Can a car with power and style actually be environmentally friendly?
Came across a very stylish and powerful automobile that is actually environmentally friendly. While definitely not cheap (base price is $92,000 USD) and not affordable for most individuals, the car appeal will draw buyers. Tesla Motors has already sold out its limited production of its Roadster vehicle for 2007 and is working on its second model, scheduled for the 2009 timeframe. The car’s website claims the following about its vehicle:
- 100% electric
- 0 to 60 in about 4 seconds
- 135 mpg equivalent
- 250 miles per charge
- about 1 cent per mile
The company uses a two-speed electrically actuated manual transmission (not fuel cell), with power coming from a 3-phase, 4 pole AC induction motor. It’s Energy Storage System provides power to the entire car.
Blue Haven
March 23, 2007 @ 3:29 am
Nice. I can only hope that in a few years something will shift and these types of vehicles will become affordable for the masses. If they do, I shall have a black one!