by: arielle solheim. founded by elon musk (paypal), martin eberhard, mark tarpenning, jb straubel,...
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BACKGROUND
Founded by Elon Musk (Paypal), Martin
Eberhard, Mark Tarpenning, JB
Straubel, and Ian Wright
Tesla “Roadster”
Nikola Tesla
AC Propulsion T-Zero
EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY Laptop batteries
Lithium-ion
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries normally used in
hybrid cars
Problem with Lithium-ion batteries
Battery pack heater
Battery has capacity of 56kWh—high density
makes the battery last longer
THE ROADSTER: PRICES & MODELS
Starting price: $109,000 The Roadster Sport price: $128,500
0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds Driving range of 245 miles
Motor
Acceleration
Roadster Roadster Sport
Torque 273 lb-fit at 0-5,400 rpm
295 lb-ft at 0-5,100 rpm
Horsepower 302 hp at 5,000-6,000 rpm
299 at 4,400-6,000 rpm
Max rpm 14,000 rpm 14,000 rpm
Roadster Roadster Sport
Top Speed 125 mph 125 mph
0 to 60 mph 3.9 seconds 3.7 seconds
Starting price of $62,400
Active air suspension
0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds
Model S Performance goes 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds
THE MODEL S
FEATURES
TOUCH-SCREEN 17” touch-screen dashboard
with Wi-Fi Tracks your efficiency on the
screen so you can know how far you can go
DOOR HANDLES When not in use,
the handles retract into the body. When you approach the car with the key, the handles slide out
and unlatch
http://www.teslamotors.com/models/features
GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF UV and infrared blocking
safety glass windows
Crossover sport utility vehicle 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds
Optional dual motor all-wheel drive
Deliveries will begin in 2014
THE MODEL X
CHARGING
3.5 hours from empty to full (using a high power
wall connector at 240 volts and 70 amps)
High Power Charging
Mobile Charging
How do you take a road trip?
How far can you go?
A 60 kWh battery supplies 232 miles per
charge
The largest battery supplies 300 miles per
charge
PUBLIC STATION◦ J1772 Adapter
240 VOLT OUTLET◦ Mobile Connector
SUPERCHARGER NETWORK
ADVANTAGES
Efficiency
No more oil changes or smog checks
$7,500 Federal Tax Credit
Free parking
HOV lane access
Electricity sources: nuclear power, natural
gas, hydroelectric, coal and oil
Gas has one primary source
SIGNIFICANCE OF TESLA MOTORS
Tesla Motors hasn’t been around for very long, but
their EV battery technology is considered to be the best
Tesla helped advance alternative fuel
technology
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Sweney, Rob. "Disparities in EV Battery Philosophy and Tesla’s Hidden Advantage." Greentech Media. Greentech Media, 21 Jan. 2013. Web. <http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/Guest-Post-Disparities-in-EV-Battery-Philosophy-Teslas-Hidden-Advantage>.
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