TESLA EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY By Arielle Solheim BACKGROUND

TESLA EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY By: Arielle Solheim

BACKGROUND � Founded by Elon Musk (Paypal), Martin Eberhard, Mark Tarpenning, JB Straubel, and Ian Wright � Tesla “Roadster” � Nikola � AC Tesla Propulsion T-Zero

EV BATTERY TECHNOLOGY � Laptop batteries � Lithium-ion Nickel Metal Hydride batteries normally used in hybrid cars � Battery has capacity of 56 k. Wh—high density makes the battery last longer � � Problem with Lithium-ion batteries � Battery pack heater

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 miles �

Motor Roadster Sport Torque 273 lb-fit at 05, 400 rpm 295 lb-ft at 05, 100 rpm Horsepower 302 hp at 5, 000 -6, 000 rpm 299 at 4, 4006, 000 rpm Max rpm 14, 000 rpm Acceleration Roadster Sport Top Speed 125 mph 0 to 60 mph 3. 9 seconds 3. 7 seconds

THE MODEL S � 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

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 GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF � UV and infrared blocking safety glass windows � http: //www. teslamotors. com/ models/features

BATTERY OPTIONS � http: //www. teslamotors. com/models/options

THE MODEL X � Crossover sport utility vehicle � 0 -60 mph in under 5 seconds � Optional dual motor all-wheel drive � Deliveries will begin in 2014

CHARGING � 3. 5 hours from empty to full (using a high power wall connector at 240 volts and 70 amps) � Mobile Charging � High Power Charging

How far can you go? A 60 k. Wh battery supplies 232 miles per charge � The largest battery supplies 300 miles per charge � How do you take a road trip? � PUBLIC STATION ◦ J 1772 Adapter � 240 VOLT OUTLET ◦ Mobile Connector � SUPERCHARGER NETWORK

ADVANTAGES � � Efficiency No more oil changes or smog checks � $7, 500 Federal Tax Credit � Electricity sources: nuclear power, natural gas, hydroelectric, coal and oil � � � Free parking HOV lane access Gas has one primary source

MITSUBISHI I-MIEV FORD FOCUS ELECTRIC CHEVY VOLT NISSAN LEAF

� � Safety recalls Time to recharge � DISADVANTAGES Price

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 technology �

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