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21-06-2007, 10:26 AM
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If this is for real and coming to Aust, I'll be buying for sure even with dodgy American build quality (can't be worse than Australian)
http://www.teslamotors.com/index.php
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21-06-2007, 10:30 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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American and electrics LMFAO has any one looked under the dash of a late modle amreican made car, makes cars like skoda look impressive
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21-06-2007, 09:33 PM
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21-06-2007, 10:40 PM
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21-06-2007, 01:11 PM
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Captain Malcolm Reynolds
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I'll say that its the first Electric Car that I don't mind the design of.
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21-06-2007, 04:19 PM
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21-06-2007, 02:11 PM
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looks good. $98,000 for the base model though. ouch.
on second thoughts and after looking at more pictures, it really looks like a sports car, so i guess the price tag is fair. Last edited by Unco; 21-06-2007 at 02:19 PM. |
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21-06-2007, 02:35 PM
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0-60mph in 4.0 sec, its fast!
It certainly has some credentials. |
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21-06-2007, 05:57 PM
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21-06-2007, 06:09 PM
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Whilst any move away from oil dependence is a good one... the generation of electricity has its own drawbacks that will prove to be a big stumbling block here in australia.
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21-06-2007, 06:57 PM
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21-06-2007, 07:05 PM
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I'll be interested to see how many they sell. Hopefully this is the first step in many different and improving designs of these type of cars from the various manufacturers.
At this stage of technology it's ok for an urban driver. Take it on an interstate trip and it'd be useless. |
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21-06-2007, 07:26 PM
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I dont think it will set the world on fire like the model T, but like 4.9 EF Futura it is a step in the right direction.
With a bit more development and time they surely will take off.
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21-06-2007, 06:37 PM
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First "Green Car" I would be interested in, even if it is made by Yanks
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21-06-2007, 06:40 PM
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ive liked the look of this one for a while, performance figures of 4sec - 60mph isnt to be sneezed at!
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21-06-2007, 06:40 PM
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How quick will it lap Morgan Park?
Now wait a minute, it has a range of 322km, so it might just make it to and from the Gold Coast. That means nothing left for MP. Have to stick with the F6. |
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21-06-2007, 06:41 PM
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21-06-2007, 06:53 PM
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And wait how many hours for it to recharge?
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21-06-2007, 08:24 PM
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The problem with this 'green' car is that if you were to recharge it using mains electricity here, it would essentially be a coal powered car. It just passes the onus of emissions control up-stream. Power generation is still the biggest contributor to emissions, AFAIK cars make up only around 15%
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21-06-2007, 09:25 PM
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21-06-2007, 09:50 PM
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How do they make it make a noise??
Would it not be dangerous, a completely silent vehicle travelling down an empty main street early in the morning when potrntial drunk pedestrians can't hear it? |
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21-06-2007, 10:17 PM
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It will still make tyre noise, and i dont think the electric motors are silent either. Electric trains sure aren't silent. You normally cant hear cars like corolla's anyway
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22-06-2007, 12:00 AM
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Its sexy and I want one. I want an Electric Falcon too- Come on, Ford.
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22-06-2007, 06:52 AM
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You'd sure get a charge out of that. Sorry, couldn't resist. LOL |
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22-06-2007, 08:27 AM
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22-06-2007, 11:27 AM
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There's some interesting answers on the FAQ at their site on the link above. I reckon it's a pretty good first step towards a practical electric car (as practical as a Lotus elise can be ).
And you could point and laugh Prius owners as you go around them. Regards, Tote
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23-06-2007, 01:53 PM
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24-06-2007, 04:56 PM
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That was a constructive comment. At least add the link to the original thread instead of just using that smiley
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24-06-2007, 05:14 PM
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