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Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by serpix »

rsync wrote: post #152
suprgeek wrote: post #89

Very clean looks also: 215 Miles Range with 0-60 in 6secs, Seats 5 will have autodrive tech all for $35,000 Deliveries begin end of 2017 (Hopefully) This is truly a mass market full electric car. We may be seeing something on the lines of the iPhone - a category busting product.

"with 0-60 in 6secs" This part confuses me. The very fast 0-60 times that you see in electric cars are a function not of their massive engines or super tuned turbos, but of their instantaneous torque (as they are electric). Given that this is an electric car, and that its size and weight are commensurable to the (presumably) smaller electric motor, I would expect it to have similar 0-60 times. I just assumed that whe…

it is most likely limited. Just like the the Chevrolet Volt can do ~5 sec when the firmware is altered.

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by csours »

rokhayakebe wrote: post #90
alvern wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Over 115k reservations in 24hours! This is going to put serious pressure on other auto makers to step up their game.

More like game over for some auto makers. You have to think for $35,000 would most people rather get a Tesla, a BMW, a Lexus, a Mercedes, or an Audi? Tesla is going to grab many of these guys customers. I for one, can't wait for my lease to be over.

It will take a while. BMW, Mercedes and Audi each sell 1.5MM a year [1]

Tesla have targeted 500k vehicles a year, which would be a huge stretch from their current 70k a year.

1. http://www.autonews.com/article/20140113/COPY01/301139914/bm...

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by j1vms »

rsync wrote: post #152
suprgeek wrote: post #89

Very clean looks also: 215 Miles Range with 0-60 in 6secs, Seats 5 will have autodrive tech all for $35,000 Deliveries begin end of 2017 (Hopefully) This is truly a mass market full electric car. We may be seeing something on the lines of the iPhone - a category busting product.

"with 0-60 in 6secs" This part confuses me. The very fast 0-60 times that you see in electric cars are a function not of their massive engines or super tuned turbos, but of their instantaneous torque (as they are electric). Given that this is an electric car, and that its size and weight are commensurable to the (presumably) smaller electric motor, I would expect it to have similar 0-60 times. I just assumed that whe…

Which brings up the question of whether it's not already time existing cars (starting at the performance end, and then trickling down to consumer market), should not already be replacing:

(Int. Combustion Engine)---[variable rotational speed/torque]--->drivetrain

with:

ICE---[constant rot. speed & constant torque]-->dynamo--->battery-->fully electric motor(s) drive train.

That would give most of the performance benefits/efficiency of electric motors, with the range of ICE-based vehicles. Since operating at essentially constant torque / speed, the ICE could then itself be made more compact and simplified to reduce the vehicle's weight.

I'm sure the above is already being done or worked on, and maybe someone could point to examples of it.

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by bluthru »

jvm wrote: post #136

> Both cars will start at $30,000 or less after federal tax credits of $7,500 are applied. And both go at least 200 miles on a fully charged battery. The Bolt is a five-passenger hatchback that boasts cargo space and more legroom for rear passengers—front-seat backs are an inch thinner than in most cars. Looks almost identical specs-wise to Chevy Bolt, which will be available at the end of 2016 rather than 2017. http…

I'd definitely wait a year to not drive a car that ugly.

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by Coincoin »

UnoriginalGuy wrote: post #31
going_to_800 wrote: post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Bolt? That's a car for girls(at least by design). Collecting emails is a good marketing tactic and they won't load the servers with everyone.

> Bolt? That's a car for girls(at least by design). I totally get that you don't like the Bolt's design, and that's perfectly fine. But, seriously, it is 2016 can we put the "that is for girls" "that is for guys" nonsense to bed? It is sexist against both genders. The whole implication is that "girly = bad" which is sexist, and then you have guys who are going to be emasculated if they enjoy a "girly" thing which is…

What's so special about 2016 that a company can't design a car more targeted at a specific demographic anymore?

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by pritambaral »

shekyboy wrote: post #119
shekyboy wrote: post #102

Felt the presentation ended half way. Wanted him to show the inside of the car and all the features. Caught the glimpse the new horizontal screen, but no details on that in the presentation or on the side.... Wonder if they are not ready with all those yet. Or maybe I am used to Apple keynotes

Here is the periscope feed of a drive. You can see the horizontal screen better https://www.periscope.tv/w/1dRKZyRkpgNxB

The link does not let me view it now. Such a video should not be a live-only stream.

Re: Model 3 Unveiling [video]

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Post by dangrossman »

j1vms wrote: post #174
rsync wrote: post #152

Earlier quoted context omitted.

"with 0-60 in 6secs" This part confuses me. The very fast 0-60 times that you see in electric cars are a function not of their massive engines or super tuned turbos, but of their instantaneous torque (as they are electric). Given that this is an electric car, and that its size and weight are commensurable to the (presumably) smaller electric motor, I would expect it to have similar 0-60 times. I just assumed that whe…

Which brings up the question of whether it's not already time existing cars (starting at the performance end, and then trickling down to consumer market), should not already be replacing: (Int. Combustion Engine)---[variable rotational speed/torque]--->drivetrain with: ICE---[constant rot. speed & constant torque]-->dynamo--->battery-->fully electric motor(s) drive train. That would give most of the performance benef…

> maybe someone could point to examples of it

Chevrolet Volt, BMW i3 with Range Extender

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