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Video: Hellcat Challenger Takes On A Tesla, Then Blows It Big Time – Street Legal TV

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I’d like to see a rematch.

 

With the Hellcat Challenger hitting showrooms and personal garages these past few months, you can bet that owners have been out showing off their 707+ horsepower Mopar to the locals. Whether it’s a few street races or even out at the strip, tires are being worn down and Hellcat owners are willing to take on almost everything in sight to prove they have the most powerful muscle car ever produced.We’ve seen a few roll races with a C7 that didn’t bode well for the Corvette, and even one perhaps overzealous attempt to take on an F-16 fighter jet. Racing a fighter jet is nothing new, however, and we would certainly hope that anything the Big Three can produce won’t outpace a jet that costs more than $14 million.

via Video: Hellcat Challenger Takes On A Tesla, Then Blows It Big Time – Street Legal TV.

 

I loved see the instant torque the Tesla has.  Recently got a ride in the S85.  It will snap your head back taking off.

 

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Tim

 

Video: Tesla’s amazing Model S P85D smokes a Challenger Hellcat in a drag race

As we’ve seen in the past, Tesla’s Model S P85D simply gets incredible acceleration and can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in an insane 3.2 seconds. While we’ve already seen the Model S P85D go up against a Lamborghini in the past, StreetCarDrags has …
Tesla P85D Destroys Dodge Challenger Hellcat On Dragstrip: Electric Car …

Say “P85D” to Tesla owners and fans, and you will see the drooling and twitching and heavy breathing and lustful stares–and more drooling–that Tesla’s fastest, highest-performance electric car brings. The same happens with the word “Hellcat” for fans …

Tesla selling like gangbusters in China | Automotive News

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“Will it play in Peoria?” asks the age-old question about how Broadway shows would be received in Middle America. Well, apparently Tesla Motors plays well in Beijing. It’s part of Tesla chief Elon Musk’s grand plan, of course.

The California-based maker of the battery-electric Model S has delivered about 1,000 of the vehicles in China since shipments started there in April, Bloomberg News says, citing Dougherty & Co. analyst Andrea James, Barclays Plc analyst Brian Johnson and Wedbush Securities analyst Craig Irwin. Tesla also started shipping its first right-had drive Model S sedans to the UK in June.

It is estimated that all those deliveries helped push Tesla’s second-quarter global vehicle deliveries close to the 7,550 mark, which is more than the company forecast and would set a new quarterly record (Tesla’s second-quarter results will be announced later today). It would also mark about a 45 percent jump from Tesla’s 2Q sales a year ago.

via Tesla selling like gangbusters in China | Automotive News.

 

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Tim

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Tesla trying to keep Model X demand low for now

When running a business, having to throttle the hype for a new product isn’t such a terrible problem to have. That’s exactly was Tesla is doing with its Model X SUV, which is slated to go on sale next year. During a quarterly earnings call (transcript …

Panasonic partners with Tesla on Gigafactory – Jul. 31, 2014

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Since Tucson, AZ (where I’m located) is in contention for the Gigafactory, I like keeping up to date with Tesla events…plus I think they are  nice cars!!!

The companies announced Thursday that Panasonic PCRFF will contribute an undisclosed sum to a proposed “Gigafactory,” the location of which has yet to be announced. Panasonic will also make and supply cylindrical lithium-ion cells to be assembled into batteries at the factory, and the two companies will set up a supply network for the materials used at the plant.

Check out the detail @ Panasonic partners with Tesla on Gigafactory – Jul. 31, 2014.

 

Gigafactory!

Gigafactory!

 

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Tim

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Tucson to Tesla Motors: Your building permit is ready

Tesla Motors has received a $3 billion building permit for construction of a battery assembly plant in Tucson. The permit is for a one-story building of up to 5 million square feet in size at an address “to be determined.” It was issued by the city of …

Tesla sales will be banned in New Jersey starting April 1st | The Verge

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Tesla sales will be banned in New Jersey starting April 1st | The Verge.

Just as well. You can’t keep any car charged long enough to sit through a governor sanctioned traffic Jam!!!

But the reality is that these states, AZ (my state – come on really!?!?!?!), Texas and NJ object to Tesla not having a dealership in those states and doing direct sales. It is not like residents of these states are banned from the driving of the electric car. So buy it in another state that doesn’t hate unrestricted free trade and thinks they must have a piece of the pie for the big business that is car dealerships.

Asinine.

I like the look.

I like the look.

C7 Tussles with a Tesla

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Instant torque…yeah….but still wouldn’t cause me to run out and trade in my Vette for Tesla.

 

 

 

 

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Tim

 

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Twin-Turbo HPE C7 Corvette Rips Off Wicked Burnout

Attention Australia, please just give us a moment here. We know that you are the undisputed brake stand and burnout kings of the planet. We’re not going to argue with you. Instead, we want to share this fine tire-shredding clip produced by the folks at …
Tesla surges in Consumer Reports’ best-liked car ranking

That’s because Tesla (TSLA) has made a big leap in Consumer Reports’ latest brand perception survey. The electric carmaker is now the fifth best-perceived brand among American car owners, jumping from 11th last year. More traditional — and well known …

Test Drive: Tesla Model S

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Test Drive: Tesla Model S.

Having been available for just over a year now, Tesla’s Model S has received its fair share of acclaim, and its fair share of criticism. So what’s it like to drive this 416 hp all-electric, and how does it compare to other premium sedans? Gizmag went to Palo Alto to find out first hand.

I like the look.

I like the look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you driving a Tesla yet?  Drop me note and let me know how you liked it.

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Tim

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RT @OEVAorg: Tesla Model S and Chevy Spark EV Nominated for CNET’s “Tech Car of the Year” Award http://t.co/JsJv1Ltnbn
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