[AgentTripleX]

Originally Posted by lotus4fun

What about Fisker? The Karma

Same invester in the Telsa invested in Fisker Automotive: Environmentally friendly, premium cars featuring plug-in hybrid technology >> News

My friend put some money down.

This also takes gas and has a longer range.

Funny someone mentioned Al Gore and he works at the investors office to help with green tech.
The guy is really trying.

Eric

Ya... but the point of Tesla is to get away from oil dependency. If you're still using gas, you're still dependent. My understanding for the lag is a change in the drivetrain supplier. They went with a new one, Borg. Tesla Motors Offers 'Powertrain Upgrade' - News and Analysis by PC Magazine I've been driving one of the cars with 1.5 all weekend and it's quite impressive. Also, when you have parts coming from around the world, you work on other people's schedules.

With the sedan, they will be announcing shortly what location they have decided to set up shop, they will have a factory where all assembly takes place, versus flying gliders overseas. The sedan will also be fully electric and my understanding is have options for multiple ranges, ie. battery sizes. They are also doing all of the design in house and I hear it's pretty sharp looking.

Other manufacturers are also using Tesla's technology in their cars, but you will have to wait and see what's in store.

BTW - orange is growing on me. I just have to set the cruise control to not speed too fast.