tesla model s

Tesla model - s

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History:

•TeslaMotors Inc. is an American automotive And energy storage company that designs, manufactures and sells electric cars ,electric vehicle powertrain components and battery products.

ELON MUSK

• Elon Musk, an American engineer and entrepreneur is the CEO and founder of Tesla Motors

• Best known for co-founding PayPal, and Tesla Motors.

TESLA MODEL S

Design for performance:• Media : AM/FM/HD radio, online radio, on-demand Internet

radio, Bluetooth®, and USB audio devices• Controls : Driving personalization, climate controls, and

cabin controls• Camera : High definition backup camera, optimized for

visibility and safety• Calendar : Calendar synchronization for daily schedule and

tap to navigate• Map : Simple, intuitive Google Maps™ with real time traffic

information• Energy : Real time energy consumption and range estimation• Phone : Bluetooth-enabled, voice controlled handsfree

phone system

Design for safety:• In emergency conditions, Model S safely

brings itself to a full stop.

• Automatically change lanes by tapping the turn signal.

Design for Ergonomics:•Four Drive(Dual Motor):

Four Drive(Dual Motor):

• Dual Motor Model S is a categorical improvement on conventional all-wheel drive systems.

• With two motors, one in the front and one in the rear, Model S digitally and independently controls torque.

Autopilot:

•Autopilot combines a forward looking camera, radar, to automatically drive Model S on the open road .•Changing lanes becomes as simple as a tap of the turn signal. • Model S will both detect a parking spot and automatically park itself.

The touchscreen:

• The Model S 17 inch touchscreen controls most of the car's functions. Opening the all glass panoramic roof, customizing the automatic climate control

Super charger:

Super charger:•Charging adapters can be plugged in to any household outlet.

•There most high efficient charging adapter has a charging rate of 56 miles range per hour. This car is powered by lithium ion battery cells.

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How it Works:

• Model S uses its onboard charger to convert alternating current (AC) from a wall charger to DC that’s stored in the battery.

•Using a Supercharger is as easy as using a Wall Connector.

Aesthetics:

Aesthetics•Interior•Available in many colores•Stylish door lock handle•Sporty look•Attractive lights•Well-finished edges•Attractive logo

Design for Manufacturability & Assembly (DFMA)

Motor construction

Partnerships

As part of its collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, Tesla is building electric powertrain components for the Mercedes A-Class E-Cell, an electric car with a range of 124 miles

Tesla Motors and Toyota announced in July 2010 that the two companies have signed an agreement to initiate the development of a second generation of the compact Toyota RAV4 EV.

Competitors

Main competitor is Fisker Karma starts at $96,000

Comparison with Market

Aluminium coil blanking

• 98% of the Tesla Model S body is constructed from aluminium and is produced from between 50 to 60 separate coils of aluminium each for various components.

Manufacturing video• http://

www.teslamotors.com/blog/factory-upgrade

• References

• Tesla official website• Wikipedia