like with regular petroleum fueled vehicles. And with more intense driving and higher speeds, expect an even lower range.
What did Tesla Motors Invent?
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Tesla Motors created the first mass production all electric sedan with a driving range of up to 300 miles.
Will Tesla ever make a more affordable vehicle?
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Elon Musk: More Affordable Tesla EV By 2017
Unless you're a wealthy person who can afford either a second car or the Tesla Model S, your options for a pure electric vehicle are quite…limited, shall we say. Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk wants to change that, and he says that by 2017, you will be able to buy a fun and affordable Tesla vehicle that could be half the price of the current Model S.
In an interview with Engadget, Musk talks about killing the 40 kWh Tesla Model S, talking about how it was "sluggish" and "…didn't feel like a Tesla." Fair enough. Still, without the 40 kWh model, the cheapest Tesla you can buy starts at $70,000 ($62,500 after a Federal tax credit, less with other state incentives). That leaves most of us unable to do more than dream of owning a fast and fun Tesla EV.
But Musk says that by 2016, 2017 at the latest, a new, more affordable Tesla vehicle will be for sale. This car could come in at about half the price of the Model S, around $35,000, which would make it a great contender for the BMW 3-series, a car Musk mentions quite frequently. Of course this is after the Model X SUV hits the road, and that project has already been pushed back a year to 2014 at the earliest.
In other words, don't hold your breath.
Musk also says that in about two weeks, he will have an exciting new announcement regarding the Tesla Supercharging stations. Musk says that he will easily meet his goal of having 100 Superchargers set up nationwide by 2015, and that these charging stations will ALWAYS be free. We'll be sure to stay tuned for that announcement.
Source: Engadget
How did Tesla Motors start?
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Tesla Motors was incorporated in Delaware on July 1, 2003 to pursue mass production of AC propulsion's tzero prototype electric car. At that time, "Tesla Motors, Inc." consisted of Martin eberhard, Marc Tarpenning, Ian Wright, and a business plan. The company was looking for an initial round of funding to create a more advanced prototype than the tzero he he
What is the ticker symbol for Tesla Motor Company?
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TSLA. Tesla went public in 2010.
Why were electric cars invented?
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Electric cars have been invented due to the insight (and hope) that it may be an end to the world's dependence of fossil fuels.
There is no synthetic fuels we can use, all the fuels and synthetic oils that we use today are derivatives of fossil fuels.
Most plastics made today require fossil fuels.
Also with the sun being as plentiful as it is in some regions it may become cheaper and more practical to use the solar capabilites, especially since it is a resource that is not expected to burn out for thousands if not another million years.
Where is the Tesla Model S built?
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Tesla cars are built in Fremont California in a factory Tesla purchased from Toyota
Is Tesla Motors a publicly traded stock?
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From Tesla's website: (www.teslamotors.com/blog2/?p=8) May 26th, 2007 at 2:12 pm What is your company's stock symbol? Tesla's Answer: Tesla Motors is privately held.
How fast can a tesla go?
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The Tesla Model S P85 can go 0-60MPH in 4.2 seconds with a top speed of 130MPH.
How long does the Tesla model s battery last?
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The Tesla Model S carries an 8 year battery warranty. The mileage warranty is unlimited within 8 years for the 85KW battery.
Acceleration does not decline with age, but maximum range will. Tesla estimates that by 10 years the battery will still have 80% of its original range. Tesla has proposed a long term battery swap program so their cars can remain on the road indefinitely.
What is the maximum cargo capacity of the 2013 Tesla Model-S?
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The maximum cargo capacity of the 2013 Tesla Model-S is 63.4 cu.ft..
How wide is the 2013 Tesla Model-S?
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The 2013 Tesla Model-S is 6 ft. 5.3 in. (77.3 in.)12V front power outlet(s) wide.
What is the city and highway range of the 2012 Tesla Model-S in miles?
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The EPA range estimate for the 2012 Tesla Model-S is N in the city, A on the highway.
How much money is a used Tesla Roadster?
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Typically, a used Tesla roadster would sell for 40-60k. With certain packages, features, or editions, the price can reach into 6 figure numbers.
How long does it take to charge an electric Tesla Roadster?
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It typically takes an electric Tesla Roadster 1 hour and 6 minutes to charge. Tesla Roadsters are sold by Tesla Motors, which was founded by Elon Musk who also founded SpaceX.
How much is a Tesla Roadster?
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The Tesla Roadster had a base price of $109,000 in the U.S. in 2010. The Roadster was produced from 2008-2012.
What is the basic warranty on the 2013 Tesla Model-S?
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The 2013 Tesla Model-S has a 4 yr./ 50000 mi. basic warranty.
What is ticker symbol of Tesla Motors?
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TSLA is the Tesla Motors NASDAQ symbol. The company had their first day of trading on June 29th, 2010.
How much does it cost to fully charge an electric car?
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Are you curious to know precisely how much it costs to fully charge an electric car with an EV charging station? Well, there’s no easy way to determine an exact price because the number will depend upon how far you’ve driven it, what type of make and model of vehicle you have, how much your electricity costs, and the battery of your electric vehicle. However, when you charge at home, you’ll pay whatever your rates are with your electrical company and on the road, at a quick charge station, anywhere from $10-15 dollars.
For more about installing an EV charging station at home or your place of business, contact RD Matthews Electrical online today or call (540) 840-2933.
What kind of transmission does the 2013 Tesla Model-S have?
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The 2013 Tesla Model-S has a 1-speed direct drive.
What is a Tesla?
Asked by Omer Bechtelar
== == A Tesla Coil is basically a step-up transformer with an air core; used to produce high voltages at high frequencie. It works with the following items and steps:
TRANSFORMER - Takes 110 volt wall socket current, and steps it up to several thousand volts (depending on the transformer).
CAPACITOR - Acts like a battery, and takes the stepped-up voltage and stores it until it's fully charged. Once fully charged, the SPARK-GAP fires, releasing all of the capacitors stored energy in a sngle powerful burst or pulse.
SPARK-GAP - From the SPARK-GAP, the current flows to the large PRIMARY COIL.
PRIMARY COIL - The PRIMARY COIL, is usually made from thick copper wire or even pipe, consisting of 5-25 turns or coils. This large copper coil produces a strong magntic field as the current flows through it, the current is then picked up by the SECONDARY COIL.
SECONDARY COIL - This SECONDARY COIL, acts like another transformer, and consists of numerous turns or coils of smaller gauge copper wire. Here the current continues building by the effects of the magnetic field on the copper, until it reaches massive voltage levels. This current moves up into the DISCHARGE SPHERE.
DISCHARGE SPHERE - The DISCHARGE SPHERE also acts like a simple capacitor (storage battery), before discharging the current as sparks and corona.
To see numerous Tesla Coils and other high voltage items, please visit:
http://www.rb59.com/tesla-coil/tesla-coil.html
How much does it cost to do a battery swap at a Tesla station?
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A battery swap would run between $60-80 USD. Keep in mind though that you will need to switch it back on a return trip, or have to essentially buy a battery pack. Battery packs run for $30,000, pre-paid versions around $12,000.
How much does a Tesla model x cost?
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The Tesla Model X costs as little as $77,815 (USD) and as much as $127,490 when you add all the options (USD).
How fast is a 2007 tesla roadster?
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The Tesla Roadster can go 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds.
