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A Tesla Model S 90D after 400,000 miles

Guest Contributor — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 19:43:58 +0000

Tesloop has been using a Tesla Model S 90D, nicknamed eHawk, to provide a shuttle service in southern California and Nevada for the last 3 years. The eHawk has driven more than 400,000 miles and maintenance and repair costs have been estimated to be roughly 20-25% that of other makes and models. Since 2015, the eHawk […]

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Porsche VP Says Its Mission E Overtakes Tesla Model S

Janina Lazo-Cruz — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 11:58:40 +0000

Unlike Tesla, Porsche is developing a performance electric car that can sustain top speed and reproduce acceleration reliably, claims Stefan Weckbach, head of Porsche’s battery electric vehicles. The statement was released together with the reveal of the new details of Mission E, Porsche’s first all-electric production car as its launching in the market is getting […]

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Tesla Granted Full Access to 75 kWh Batteries for Hurricane Refugees

Guest Contributor — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 21:00:03 +0000

It has recently surfaced in Tesla Motors Club forums that Tesla has released an urgent firmware update for all owners that were in the path of Hurricane Irma. The new update is meant to unlock the full capacity of the batteries found in vehicles with software-limited battery capacity. Through the new firmware, Model S and […]

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$30,000 Discount on Tesla Model S/X for Selected People

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 19:26:28 +0000

Tesla has surprised a number of people with offers through which those interested could buy the Model S, or Model X for up to $30.000 less than their regular retail price. The chosen channel for the offer is email. Several individuals have received the message, some of which are part of the Tesla Motors Club. […]

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Italy: Hypermiling Record of 1,078 Kilometers in a Tesla Model S 100D

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 06:32:37 +0000

When Elon Musk said a while ago that a 100kWh Model S can go over 1,000 kilometers on a charge, few believed. Now, a team of pizza/pasta/macaroni-eating hypermilers from Italy (of course), went as far as 1,078km, or 670 miles. The EPA in the US had previously estimated a 335-mile range for the same Model […]

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Next Generation Tesla Model S Will Improve Safety Standards

Nicholas Say — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:15:08 +0000

The IIHS has just announced that the Tesla model S has failed to achieve their top safety rating in preliminary crash testing. Unfortunately for Tesla, the safety belt that is currently in the model S that is set to go into production next year didn’t prevent the crash test dummy’s head from going through the […]

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Tesla Owner Stuck In The Desert for Lack of Cellphone Signal

Nicholas Say — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:05:21 +0000

We are getting used to a level of technology that would have been unthinkable a generation ago. Ryan Negri is the proud owner of a Tesla, and his recent Saturday morning experience just goes to show how much things have changed. His plan was simple, he and his wife Amy, and their two dogs, were […]

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P100D: The Fastest Accelerating Production Car on the Planet

Ovidiu Sandru — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 18:06:58 +0000

When I first drove a Tesla Model S in the spring of 2015, it was a P85D. I had never felt such acceleration and torque before. Then, a year later, it was a P90D – a more intense experience, but somewhat similar. The difference? Only half a second. Now, after Donald Trump won the elections […]

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Top Gear: Model S 60D is the Best Car Tesla’s Ever Made

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:06:53 +0000

Once the enemy of Elon Musk and Tesla, Top Gear is now trying to make up with the quickly-growing electric vehicle company. And they even praise Tesla’s (almost) entry-level Model S, the 60D, as being the best electric car yet made by them. Of course, while all the attention is focused on the P100D and its […]

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Electric Van Races Tesla and Wins (video)

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:17:29 +0000

An electric van produced by a Silicon Valley startup, Atieva, has raced a Tesla and a Ferrari California, in California, and won. Edna, as they called it, is the company’s first prototype. Now based on a Mercedes Vito, Edna packs 900 horsepower and an all-wheel drivetrain. Well, the guys from Atieva have seemingly attracted talent […]

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This is How People React to Driverless Tesla Prank

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 07:55:12 +0000

Not driving a Tesla may seem the obvious way to drive a few years from now. But for the moment, law and common sense forces you to keep at least one hand on the wheel. Youtube prankster Rahat hid behind his fake seat covers and left the impression that driverless Teslas really exist and they roam […]

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Elon Musk Tweets Tesla Model 3 Will Come With Ludicrous Mode

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 04 May 2016 09:52:02 +0000

The Tesla Model 3 – that highly anticipated electric car that will break all price, performance and quality barriers, is supposed to also be fast – that is what Elon Musk has confirmed on his Twitter account on Friday. Cleantechnica‘s Steve Hanley caught the conversation: Now, that may leave a lot of people cold, but: […]

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Tesla P100D Logo Found in Model S Firmware, Elon Musk Reacts Totally Unexpected

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:46:32 +0000

One hacker (aka “Security Expert”) named Jason Hughes cracked open the firmware on his own Tesla Model S and revealed to the world that Tesla is about to unveil a 100 kWh Model S they will call P100D. Now, think about this: what is the target public for Teslas? Most are lawyers, doctors, engineers and […]

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You Can Summon Your Tesla from Now On

Samantha Joe — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:58:14 +0000

If you have a Tesla Model S, you can now make it come to you. The carmaker has pushed out a recent Tesla Model S software update. The Autopilot feature was modified with the update, and also added the capability for the car to both park itself and drive to you – within reason. Noted […]

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Bob Lutz on Tesla Motors – “It’s Too Expensive to Run the Company”

Benji Jerew — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:04:39 +0000

Given that Bob Lutz has been head honcho for a number of automakers and departments of automakers, I would definitely take some stock in what he says about automakers in general, but I wonder if he’s right about Tesla Motors. In Bob Lutz’ recent article on Road & Track, he asserts that Tesla Motors needs […]

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Model S Crushed by Huge Tree – How It Actually Ended

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 04:22:38 +0000

If for a while we haven’t heard of Tesla Model S crashes, deaths and injuries, now it’s time to do so, because, you know, time takes its toll – but in a good way, eventually. This is the case of a woman and child traveling in a Model S when the terrain beneath them slid […]

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Consumer Reports Withdraws Tesla Model S “Recommended” Status

Benji Jerew — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 17:44:25 +0000

Today, on another episode of “Who Cares?” we are considering the implications of what Consumer Reports says about the Tesla Model S, who seems to be talking out both sides of its mouth. On the one hand, Consumer Reports (CR) has, on multiple occasions, given the Tesla Model S all thumbs up. Indeed, it’s hard […]

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Tesla Autopilot Comes with Tesla Version 7.0 Software Update

Benji Jerew — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 23:42:52 +0000

The future is here, most of it anyway. Tesla Version 7.0, the software update that was just broadcast on Wednesday, includes Tesla Autopilot. The new software includes everything needed to take advantage of all the cameras and actuators that have been installed in many Tesla Model S since October 2014. The equipment includes a GPS […]

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28 Tesla Model S P85D Drag Races, in a Row

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 07:43:06 +0000

Have you ever given into the temptation of searching YouTube for “Model S vs …” and see a couple of drag races that the P85D is involved in, plus the hateful comments of various BMW lovers that mistake the Tesla for a Prius? Well, I have, and for those who like to see drag races […]

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Bjorn Nyland Sets New Tesla Model S Distance Record on Single Charge

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:51:11 +0000

“Mileage will vary” is a phrase you often hear from auto manufacturers. They add that often as an excuse to the potential customers for the fact that their cars may do fewer miles on a tank/charge than they wrote in advertisements. Bjorn Nyland, long-time Tesla motorist and hyperactive YouTube Tesla poster from Norway has recently embarked on […]

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Ludicrous Mode – Tesla Model S to Have Even More Insane Acceleration

Ovidiu Sandru — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 17:51:37 +0000

A new tweet and blog post from Elon Musk makes me want to write about Tesla not because it’s great, but because it’s insanely great. If you read the new Tesla Roadster announcement Annika wrote about earlier today, you already know about the “Ludicrous mode” and how Elon wants to have one in the new Roadster […]

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Tesla Model S Customer Loyalty has No Equal

Benji Jerew — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:15:33 +0000

Mention Godzilla, Wrangler, or Mustang, and you’re sure to rouse the passions of an enthusiast, possibly against, but usually in favor of whatever that name stands for. Still, that passion pales in comparison to the enthusiasm that the Tesla Model S generates, to the point of inflamed debates regarding the merits of electric vehicles, tax […]

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That Time Google Almost Bought Tesla Motors

Benji Jerew — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:12:53 +0000

Do you remember that time that Google almost bought Tesla Motors? A new book, Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, due to be published May 19, shows just how close such a deal came. We’ve touched on the possibility of a tech company buying Tesla Motors a couple of times, […]

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Our Insane Tesla Model S P85D Test Drive & Review

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 18:07:11 +0000

Test driving a regular gas car may be significant to the life of the average driver, in case the tester wants to purchase it. However, testing an electric car may be the event of the year. But test driving a Tesla Model S P85D may change the way that driver sees cars and driving. For […]

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Tesla P85D Insane Mode Makes People Use Explicit Language (NSFW)

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 07:53:51 +0000

In the past few days, we’ve been publishing like two or three Tesla articles per day, which is insane, by some metrics. But heck, I can’t stop wondering how people are being amazed by the insane acceleration of this car! Here’s a video of some regular people, unaware of what’s going to happen, normal people […]

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Tesla Model S P85 Review, After One Year and 60k Miles

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 12:20:15 +0000

While looking after Tesla Model S videos (I do that from time to time), I came across this guy from Norway, Bjørn Nyland, who happens to own a Model S P85 and is the most prolific reviewer of the car I’ve seen so far. Nyland has made an hour-long review of everything about the Model S […]

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Tesla Motors Banned from Selling Cars in West Virginia

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:48:31 +0000

Tesla Motors has been banned from selling cars in West Virginia, and made Elon Musk to tweet a big “Oh, no!”. If you were thinking that the West Virginia is a fully democratic state, and the American dream of being free is the ultimate stuff you could think of, you’re mostly wrong. It looks like some […]

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Tesla Model S Now Has a Certified Pre-Owned Program

Satya Sivani — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:00:34 +0000

It looks like Tesla has launched a Certified Pre-owned program for the Model S sedan. One of the CPO Model S buyers posted the photos of official Tesla CPO limited warranty document in the Tesla motors club discussion forum. The best way to experience service is, of course, not to experience service – said Elon Musk, CEO […]

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Tesla Model S Towing – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Benji Jerew — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 23:16:11 +0000

You could tow with a Tesla, as much as you could tow with a Prius, but we wouldn’t recommend it. On the other hand, you can buy a hitch receiver for a Toyota Prius as well as you can buy one for an electric vehicle (maybe), but should you tow with an electric vehicle? Indeed, […]

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No More Range Anxiety in a Tesla Model S, Says Elon Musk

Ovidiu Sandru — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:41:10 +0000

Range anxiety is bad for EV adoption, and Elon Musk is going to end it for the Tesla Model S. This Thursday. Every once in a while, Elon Musk stirs media curiosity by posting a Twitter update that’s cleverly thought to put EV lovers on fire. This time, he tweeted “Tesla press conf at 9am […]

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Fuel Cell Cars to Price Competitively with Clean-Diesel, says Toyota

Benji Jerew — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 19:13:50 +0000

Fuel cell cars are nothing new, and their price is certainly nothing to sniff at, which makes some people wonder who will adopt the technology. Of course, paying around $60,000 for a modestly-equipped midsize sedan, because it runs on a hydrogen fuel cell, would attract a certain number of buyers. That’s why the Tesla Model […]

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Electric Car Battery Life – What to Expect

Benji Jerew — Tue, 17 Feb 2015 07:27:31 +0000

Considering a Tesla Model S or other electric car? Whoa, what will you do when the battery finally dies? Yes, we’ve all heard the arguments filed against electric cars, such as the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt. The most famous of electric cars might be the Tesla Model S, the first car to boast any appreciable […]

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Do Electric Cars Have Gears? No. Here’s Why

Benji Jerew — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:43:14 +0000

Here’s a conversation that piqued my interest today: “Are electric vehicle transmissions necessary?”, or “Do electric cars have gears?”. Really, could multispeed gearing do anything for electric vehicle performance, acceleration, speed, efficiency, or otherwise? (For the purposes of this discussion, we’re leaving out heavy-duty applications, such as delivery trucks or tractor-trailers.) After decades of driving […]

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Toyota Mirai Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car – Just a “Better Battery”, Says Exec

Benji Jerew — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 21:03:45 +0000

Personally, I think both battery electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell cars, such as the Toyota Mirai, have a place in the future of transportation, but maybe the solution isn’t that clearly cut. Ahh, the age-old debate between battery electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell cars… Actually, can we call it an “age-old debate” if it’s […]

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Electric Vehicle Emissions and “Creative” Headlines

Benji Jerew — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 02:04:19 +0000

When researchers at the University of Minnesota did a study on electric vehicle emissions, I’m fairly certain that they had no idea that it would turn into, well, this… The problem is not the report, which can be best summed up by this video: On the other hand, there is a disturbing number of articles […]

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Tesla Motors vs Falling Gasoline Prices – This Won’t Hurt a Bit

Benji Jerew — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 18:27:25 +0000

We have a question for all buyers of Tesla Motors and Toyota Prius high-efficiency vehicles: “Why did you buy your electric vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle?” There seems to be two schools of thought on this. One might say that people buy these cars because they are better for the environment. Tesla Motors, for example, […]

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Tesla Model S Battery Swap Pilot Program – Online Soon in California

Benji Jerew — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:59:01 +0000

It’s been a few months in coming, but Tesla Motors is finally making good on its promise to offer battery swapping, for realz this time, for the Tesla Model S. We all know at least three things about the Tesla Model S: 1) It’s quite the performer, that is, it has a high fun-to-drive quotient, […]

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Tesla Model S News – “D” is for “Double”

Benji Jerew — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:53:39 +0000

The latest version of the Tesla Model S “doubles” the family lineup, in more ways than one! Currently, the Tesla Model S lineup includes the Tesla Model S 60, the 60 kWh version, the Tesla Model S 85, the 85 kWh version, and the Tesla Model S P85, the 85 kWh performance version. Starting with […]

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Orange and Tesla Partner For Interactive Car in France

Ari Luis — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:22:22 +0000

You don’t need to look like David Hasselhoff to have an interactive car ala Knight Rider, that is if Orange Business Services and Tesla Motors have their way. The two companies announced their partnership on the eve of the Paris Motor Show to provide wireless connectivity to the Tesla Model S in France. Tesla customers […]

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Elon Musk Announces Warranty Adjustment for Tesla Model S 85 kWh

Benji Jerew — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:17:59 +0000

Apparently, some alarms were raised regarding the enduring quality of the Tesla Model S, so Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk has announced a little change to the warranty coverage. Even we covered this story here, a short discussion on how hard it is to make it as an automaker these days, and initial and enduring […]

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Building a New Car, Even a Tesla, is Harder Than Ever

Benji Jerew — Thu, 14 Aug 2014 17:21:21 +0000

Today’s drivers expect damn-near-perfection when getting into their second-biggest investment, an automobile, and Tesla Motors may have it more difficult than most other automakers. Of course, we’re talking about reliability, and no other car is more reliable than the Japanese. Is there anything that Tesla can learn from the big Japanese automakers, such as Honda […]

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Fuel Cell Vehicle Myth Nine – One is “Obviously Better” than the Other

Benji Jerew — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 21:23:58 +0000

How about that for a vague title? Perhaps the biggest argument between hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and battery electric vehicles is attempting to prove that one is better than the other. The comparison between fuel cell vehicles and electric vehicles, however, isn’t really straightforward. They have their strengths and weaknesses, not only regarding environmental impact, […]

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Fuel Cell Vehicle Myth Two – Fuel Cell Vehicles are Expensive

Benji Jerew — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 16:58:13 +0000

Here on The Green Optimistic, we love practically anything that reduces our footprint in the environment, such as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, but there is plenty of misinformation out there that make people think they’re a bad deal. Maybe you heard once that a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, such as the upcoming Toyota FCV, cost […]

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$10,000 to Hack the Tesla Model S, No Winners So Far

Benji Jerew — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:36:19 +0000

We’ve talked before about hacking the computer controls in modern cars, such as the Toyota Prius and Tesla Model S, but this is the first time we’ve seen a prize for doing it. Like most modern vehicles, the Tesla Model S is a combination of hardware and software controls. Practically everything, from the power windows […]

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Three Updates from Tesla Motors

Benji Jerew — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:01:54 +0000

Perhaps one of the most progressive and successful automakers in the world, Tesla Motors has really set things in motion with its well-endowed battery electric vehicles. Tesla Motors’ motion, of course, was set by the original Tesla Roadster, a Lotus Elise electric vehicle conversion with 245 miles of range per charge. Some electric vehicles today, […]

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles May Be the Future

Benji Jerew — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 18:33:57 +0000

While battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles may co-exist for some time, will one or the other dominate long-term? With the early successes of electric vehicles (EV) like as the Tesla Model S and Nissan Leaf, it may seem that battery electric vehicles (BEV) have gotten a head start on hydrogen fuel cell […]

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Tesla Model S is “Best Quality Automobile,” Research Says

Benji Jerew — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 18:49:06 +0000

According to research done by research company Strategic Vision, the Tesla Model S has the best “perceived quality” of any automobile on the market. Asking nearly 40,000 vehicle owners about their vehicles, Strategic Vision tallied up the numbers to determine which vehicles seemed to be the best in every category, from small cars to luxury […]

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Toyota FCV Will Start at Just $69,000

Benji Jerew — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 19:38:16 +0000

Toyota’s approach to the future of transportation, the Toyota FCV, is definitely electric, but not battery-powered. Instead, Toyota believes hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be the future of transportation. In a recent presentation of the Toyota FCV, Toyota says of the technology: “ You can watch the whole presentation here (over an hour), starting with […]

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Tesla Model S is Deceptively Slippery

Benji Jerew — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:32:03 +0000

One of the main factors that affects automobile fuel economy and emissions is aerodynamic drag. In a recent test between four fuel-efficient cars, the Tesla Model S beat them all. Automobile design changes drastically, depending on which ear you look at. Do you recall the sexy curves of the 1930s and 1940s, the jet-inspired designs […]

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Cartoonist Waxes on Tesla Model S, Wants to Build Nikola Tesla Museum

Benji Jerew — Thu, 15 May 2014 17:10:06 +0000

Calling Matthew Inman a “cartoonist” isn’t really fair, but the way he waxes on about his Tesla Model S goes much deeper than simple talking heads in the Sunday Intellectuals Funnies page. Matthew Inman runs The Oatmeal, and also runs a Tesla Model S, and we thank him for putting together an accurate portrayal of […]

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One Man’s Tesla Model S and a Cooler of Food

Benji Jerew — Thu, 08 May 2014 18:26:13 +0000

Apparently, that’s all you need to get from Herkimer, New York, to Miami, Florida, and back. You’ll notice I didn’t mention gas money, which is exactly what you don’t need when driving around a Tesla Model S. The average conventional vehicle, on the other hand, would cost a pretty penny. For example, calculating the trip […]

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eBay Motors Garage Tesla Model S Giveaway Ends in Ten Days!

Benji Jerew — Tue, 06 May 2014 14:45:40 +0000

The Tesla Model S is a beautiful and efficient electric vehicle, but it’s also quite expensive, which effectively keeps it out of a lot of people’s garages. That’s understandable, since the Tesla Model S starts at ≈$64,000, after federal incentives. Start ticking off options boxes, such as battery and performance options, and the price quickly […]

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Tesla Motors Smeared [Hilariously] by Tin Hatters

Benji Jerew — Thu, 01 May 2014 23:41:17 +0000

In case you’re wondering, the tin hatters are the ones that constantly go on about the Moon Landing and 9/11 being fake. Next on the list of conspiracy theorist targets, apparently, is Tesla Motors. Of course, there have to be hundreds of conspiracy theories out there, and yes, men really did land on the moon, […]

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Tesla Motors Celebrates Opening of 100th Tesla Supercharger

Benji Jerew — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:08:30 +0000

I’ll admit that, when I first read this Tesla Motors headline, I thought, “Wow, 100 Tesla Superchargers in North America!” Well, we’re not quite there, yet. However, in spite of Tesla Motors being an American company, it has its sights set globally, so that’s 100 Tesla Superchargers now open in the whole world. This opens […]

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Oops! Elon Musk Got a Speeding Ticket Showing off his Tesla Model S

Benji Jerew — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:42:57 +0000

During filming of the upcoming sci-fi movie, Transcendence, Elon Musk took lead actor Johnny Depp out for a test drive in the Tesla Model S, but things may not have gone exactly as planned. Of course, going out for a test drive, you never know exactly what you might expect. We always hope for the […]

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Tesla Motors, Clearing the Air in China?

Benji Jerew — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:23:02 +0000

Moving Tesla Motors manufacturing to China could bring that price down, but the Chinese nouveau-riche love their import luxury cars. In fact, one Chinese investor recently ordered 100 Tesla Model S to be shipped, but not before being convertible-converted by Newport Convertible Engineering, adding between $29,900 and $49,900 to the price of each car. Tesla […]

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Hacking the Tesla Model S Uncovers Ubuntu Roots, May Void Warranty

Benji Jerew — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:26:14 +0000

Now, you’re not supposed to hack the Tesla Model S, because even the MVPA says you can’t, but give a computer geek an Ethernet port and, well, you know the rest. I’m certain that this wasn’t what Tesla motors had in mind when they wrote the software for the Tesla Model S, giving hackers access, […]

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Tesla Model S Lemon Lawsuit, Sounds Like Nonsense to Me

Benji Jerew — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:44:30 +0000

Given the accolades that Tesla Motors and the flagship Tesla Model S have garnered, it might come as a shock that a lawyer has brought a lawsuit against the company. The Tesla Model S, interestingly, was given the best score ever by Consumer Reports, which doesn’t just measure vehicle worthiness, but customer satisfaction. I can […]

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One Hundred Tesla Model S Convertibles Going to China

Benji Jerew — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:44:04 +0000

I know what you’re thinking, and now that you’re back from checking TeslaMotors.com for a convertible version of the Tesla Model S, you’re absolutely right. Tesla Motors does not offer a Tesla Model S Convertible, at least not yet. For now, Tesla Motors is focused on getting the Tesla Model X into production, as well […]

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Tesla Motors says “Shields Up!” Adds More Protection for Battery Pack

Benji Jerew — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 14:31:52 +0000

After three Tesla Model S fires last year, some have been wondering if electric vehicles truly have a place in our transportation future. Tesla Motors says yes! Of course, the three fires in question were highly unusual, one involving a Class III three-ball towing hitch that had fallen off a truck, and another involving a […]

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Did Lackluster European Sales Leads to Tesla Model S Price Drop?

Benji Jerew — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:25:15 +0000

The Tesla Model S is a beautiful (and expensive!) electric vehicle, which makes it hard for many people to get into an electric vehicle that’s so capable. That being said, the Tesla Model S has been at the top of some sales charts, such as in Norway, where it was the best-selling vehicle, of any […]

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Electric Vehicle “Still Future”

Benji Jerew — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:47:44 +0000

Looking at the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, or the whole lineup, for that matter, and one can tell that fuel economy is not at the top of the list of major driving factors. However, Mercedes-Benz’s foray into electric vehicles will definitely be driven by environmentally-conscious drivers and emissions regulations. For example, for Mercedes-Benz to sell to executives […]

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How Tesla’s Superchargers Could be Profitable, Despite Charging Being Free

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 05 Mar 2014 07:51:06 +0000

Profitability has been the most important bottleneck that has been hampering large scale electric car manufacturing since forever. Tesla Motors (TSLA) found the perfect moment and strategy to start producing electric cars and is now offering Supercharging that is profitable for both the company and the end user. An analysis started from several assumptions of […]

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Tesla Model S, The Best You Can Get

Benji Jerew — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:49:49 +0000

The Tesla Model S, simply continues to please in, among other things, performance, safety, quality, company support, pretty much every way that matters. So say pretty much everyone who owns a Tesla Model S, and the aggregate numbers prove it. Combining anecdotal evidence with their own testing, Consumer Reports has given the car a much-coveted […]

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Is a Profitable Tesla Model E Just a Dream?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:49:14 +0000

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk’s master plan for the company seems to be on track, with full production of the Tesla Model S, expansion of the Tesla Supercharger network, and the upcoming Tesla Model X and Tesla Model E. The idea was simple, start with low-volume high-profit vehicles, the Tesla Roadster and Tesla Model S, […]

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Two Porsche 911 GT3 Fires Prompt Recall

Benji Jerew — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:44:26 +0000

In Europe, two Porsche 911 GT3 engine bay fires have prompted the company to advise their customers to “stop using their vehicles.” Investigation is ongoing. Generally, we like to know that our vehicles, from the mundane Toyota Corolla to the brute Porsche 911 GT3, won’t erupt into an uncontrollable ball of fire at the slightest tweak. […]

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Tesla Motors’ Battery Plant, “Giga-Factory,” Details Coming Soon

Benji Jerew — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:27:55 +0000

If Tesla Motors really wants to expand its operation, one of the things it’s going to need it better control over its suppliers. Better yet, eliminate suppliers and start making their own parts! That’s exactly the idea behind the planned Tesla Motors battery plant, the Tesla Giga-Factory. Currently, Tesla manufactures their massive 60 kWh and […]

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Tesla Model S Forms Basis for Rinspeed XchangE Autonomous Vehicle Concept

Benji Jerew — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 23:03:05 +0000

Autonomous vehicles are coming, but what will they look like? Perhaps the vehicle of the future, based on the most futuristic vehicle on the road, the Tesla Model S, might look something like the Rinspeed XchangE? It’s a rare sight to see an auto show concept rolling on the streets, but Rinspeed seems to be […]

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Chevy Volt Ad Playing Rough with Pure Electric Vehicles

Benji Jerew — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 16:11:38 +0000

Do automakers run attack ads? See for yourself as the Chevy Volt leaves pure electric vehicles to die in the desert! Whoa! Did you read that correctly? At least, that’s my impression on seeing a recent ad, featuring a Chevy Volt extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), cruising through the desert. Concerned, the kid asks his dad […]

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Elon Musk Talks Tesla Motors and All-Electric All-Wheel Drive

Benji Jerew — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:57:56 +0000

At a recent town-hall style meeting held by CEO Elon Musk in Amsterdam, we learned a little more about Tesla Motors‘ approach to all-wheel drive. Theres already plenty that we know about the Tesla Model X, starting delivery by 2015. Powered by the same 60 kWh or 85 kWh lithium-ion battery pack as the Tesla […]

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Say What!? A Tesla Model S is Worth More Used than New

Danny Harper — Sat, 08 Feb 2014 08:41:35 +0000

At this point, throw out everything you thought you knew about the laws of used cars. It seems that Tesla has not only revolutionized the auto industry, it has also disrupted the one thing that car owners have always expected along with death and taxes: that there car will be worth less used than new. […]

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Elon Musk Eases Cold Feeling over Tesla Model S Charging in Norway

Benji Jerew — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 15:33:08 +0000

The farther north you go, the colder it gets, but we northerners are used to it. Tesla Model S chargers in Norway, however, are experiencing a couple problems. Specifically, the Tesla Model S TUMC (Tesla Universal Mobile Connector) doesn’t seem to be 100% percent compatible with the power grid in Norway, and the average temperature […]

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Tesla Motors Partnering with Sixt Leasing and Stadtwerke Utilities in Germany

Benji Jerew — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:58:46 +0000

Tesla Motors is one of the companies that, I would say, has done the most to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, mostly by making them easier to own. The awareness and adoption of electric vehicles has a lot to do with how they are marketed, and how easy they are to own. For some […]

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Tesla Motors Could Open Production Line in China

Benji Jerew — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:29:27 +0000

Tesla Motors, like any business, needs markets in which to sell its product, but if those markets are too far away, it could generate problems. For now, all of Tesla Motors‘ production is in the United States. Even in the States, there are some areas where it is difficult to buy a Tesla Model S, […]

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Tesla Supercharger Network Ready for Cross Country

Benji Jerew — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 13:24:27 +0000

Perhaps one of the most compelling answers to the limited-range of electric vehicles, the Tesla Supercharger network now makes it possible to travel across the country without burning a single drop of gasoline. Of course, the Tesla Supercharger network is only compatible with the Tesla Model S 60 kWh and 85 kWh versions, so buyers […]

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Tesla Supercharger Network Expanding Across Europe

Benji Jerew — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 19:49:17 +0000

Which came first, Tesla Model S or the Tesla Supercharger? Well, obviously the Tesla Model S came first, and most popularly so! In Norway, for example, the Tesla Model S is actually the country’s best-selling vehicle, not green vehicle or electric vehicle, but any vehicle. Given that the Tesla Model S has such great range, […]

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2014 Nissan Leaf, Real Competition For Chevy Volt

Benji Jerew — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:15:18 +0000

It seems that Nissan Leaf might finally give the Chevy Volt run for its money this year, thanks to some manufacturing changes and better fuel economy. Of the pure electric and Plug-In hybrid electric vehicles being sold today, the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf are just about neck-and-neck, the two best-selling electric vehicles on the […]

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Future Electric Vehicle Transmissions May Have Multi-Speed Gearboxes

Benji Jerew — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:27:18 +0000

For the most part, electric vehicle manufacturers have eschewed the multi-speed transmission in favor of a simpler and lighter single speed transmission. The reason for this is that electric vehicles do not really need a transmission, at least that is what electric-vehicle manufacturers thought. Because an electric motor is more easily balanced than a standard […]

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Tesla Model S + Two Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia = “Stretchla” Project by Otmar Ebenhoech

Benji Jerew — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:57:25 +0000

This is not a weekend project, but DIYer Otmar Ebenhoech has been fiddling with vans and electric vehicles since at least twelve years of age. As the title suggests, two Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia plus one Tesla Model S is his current project. The story starts decades ago, but perhaps more currently we could talk about […]

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Might General Motors Buy Tesla Motors Next Year?

Benji Jerew — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:42:28 +0000

One of the most valuable automobile manufacturers in the world, Tesla Motors is valued at around $20 billion, which begs the question, does anyone have the cash to buy such a successful company? Entrepreneur Elon Musk doesn’t hold on to every company he’s created, such as Zip2 and PayPal. Those companies were sold for millions, […]

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Electric Vehicles Will Dominate, but Not For the Reason You Think

Benji Jerew — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 02:08:33 +0000

The world needs electric vehicles but, in spite of skyrocketing sales, the general public is still fairly unaware of them. For example, most people still think electric vehicles are basically limited to golf carts and minicars. According to a recent survey, just 22% were familiar with the Tesla Model S, and just 31% were familiar […]

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Tesla Motors Software Update Addresses Charger Issues

Benji Jerew — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:41:42 +0000

If it isn’t one thing, it’s another, but that’s not preventing Tesla Motors from making changes to address things that are not even under its control, such as the charging station a Tesla Model S is plugged into. Many people have heard that Tesla Motors‘ Tesla Model S, as well as other lithium-ion-powered vehicles, such […]

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NHTSA Confirms Tesla Model S’ Five-Star Safety Rating

Benji Jerew — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 07:06:38 +0000

Tesla Model S is still one of the country’s safest vehicles, as confirmed both by NHTSA crash testing and an investigation following three car fires that originated in the lithium-ion battery pack. After three fires in just about as many weeks, as well as a recent garage fire, all involving the expensive performance electric vehicle […]

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Tesla Model S “Not the Source” of Garage Fire

Benji Jerew — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 20:58:40 +0000

If you type in the keywords “Tesla” and “Fire,” you’ll come up with lots of pictures and stories covering the dangers of lithium-ion batteries and plenty of pictures of burned out Tesla Model S. Actually, there’s only three Tesla Model S that have caught fire, all three of which were involved in impact accidents of […]

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Norway Tax Incentives Spur Tesla Model S Sales

Benji Jerew — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 19:14:36 +0000

Outrageous or no, the tax structure in Norway is vastly different from some places, such as the United States. Electric vehicle tax incentives, such as those on the Tesla Model S, in Norway are nothing AT ALL like those in the United States. For example, if you want to buy a maxxed out Tesla Model […]

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Thanks to Improved Lithium-Ion Battery Tech, is the Audi R8 E-Tron Back on Track?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:37:03 +0000

Electric vehicles, to some automakers, are more financial trouble than they’re worth, which has left cars like the Toyota RAV4 EV and Audi R8 E-Tron at the mercy of cost-cutting measures and program cutbacks. It doesn’t have to be that way. After all, Tesla Model S is the only electric vehicle in the performance sedan […]

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Tesla Model S is The Best-Selling Electric Vehicle in Canada

Benji Jerew — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:26:57 +0000

In the last couple of years, electric vehicle sales have more than tripled in some places, and Tesla Model S is proving to be heavy competition for the established automakers Of course, Tesla Model S isn’t the only electric vehicle on the market, but it is being manufactured by the newest and most successful automaker […]

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Tesla Model E to Debut at 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Benji Jerew — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:34:05 +0000

Unlike most of his projects, Elon hasn’t said a whole lot about the next model. Of course, we’re not talking about the awaited Model X, but the mass-market Tesla Model E. If we go back to the very beginning, recall that Elon Musk explained the master plan. First, start with a couple of low-volume high-profit […]

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Developing The Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Battery

Benji Jerew — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 21:49:25 +0000

This may sound like stale news, but the next-generation lithium-ion battery could come from a Bosch / Yuasa / Mitsubishi partnership. Various companies and governments have set goals and predictions for the adoption of electric vehicle, but it seems that we’re still somewhat behind on most of these goals. There are at least a couple […]

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Ohio ADA Amendment, Blocking Tesla Motors, is Defeated

Benji Jerew — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:55:37 +0000

Ohio Senate Bill 137 seems innocuous enough, requiring drivers to leave the lane open between traffic and highway maintenance crews, until you read the fine print meant to block Tesla Motors direct sales in the State of Ohio. What does Tesla Motors direct sales approach have to do with Bill 137, which covers traffic law? […]

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Proof: Impaled Gas Car Does Not Protect Occupants Like a Tesla Model S (Video)

Benji Jerew — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:18:15 +0000

The car, perhaps a late 2000’s Honda Accord, didn’t spontaneously combust, but it was impaled, which could have killed the driver, and it wasn’t a Tesla Model S. With all the bad press that Tesla Model S has been getting, regarding three lithium-ion battery fires after being impaled by road debris, it got me thinking […]

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Tesla Model S Safety, “No Further Measures Deemed Necessary,” German KBA Says

Benji Jerew — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:42:18 +0000

After three Tesla Model S fires swept the internet and bashed TSLA Stock prices, it only seems natural that the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) ordered an investigation. According to some, the Tesla Model S‘ low-slung lithium-ion battery pack, even with its armor plating, is insufficiently protected. At high speed, road debris could possibly […]

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Electric Vehicle Pricing Still, Mostly, Outside of Buyer’s Range

Benji Jerew — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:13:04 +0000

Recent studies have shown that those who are in the market for a new car, even those interested in electric vehicles, aren’t planning on spending more than $25,000. There are plenty of fuel efficient cars in this range, such as the Mini Cooper and the Toyota Prius, but you might be hard-pressed to find an […]

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Tesla Model S World Tour – Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion Equipped?

Benji Jerew — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:53:54 +0000

The only constant in the this advertisement would have to be the Tesla Model S P85+, but I’m not sure if it was originally equipped with a flux capacitor and a Mr. Fusion module. Other than the starring Tesla Model S, everything else in this little video seems to be up for grabs and promotes […]

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Better Rechargeable Battery Developed by SolidEnergy and A123 Systems

Benji Jerew — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 21:14:18 +0000

The rechargeable battery has presented some problems for automakers, some of which are not so easily addressed but, thanks to a recent collaboration between SolidEnergy and A123 Systems, could those problems be in the past? Currently, of all the durable rechargeable battery types, the lithium-ion battery has the best capacity for its weight. Still, lithium-ion […]

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Tesla Model S Performance Above the Arctic Circle [VIDEO]

Benji Jerew — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 20:14:31 +0000

Is it possible that, without all-wheel drive, the Tesla Model S can provide just as confident of a driving experience as in conventional vehicle? The Tesla Model S is a rear-wheel drive electric vehicle, which may or may not be better than a front-wheel drive vehicle in the snow, depending on who you ask, but […]

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NHTSA Orders Investigation as Tesla Model S Ride is Height Adjusted

Benji Jerew — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 14:46:07 +0000

Tesla Motors says the latest wireless software update for the Tesla Model S isn’t to prevent fire, but the car will ride a little higher the next time you get on the highway. The news From Tesla Motors came just hours before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA] announced they would investigate the design […]

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Electric Vehicles Best-Sellers in Norway

Benji Jerew — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:54:28 +0000

In the United States, California is the center of hybrid and electric vehicle sales, accounting for about 40% of all plug-in vehicle sales for the entire country. Actually, sales of plug-in vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, have more than tripled sales in the last year, but the best place to spot them is […]

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Should GM Collaborate With Tesla to Prevent Future Battery-Related Fires in EVs?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:20:12 +0000

We’ve already tried to put the recent Tesla Model S fires into perspective, but is there something that another electric vehicle maker can add to the discussion? Tesla Model S really is in a league of its own, but recent lithium-ion battery fires have begun to hurt the company’s reputation. Looking at it one way, […]

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No Tesla Model S Recall Planned, says CEO Elon Musk

Benji Jerew — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 19:41:09 +0000

After three Tesla Model S fires in twice as many weeks, some have begun to question the safety of the $70,000+ performance electric vehicle. Of course, if you take these fires out of perspective, it might seem that there is some inherent problem with the Tesla Model S, in spite of its great looks, performance, […]

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