TESLA EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND Founded by Elon Musk Paypal Martin Eberhard Mark Tarpenning JB Straubel and Ian Wright Tesla Roadster Nikola Tesla AC Propulsion TZero ID: 558074
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By: Arielle Solheim
TESLA EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGYSlide2
BACKGROUND
Founded by
Elon
Musk (
Paypal
), Martin Eberhard, Mark Tarpenning, JB Straubel, and Ian Wright
Tesla “Roadster”Nikola TeslaAC Propulsion T-ZeroSlide3
EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
Laptop batteries
Lithium-ion
Nickel Metal Hydride batteries normally used in hybrid cars
Problem with Lithium-ion batteries
Battery pack heater
Battery has capacity of 56kWh—high density makes the battery last longerSlide4
THE ROADSTER: PRICES & MODELS
Starting price: $109,000
The Roadster Sport price: $128,500
0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds
Driving range of 245 milesSlide5
Motor
Acceleration
Roadster
Roadster Sport
Torque
273
lb-fit at 0-5,400 rpm
295 lb-ft
at 0-5,100 rpm
Horsepower
302 hp at
5,000-6,000 rpm
299 at 4,400-6,000 rpmMax rpm
14,000 rpm
14,000 rpm
Roadster
Roadster Sport
Top Speed
125 mph
125 mph
0 to 60 mph
3.9 seconds
3.7 secondsSlide6
Starting price of $62,400
Active air suspension
0 to 60 in 5.4 seconds
Model S Performance goes 0 to 60 in 4.2 seconds
THE
MODEL
SSlide7
FEATURES
TOUCH-SCREEN
17” touch-screen dashboard with Wi-Fi
Tracks your efficiency on the screen so you can know how far you can go
DOOR HANDLES
When not in use, the handles retract into the body. When you approach the car with the key, the handles slide out and unlatch
http://www.teslamotors.com/models/features
GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF
UV and infrared blocking safety glass windowsSlide8
BATTERY OPTIONS
http://www.teslamotors.com/models/optionsSlide9
Crossover sport utility vehicle
0-60 mph in under 5 seconds
Optional dual motor all-wheel drive
Deliveries will begin in 2014
THE MODEL XSlide10
CHARGING
3.5 hours from empty to full (using a high power wall connector at 240 volts and 70 amps)
High Power Charging
Mobile ChargingSlide11
How do you take a road trip?
How far can you go?
A 60 kWh battery supplies 232 miles per charge
The largest battery supplies 300 miles per charge
PUBLIC STATION
J1772 Adapter
240 VOLT OUTLET
Mobile Connector
SUPERCHARGER NETWORKSlide12
ADVANTAGES
Efficiency
No more oil changes or smog checks
$7,500 Federal Tax Credit
Free parking
HOV lane accessElectricity sources: nuclear power, natural gas, hydroelectric, coal and oil
Gas has one primary sourceSlide13
MITSUBISHI I-MIEV
NISSAN LEAF
CHEVY
VOLT
FORD
FOCUS ELECTRICSlide14
DISADVANTAGES
Safety recalls
Time to recharge
PriceSlide15
SIGNIFICANCE OF TESLA MOTORS
Tesla Motors hasn’t been around for very long, but their EV battery technology is considered to be the best
Tesla helped advance alternative fuel technologySlide16
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