"Falcon wing" doors on the X open upward, but not outward. The design enables adults to walk into the vehicle, instead of crawling in. (Source: Tesla Motors)
When Tesla first emerged, I was so excited! The car looked great, the company was innovative, etc. I thought they'd be for be automotive industry what Apple was for CE back in the early 2000's.
Today, it just seems ok. Actually, a little blah. The Models S and X may be a good move towards mass market and a larger consumer base but I expeted something more...intersting.
Excellent Post Charles. Does anyone know if and when the Federal "rebate"; i.e. energy allowance comes off? I am assuming it's not forever. I think Model X has several very innovative features. The time for zero to sixty is impressive. It will be very interesting to see the specifications when we get closer to launch date. I have noticed several times that advertising provides the hype while the product itself is more in line with performance and cost realities. Will be interesting.
Tekochip. I'm on your same wavelength. Of course Tesla is not the first car company to take on the IC engine - but they really have been quite clever and innovative in doing so. If nothing else - they provide an alternative that gets us all thinking.
I don't know when the federal rebate will disappear, bobjengr. When it happens, though, I assume it will have a greater effect on the low-cost EVs (like the Leaf) where the rebate represents nearly 25% of the overall cost.
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