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Tesla unveil Semi, new Roadster, & also teased a "pickup truck"
Anyone watch the unveil last night?
The numbers on the semi destroyed what anyone thought possible. - 0-60 in 5 sec - 0-60 in 20 sec under max gross payload of 80k lbs - 65mph up 5% grade under max lied, compared to 45mph for ICE semi - 500 mile range - 400 miles of additional range after 30 min charge - Guaranteed 7¢/kWh fuel cost(solar) compared to volatile oil - Nuclear explosion proof glass(apparently cracked windshield takes semi off road) - 1 million mile guarantee it won't breakdown - Will never need a brake change - "Impossible" to jacknife - Beats semis on economics day 1 - In convoy mode, beats rail on economics 300 miles of range: $150,000 500 miles of range: $180,000 Founders series: $200,000 https://youtu.be/CBTQnmUolas The Roadster was a complete surprise, and the numbers given destroy any production car you can think of, even a Koenisegg. - 0-60 in 1.9 sec (this is faster than most Formula 1 cars) - 0-100 in 4.2 - 1/4 mile in 8.9 sec - 250+ mph top speed - 621 mile range (That's Kansas City to Denver without fueling) - 10,000 nm torque and that's the base model. Starting at $200k and Founders series at $250k. Destroys million dollar cars. Also teased a rendering image of a consumer pickup truck with a normal truck in the bed. https://youtu.be/5n9xafjynJA Last edited by aturnis; 11-23-2017 at 02:02 AM.. |
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I wonder if it something related to when the car passes from e-braking to disc brakes. If that transition takes a split second longer in some situations than others, I could see it causing some significant variability.
(Obviously that's something they should take a close look at, regardless.) |
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05-22-2018, 06:02 PM | #230 |
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UPS is starting with this electric truck
https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/09/...rucks-arrival/ UPS as also order 125 Semi trucks from Tesla. |
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However the UPS guys here drive the **** out of them. Those engines sound TIRED. |
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05-22-2018, 07:05 PM | #232 | |
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The Model 3 is supposed to be more profitable than both the Model X and Model S, it's where Tesla may be able to make lots of money and provide an efficient vehicle for the everyday man. While I can't talk for the Model 3, the Model S is the safest sedan on the market. An argument can be made it doesn't have the safest crash ratings (while they are still high) but when you combine that with autonomous safety features the car is very safe. Model S's with Auto Pilot have been shown to be 3-4 times safer than Model S's without Auto Pilot. I imagine there will be some bugs with the first year or two Model 3's. Just like there was with Model S in the beginning. This is not be be unexpected when making a brand new car company and a brand new model of car. |
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05-23-2018, 08:47 AM | #233 | |
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05-23-2018, 04:27 PM | #236 |
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I think all of the reviews I've read from auto blogs tested it's braking in line with the 130 ft(?) Tesla claims.
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05-23-2018, 04:59 PM | #237 |
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Elon's on one hell of an anti-media rant today. I generally agree with him that the media tends to nitpick Tesla but...sheesh...move on and crank out cars already.
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05-23-2018, 05:08 PM | #238 |
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They only nitpick for the clicks. Not only does Tesla generate clicks, but it's also the most shorted stock, so there's plenty of interest in talking negatively about them.
Also, the Model 3 is a Luxury Sedan. I think it's external dimensions are make it a runt in its class, but the interior volume is supposedly on the higher side. |
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05-23-2018, 05:11 PM | #239 | |
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