Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-26 Thread Terry Blanton
The first Tesla: http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=articlestoryid=1062 Terry

Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-26 Thread leaking pen
generally not, no. most bearings are closed lube system now. On 7/20/06, Jed Rothwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting the Tesla Motors FAQ:The Tesla Roadster has no motor oil or oilfilters to change, no smog equipment to check, no air filters to replace, no power steering fluids to refill.It

Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-26 Thread RC Macaulay
. .. The Tesla cult is alive and well... All Baloney. Richard - Original Message - From: Terry Blanton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled The first Tesla: http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=articlestoryid=1062

Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-26 Thread Terry Blanton
of approx 45-50 MPH maximum. .. The Tesla cult is alive and well... All Baloney. Richard - Original Message - From: Terry Blanton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:18 PM Subject: Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled The first Tesla: http://www.evworld.com

Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-26 Thread leaking pen
: Terry Blanton [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: vortex-l@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 5:18 PMSubject: Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled The first Tesla: http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=articlestoryid=1062 Terry-- That which yields isn't always weak.

Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-21 Thread Terry Blanton
On 7/20/06, Jed Rothwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It does not have power steering? I doubt it. Power steering robs from the feel of the road. What about lubrication for the bearings? Doesn't that have to be changed at less than 100,000 miles? Most bearings are sealed these days. I

[Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-20 Thread Terry Blanton
Tesla Motors has unveiled their first production unit. I found this from the FAQ amusing: http://www.teslamotors.com/learn_more/faqs.php How much service does the Tesla Roadster require? Far, far less than gasoline-powered cars. Most cars require service every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. The Tesla

Re: [Vo]: Tesla Unveiled

2006-07-20 Thread Jed Rothwell
Quoting the Tesla Motors FAQ: The Tesla Roadster has no motor oil or oil filters to change, no smog equipment to check, no air filters to replace, no power steering fluids to refill. It does not have power steering? What about lubrication for the bearings? Doesn't that have to be changed at