Tesla Motors Club member DrComputer wrote about "a conversation with Ted at corporate" that revealed some improvements to the new cars. The upgrades may include:
.New power electronics module
.Better cooling for the power electronics
.Improved AC with variable speed fans
.Built in WiFi cards that connect the Roadster to the Internet (unless you turn the feature off) and gives Tesla the ability to interact with the car remotely. Also, this could open the door to mobile phone apps that talk to the car.
.Glove box locks when you lock the...
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Pagani says the new Zonda R demolished the Ring in 7:27:82 with lateral G forces of almost 1.5 G. This is in fact quick, so quick if I was there for the ride I may have not made it out of the car without losing my lunch. Green hell is apparently no match for that of this Italian rocket ship of car known as just R.
The Zonda R is born with full liberty. The target: the ultimate performance at the racetrack without any implications of rules, except for safety, where no compromise is allowed.
In September 2006 the first drawings were...
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If you're among the skeptics who question whether Chrysler will be around to sell electric vehicles in 2010, you should check out Fisker Automotive.
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The sports car company founded by former Aston Martin designer Henrik Fisker isn't 2 years old, yet plans to start production in October on an extended-range electric luxury sedan that would leapfrog other luxury carmakers if it ever rolls into dealerships.
Fisker said Monday it has signed up 22 U.S. dealers and expects to have 40 by the end of the year. With an engineering...
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BMW unveiled the M1 Hommage Concept this weekend at the Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este. The concept pays tribute to the original M1, which just had its thirtieth birthday.
The overall design of the M1 Hommage draws inspiration from the original M1 and BMW Turbo Concept. The M1 Hommage concept is basically a modern day example of the original mid-engined M1.
BMW has yet to release any photos of the interior or of the car on the move. The concept is basically a design exercise and it is not known if BMW has any plans of building...
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The famous American manufacturer of high performance sports cars and high performance automotive parts, Saleen has introduced its all-new S5S Raptor supercar which designed to digest cellulosic ethanol. With Saleen 5.0L Supercharged Engine, this cool drive can deliver 650 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 630 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm, aiming to compete with the high-performance offerings from Ferrari and Lamborghini.
The Raptor can be equipped with a close-ratio 6-speed manual, or optional paddle shifting sequential gearbox. Either gearbox...
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After three months of tests and trials Spadaconcept - the Italian design studio founded by Paolo Spada (former designer at Smart and Honda) together with his father Ercole, (former chief designer at Zagato and BMW), Domiziano Boschi (former Mc Kinsey) and Wojtek Sokolowski - has launched the production of its supercar, the Spada TS Codatronca. With this car Spadaconcept cherishes and revives the important heritage of Ercole Spada and the philosophy which characterized each of his creations.
TS Codatronca, will be produced and commercialized...
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We know that Google is a big company and we also know how their offices are, the quality that Google offers to their employees is very impressive, it’s amazing how they created different environment for each sections, so, if you haven’t seen pictures about their offices, well, you are a lucky guy, because I have for you the Google office in Zurich, now you can have an idea how are the others offices that they have...
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