Tesla’s making some real moves into the mainstream and perhaps, you’re not quite sure how to feel about it. Academically, you can understand the bigger implications as we’ve been seeing the Model X (all-electric SUV) showcased throughout the year on the motor events circuit. According to Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s head of design, the Model […] More »
By: Tim Wu | December 19, 2013
The Tesla Model S is a remarkable machine. It has advanced the electric car like the iPhone has advanced smartphones. Game changer? Yes, indeed. Before the Tesla Model S was introduced, electric cars were known for being very green and efficient. The Model S is all those things, plus a robust performer. It’s the best […] More »
By: Manuel Carrillo III | September 18, 2013
You may not realize how well the Tesla Model S is performing in the marketplace, so here’s a facts-and-figures blast to the face. In California 1.1 percent of its auto market is electric; the Tesla Model S accounts for roughly half of those electric car sales. Remember, Tesla currently sells only one model, yet the […] More »
By: Manuel Carrillo III | August 26, 2013
Tesla Model S by HRE Wheels
By: Marcus Slater | June 28, 2013
Last night, Tesla held a press conference/love-fest at its design studio in Hawthorne, CA in order to demonstrate its battery swap technology. The event began late, as attendance overwhelmed the valet’s capacity but finally started with Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen introducing CEO Elon Musk. Musk quickly outlined his vision for the nascent technology […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | June 21, 2013
North Carolina’s Senate Commerce Committee recently approved legislation which would prohibit Tesla, and all other auto companies, from selling their products direct to consumers. This is akin to banning farmer’s markets and forcing consumers to shop at supermarkets. Sounds absurd, right? But apparently the Commerce Committee would prefer Tesla to open dealerships within the state […] More »
By: Yoav Gilad | May 16, 2013
