A.R.S.E.

http://www.teslamotors.com/about/press/ ... ver-tested" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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.

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).

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.

Awesome.
But how do I charge the fucker when traveling to the sunshine coast with the family?

With a fully planed stop list. Which would be more likely over night stops as most would not have a quick charge station.

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.

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;

Humm re-watching the Crash video, I wonder what was happening on the rear seats.


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Tesla Model S Gets Five Stars For Crash Safety From NHTSA

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Having a head on, doors still open and close.



http://www.greencarreports.com/news/108 ... fetys-sake" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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.

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 )

ysu wrote:

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 )

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.

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.

I dongeddit. Wut? Ban on Teslas??? Based on what the feck?

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.

Ysu, it is just Oil lobbyist and selling directly to the customer.


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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..

ah, ok.
Well, they have the oil companies ... we got the miners

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


https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petiti ... s/bFN7NHQR" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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!

avro707c wrote:How safe is the Tesla when it catches fire?

Extremely safe. Safer than petrol powered cars.

What happens when a Tesla Model S gets rear-ended (from Tesla Twitter)




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)

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.

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.

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.