On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:46:29 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:


"JohnH" wrote in message
.. .
could small boats be next? This thing is cute, goes a long ways, and has a
nice web site. According to today's NYTimes, it'll cost in the $80-100K
range. Who'll be the first?

http://www.teslamotors.com/


Interesting site and claims, considering they haven't built one yet.
Far be it from me to be cynical, but how, using the best of current battery
technology, can these guys get 250 miles between charges when the best
anybody else can get is 60-100 miles in a much more stripped down and basic
E car? Something does not add up.

Eisboch


Here's a little more info on the way he uses batteries:

http://wired.com/news/wiredmag/0,714...?tw=wn_index_1

This article was a referral from the Tesla site. Checking out some of the
other articles may provide more info. 6000+ batteries in the car!
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In addition to the above comments (e.g. "up to" 250 miles...), I've
also often wondered what kind of flesh-eating chemical mess you'd be in
after a high-speed collision..

Ron M.