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The current Model S only has one motor.
The frame on display in their showroom seems to have two motors in the back, except one of them acts as a generator (for regenerative braking). Maybe they changed the power routing to let it drive as well? Sounds like too small a change for such a fancy rollout.
Model D - 2-door coupe My reasoning: Tesla has vehicles (for sale or in plan) in three segments: high-end sedan, CUV, and mid-range sedan. Building a coupe would fill another segment. Also, the 2-door market has lots of models (2/4/6 series, C/E/S class, A5, CTS) that are priced high. Attracting higher income buyers to Tesla from these companies with a 2-door would be a very logical next step. D = dual, as in dual do…
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Delivery ETA is now Fall of 2015 http://www.teslamotors.com/modelx Not too bad for a new design.
Can't find a reference to it right now; but, I recall them saying back post-Q1 or Q2 that they had delayed production due to higher than expected demand for the Model S.
what about a Hybrid? Diesel and Battery! I would love to see the Model X be a hybrid instead of pure EV, or at least an option for those of us who need to pull trailers and boats on occasion with our SUV.
That would go against everything this company stands for and what sets it apart from other car companies.
Model D - 2-door coupe My reasoning: Tesla has vehicles (for sale or in plan) in three segments: high-end sedan, CUV, and mid-range sedan. Building a coupe would fill another segment. Also, the 2-door market has lots of models (2/4/6 series, C/E/S class, A5, CTS) that are priced high. Attracting higher income buyers to Tesla from these companies with a 2-door would be a very logical next step. D = dual, as in dual do…
My first thought was D for driverless but perhaps the more conservative guesses are correct. Dual drive etc.
My first thought was D for driverless but perhaps the more conservative guesses are correct. Dual drive etc.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/18/6446245/musk-says-fully-se...
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http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/18/6446245/musk-says-fully-se...
Yeah, I know, but I still think there will be semi-autonomous driver assist features much sooner and wild speculation is fun.