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**ExelePlavisseu** · 03-31-2011, 06:25 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12907367

2008? Hmm, they took their time.

**NETvoyne** · 03-31-2011, 06:47 AM

Tesla trying to get some new publicity maybe?

Three years later whats new from Tesla? Model S out soon!

**Tyncneiff** · 03-31-2011, 10:40 AM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12907367

2008? Hmm, they took their time.

Yeah, I guess they saw the episode on Dave then.

**Fainnamoony** · 03-31-2011, 11:39 AM

Tesla should suck battery acid through a straw.

**MeeveStesia** · 03-31-2011, 01:18 PM

Tesla set the record straight back in 2008, the problem stems from rebroadcasts of that particular episode. Tesla basically said bygones after stating they had scripts portraying the vehicle in an unfavorable manner in that episode before the vehicle had actually been tested. Then the BBC admitted to the crime though they still somehow claim it is a valid representation of the vehicles performance. Go Tesla.

**Eromaveabeara** · 03-31-2011, 02:10 PM

Economically driven 300 miles, normal 200, agressive on track 55 miles - not so different from a petrol vehicle*.
IIRC, wasn't the problem TG had the motor overheating on the track? Seems more of an issue than simple battery life.

*For example, the Ford GT...

**Katrinsitter** · 03-31-2011, 03:00 PM

http://www.teslamotors.com/sites/def...y_29_03_11.pdf

**Michaelnewerb** · 03-31-2011, 04:43 PM

That was quick

**retTreftowhexm** · 04-01-2011, 12:19 AM

That was quick

they had to recharge a few times

03-31-2011, 06:25 AM	#1
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03-31-2011, 10:40 AM	#3
Tyncneiff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/12907367 2008? Hmm, they took their time. Yeah, I guess they saw the episode on Dave then. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Fainnamoony Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	Tesla should suck battery acid through a straw. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-31-2011, 01:18 PM	#5
MeeveStesia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 540 Senior Member	Tesla set the record straight back in 2008, the problem stems from rebroadcasts of that particular episode. Tesla basically said bygones after stating they had scripts portraying the vehicle in an unfavorable manner in that episode before the vehicle had actually been tested. Then the BBC admitted to the crime though they still somehow claim it is a valid representation of the vehicles performance. Go Tesla. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-31-2011, 02:10 PM	#6
Eromaveabeara Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	Economically driven 300 miles, normal 200, agressive on track 55 miles - not so different from a petrol vehicle. IIRC, wasn't the problem TG had the motor overheating on the track? Seems more of an issue than simple battery life. For example, the Ford GT... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Michaelnewerb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 622 Senior Member	That was quick Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-01-2011, 12:19 AM	#9
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