Fans and foes of electric vehicle maker Tesla are bombarding online sites with opinions on what’s right or wrong about its new steering wheel, a ‘yoke’ design for refreshed versions of the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. Some claimed the aviation-type helm was a masterful design; others said it was too futuristic. Tesla’s upcoming Roadster sports car includes a similar … [Read more...] about Tesla fans and foes spar over new-look steering wheel
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Brexit turmoil behind Tesla’s switch from UK to Germany
Tesla founder Elon Musk says the turmoil over Brexit was behind his decision to build the company’s next-generation electric car battery plant in Germany instead of Britain. The switch to a site near Berlin comes as a blow to Britain, which is fighting to maintain its carmaking industry in the face of sweeping technological change. “Brexit made it too risky to put a … [Read more...] about Brexit turmoil behind Tesla’s switch from UK to Germany
Research: Tesla battery pack may last for more than million miles
By Daniel Oberhaus, of US website Wired Last April, Elon Musk promised that Tesla would soon be able to power its electric cars for more than 1 million miles (1.62m km) over the course of their lifespan. At the time, the claim seemed a bit much. That’s more than double the mileage Tesla owners can expect to get out of their car’s current battery packs, which are already … [Read more...] about Research: Tesla battery pack may last for more than million miles
First look at 400km/h Tesla Roadster …
Jay Leno, host of US television show Jay Leno’s Garage, takes a spin in what will be the fastest production car ever made – that’s if it gets off the ground. It’s the new-generation Tesla Roadster. The prototype has three electric motors developing 10,000Nm of torque and a claimed top speed of more than 400km/h. The car is set down for production in 2020. … [Read more...] about First look at 400km/h Tesla Roadster …
Tesla is on the skids, says auto industry bigwig Bob Lutz
Outspoken auto-industry veteran Bob Lutz has advised car collectors in the US to get hold of a Tesla Model S “while they’re still available” – an insinuation that the electric carmaker might not be around much longer. Lutz, 85, speaking at a classic car auction in Arizona, said: “Twenty-five years from now, it (Model S) will be remembered as the first really good-looking, … [Read more...] about Tesla is on the skids, says auto industry bigwig Bob Lutz