For all of the young-at-heart out there, I recommend paying a visit to a LEGO store. Not only does they have tons of killer sets (my favorites are from the City line), but it also has thousands of individual bricks available. You get to see completed and disintegrated parts of the LEGO universe. Consider the […] More »
By: Derek Shiekhi | March 24, 2014
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
At sea level the Audi S8 accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. At a mile above sea level, lower oxygen concentration means the Audi S8 is slower. While twin-turbocharging stifles the power loss an NA motor suffers at elevated altitudes, forced-induction engines still lose some power at high elevations. The Tesla Model […] More »
By: Manuel Carrillo III | July 23, 2013
