Oh my giddy aunt, Tesla at it again lol
17 November 2017, 08:34 AM
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Oh my giddy aunt, Tesla at it again lol
At £250k it's a little out of my price range 
but wow 
https://www.topgear.com/car-news/ele...tesla-roadster
It actually looks nice too
but wow https://www.topgear.com/car-news/ele...tesla-roadster
It actually looks nice too
no it's not, maybe I should have put this in NSR but it seems to be more brexit and religion related subjects in there at the moment
17 November 2017, 01:15 PM
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Engineering at its finest.....but........let's be honest it's boring as ****.
No drama whatsoever, no excitement, no thrill, none of the stuff you get with hearing engine noise, when you downshift before a corner and you get the crackles, pops and bangs from the exhaust. The noise when the tyres lose traction an the revs rise......all gone.
Unbelievably awesome performance stats though, but I'd rather have a slower car with more personality, and for that cost the list is pretty huge for what you could get.
No drama whatsoever, no excitement, no thrill, none of the stuff you get with hearing engine noise, when you downshift before a corner and you get the crackles, pops and bangs from the exhaust. The noise when the tyres lose traction an the revs rise......all gone.
Unbelievably awesome performance stats though, but I'd rather have a slower car with more personality, and for that cost the list is pretty huge for what you could get.
17 November 2017, 02:46 PM
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Engineering at its finest.....but........let's be honest it's boring as ****.
No drama whatsoever, no excitement, no thrill, none of the stuff you get with hearing engine noise, when you downshift before a corner and you get the crackles, pops and bangs from the exhaust. The noise when the tyres lose traction an the revs rise......all gone.
Unbelievably awesome performance stats though, but I'd rather have a slower car with more personality, and for that cost the list is pretty huge for what you could get.
No drama whatsoever, no excitement, no thrill, none of the stuff you get with hearing engine noise, when you downshift before a corner and you get the crackles, pops and bangs from the exhaust. The noise when the tyres lose traction an the revs rise......all gone.
Unbelievably awesome performance stats though, but I'd rather have a slower car with more personality, and for that cost the list is pretty huge for what you could get.
a lot of car manufacturers have announced that the internal combustion engine will disappear from their range in just a few years time. Withthat said you can't help but be impressed with Tesla's efforts to date
maybe they could give us a choice of soundtrack from the stereo system? V8 today, ferrari at the weekend, whatever you want 
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17 November 2017, 02:53 PM
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As a technical exercise its impressive, but as a product it does nothing for me, you might as well be in front of your playstation playing GT as it is more engaging.
The new Tesla lorries however could really be a game changer if the technology is used correctly, BUT battery technology must pick up the pace as current batteries are not good enough and create a massive ecological issue.
The new Tesla lorries however could really be a game changer if the technology is used correctly, BUT battery technology must pick up the pace as current batteries are not good enough and create a massive ecological issue.
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I wish all the R&D budgets dedicated to self driving car tech was redirected to fuel cell research whether it be batteries, hydrogen or whatever else is on the drawing board. I would imagine the oil companies are stifling research
17 November 2017, 04:48 PM
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As a technical exercise its impressive, but as a product it does nothing for me, you might as well be in front of your playstation playing GT as it is more engaging.
The new Tesla lorries however could really be a game changer if the technology is used correctly, BUT battery technology must pick up the pace as current batteries are not good enough and create a massive ecological issue.
The new Tesla lorries however could really be a game changer if the technology is used correctly, BUT battery technology must pick up the pace as current batteries are not good enough and create a massive ecological issue.
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Engineering at its finest.....but........let's be honest it's boring as ****.
No drama whatsoever, no excitement, no thrill, none of the stuff you get with hearing engine noise, when you downshift before a corner and you get the crackles, pops and bangs from the exhaust. The noise when the tyres lose traction an the revs rise......all gone.
Unbelievably awesome performance stats though, but I'd rather have a slower car with more personality, and for that cost the list is pretty huge for what you could get.
No drama whatsoever, no excitement, no thrill, none of the stuff you get with hearing engine noise, when you downshift before a corner and you get the crackles, pops and bangs from the exhaust. The noise when the tyres lose traction an the revs rise......all gone.
Unbelievably awesome performance stats though, but I'd rather have a slower car with more personality, and for that cost the list is pretty huge for what you could get.
Everyone I know that’s been in one says the acceleration is anything but un-dramatic, you won’t find much else on the road that’ll launch you off the line that hard.
19 November 2017, 08:07 PM
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I’d suggest you actually try one before jumping to that conclusion (especially given most cars don’t pop/crackle/bang on downshifts lol).
Everyone I know that’s been in one says the acceleration is anything but un-dramatic, you won’t find much else on the road that’ll launch you off the line that hard.
Everyone I know that’s been in one says the acceleration is anything but un-dramatic, you won’t find much else on the road that’ll launch you off the line that hard.
but you have to be impressed with 1.9 to 60 and 100mph reached in the time it takes the average Sti to get to 60 
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I’d suggest you actually try one before jumping to that conclusion (especially given most cars don’t pop/crackle/bang on downshifts lol).
Everyone I know that’s been in one says the acceleration is anything but un-dramatic, you won’t find much else on the road that’ll launch you off the line that hard.
Everyone I know that’s been in one says the acceleration is anything but un-dramatic, you won’t find much else on the road that’ll launch you off the line that hard.
20 November 2017, 10:56 AM
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Its very impressive, the crazy thing is the governments are pushing electric cars, but what about electric busses and Lorry's the big polluters around. Until they make a battery car that will charge fast and do a large amount of miles they won'y won't take off.
20 November 2017, 12:41 PM
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No reason that set up can’t be adapted into a bus shell either.
Just initial cost of buying the new trucks will be the stumbling block I suspect until costs come down.
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About 3 years ago I had a test drive of one of Tesla's new salons. They compared it to a fast 5 series and I tend to agree. Whilst there is no engine noise there is wind and tyre noise so at low speed it's a little strange, but as the speed goes up it's like a big executive barge. A barge that is very quick with constant torque motors pushing you back in the seat. I was very impressed with the acceleration- especially as this was the cheap(!) low powered version. If I had a chance to drive their new sports car I'd jump at the chance.
The only other electric car I've driven was a G-wiz and that was worse than an electric milk float from 30 years ago.
The only other electric car I've driven was a G-wiz and that was worse than an electric milk float from 30 years ago.
22 November 2017, 06:51 PM
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Well in that case still feel should of made that the main goal. Either way it won't workout cheaper in the long run.
Once government loose all that tax off fuel, they will add it straight onto electric cars. With them being more to buy in the first place aswell.
Does sound an amazing idea for lorrys and buses. But as you said the cost would be so high. Although it will knock down there shipping costs massively. So might be worth investment.
Once government loose all that tax off fuel, they will add it straight onto electric cars. With them being more to buy in the first place aswell.
Does sound an amazing idea for lorrys and buses. But as you said the cost would be so high. Although it will knock down there shipping costs massively. So might be worth investment.
Originally Posted by Fishbowlhead
Tesla did announce the Tesla truck at the same event, which they are quoting as having a 300mile range on a 30min charge with a maximum range of 400miles on a full charge. With twice the torque of a diesel motor power will hardly be a problem.
No reason that set up canÂ’t be adapted into a bus shell either.
Just initial cost of buying the new trucks will be the stumbling block I suspect until costs come down.
No reason that set up canÂ’t be adapted into a bus shell either.
Just initial cost of buying the new trucks will be the stumbling block I suspect until costs come down.
22 November 2017, 09:50 PM
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Well in that case still feel should of made that the main goal. Either way it won't workout cheaper in the long run.
Once government loose all that tax off fuel, they will add it straight onto electric cars. With them being more to buy in the first place aswell.
Does sound an amazing idea for lorrys and buses. But as you said the cost would be so high. Although it will knock down there shipping costs massively. So might be worth investment.
Once government loose all that tax off fuel, they will add it straight onto electric cars. With them being more to buy in the first place aswell.
Does sound an amazing idea for lorrys and buses. But as you said the cost would be so high. Although it will knock down there shipping costs massively. So might be worth investment.
It has to go all this way, as much as well all like the burble of that boxer engine.
22 November 2017, 11:09 PM
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Mans destroyed the planet already, swapping to electric now is too late. Damage is done. But even swapping to electric won't solve anything.
Where do you think electric comes from? Power stations. And they are just as bad. Then all the oil used dig up metals to make batteries. Then all the oil burning ships used to transport the parts to build them. Then the power used to recycle all the old batteries.
As you can see, pointless. As long as mans in charge this planet is done for.
Where do you think electric comes from? Power stations. And they are just as bad. Then all the oil used dig up metals to make batteries. Then all the oil burning ships used to transport the parts to build them. Then the power used to recycle all the old batteries.
As you can see, pointless. As long as mans in charge this planet is done for.
Originally Posted by Fishbowlhead
I agree and eventually after everything is more or less switched over to electric the tax will have to go somewhere, itÂ’s a small price to pay though to try and curb the current environmental disaster that is us (humans). ItÂ’s all part and parcel, the more Tesla sells and the more markets they can get into the cheaper it will become, eventually. Your always paying for the dev costs early in a companyÂ’s life like this, especially with such new technology.
It has to go all this way, as much as well all like the burble of that boxer engine.
It has to go all this way, as much as well all like the burble of that boxer engine.
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There are several options for charging the car. The most used options by Tesla owners is a charging device at home or at work. The Tesla Wall Connector starts from 460 GBP (including VAT and excl. Installation) and can be ordered from a Service Center. Charging can also take place away from the home, for example, at the Tesla Supercharger Network, at Destination Chargers and public charging points.
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what horse ****, ask for a mine to road figure for pollution, they wont tell you im sure
24 November 2017, 12:21 PM
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I’m off to Mars with Musk so everyone can do what they like with what’s left the planet 
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On a serious note, I know, the planet is done basically.
.On a serious note, I know, the planet is done basically.
Mans destroyed the planet already, swapping to electric now is too late. Damage is done. But even swapping to electric won't solve anything.
Where do you think electric comes from? Power stations. And they are just as bad. Then all the oil used dig up metals to make batteries. Then all the oil burning ships used to transport the parts to build them. Then the power used to recycle all the old batteries.
As you can see, pointless. As long as mans in charge this planet is done for.
Where do you think electric comes from? Power stations. And they are just as bad. Then all the oil used dig up metals to make batteries. Then all the oil burning ships used to transport the parts to build them. Then the power used to recycle all the old batteries.
As you can see, pointless. As long as mans in charge this planet is done for.
24 November 2017, 12:37 PM
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There's no going back. Mans to greedy, i was watching a documentary about wales, and there were swimming though carrier bags. All the plastic thats been dumped in the sea is positioning the water, killing the baby cub wales when there born.