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New Video of Tesla's Mass-Market Electric Car
Slatterz writes "The Tesla Roadster has almost mythical status among electric car enthusiasts. It's fast, with high torque over a wide RPM range, and can beat a Ferrari in terms of acceleration. Now Tesla has released new video of its upcoming new electric car, called the Model S, which Tesla Motors claims is the world's first mass produced fully-electric vehicle. Unlike the Lotus-Elise based Roadster, the Model S is a traditional sedan of the type millions of commuters might actually drive. Tesla claims it will fit seven people (if two of them are 'children under 10'), and has mounted a rather large 17in LCD in the dash. Key to Telsa's future will be the evolution of lithium-ion battery technology. Tesla Motors claiming the new Model S can travel up to 300 miles on a single charge, but the battery will still take 45 minutes to quick-recharge." (And for those in countries where it matters, this article mentions that it should also be available in right-hand drive.)
And here I was expecting video of something of Tesla's. Now that would be cool. Instead it's just some electric car.
Warning: this article may contain humor, sarcasm, parody, and perhaps even irony. Read at your own risk.
Chevrolet Volt (has a gas engine that works as a range-extender after the first 40 miles)
http://www.chevrolet.com/experience/fuel-solutions/electric/
Aptera (fully electric)
http://www.aptera.com/
I'm personally considering an Aptera as soon as they are available for sale near me.
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Given your gratuitous compliment and lack of attempt to slander the parent with FUD, I think the real question is how did YOU find your way to Slashdot?