0-60mph is the IMPORTANT SPEED. There is really no point in horsepower, or a car that can top 120mph.
The importance is in get up and go when you need to. Be it to merge, accelerate around a danger, etc.
It's similar to motorcycles, where the most dangerous ones are often the weaker ones that cannot give you the option to accelerate to avoid danger.
Where I used to live in New Haven, CT. There was a highway merge that was about 3 car lengths. That's right, three car lengths to merge into 80mph traffic flow. Nigh a death trap.
The real factor is torque, which equates to get up and go. It is basically the second most important safety feature after breaks.
This is what ALL auto makers do at present. I wager Tesla has done it much less so.
I'd be curious about the mid-frontal collision compared to most any other car. But the point of the comment is mostly that no engine was gaming. But that's nto gaming if the fact makes the vehicle safer in reality and not just tests.
The truth is, that they feel in the next decade, that technology advancements will bring them to a 600 mile range. Which is fair enough for most anyone. And that it would have been a distraction to focus on a hybrid.
Though I do think the Chevy Volt 2.0 should have a diesel option.
The Chevy Volt had to re-address some design issues due to these tests. Because they realized a fluid leak caused a short that ignited a vehicle after impact tests.
These were impact tests....FYI. And if the Model S survived them intact, it's no different than a gas engine vehicle doing so. Yes it is part of the tests. If either the gas or batteries go BOOM!!!! I believe it's a failure.
(And no, the Republicans did NOT elect Romney, he was selected by the party. And many manipulations were used. By the time many if not most Republicans had a chance to vote in the primary. He had already been given the nomination by default. It's manipulation of the timed primaries (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada. A few other low populace states are used to set the party agenda of the Republicans and Democrats. We are then handed two selected politicians, we can hypothetically refer to them as Twiddly Dee and Twiddly Dumb, each election cycle. And lauded that we voted. But the truth is, there is little difference from elections in the U.S. today, and those we criticized of the Soviet Union and their one party system.
The thing is, other cars scored the same 5 star ratings. But Tesla broke the mold (well testing equipment). So not only was it meeting the requirements for 5 stars. It was often exceeding by 4x-5x the score.
My understanding is most of it is in design and engineering techniques. Using methods more common in the aerospace industry where super light and super strong are more necessary.
The point being, that many 6 figure cars don't come anywhere close to the performance nor the safety of the Tesla Model S. And far exceed it in price. (And most of those are only 5 seaters.)
Most of these scores are not based on just the cost. But on the novel design approaches. Elon Musk is building Tesla's like space ships. Using more advanced design techniques. Most automobiles are 30 year old engineering. And you may pay $100,000 for a BMW. But it's really not that much more advanced in construction than a Chevy.
Tesla went and said, let's design from the ground up and use all ideas. And that's why they did things differently. The cheaper vehicles will likely be cheaper because of performance grade of the motors will be gone, less refinement and comforts, and namely, the R&D expenditure will be re-couped.
No, when you roll, you want the roof not to crush. As there are merely a couple of inches between the roof and the passengers heads. Skulls and spines do not compress and contract like legs. Nor do they mend like them.
Honestly, with so few drive in theaters left. I would be willing to subsidize them (not Federally or through the government). But Hollywood would be smart to say, hey...let's preserve these. There are a few hundred left.
It would cost Hollywood next to nothing to: a) put a digital project in the few hundred drive ins b) to allow drive-ins to have movies free
Seriously, most drive-ins basically get three showings a weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun), and have a short season spring through early fall. They also lose showings due to bad weather (rather than gain them as modern theaters).
But they are truly a cultural heritage. The profits from Avenger's alone if put in a trust fund would keep ALL the drive-in theater's operating for centuries.And Hollywood studios should get smart. (A portion of these ticket sales support Drive-In Theaters around the nation.)
Actually, I don't think co-workers ever care about that. They understand. Bosses....maybe.
But that's usually because bosses are too blind to the abuse they subjected said employe too. And too blind to the culture they've created by so often telling anyone who gives notice - you can pack your stuff today.
It goes both ways, and you know what. Companies have been giving far less to their employees. Less of the record profits. Less benefits. Less of so much.
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0-60mph is the IMPORTANT SPEED. There is really no point in horsepower, or a car that can top 120mph.
The importance is in get up and go when you need to. Be it to merge, accelerate around a danger, etc.
It's similar to motorcycles, where the most dangerous ones are often the weaker ones that cannot give you the option to accelerate to avoid danger.
Where I used to live in New Haven, CT. There was a highway merge that was about 3 car lengths. That's right, three car lengths to merge into 80mph traffic flow. Nigh a death trap.
The real factor is torque, which equates to get up and go. It is basically the second most important safety feature after breaks.
This is what ALL auto makers do at present. I wager Tesla has done it much less so.
I'd be curious about the mid-frontal collision compared to most any other car. But the point of the comment is mostly that no engine was gaming. But that's nto gaming if the fact makes the vehicle safer in reality and not just tests.
The truth is, that they feel in the next decade, that technology advancements will bring them to a 600 mile range. Which is fair enough for most anyone. And that it would have been a distraction to focus on a hybrid.
Though I do think the Chevy Volt 2.0 should have a diesel option.
The Chevy Volt had to re-address some design issues due to these tests. Because they realized a fluid leak caused a short that ignited a vehicle after impact tests.
These were impact tests....FYI. And if the Model S survived them intact, it's no different than a gas engine vehicle doing so. Yes it is part of the tests. If either the gas or batteries go BOOM!!!! I believe it's a failure.
I'll have to look that up, but are you sure he wasn't referring to the failure that was Fisker Karma. Cause that was one of the worst wastes of money.
Okay, guess he did. But Romney was a dweeb. Even Republicans didn't want to vote for him.
http://upstart.bizjournals.com/money/loot/2012/11/02/elon-musk-to-romney-no-cash-for-you.html
(And no, the Republicans did NOT elect Romney, he was selected by the party. And many manipulations were used. By the time many if not most Republicans had a chance to vote in the primary. He had already been given the nomination by default. It's manipulation of the timed primaries (Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada. A few other low populace states are used to set the party agenda of the Republicans and Democrats. We are then handed two selected politicians, we can hypothetically refer to them as Twiddly Dee and Twiddly Dumb, each election cycle. And lauded that we voted. But the truth is, there is little difference from elections in the U.S. today, and those we criticized of the Soviet Union and their one party system.
Mothers....
Just ask Volvo and Subaru.
And accelerates 0-60 in 3.9 seconds
=)
Much of that is batteries and copper coils for the motors I wager.
The thing is, other cars scored the same 5 star ratings. But Tesla broke the mold (well testing equipment). So not only was it meeting the requirements for 5 stars. It was often exceeding by 4x-5x the score.
Is that a 7 passenger vehicle like the Tesla?
No need, it's already a hatchback with two extra seats.
But they are coming out with a crossover for those of us who want 4x4 and a bit of towing capacity.
My understanding is most of it is in design and engineering techniques. Using methods more common in the aerospace industry where super light and super strong are more necessary.
God save the Queen....
(and that's coming from a Connecticut Yankee)
Yes, but what is the 0-60mph rating of that BMW 320i? 7-12 seconds
http://www.zeroto60times.com/BMW-Bimmer-0-60-mph-Times.html
The Tesla Model S is 3.9-5.9 seconds
Oh, and that's a 7 seater. With way better build quality. Way more features. And way nicer handling.
The point being, that many 6 figure cars don't come anywhere close to the performance nor the safety of the Tesla Model S. And far exceed it in price.
(And most of those are only 5 seaters.)
Lame...
Cause a car without gas doesn't move either.
Why?
Most of these scores are not based on just the cost. But on the novel design approaches. Elon Musk is building Tesla's like space ships. Using more advanced design techniques. Most automobiles are 30 year old engineering. And you may pay $100,000 for a BMW. But it's really not that much more advanced in construction than a Chevy.
Tesla went and said, let's design from the ground up and use all ideas. And that's why they did things differently. The cheaper vehicles will likely be cheaper because of performance grade of the motors will be gone, less refinement and comforts, and namely, the R&D expenditure will be re-couped.
No silly, no....
That is easily handled by the seat and restraining straps.
"You know nothing Jon Coward"
No, when you roll, you want the roof not to crush. As there are merely a couple of inches between the roof and the passengers heads. Skulls and spines do not compress and contract like legs. Nor do they mend like them.
Um, who cares....it's not gaming the system if it in FACT keeps the passengers safer.
BT is not an insecticide. BT is just a bacteria? So you are essentially covering your plants with a predatory infection.
Fred Phelps is a Democrat, and ran for office a number of times as a Democrat. Also was a big supporter of Mr. Al Gore.
Many newer models have "tailgating" features perfect for this. The seats can be folded down so that they sit facing the rear. Really cool.
Honestly, with so few drive in theaters left. I would be willing to subsidize them (not Federally or through the government). But Hollywood would be smart to say, hey...let's preserve these. There are a few hundred left.
It would cost Hollywood next to nothing to:
a) put a digital project in the few hundred drive ins
b) to allow drive-ins to have movies free
Seriously, most drive-ins basically get three showings a weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun), and have a short season spring through early fall. They also lose showings due to bad weather (rather than gain them as modern theaters).
But they are truly a cultural heritage. The profits from Avenger's alone if put in a trust fund would keep ALL the drive-in theater's operating for centuries.And Hollywood studios should get smart. (A portion of these ticket sales support Drive-In Theaters around the nation.)
Actually, I don't think co-workers ever care about that. They understand. Bosses....maybe.
But that's usually because bosses are too blind to the abuse they subjected said employe too. And too blind to the culture they've created by so often telling anyone who gives notice - you can pack your stuff today.
It goes both ways, and you know what. Companies have been giving far less to their employees. Less of the record profits. Less benefits. Less of so much.