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New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
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01/04/2016 08:45
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35940302I do like the look of this especially the profile of the car, 0-60 sub 6secs not too shabby either with a range of 215miles. Looks like a 5 door amalgamation and hotch potch of the Laguna and Jaguar. I hope Tesla can survive.
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Re: New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
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01/04/2016 14:17
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The way the economy is going we may well be pound for dollar before you know it....
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Re: New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
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01/04/2016 15:51
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The way the economy is going we may well be pound for dollar before you know it.... It was close to parity in 1984-85 during the unrest of the miners’ strike. The pound had been wavering just below the $1.40 mark for several months when, in late June 1984, it slid below. It made its way lower for a period of several months, before reaching an eventual low of $1.04 on February 26, 1985. Source Money Week in 2013.
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Re: New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
[Re: Robotrish]
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02/04/2016 11:51
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they need to incorporate solar panels into the vehicles somehow to top up the batteries, as most cars are stationary/parked up for long periods, also may be used for emergency charging (just don't run out of juice at night) There's just one small problem: surface area of a car is about 5 square meters, to be generous. Insolation is a maximum of about 800W at these latitudes; solar panel efficiency is at best 15% or so. That means you can generate a maximum of 5 * 800 * 0.15 * 12 = 7.2kWh or somewhat under a tenth of a charge... it helps, but it's not sufficient in itself. What you need is (a) a roof full of panels - 50 square metres or so - and (b) two cars, so you can drive one while the other charges
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Re: New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
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02/04/2016 18:36
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Another issue is non-EV drivers parking in the allocated charging spaces. One bloke got really angry when my (80-year-old) Dad asked if he'd mind moving so he could get to the charger.
There is one in our local Morrisons carpark. I have yet to see an electric car charging at it. As it's near the entrance and by the disabled and parent and child bays, it is always being used by non-electric vehicles.
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Re: New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
[Re: Submariner]
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02/04/2016 22:16
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I have just invented a portable charging unit that can be plugged into any 240 socket. It's not rocket science!
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Re: New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
[Re: Richard24]
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06/04/2016 09:01
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Went out in the Tesla today, it's got some poke. Can only describe it as a 'magic carpet' feel. No noise one gear and instant shove. Used the auto pilot thingy, seems odd the car steering and breaking itself. What model?
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Re: New 'affordable' Tesla Model 3
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06/04/2016 10:41
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interesting review here ... click
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