http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/ Autoblog Comments for http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 12:17PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 3:41PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
if they feel compelled, tesla drivers should buy an elise and donate $50,000 to an environmental charity if they really want to make a difference. they can even spend a grand to put a big sticker wrap on the elise to say "I donated $50K for trees instead of driving an electric sports car" to tell everyone else on the road of their deed like hybrid drivers.

i bet an elise plus $50K in trees would provide a better carbon footprint than driving a Tesla!! i mean, we gotta burn coal to make energy to recharge the thing, right?]]>Jan 28th 2008 12:20PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
Besides the novelty, buyers will be patrons of (one of) the first mass produced electric car. When the tech takes off and prices come down, it will be thanks to the progress made through the Tesla development and future models...

I think it's exciting, even if the pricing isn't on part with a non-electric equivalent]]>Jan 28th 2008 12:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
Purchasing this vehicle finances further R&D into electric cars that will bring the price down into BMW range, then eventually into Chevy Cobalt range.

And that really makes a difference.]]>Jan 28th 2008 1:16PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
I'll skip to long winded explanation of why the car is proof of concept that you can have a pure hybrid in a fun form factor etc., ]]>Jan 28th 2008 12:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
As for the whole "Coal is being burnt to power it comment". There are such things as renewable resources. And im pretty sure you have heard of the inefficiencies of ICE's. If your going to have the whole, "Coal is being burnt" logic, then take into consideration all that takes place to get that gasoline into your car. Drilling, refining, and transportation.

Personally, I am excited for EV's. Not only because the environmental, but because the new driving experience they may offer. Im curious how all that torque feels instantaneously. ]]>Jan 28th 2008 12:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 12:56PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Taking the bus and carpooling is better than using a car yourself.

apply this to electric vehicles

Using electricity from a plant is better.
There is a better explanation, but i hope you get the point.]]>Jan 30th 2008 8:34PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 12:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 12:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
Just thought you'd like to know.]]>Jan 28th 2008 12:44PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 1:00PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
It makes me depressed, that since I live in the Bay Area.... that ive never seen the Tesla in action! Only their big white chevy pickup truck's that have the logo on the side.

ANYWAY! Not the point... if you check out the review of a 2006 Lotus Elise my buddy and I made, you might notice that we filmed the same place that these photos were taken! What a small world lol!

http://thegarageblog.com/garage/video-innamorauto-episode-1/]]>Jan 28th 2008 12:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 2:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
If you tried to use a regular 110V plus (1.85KW), it would take over 29 hours.
If you use a 230V, 30A outlet (like a dryer outlet), it would take over 9 hours.
If you install a 230V, 60A connection (special sub-panel), it'll take over 5 hours.

All these are for a full charge, if you don't empty it all the way, it won't take as long to fill it all the way.

Much like the EV1, it'll take a lot more to actually buy this car than just the up-front costs. Those who don't own their own garage (and those with detached garage condos who cannot install metered 230V power) need not apply.]]>Jan 28th 2008 3:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/f770f42d-5823-4c41-8f10-9a1c00166767.htm

http://thegarageblog.com/garage/video-inamorauto-episode-2/]]>Jan 28th 2008 1:02PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 1:04PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 28th 2008 1:39PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/28/exclusive-first-drive-tesla-roadster/Jan 30th 2008 11:13AM