The Tesla Model S sedan from Tesla Motors is, in a word, stunning. The aesthetics of the vehicle place it in the upper echelon of luxury sedans and it is sure to turn heads once it hits the streets in 2011. It’s not just about looks, though, the car also has 402 horsepower. And it’ll cost under $50,000. And it runs entirely on electricity. Continue Reading
The first thing you notice when driving the 2009 Tesla Roadster is not what it has, but rather what it lacks: a gear shifter. Any sports car worth the name on the market generally has a manual transmission option, and switching through gears as you accelerate is half the fun. The Tesla Roadster doesn’t have a transmission because it has an electric motor connected to a one-speed transmission. The gas pedal (technically, it’s a foot-controlled potentiometer) is all you need, and the reaction to putting your foot down is strong and fast. Continue Reading