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11-17-2017, 07:45 AM | |
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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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11-18-2017, 04:12 PM | #76 |
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An electric 40 class A RV??? I am in give a Gen that will charge batts when needed and use them when not plugged in. Price: no object???
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11-18-2017, 04:19 PM | #77 | |
Time For Your Wake Up Call !!!
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Plus the warehouse and consignees have to have the new computer equipment to communicate with the truck and it's pay load. What about the flatbed and oversize freight that needs to move, who is going to do this work? |
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11-18-2017, 04:49 PM | #78 | |
Time For Your Wake Up Call !!!
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1st time a chip goes out and that thing wipes out human life, the shit is revisited all over again. |
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11-18-2017, 05:08 PM | #79 | |
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11-18-2017, 05:11 PM | #80 |
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I can't wait until they make an electric pickup that matches my Chevy 2500 diesel. That will be awesome.
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11-19-2017, 12:29 AM | #81 | |
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Go to sleep in one city, wake up in the next. Would make for a great retirement. |
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11-19-2017, 12:57 AM | #82 |
Ith Fuhtbawl Time
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11-19-2017, 12:53 PM | #83 |
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Someone got "all up in there" on the motors and gear boxes. Guess I assumed batteries would've been distributed across entire frame.
https://youtu.be/fMctLIU1Eus |
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11-19-2017, 01:08 PM | #84 | |
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11-19-2017, 07:23 PM | #85 |
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11-19-2017, 09:22 PM | #86 |
Kind of a mod
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I'd pay money for a ride in that thing on a test track.
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11-21-2017, 02:07 PM | #87 |
Mortgage the Future Please
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Anybody have a Tesla Model S? I'm renting one when I'm going to Florida in a couple of weeks. Should be a blast.
Always wanted to buy one, but I'm a cheapass and can't see using that amount of funds on a depreciating asset. Plus the insurance has got to be outrageous. Was curious what the insurance runs on a used Model S with 40k miles or so? |
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11-21-2017, 02:11 PM | #88 |
Someone pass the antifreeze
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11-21-2017, 02:16 PM | #89 |
You Sweetie!
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Tesla is going out of business. They've already announced it - I didn't read the whole thread - but it's all over the web.
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11-21-2017, 02:32 PM | #90 | |
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They are just currently not profitable and struggling to produce as many Model 3's as they hoped. They'll eventually produce enough, and they have more than enough demand to become profitable eventually and as more EV infrastructure and superchargers become available and seen by the public. Every day EV cars will become more and more acceptable, and sought after. Less Billy Bobs who want to hear their engine go vroom vroom and the smell of gas, and more nerds who care about the environment and innovative tech. |
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