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This car is for posers. Like ass clown actors that drive a hybrid to an award show or press event but yet fly on a private jet all around the world. If they really cared, they would fly coach. It's more energy efficient.

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It would be awesome if all-electric cars gained more market; it offloads the emissions from the vehicle itself to a centralized, MUCH more efficient power source.

In stark contrast to those poseurs and their hybrids, which barely use any less gas then a standard econobox (and use MORE fuel than many diesel cars), and add a bunch of toxic batteries to the mix.. at least with the Teslas, the toxic batteries completely get rid of the need for a gas motor.]]>Feb 12th 2009 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 1:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 1:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/
Hybrids today are really more about fueling better battery technology with actual profits than increasing fuel efficiency on cars. You have to remember that just because a company CAN build a truly fuel-efficient vehicle doesn't mean they will if they can't make any profit out of it. That IS the goal of a business after all, and in this market, profit is what really matters the most.]]>Feb 12th 2009 1:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/
I'm with you. Performance markets tend to drive the technological development that economy markets thrive on. Tesla falls neatly in that category, and they do it with a lot of style. If I had the disposable income, I'd chip in for one. Of course part of that is because I'm also of the opinion that all-electric will be where it's at some day, if only because the options for energy sourcing are pretty flexible.]]>Feb 13th 2009 2:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Mar 5th 2009 1:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 11:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 11:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/
Note the EXTREMELY narrow panel gaps around the doors, too, suggesting high build quality.

I still don't get where the "haters" are coming from. I see a lot of anti-electric, anti-fuel cell, anti-hybrid sentiment, and it really disturbs me. Are these technologies perfect? By no means, and the hurdles are significant. But no major technology emerges "fully-formed". Tesla seems to have a leg up on a lot of other companies out there, and the business model of going after rich early-adopters seems like a smart idea.

I don't get why so many people have so much trouble with this.]]>Feb 12th 2009 11:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 11:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 1:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/
And, yeah, those rims look SICK.]]>Feb 12th 2009 11:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 12:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 12:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 12:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://wheelsperformancecom.stores.yahoo.net/lorinserrs8.html]]>Feb 12th 2009 12:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/
or

B) That car is HUGE!


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I honestly don't know why I typed this whole response. I mean I was so into this like 3 minutes ago, but I just realized I don't give two cares.]]>Feb 12th 2009 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 12:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/I've been seeing these during my commute on the 101, a Tesla car trailer in my neighborhood yesterday and the Tesla showroom on the El Camino in Menlo Park (used to be a Ford dealership) has 10+ cars in it. Has for a while now.

Prototype?
]]>Feb 12th 2009 3:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 12th 2009 7:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Feb 13th 2009 2:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/Mar 5th 2009 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/I think this is a stunning car, with the a feasible price tag. I can't wait for EV's to be at the reach of everyone.]]>Mar 14th 2009 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/12/first-tesla-model-s-teaser-shot-silently-sneaks-onto-the-scene/http://www.vcao.net A straight up and down line for the front door doesn't blend in very well, especially without stretching that silver trim from the fender onto the door a just a bit]]>May 7th 2009 2:36AM