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Tesla Model E (3rd Gen) Gets Rendered
It's a baby version of the Tesla Model S. Upon first glance, this 3rd generation (or Model E) rendering by RM. Design Blog appears to be a shrunken Model S, but look closer and you'll notice a fair amount of changes. Tesla Model S Shown For Design Comparison Purposes For starters, the lower section of the front bumper covering is more aggressively styled ...
10 March 2014
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Tesla Gen III on Track For 2017 Launch - Electric Truck Not in Development Yet
One of the overlooked points of discussion at the 2014 NAIAS was Tesla Motors' comment on Gen III and the electric truck that Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned on more than once occasion. First up, the electric truck. Tesla's official stance on the electric pickup is "We are busy enough at the moment with our plans for the Model X and third generation car." That's the remark made by Tesla ...
03 February 2014
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Ford Motor Company Joins Tesla in Filing For “Model E” Trademark Rights
Ford Model T The "Model E" name was often assigned by the EV community to the future Tesla Motors cheaper electric (Gen III) that is intended to be produced in high volume after the introduction of Model X. But recently, we found article that says Ford Motor Company tried to secure the “Model E” name for one of its potential fture vehicles: "On December 3, 2013, the F...
26 December 2013
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Tesla: Gen III Coming in 3 to 4 Years - Target Price of $30,000 to $40,000
While the Tesla Model S is Amazing in its Own Right, We So Eagerly Await the Model E Usually, it's Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk who makes comments regarding the Gen III (aka Model E) Tesla, but this time Tesla Motors is doing the commenting: "Our Gen III car will be out in around 3-4 years. We are targeting a $30-$40k price for it." It's right there on Facebook for th...
17 December 2013
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Tesla Chief Designer: Model E Expected to Make Worldwide Debut at 2015 Detroit Auto Show
In an exclusive interview with Autobild, Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen revealed that Tesla Motors will most likely unveil its highly anticipated Model E to the world at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS). After the Model X Comes the Highly Anticipated Model E Via Google translate, here's what von Holzhausen stated in regards to when the world wil...
12 December 2013
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Argonne Computer Model And The Implications For The 3rd Generation Tesla
Tesla Has Promised A $35,000 (ish), 200 Mile EV In 2017 Tesla has promised us an affordable electric car in around 2017 (we will just call it the Model E for now). Being affordable means having access to a battery that is even lower cost than today’s technology will allow. What path do we follow to get to this battery? Panasonic and Tesla have inked a new agreement for many m...
18 November 2013
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What Would it Take to Make Tesla Model E Desirable and Profitable?
What Will It Take To Make Tesla's "Next" Car A Success? Elon Musk mentioned in his Q&A in Germany, that the prototype of the Model E will be coming in 12 - 18 months. He also re-confirmed that 200 mile range would still be the base model, with larger batteries/ranges as available upgrades. So what gives to cut the starting price in half form the current $70k Model S? Size and ...
28 October 2013
Elon Musk: Tesla Model E Prototype to be Revealed in Early 2015 (w/video)
With the Tesla Model S a huge success and the launch of the Model X almost upon us, all talk now is Gen III. Gen III (aka Tesla Model E) was again the center of discussion when Elon Musk spoke to a gathered crowd in Germany. Musk revealed a few Model E specifics that had not been discussed previously: Model E prototype to be revealed in 12 to 18 months (most like during Q1 of 2015) ...
24 October 2013
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Tesla Motors Trademarks S E X Y (w/video)
Musk Laughs as He Discusses Tesla Trademarking SEXY Tesla Motors is bringing S E X Y back!!! As we all know, Tesla Motors holds trademarks to Model S, Model E and Model X. It's latest trademark is for Model Y. Obviously, that completes the naughty word. Why trademark Y? As you'll hear at around the 39-minute mark of the video, it seem to mostly be just a joke (tha...
15 October 2013
Battery Tech
Could This Patent Be What Tesla Will Use for the Model E?
The E stands for economical. The Tesla Model E (like the Model T Ford) is supposed to be an EV paving the way for mass adoption. The Model E will be an EV priced in the $30,000’s with a 200 mile range. In order to make this happen, Tesla needs a battery that is even lower cost than the one they have now. How can they do this? Thinking in Terms of Battery Cycles Tesla uses a high energy dens...
10 October 2013