Model S can travel 300 miles on a single charge

FROM CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM

Americans could soon by driving a car powered completely by electricity, but it might be rolling off assembly lines in Silicon Valley, not Detroit. Tesla Motors, a California company founded six years ago to pioneer “green” automotive technology, has introduced its Model S, an all electric family sedan that carries seven people and travels 300 miles per charge.

The Model S, which carries its charger onboard, can be recharged from any 120V, 240V or 480V outlet, with the latter taking only 45 minutes, the company. By recharging their car while they stop for a meal, drivers can go from LA to New York in approximately the same time as a gasoline car. Moreover, the floor-mounted battery pack is designed to be changed out in less time than it takes to fill a gas tank, allowing for the possibility of battery-pack swap stations.

“Model S doesn’t compromise on performance, efficiency or utility — it’s truly the only car you need,” said Tesla CEO, Chairman and Product Architect Elon Musk. “Tesla is relentlessly driving down the cost of electric vehicle technology, and this is just the first of many mainstream cars we’re developing.”

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