So the Tesla Model 3 has been launched at what looks like very reasonable prices, here is some feedback from the US & the Beeb from today – Dave
Tesla produced last year 50,580 vehicles mostly Model S and overtook the Nissan Leaf to become the World’s Best Selling Pure Electric Vehicle.
The Model 3 is designed as an entry-level luxury (also known in the industry as "compact executive" or "small luxury"). This group is currently led by the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Elon Musk, Tesla's chief executive officer, has compared the Model 3 in size to the Audi A4, a five-seat sedan with a roomier feel than those of some compact peers. For the newest Tesla to dominate entry-level luxury by the same margin held by the Model S in large luxury, it would mean sales of almost 170,000 a year in the U.S.
What happens when the price of electric cars falls lower than the gasoline-powered competition? That's the question Tesla Motors Inc. wants to answer with its Model 3, which will carry a $35,000 price tag at its unveiling which was on March 31.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/ ... ury-market
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35940302
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It looks like this Tesla Model 3 is catching on fast as pre-orders for the Electric Car are currently totaling 276,000 - Dave
Battery Range is quoted as 215 Miles, 0-60 mph in less than 6 secs. Pre-orders of the Model 3 will not necessarily all translate into actual sales when the car is released, with first deliveries in late 2017. Potential car owners need to put down $1,000 deposits to reserve their vehicles.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35953817
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/20 ... ew-model-3
Battery Range is quoted as 215 Miles, 0-60 mph in less than 6 secs. Pre-orders of the Model 3 will not necessarily all translate into actual sales when the car is released, with first deliveries in late 2017. Potential car owners need to put down $1,000 deposits to reserve their vehicles.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35953817
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/20 ... ew-model-3
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It appears that not only can Elon Musk Build Tesla Cars / Batteries, now the Rocket Industry is taking off for him – Dave
For the company’s employees and more than 80,000 people watching SpaceX’s live web cast, the real excitement began when Falcon 9 completed its burn, began its descent and perfected a vertical landing on the drone ship for the first time. Elon Musk’s SpaceX landed its Falcon 9 rocket upright on a drone ship bobbing in the Atlantic Ocean for the first time ever -- a key milestone toward the company’s goal of re-using rockets.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ ... ip-landing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSdGaMdf9Jw
For the company’s employees and more than 80,000 people watching SpaceX’s live web cast, the real excitement began when Falcon 9 completed its burn, began its descent and perfected a vertical landing on the drone ship for the first time. Elon Musk’s SpaceX landed its Falcon 9 rocket upright on a drone ship bobbing in the Atlantic Ocean for the first time ever -- a key milestone toward the company’s goal of re-using rockets.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ ... ip-landing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSdGaMdf9Jw
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Looks like Tesla are now turning there Model 3 into a Boy Racer with a Track Mode Update @ $64,000 for its Performance Version - Dave
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VW are going after the Tesla 3 to try and Keep the workers employed after the Emissions Problems and are now offering Money for Diesel Conversions - Take a read Dave
VW declares war on Tesla with plans to dramatically undercut Elon Musk's car firm with $23,000 electric vehicle. Volkswagen will manufacture 10 million cars that are affordable and all-electric. All of them will be based on its modular MEB platform, which includes the 'ID' concept cars (pictured). Reuters claims the firm is planning to sell its 'MEB entry' vehicle and plans to make 200,000 of them a year. Tesla`s base Model 3 will cost $35,000, but at present not available.
VW hopes to protect German jobs by converting three factories to make Tesla rivals. VW and other carmakers are struggling to adapt quickly enough to stringent rules introduced after the carmaker was found to have cheated diesel emissions tests,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... ource.html
VW declares war on Tesla with plans to dramatically undercut Elon Musk's car firm with $23,000 electric vehicle. Volkswagen will manufacture 10 million cars that are affordable and all-electric. All of them will be based on its modular MEB platform, which includes the 'ID' concept cars (pictured). Reuters claims the firm is planning to sell its 'MEB entry' vehicle and plans to make 200,000 of them a year. Tesla`s base Model 3 will cost $35,000, but at present not available.
VW hopes to protect German jobs by converting three factories to make Tesla rivals. VW and other carmakers are struggling to adapt quickly enough to stringent rules introduced after the carmaker was found to have cheated diesel emissions tests,
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech ... ource.html
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