Comments on: Tesla Model S Unveiled

By: Lazybones

Lazybones — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:14:36 +0000

According to Tesla, Compared to something like a chevy Impala the energy cost is about half to drive 230miles. But on top of that is lower maintenance and the fact you have the choice to truely offset the electricity yourself with (PV Solar) or rely on our good old Coal power for it.

And as I pointed out before, car companies need to develop the EV technology before Hydrogen can take off.

Do you really think its all that inconvenient? For me with all the driving I did in 2008, I think there were only a couple of trips where this car may not have to the range to do the job. So for all other trips I would never of had to stop at a petrol station. Sounds pretty good to me.

By: Dan

Dan — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:37:55 +0000

Lantrix said – “Skyrocketing energy bills? What do you think Petrol is? Magic juice? It’s energy in liquid form. They have skyrocketted and the next decade will only see worse. The price to tun this dollar for dollar is a fraction of a percent compared to Petrol – AND I get to drive a good looking car for under $100K. Pity it probably won’t be seen in Oz for another 5+ years unless imported.”

What’s the point of shifting demand from one limited resource to another? You’ll still be paying the same. Except for the extra inconvenience you get with electric…

But correct, there hasn’t been an eco car dicovered yet.

By: Lazybones

Lazybones — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:33:56 +0000

Cheers Lantrix,

I’ve sprayed my screen with coffee, and tears are rolling down my face. Funniest youtube i’ve ever seen. Cheers for sharing :)

By: Lantrix

Lantrix — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:21:15 +0000

@Marcoz – you’re a dinosaur mate. Skyrocketing energy bills? What do you think Petrol is? Magic juice? It’s energy in liquid form. They have skyrocketted and the next decade will only see worse. The price to tun this dollar for dollar is a fraction of a percent compared to Petrol – AND I get to drive a good looking car for under $100K. Pity it probably won’t be seen in Oz for another 5+ years unless imported.

As for the experience, this car will outrun your revved up V8 Holden you probably own. As for Eco cars? There is no such thing as Eco when it comes to cars; electric, hybrid or otherwise. Robert Llewellyn explains this succinctly in his Youtube rant on Eco and Cars: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPi8EhT_fYA

Have a nice day.

By: swampdawg

swampdawg — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:35:12 +0000

Yes Capt Mainbearing,
You’re right, there is more chance of the Tata Nano selling here than this machine.

By: Captain Mainwaring

Captain Mainwaring — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:22:55 +0000

Dreams are free. This will never appear in a showroom in your town.

By: Devil666

Devil666 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:10:40 +0000

Priced in the ML/X5 range? Maybe ML63, but thats about it. $57k in the US translates to about $150k here, you can’t simply convert the currency.

By: Shak

Shak — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:23:22 +0000

Alex ur right, the first thing i thought was that it is a Gran Turismo. But it is good looking you have to give it that. Although the pricing if it ever comes out here will be in the ML/X5 price range.

By: Jack

Jack — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:01:33 +0000

Too much like an Aston Martin. They should sue ‘em.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:07:11 +0000

You know when you’re watching a television show and there are two characters that you know are going to end up together but they stall the romance for about three series and it really pisses you off? This is how it feels with hydrogen right now. You know it’s the right answer and you know that one day, it will happen so why don’t they just get it together?
I’m not so opposed to electric cars if they aren’t relying on a petrol or diesel engine as well but I’d still much rather hydrogen, the real future of car fuels.
Does look good though, doesn’t it? In a world of very badly proportioned sedans, this looks fantastic.

Must say though, is the front reminding anybody else of the Maserati GranTurismo?

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:22:42 +0000

Jaguar will be dissapointed to see that someone stole the updated XF looks :D

By: rich boy

rich boy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:39:52 +0000

This cars smexy but it’s front is fugly.

By: Tack

Tack — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:44:07 +0000

“AUD$500 million loan from the Department of Energy”

Well, half of money go to CEO’s pocket instantly.
Nothing specially wrong in real world !!!
Especially at big,fat country.

By: Grammar Nazi

Grammar Nazi — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:32:13 +0000

Marcoz, easily some of the unintelligent claims I’ve seen for a while on this blog. Better get that carbon monoxide leak checked out in your office buddy.

Laughs aside, fantastic vehicle. Just shows the value of true forward thinking and a genuine desire for creating a better car – something the big manufacturers cannot, and will not do for some years. Well done to the geeks on this one.

By: Frontman

Frontman — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:30:42 +0000

Wish there was an edit facility here. Further to the price issue, if they can do a “seven” seat sedan for this price on a fresh design, then why are they charging so much for a roadster in a donor body?

By: Frontman

Frontman — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:28:07 +0000

Interesting concept, wonder how close his predictions will be? He has had to mkae a few adjustments for the pricing and build comencement dates etc for the Roadster so so I’ll be surprised if these come out on time and price. Wonder how it’s crash rating will be? Or is that why they are limiting build to 20,000??? Sorry but some companies make me extremely pessimistic.

By: Lazybones

Lazybones — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:08:32 +0000

“what is the point of having a decent looking car if it is silent….No thanks…”

Its only silent from the outside, the Tesla roadsters sounds like a jet engine inside. And not to mention theres more to it than just noise! Just think of the torque from go.

“SKYROCKETING POWER ENERGY BILLS”, … yeah because that will never happen to petrol prices.

By: Marcoz

Marcoz — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:55:12 +0000

Oh i forgot to mention the absolutely SKYROCKETING POWER ENERGY BILLS that will explode once more of these cars come on board…

By: Marcoz

Marcoz — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:53:03 +0000

load of crap…..hate electric hybrid or any eco bullshitting cars….their is more to car experience that just looks…what is the point of having a decent looking car if it is silent….No thanks…
besides he stole bmw nissan and an a couple of other cars sketches to build this….

By: The Salesman's got SOUL

The Salesman's got SOUL — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:51:18 +0000

It has to be the best looking seven seater i have seen.