Introducing the Tesla Model S
Ooooo, crafty. Get it? The Model S, instead of the Model T?? Yeh. Anyway, supposedly priced around $60,000.00 and getting 225 miles per charge, Tesla’s follow up to the roadster will be produced in California thanks to the sales tax exemption on manufacturing equipment for zero emissions vehicles.
I had to laugh at this quote though…
“Make no mistake – we are not a niche player with a car only for the rich and famous. As our agreement with the state so clearly demonstrates, we are building a high volume ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE, manufactured in California for mid-range family use. And we aren’t going to stop there. We will continue on and build even more affordable cars. You are witnessing the debut of a new car company, a company unlike all others, a company with a disruptive technology, a company dedicated for the exclusive production of Zero Emission Vehicles,” said Ze’ev Drori.
Can middle America really afford a $60,000.00 car?? Eh, I’m cheap. Maybe it’s just me.
At the very least, it’s nice to see Tesla continuing to develop autos that are bringing attention to the electric/zero emissions market, and spurring interest (and action) from larger companies. Well, except Ford. You know how they are.
Source: Gizmag.com
With the introduction of compressed air-powered engines, electric motors such as this may be obsolete even before it hits mainstream. For one, $60,000 vs. $15,000 makes it all moot and academic.