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Review: tesla motors pioneers all-electric performance sports car Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Nothing seems to have prevented tesla motors from finding business success since the company was launched. The initial production run of the Tesla Roaster sold out in four months, and current reservations for the 2008 model year are on a first-come, first-served basis. Demand right now is high, considering that the company is doing such a small initial production run of the model, with an anticipated delivery date in Fall 2007.

Lotus Engineering, the acknowledged worldwide leader in the assembly of sports cars, developed the Tesla Roadster in their design studio and supplied the initial chassis, which was significantly modified later by tesla motors engineers. While most electric cars prior to the Tesla Roadster could only go a maximum of 60 miles per charge, this model is more than just a commuter car and easily achieves 250 miles per charge. The instruments inside the car even indicate to the driver how many miles can be driven before it needs to be recharged.

The Tesla Roadster can be recharged using solar energy; with installation for this option provided at the customer's home by SolarCity, a partner of tesla motors. SolarCity (www.solarcity.com) is a provider of solar energy systems, delivering power to homes and businesses. This solar technology comes with a comprehensive suite of services: from design and installation through ongoing system monitoring.

These batteries are classified as non-hazardous waste, safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste system. tesla motors says that reuse is a key part of its philosophy and has a goal to include the cost of recycling into the purchase price of each car. The tires are even recyclable when they are no longer of any use. Because the Tesla Roadster produces no direct emissions, the emissions test is never needed.

Limited service availability and high price tag could be obstacles for potential buyers However, something that is not all that impressive: There will only be tesla motors Customer Care Centers in their five key markets (Northern California, Southern California, Chicago, New York and Florida), although more centers may be available in other cities sometime in the future. For now, those who live outside these available markets may still purchase a car, but the bill will include an $8,000 out-of-service area premium to cover the costs of transportation and servicing.

For customers who live within 60 miles of a Tesla care center, tesla motors will offer free pick-up and drop-off service. Even then, it seems very likely you will be without your car a much longer time than if you were able to simply take it into a regular local mechanic. If the electronic car trend catches on more, maybe mechanics will start to learn this new technology as well and integrate this level of servicing into their businesses - making it possible for electronic cars to be worked on by anyone.

World's first high-speed all-electric sport utility truck to be launched by Phoenix Motorcars Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

However, performance electric cars from other companies like tesla motors can go from 0-60 mph in a whiplash-inducing 4 seconds. According to the website for Phoenix Motorcars, the company "manufactures zero-emission, freeway-speed fleet vehicles. It is an early leader in the mass production of full-function, green electric trucks and SUVs for commercial fleet use." The trucks can drive roughly 130 miles before needing to recharge, but the company is currently working on an expansion pack that would extend the range to 250 miles. Charge me up!

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