Tesla rolls out new sedan

[Amby 490]

First of all it looks more like a Maserati than a Lexus, Jaguar or Mercedes,

I agree. I thought the same thing when I first saw it.

I must be blind, I really don't see it. The lines are way different. Maybe I need to put the pics next to each other instead of scrolling back and forth.

You are blind

I agree...I put the pics next to each other and I am blind.

The two pictures that TaVo posted next to each other were of Tesla and Maserati.

They look virtually identical so you thought they were both Maserati.

No...I could totally tell those apart

[Nagishkaw 510]

I thought this topic was about the band. They made a comeback and fell out of a vehicle or something.

[Niels Bohr 72]

I love the dashboard. It's 100% screen touch control. Very impressive.

[HAL 9000 96]

I love the dashboard. It's 100% screen touch control. Very impressive.

Until a criminal uses an EMP weapon on your Tesla. Then you're screwed 2X. Because, you know... criminals use EMPs just like law-abiding citizens.

[Niels Bohr 72]

I love the dashboard. It's 100% screen touch control. Very impressive.

Until a criminal uses an EMP weapon on your Tesla. Then you're screwed 2X. Because, you know... criminals use EMPs just like law-abiding citizens.

Assuming they know what am EMP is...

[HAL 9000 96]

I love the dashboard. It's 100% screen touch control. Very impressive.

Until a criminal uses an EMP weapon on your Tesla. Then you're screwed 2X. Because, you know... criminals use EMPs just like law-abiding citizens.

Assuming they know what am EMP is...

Oh... they can find a way to make one!

[Yoink 7]

whoopy it looks nice.. Priuses are ugly and they sold like hot-cakes... what is the range and cost factor per mile for this vehicle?

[Niels Bohr 72]

whoopy it looks nice.. Priuses are ugly and they sold like hot-cakes... what is the range and cost factor per mile for this vehicle?

Based on gas index of $1/gallon, and current electricity per kilowatt hour.

This car will get you $5 on every 230 miles. The Dept of Energy will make it easier to get loans for this car.

[Ban Hammer 13,678]

I love the dashboard. It's 100% screen touch control. Very impressive.

Until a criminal uses an EMP weapon on your Tesla. Then you're screwed 2X. Because, you know... criminals use EMPs just like law-abiding citizens.

Assuming they know what am EMP is...

Oh... they can find a way to make one!

or google herf gun.

[Niels Bohr 72]

To explain any confusion regarding EMPs.

It induces high current in any electronic device, and destroys it depending the amount of DC current it induces. The alternator of the car will be damaged by the EMP because it generates electricity in the car. The EMP will cause it to overload. The car will not start due to the messed up coils that starts the car as well.

EMP will damage any car essentially.

If the car is made of metal, the EMP will not effect it because the hood and the rest of the body is enclosed in a FARADAY CAGE. The FARADAY CAGE prevents the EMP charge from getting inside to the alternator or any electronic devices by having the charge which causes current on the outside of the car. However, if the car is made of carbon fiber. It will not protect against the EMP. This means the newer cars are not protected the same way as older cars.

Edited March 27, 2009 by Niels Bohr

[HAL 9000 96]

I love the dashboard. It's 100% screen touch control. Very impressive.

Until a criminal uses an EMP weapon on your Tesla. Then you're screwed 2X. Because, you know... criminals use EMPs just like law-abiding citizens.

Assuming they know what am EMP is...

Oh... they can find a way to make one!

or google herf gun.

There is that old microwave at home... hmmm...

[HAL 9000 96]

To explain any confusion regarding EMPs.

It induces high current in any electronic device, and destroys it depending the amount of DC current it induces. The alternator of the car will be damaged by the EMP because it generates electricity in the car. The EMP will cause it to overload. The car will not start due to the messed up coils that starts the car as well.

EMP will damage any car essentially.

If the car is made of metal, the EMP will not effect it because the hood and the rest of the body is enclosed in a FARADAY CAGE. The FARADAY CAGE prevents the EMP charge from getting inside to the alternator or any electronic devices by having the charge which causes current on the outside of the car. However, if the car is made of carbon fiber. It will not protect against the EMP. This means the newer cars are not protected the same way as older cars.

Reminds me of the days I used to do electrophysiology...

But the point of the Faraday Cage was to keep 60hz light radiation and ambient current from disrupting my traces and increasing background too much.