[opendtv] Re: EPA tightens up power specs for PCs

What they fail to mention is that the Tesla can't possibly take
advantage of all that torque at the crank without spinning the wheels -
heck it has 7.5" wheel width in the rear! 

A $35k Lotus Elise with a few modifications (maybe none) would probably
beat it. Just think of what you could save :)

Cheers
Kon

> All that is a bit rich for my taste. ;-)
> 
> I drive Saturns.  I like them.  I got my first one in 1993 and replaced 
> it with the second in 2000.  The plastic bodies don't rust, I don't care 
> about having a fancy new car, and I tend to drive cars for awhile.
> 
> My current thinking is to drive my Saturn until the motor starts having 
> problems, and then get a new Saturn but keep the old one as a possible 
> electric conversion.  By then maybe I'll be able to afford the batteries.
> 
> - Tom
> 
> 
> 
> John Golitsis wrote:
> > Ah, but with the fuel savings it pays for itself in 34.8 years!  ;)
> > 
> > 
> > On 26-Oct-06, at 2:14 PM, John Shutt wrote:
> > 
> >> It's the only way to go if you have $100,000.
> >>
> >> http://www.teslamotors.com/reservations.php?js_enabled=1
> >>
> >> John

 
 
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