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SETS NEW NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY SCORE RECORD

Of note, during validation of Model S roof crush protection at an independent commercial facility, the testing machine failed at just above 4 g's. While the exact number is uncertain due to Model S breaking the testing machine, what this means is that at least four additional fully loaded Model S vehicles could be placed on top of an owner's car without the roof caving in. This is achieved primarily through a center (B) pillar reinforcement attached via aerospace grade bolts.
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There were heaps of these in Canada. Great looking cars. They prove that just because it's an electric car it doesn't have to look like a jelly bean or something stupid. For city driving I think they'd be outstanding (although they're not small).
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Exar, have you looked at the SLS Electric Drive...

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Yep, but I'd still rather take the one with the 6.2 V8. The Tesla doesn't give a choice.
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Awesome.
But how do I charge the fucker when traveling to the sunshine coast with the family? :)
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With a fully planed stop list. Which would be more likely over night stops as most would not have a quick charge station.
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ysu wrote:Awesome.
But how do I charge the fucker when traveling to the sunshine coast with the family? :)
Indeed - which is why I reckon it'd be great as a city car. There were quite a few recharging spots in Vancouver and Seattle that I came across. That was in and around the CBD though - I'd imagine the spots would reduce the further you moved out.
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ysu wrote:Awesome.
But how do I charge the fucker when traveling to the sunshine coast with the family? :)
Tesla are working on a battery swap system, apparently it's quicker than filling up a tank.

http://www.teslamotors.com/batteryswap" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Humm re-watching the Crash video, I wonder what was happening on the rear seats.


http://www.greencarreports.com/news/108 ... from-nhtsa" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Tesla Model S Gets Five Stars For Crash Safety From NHTSA

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Having a head on, doors still open and close.



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Don't Cry: Tesla Model S Torn Apart For Safety's Sake

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Hehe, talking about the 0 Guage cable.. not being an audio cable, it is Standard for SPL cars.
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plastik8 wrote:
ysu wrote:Awesome.
But how do I charge the fucker when traveling to the sunshine coast with the family? :)
Tesla are working on a battery swap system, apparently it's quicker than filling up a tank.

http://www.teslamotors.com/batteryswap" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I know and it's great, I applaud and everything, but my point was (trying to be) is that until you can access these points conveniently like the gas stations, it's a tough sell for me. (assuming I've the money to buy of course :) )
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ysu wrote:
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ysu wrote:Awesome.
But how do I charge the fucker when traveling to the sunshine coast with the family? :)
Tesla are working on a battery swap system, apparently it's quicker than filling up a tank.

http://www.teslamotors.com/batteryswap" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I know and it's great, I applaud and everything, but my point was (trying to be) is that until you can access these points conveniently like the gas stations, it's a tough sell for me. (assuming I've the money to buy of course :) )
Chicken and the egg. Whatever happens, I hope that the motor companies make standardised service centres (super chargers / battery swaps), otherwise it won't work, especially in Australia.
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Well some do not like it, bans have been put in place..

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/nightline-f ... 42349.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Why Texas Bans the Sale of Tesla Cars

Video has been pulled off the site, still yet to find it on tube or other spots.
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I dongeddit. Wut? Ban on Teslas??? Based on what the feck?
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I seem to remember the original McLaren F1 was pretty tough. Something like that was the only car they've ever been able to drive away from the (then) 30mph impact.
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Ysu, it is just Oil lobbyist and selling directly to the customer.


http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense ... h_car.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
North Carolina May Ban Tesla Sales To Prevent “Unfair Competition”

http://www.dailytech.com/New+York+Bills ... e31819.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
New York Bills Try to Ban Tesla Stores, Protect Auto Dealerships


Just like the Cable companies not wanting change..
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ah, ok.
Well, they have the oil companies ... we got the miners :)
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Another way to think of it, Retail vs Online shopping.

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http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/08/ ... big-names/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Tesla California sales beat Chrysler, Volvo, Cadillac, other big names


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WE PETITION THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO: allow Tesla Motors to sell directly to consumers in all 50 states.


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A decade later, Tesla now officially a threat to the auto industry
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Following up from that video I looked at this one.

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SIMKINETICS wrote:1:10. The power curve is fairly straight from 0-5100 rpm, indicating torque as a derivative of power being fairly constant at ~440.8 ft-lbs throughout the rpm range. T=((428.2 hp)*5250)/5100 rpm. Constant wheel torque near the limit of adhesion optimizes acceleration. Great engineering!
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avro707c wrote:How safe is the Tesla when it catches fire? :p
Extremely safe. Safer than petrol powered cars. :lol:
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What happens when a Tesla Model S gets rear-ended (from Tesla Twitter)

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4x the weight just like this.
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wobblysauce wrote:What happens when a Tesla Model S gets rear-ended (from Tesla Twitter)

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Erm, that's not a great safety advert - a car that doesn't absorb the impact is not safe.

If the car doesn't crumple then the energy is transmitted to the weakest part of the car: the humans inside.
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Unless the other car took the extra force. Haha

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Looks like a modern day kingswood.

Bit of a paint spray and buff and its all good.
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petey wrote:Unless the other car took the extra force. Haha
Maybe the other car was a Cherry or Great Wall, because it would explain a few things. ;)
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