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TESLA ELECTRICAL VEHICLE

DESIGN
TECHNOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
 Founded by Elon Musk (Paypal),
Martin Eberhard, Mark Tarpenning,
JB Straubel, and Ian Wright in 2003

 Tesla “Roadster”

 Nikola Tesla

 AC Propulsion T-Zero
EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY

 Laptop batteries

 Lithium-ion

 Nickel Metal Hydride batteries


normally used in hybrid cars

 Battery has capacity of 56kWh—


high density makes the battery
last longer

 Problem with Lithium-ion batteries

 Battery pack heater


THE ROADSTER: PRICES & MODELS

 Starting price: $109,000


 The Roadster Sport price: $128,500
 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds
 Driving range of 245 miles
Roadster Roadster Sport
Torque 273 lb-fit at 0-5,400 295 lb-ft at 0-5,100
rpm rpm
Motor Horsepower 302 hp at 5,000-
6,000 rpm
299 at 4,400-6,000
rpm
Max rpm 14,000 rpm 14,000 rpm

Roadster Roadster Sport


Top Speed 125 mph 125 mph
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph 3.9 seconds 3.7 seconds
THE
MODEL S
 Starting price of $62,400
 Active air suspension
 0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds
 Model S Performance goes 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds
FEATURES 
DOOR HANDLES
When not in use, the
handles retract into
the body. When you
approach the car with
TOUCH-SCREEN the key, the handles
 17” touch-screen dashboard with
slide out and unlatch
Wi-Fi
 Tracks your efficiency on the

screen so you can know how far


you can go
GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF
 UV and infrared blocking safety
glass windows

 http://www.teslamotors.com/models/f
eatures
BATTERY
OPTIONS
 http://www.teslamotors.com/models/options
THE MODEL X
 Crossover sport utility vehicle

 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds

 Optional dual motor all-wheel drive

 Deliveries will begin in 2014

 ‘Falcon wings’ doors design


CHARGING
 3.5 hours from empty to full (using
a high power wall connector at
240 volts and 70 amps)

 Mobile Charging

 High Power
Charging
How far can you go?
 A 60 kWh battery supplies 232
miles per charge

 The largest battery supplies


300 miles per charge

How do you take a


road trip?  PUBLIC STATION
 J1772 Adapter
 240 VOLT OUTLET
 Mobile Connector

 SUPERCHARGER NETWORK
ADVANTAGES

 Efficiency  HOV lane access

 No more oil changes or smog  Electricity sources: nuclear


checks
power, natural gas, hydroelectric,
coal and oil
 $7,500 Federal Tax Credit
 Gas has one primary source
 Free parking
 Safety recalls

 Time to recharge

 Price

DISADVANTAGES
SIGNIFICANCE OF
TESLA MOTORS

 Tesla Motors hasn’t been around


for very long, but their EV battery
technology is considered to be the
best
 Tesla helped advance alternative
fuel technology
REFERENCES
 "Battery." Roadster Technology. Tesla Motors, Inc, 26 Jan. 2011. Web.
<http://www.teslamotors.com/roadster/technology/battery>.
 Bazzell, Barry. "Tesla's Battery Technology Pushes EV Movement Forward." Benzinga. N.p., 4 Mar. 2011. Web.
<http://www.benzinga.com/tech/11/03/905302/teslas-battery-technology-pushes-ev-movement-forward>.
 Fehrenbacher, Katie. "How Battery Improvements Will Revolutionize the Design of the Electric Car." GigaOM. N.p., 10
Feb. 2013. Web. <http://gigaom.com/2013/02/10/how-battery-improvements-will-revolutionize-the-design-of-the-electric-
car/>.
 Savov, Vlad. "Panasonic's 3.1Ah Batteries to Be Used in the Tesla Model S, Have Highest Energy Density Yet." Engadget.
N.p., 23 Apr. 2010. Web. <http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/23/panasonics-3-1ah-batteries-to-be-used-in-the-tesla-model-
s-hav/>.
 Shimizu, Naoshige, and Kouji Kariatsumari. "[Interview] How Did Tesla Develop EV Battery?" N.p., 20 Dec. 2010. Web.
<http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20101220/188236/>.
 "Your Questions Answered | Tesla Motors." Your Questions Answered | Tesla Motors. Tesla Motors, Inc, n.d. Web.
<http://www.teslamotors.com/goelectric>.
 Musk, Elon. "Blog." The Secret Tesla Motors Master Plan (just between You and Me). Tesla Motors, Inc, 02 Aug. 2006.
Web. <http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/secret-tesla-motors-master-plan-just-between-you-and-me>.
 "Press Release." Tesla Exceeds 1,500 Roadster Deliveries Worldwide. Tesla Motors, Inc, 10 Jan. 2011. Web.
<http://www.teslamotors.com/about/press/releases/tesla-exceeds-1500-roadster-deliveries-worldwide>.
 Sweney, Rob. "Disparities in EV Battery Philosophy and Tesla’s Hidden Advantage." Greentech Media. Greentech Media,
21 Jan. 2013. Web. <http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/Guest-Post-Disparities-in-EV-Battery-Philosophy-
Teslas-Hidden-Advantage>.
 "Press Release." Tesla Initiates Voluntary Recall After Single Customer Incident. Tesla Motors, Inc, 1 Oct. 2010. Web.
<http://www.teslamotors.com/about/press/releases/tesla-initiates-voluntary-recall-after-single-customer-incident>.

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