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Since I saw a year ago, the transfer dedicated to this car can be said that she became my dream. Think only - an electric car that does not need to be fed upwards every day with gasoline or diesel, which does not pollute the environment, and which is recognized as the most reliable and eco-friendly car in the world!

When I learned that one of the copies of the legendary electric vehicle appeared in Moscow, I decided to get acquainted with his owner and see the car to face, but it turned out to be very popular among the fans of electric vehicles and environmental movements, because I found it at the event dedicated to environmental protection.

I'll tell you a little about the car: Tesla Model S is a five-door electric vehicle production of the American company Tesla Motors. The prototype was first shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009. Deliveries of the car in the United States began in June 2012. The company calls his car with such a Fastbek body type, which is known to us as "hatchback".

Prices on Model S start from 62.4 thousand dollars and reach 87.4 thousand dollars (in the USA). The most expensive option is a car with a stroke of almost 425 kilometers, capable of typing "hundred" in 4.2 seconds.

According to the results of the first quarter of 2013, 4750 copies of Tesla Model S are sold in the United States. Thus, the model has become the most-selling luxury sedan, ahead, in particular, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW 7th series. The breakthrough occurred in Europe. In Norway for the first two weeks of September 2013 Tesla Model S - the most sold car (322 pcs), bypassed Volkswagen Golf. (256pc).

Under the hood is not all that we used to see in the car with the engine internal combustion. Here instead the trunk.

Behind the same thing. The trunk is quite voluminous, if you wish, you can install children's chairs facing the glass.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the charge of a lithium-ion battery capacity of 85 kWh grabs 426 km, which allows Model S to overcome the largest distance from the electric vehicle available on the market. Initially, Tesla plans were started in 2013 production of vehicles with a capacity of 60 kWh (335 km) and 40 kWh (260 km), however, due to small demand from the model by 40 kWh, it was decided to refuse. Basic model S uses liquid cooling AC motor that produces 362 horsepower.

At the heart of the car battery (their 16 blocks) there are about 7 thousand finger batteries laid with a special distribution of positive and negative contacts, which is stored in the secret.

In June 2013, the company demonstrated the possibility of recharging Model S by automatic replacement of the battery. During the demonstration, it was shown that the replacement procedure takes approximately 90 seconds, which is more than twice the fastest filling of the total tank of a similar gasoline car. According to the statement of the President of Elon Mask, "slow" (20-30 minutes) Charging the Model S battery at the company's filling stations will remain free, while the fast replacement will cost the car owner in the amount of about 60-80 dollars, which roughly corresponds to the cost of the full tank Gasoline.

Look inside the car. Instead of the usual devices on the panel, here is the LCD monitor, on which all the necessary function buttons and information about the working condition of the car.

At the moment, the car stands on charging and instead of a speedometer reflects information on how much the electric vehicle is charged, and how many kilometers it is enough. Instead of a tachometer, an ammeter data is shown on the display.

Rear is pretty spacious.

Window on doors without frames.

On the turn signals - the symbol of Tesla Motors, concise and beautiful.

Finally, I will tell you how the battery is charging with the words of its owner.

How to charge Tesla? A simple answer is easy and simple.

Simple mathematics and basic electrical engineering course, 8th high school class.

Remember that the power is expressed in kilowatts and is equal to the strength of the current in amperes, multiplied by voltage in volts.

And the tank battery capacity is either 60 kWh, or 85 kWh, depending on the modification.

And even remember that the regular charger operates in the range of 100-240V 50-60Hz. There are no problems with Russian power grids.

The main three phases are not to submit 🙂 but the abstract name without a fighter-electrician will not cope with this task, and the inept electrician fighters in nature are extremely rare, natural selection is all things.

So let's go. A bunch of options.

Option 1. Always and everywhere.

The standard power supply unit, the usual outlet 220V.

12 amps, 220 volts \u003d approximately 2.5kW.

Full battery charging is one and a half days (indicated for a large battery 85, for a small specified time we divide on one and a half).

It is important to have a running "land" on the outlet, without it does not work.

Technical complexity - all charger connectors go on overseas standards.

The solution is either an adapter from the American outlet on the Russian (Chinese adapters for iPhones are not suitable, they are shooting PPCs, on them 12a is simply scary), or a banal twist. We cling to American connectors on a twist cut from a towel rail or microwave cable with a fork. Works.

Option 2. cheap and angry.

The second charger connector. NEMA 14-50 standard, American power socket.

We take the American NEMA 14-50 standard outlet (it is important to take care to buy in advance, it's better to immediately dozen about the reserve), call the fighter-electrician. We ask or demand 50 amps on the same phase.

Depending on the degree of motivation and motivation of the fighter-electrician and possibly fighter energy, we get or 25a, or 32a, or 40a.

Further, the electrician puts on the wall in advance stored American outlet and connects it. Fighters-electricians are trained, switching problems does not cause (zero-land-phase, neutral is not needed). Switching schemes are looking for Wikipedia.

The result - the time of complete charging is reduced to 18/14/11 hours.

Already much better, during the night the battery charges.

What does the charging process looks like options 1 and 2.

Opened the trunk. Eave the charger. Inserted into the outlet, waited when green lights run. Inserted into the car, waited until the green flashes. Went to sleep. Minute-one and a half on everything about everything.

Not sure about the possibility of outdoor installation. Visually on IP44 is not very similar, real - it is necessary to read the specifications. Options to get out exactly there.

Option 3. Wall Connector.

The process of organization is almost completely similar to option 2.

- Electrician fighters and fighters are the combat task to provide 80 amps on the same phase. Perhaps fighters with this task will not cope, 80a is a lot. Then you can limit the 40a.

- Instead of the NEMA 14-50 socket, a wall charger is hanging on the wall.

Charging procedure is greatly simplified. He took off the plug from the wall, stuck in the car, went to sleep. Seconds 15 and no wires under the legs.

Full charge time (if you manage to organize 80a) is reduced to 5-6 hours.

Street performance - yes. IP44 protection.

An important point is to make sure when ordering that Tesla knows how to charge the current 80a. If not able - the question can potentially solve the replacement of the charging unit in the Tesch.

But he is dear, it's easier to buy not this other Tesla, where the block stands regularly.

For separately living clouds, charging from a single-phase diesel engine is also available. There are absolutely no features, the fighter electrician will easily cope with the switch.

While it's all that is.

So far, there are no superchargers in Russia (110kW power, charges in 40 minutes) nor Battery Swap stations (change the battery to a new charged 2 minutes).

All will be. A year or two maximum.

There are no technical difficulties, especially in superchards. The question is exactly when Elon Mask will remember about Poor Russia. Soon remember, soon

What else to take into account.

what real flow Electricity, in street racing mode (in a different way, I do not go to it) 1.5 times higher than the nominal. The reserve is not 400 km, and 250-300.

That the real daytime mileage of the standard intramskpadesh is within 100-150km. Zamdyshi drive 150-200km. Accordingly, every day you need to charge not the entire battery and half or 2/3. And not 10 hours, and 5-6-7.

It's all. There are no more features and revelations.

Just every evening put on charging an iPhone, Ipad, McBuck and Tesla.

"Tesla Model S" is a 5-door electric car, which is produced by the American company Tesla Motors. For the first time, this car was given to the public as a prototype, in 2009, in Frankfurt. And full-fledged delivery started in 2012, in June.

"Heart" of the car

"Tesla Model S" is currently the most powerful electric car from existing ones. No competitors are able to compete with this machine in their technical specifications. The heart of the car is a lithium-ion battery. Its container is 85 kWh. This is enough for 426 mileage mileage without recharging. No electric vehicle today is capable of issuing such power.

In general, first in plans for developers and manufacturers was to start producing models whose batteries would have a capacity of 60 kWh. It would be enough for a much smaller number of kilometers (namely 335 km). There was also an idea to produce a battery for 40 kWh. That would be enough for 260 kilometers at all. But as a result, everyone refused it. The base car "Tesla model S" uses the so-called liquid cooling of the AC motor, the power of which is 362 liters. from.

Start of production

The company began with small - it was decided to release only one thousand sedans first. It was a limited release, but with 85 kWh batteries. Two versions were available - Signature and Signature Performance. The cost of these cars was 95,400 dollars and 105,400, respectively. In Russia, "Tesla Model S" was sold at a price of 4.5 million rubles (according to the old course). To date, the most expensive option is the version that achieves "hundreds" in 4.4 seconds. In the year before last, 2014, a car was released as a "Tesla model s P85D". She reached a figure of 100 km / h little more than three seconds.

Modernization and change

In 2013, the concern demonstrated the public the opportunity to recharge the car in an interesting way. It consisted in the automatic replacement of the battery. In the process of demonstration, it was shown that this procedure as a whole occupies approximately one and a half minutes. And this, I must say, twice as fast as to refuel the full bank of the machine, under the hood of which the gasoline engine is installed. As the president of the company says ("Ilon Max"), slow recharging (grade twenty minutes to raise the level of energy available up to 50%) will remain free. But only at the filling points of the company. The fast replacement will cost approximately 60-80 dollars. This amount is approximately and equal to the price that many motorists are given for the full fuel bank.

Statistics state that in the first quarter of 2013 in the United States of America sold about 4,750 copies of this model. So, this car He became the most purchased and famous luxury sedan. Even more popular than the "BMW" of the seventh series, which is impressive.

In Europe, Tesla Model S is also very in demand. In Norway, 322 units were sold in the first 14 days (which was ahead of "Volkswagen Golf"). And just by the end of the first quarter, 2014, in the whole world sold about 32 thousand such cars.

Appearance

About the exterior you just need to tell separately. Tesla Model S Reviews gets exceptionally positive - and not only because of its practicality, but also because of appearance. All machine owners assure - it really exclusive car. In length, it is almost five meters (4978 mm, to be more accurate), in width - 2189 mm. Height is 1435 mm, and wheelbase - impressive 2959 mm. Clearance also pleases - 145 mm.

In the image of this car, a sporty character is clearly traced. The main highlight of this car lies in smooth lines, soft and elegant outlines, as well as in very non-standard solutions. Special refinement of the image gives narrow optics and a falseradiator grille of oval shape. The bumper with a compact air intake and elegant fogs looks interesting. The hood is decorated with beautiful embossed ribs. Also a special appearance charm give the extensive door handles and an unusual form of doors.

The back also looks original. Compact dimensions of overall lights and powerful wings with a large bumper are immediately thrown into the eyes. And in quality additional option Potential buyers can be offered a rear spoiler made of carbon, panoramic top (by the way from glass) and LED fog.

Interior

"Tesla" - a car (model S), which is designed for five people. True, in the version last year A seats for children are still available (they are mounted in the rear compartment for goods). By the way, the car boasts two trunk. In front - a compartment for 150 liters, and behind - at 750 liters. And if folded rear armchairs, it will turn out 1800 liters.

But now about the interior who can be proud of Tesla. The car (model S) is distinguished by a bright feature - and it is just incredible dimensions of a 17-inch (!) Color touchscreen display. His specialists managed to place on the central console. Through this multimedia system, you can manage different systems Machines: adjust work climatic Installation, respond to calls, set up music, etc. And the image C GPS and the rear view camera is displayed on the screen.

The dashboard is another highlight, which is capable of surprising this car. "Tesla model S" has an ordinary digital panel to which everything is already accustomed, and a large tablet. His specialists were very successfully mounted in the electric car.

Comfort

We must admit that there is very spacious in the cabin. The backs of the chairs are distinguished by anatomical profile and high-quality side support. Even the developers have successfully picked up the sizes of pillows, due to which every passenger will feel comfortable inside the machine.

"Tesla Model S", the technical indicators of which will be considered in more detail a little later, has very rich basic complete set. First, it is a seat with electric mesh, heated and with memory (specified parameters are saved). Secondly - electric drive luggage door. Thirdly - access system inside without key. Also cruise control and power windows, climatic double-zone climatic control, rearview mirrors, which are automatically adding and have heated with an electric drive - all this is inside, in addition to the above. Even in the car there is a powerful audio system with seven columns, eight airbags, aBS system, ESC and TCS. And of course, finishing. As materials used only high-quality leather and genuine wood.

Characteristics

A 416-strong engine was installed on the index version of the vehicle, and the base model was completed with an aggregate of 362 liters. from. (270 kW). About charge, acceleration and consumption has already been said, and now - about what other indicators will boast the "Tesla model S". Specifications are impressive - after all, after two years after entering the light of the basic version, all-wheel drive appeared. But the most impressive is not this, but the availability of the function of the autopilot. This car is also smart! From the end of the last year, 2014, all the cars began to be equipped with a mini-chamber and ultrasound sensors in the bumpers. Thanks to this innovation, the machine itself recognizes markup, road signs, obstacles and other participants road. And of course, the autopilot function, which is embedded in all models, issued after October 9, 2014.

Controllability

This topic should also be touched upon, telling about such a car as the "Tesla model S". Its characteristics in this plan are impressive. First, I would like to note that the maximum speed is 200 km / h. Machine to manage easily even on such a considerable speed. The smoothness of the move is provided - this is good for the car "Tesla model S". Review, or rather, numerous ferris and test drives made it clear that all flaws relating to the running part were corrected. The previous car "Tesla" was driving on the road, as if skateboard was very sensitive to uneven roads. But now everything is different. Even S. bad roads The car copes, and the steering turns normally reacts normally.

Many assure that this model is the future electric car. Of course, people who are accustomed to often ride for long distances, this car Not suitable. For such motorists in stock 400 with more than kilometers may be not enough. But for people who move around the city, from work to home, shopping or in a suburb, this car will be just an ideal option, besides economical. Especially for the Americans, since, as already mentioned earlier, refueling on the tesla bus stops. No wonder this model has become so popular there.

"Tesla Model S" in Russia - Is it possible to buy?

Everything is possible in this life. And purchase the "S-model" in Russian Federation - also. Why not? Because Officially, these cars are not sold in our country? Yes it is. Not sold officially. But only in Moscow at the end of August 2014, about 80 cars of the "Tesla" of this version were registered. So the models are still shipped to Russia. In the same year, approximately 180 copies were brought in the Russian Federation. But these cars are solid. Starting from 111,500 dollars and ending 152,400. The considerable cost for the electric vehicle, given that they cost 75-105 thousand dollars in their homeland. However, as it was already possible to understand, this machine has a lot of advantages. It is not surprising that the Russians manage to become the happy owners happy.

Who did not hear about the sensational brand for the release of electric vehicles of the Tesla (Tesla, and sometimes even the Tesl)! Remove the hat before the enthusiasts of this brand! After all, they are precipitated in the blades by the industry of electric vehicles and, in narrow circles of automakers, the very name of the Tesla causes indignation and irritation. After all, it is time to get out of greenhouse conditions (the riveting is not much different the essence of DVS) And go to bold innovative solutions, and will be honest, it is unlikely that such innovations are always profitable. So bets on young - and it is electric cars, and in particular - Tesla!
President of the Club Tesla in the near future, promises a rapid growth in the construction of charging stations that will allow drivers to make a longer trip, while not worrying about the outcome of the battery.

"You can go around the whole country without problems," he says. The stations are approximately 200 km from each other, and the Tesla electric car today can pass about 418 km without charging.

The tesla electric vehicle manufacturer declares that there is more stations, as it believes that this step will inevitably increase the sale of cars.

Video: truthful tesla tag story (Tesla)

Perspectives of electric vehicles Tesla (TESLA)

Earlier on the car, the concern was stated that over the past three months of 2015, 17,400 models S and X. models were sold and in the fourth quarter supply of models S was already 48% more than in the previous quarter and about 75% more than in the fourth quarter 2014.

From 17.4 million cars sold throughout America last year (meaning all manufacturers), Tesla still takes only a small market share.

Since the prices for tesla electric cars start from $ 70,000, it can be a very expensive pleasure for a private citizen, and losing your attractiveness in their eyes Even considering future savings on the fuel is very easy. Such a position in the sales of tesla electric cars only attractive tax breaks.

"But this does not mean that the verdict is read over the electric vehicles," the president said Tesla Club.. "Auto Industry is often changing, and I know that Tesla will be more popular. Time will tell."

Such uncertainty does not upset the owners of the electric vehicles of the Tesla, because their cars are easily gaining from scratch to 100 km / h in less than six seconds!

The development of tesla electric vehicles will be very affected by the development of Eco motorism. To charge such an electric car takes only about 30 minutes. Owners can drive up to free charge and wait for this time in their car, or spend time in the cafe tracking the charging process through the application for smartphones.

Already today charging device Puts throughout the United States one of the leading real estate companies in America.

"Taking into account the rapid expanding electric car market, the creation of infrastructure to support the charge in these vehicles is becoming increasingly important not only to the manufacturers of electric vehicles, but also for numerous consumers."

Thomas Henderson, Assistant Director of Airports in Monroe County, stated that the installation of a charging station for Tesla electric cars at the beginning of the summer of 2015 at its airport was completed. "At least a pair of cars on the day we already charge," he said.

"And it is not surprising that this kind of refueling appears at our airport, because I
I see the tesla electric vehicle almost every day - it means a lot. "

I personally, not so long ago a test drive was passed in one of the luxurious Tesla models called the model S. Holding the electric car of the Tesla in front of the closest competitors, based on the result of the laboratory studied the charge and the development of the batteries. You can believe me, they are worthy of carrying them in the masses.

On the cost of tesla electric vehicles (Tesla)

Electromobile Tesla Model s It is expensive enough (the price of it hesitates from $ 70,000 to $ 100,000), but the range of run is 426 km, more than threefold from the claimed nissan companies (120 km). For several years, Tesla hopes for much more affordable electric cars, including one, which will cost from $ 30,000 to $ 35,000-with a range, similar to the Tesla S. Tesla model also wants to make electric cars more practical - improving charging stations, Which for half an hour can be charged, which is enough to drive about 320 compared to several hours of charging the electric vehicle at a regular station today.

Today's electric vehicles promise a number of advantages compared to gas engines cars. For drivers no longer need travel trips! All you need is a socket at work or at home, and complete charging will stand just a couple of dollars! For electric motors of the Tesla models, only one transmission is needed for any speed, they are also surprisingly atheating and powerful. Moreover, TESLA electric cars do not use any kind of fuel and do not allocate pollution into the environment.

Even if you take the fact of carbon emissions and pollution from power plants (producing electricity to power cars) plus to the disposal and production of the car themselves, the electric vehicles will not be taken over and 40% of carbon dioxide and ozone than from the production of ordinary cars

Does electric vehicles are harmful (Tesla)

But all the advantages of Tesla electric vehicles are still followed by two killer factor:
high costs due to battery.

This is where Tesla hopes to change the situation. The company has already created an innovative battery and technology for rapid charging, which gave them a significant superiority and made batteries cheaper, which will also help reduce the costs of tesla electric cars rather than their competitors.

At about 10 am, I drove on the electric car of Tesla from the parking lot. My car accelerated from 0 to 50 km in 1.7 seconds. During the day, I traveled around other electric cars participating in the test, which during climbing the steep hills, tried to dial the speed, but stood on the accidents.
But I felt anxiety when I noticed only 67 km from the remaining charge in the Tesla battery. I promised that I would easily reach the nearest charging station, and the remaining charge of 32 km was about half of what I wanted to drive. I would not worry if I knew that I could accurately count on this figure, but, like any electric vehicle, the actual range depends on the style of driving, relief and traffic.

Tesla The model S shows two different ranges that drive a car:

1. something like fuel level sensor
2. showing the distance that you donate on the electric car of the Tesla if you continue to go in the same style

I turned off the Tesla Electric Conditioner, a honeged huge 17-inch touch screen, and began to push the accelerator pedal more carefully - to keep the charge. And I drove enough of these 30 km, which guaranteed the battery.

Recharge the Tesla electric vehicle was much easier than I expected, in comparison with the Charging time of Chevrolet Volt on a standard charging station to get just 50 km of way. While I went around the parking lot, bought a sandwich and reached the ticket office, the charge was already for 150 km, and this was enough to complete the test of the TESLA electric vehicle. I returned the car at the same evening with the 200 km of the battery stock, and this is more than a fully charged electric vehicle battery from other automakers.

About the problems of electric vehicles Tesla Tesla

Despite the convincing successes, problems for tesla electric vehicles remain: cost and assortment. Yes, and the charging stations are not on every corner there is if you forgot to connect the car for the night or have been turned off the electricity or some other problems, then you simply are not lucky on this day. If I had tested the electric car of the Tesla in a weakly developed country or went to the north, and not south - I would be stuck on the sideline.

The issue of charging is largely the problem of lack of infrastructure. But the biggest problem remains
cost of tesla electric vehicle battery (TESLA). The day before my test, I visited the Tesla Lab. Director of Technology, showed me the options of the first Rhodster car. I was shown how long the company was held. In the roadster, bulky batteries that occupy the entire back (almost a third of the car). At the model S electric car Tesla, they disappeared. Although the new battery accumulates much more energy, it has become more compact: it resembles a flat plate that lies imperceptibly between the wheels and serves as a part of the TESLA electric vehicle frame.

Safety electric vehicles Tesla

I also showed me a wide variety of lithium-ion batteries, which now the company is actively testing.
The choice of the Tesla of these small lithium-ion batteries is, perhaps, one of the most important strategic directions. But, the larger the acumulator compartments, the topics they contain more energy, although they begin to be an increased danger. According to this, automakers use smaller batteries that are more resistant to ignition. Trying to compensate for a smaller energy density, automakers chose flat compartments, as they cost more tightly, and this alas is more expensive in production. Having crawled tests, they came to the conclusion that the tesla electric vehicle battery needs to be located as much as possible from a possible impact.

A little about the batteries of electric vehicles Tesla (TESLA)

For most estimates, the battery for the Tesla S model must cost from $ 42,500 to $ 55,250, and this is half the cost of the tesla electric vehicle. But the director said that today the price is already much lower. "By the way, less than half, in fact," he says. "Less quarters of the cost in most cases. Also there are many more ideas so that you can reduce the cost of batteries. Closely working with suppliers of materials to maximize the density of energy, the cell form changes in it in such a way that their production is as simple as possible.

Other world automakers also take note of these innovations. GM reportedly created a target group to study the issue of electric vehicles.

Brett Smith, director of production, engineering and technologies in Ann-Arbor based on a non-profit center of automotive research, says that Tesla "left the bizarre little pet press and became something that definitely affects the industry as a whole."

Tesla Model S is a revolutionary electric car, designed to completely destroy the engine of internal combustion and instill with humanity, the desire to move exclusively on environmentally friendly transport. This car was the first to prove that electrical engine He has a huge superiority over gasoline, who has already outlived himself and he is time to the museum. So that it was not just words, let's look at specifications Electric vehicle Tesla Model S and consider all its features.

• Mass: 2108 kg
• Length: 4976 mm
• Width (taking into account side mirrors): 1963 mm
• Height: 1435 mm
• Wheel base: 2959 mm
• Clearance: 154.9 mm
• Trunk volume: 900 liters

Battery Tesla Model S.and its characteristics

This electric car has a modern lithium-ion battery having a container 85 kWh.or 60 kw⋅ch (depends on the configuration) . This accumulator is enough to overcome the distance equal 426 km and 335 km respectively!!! Such an indicator easily competes with other gasoline cars S. The battery consists of 16 blocks and is located along the bottom of the car, which additionally increases the torsion rigidity and blaspiness. Thus, this accumulator location allows you to reduce the center of gravity of the car up to 45 cm.

• Battery type: lithium-ion
• Battery volume: 85/60 kWh *
• Stroking reserve until complete charge: 426/335 km *
• Resource: 7 years or 160 thousand km
• Battery dimensions: Length - 2.1 m, Width - 1.2 m, Height - 15 cm
• Battery weight: ~ 450 kg
• Charging time from the access current of the AC 110V: in 1 hour 8 km of way
• Charging time from the household network of AC 220V: in 1 hour 50 km of way
• Full charge time at Tesla Supercharger: 30 minutes and free

TESLA MODEL S Battery

It is worth noting that the Tesla Model S battery has an extremely high charge density (similar batteries are used in laptops). The high battery life is achieved at the expense of the modern system of liquid cooling system, which, by the way, the motor itself is cooled.

Engine and Transmission Tesla Model S

The electric vehicle is installed asynchronous three-phase AC electric motor. The engine is its own development of Tesla Motors and has no analogues. The electric motor is installed on the rear axle of the car. TESLA MODEL S engine power maximum configuration - 416 liters. p., Maximum (permanent) torque - 600 nm. The electric motor is cooled using a liquid cooling system.

TESLA MODEL S engine

In addition, the modern electric car has a reliable transmission from Mercedes-Benz, which leads a car in motion using a single-stage gearbox (one speed). The gear ratio of the gearbox 9.73.

• Maximum speed: 209/201/193 km / h *
• Power: 416/362/302 liters. from.
• Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h: 4.4 / 5.4 / 5.9 sec *

Suspension I. chassis

Tesla Model S is just satisfied modern technologies, no exception and chassis of cars. Air suspension It is capable of changing the clearance of the car, it is enough to set the desired clearance and the car will rise or fall at the request of the owner. At the expense of the lowered center of gravity, the car confidently feels even with a decent clearance "Alya Tiguan".

Steering Rush and itself has an electric powerlier. On-board computer Allows you to set the rigidity of the steering wheel. There are several levels, ranging from the sports hard and ending with a comfortable "Mercedes" mild, very convenient, agree?

Suspension

TESLA MODEL S Brake System worthy of separate attention. Basic brake system consists of ventilated brake discs and electronic system Parking brake. But the main "chip" of this electric car - the recovery braking system. With its help, the car is capable of braking the engine and convert the resulting energy into electricity, thereby charging the car battery. This is an extremely useful and convenient feature. To activate the recuperative braking system, the driver must simply smoothly release the gas pedal and the electrocar will begin to slow down the transformative braking energy into useful energy.

Security Tesla Model S

"5 stars" - the highest security rating that MODEL S! The best security indicator for 2013. The highest rating is achieved through the design of the body part of the electric car. The lack of motor and mounted units under the hood and in the back of the car allows the body of a car to form a solid "capsule", which is complemented by the strength qualities due to the battery located along the bottom of the car. ABOUT .

• Number of airbags: 8 pieces
• Additional braking system: ABS
• Other security systems: Immobilizer, battery power failure system, safety belts, etc.

Cost

Tesla Model S can be bought in America and Europe. The cost depends on the selected configuration. The price tag begins with $ 62,400 and ends $ 85,900 for the Performance Hardware.

* Depending on the configuration.

You can learn a detailed to learn about the other electrocar of Tesla Motors in the section.

In 1931, Nikola Tesla demonstrated the acting prototype of an electric vehicle, moving without any traditional sources of current.

With the support of GENERAL ELECTRIC and Pierce-Arrow, he replaced the traditional combustion engine from the new car Pierce-Arrow for the electric motor (80 hp, 1800 rpm). From radio components purchased in an ordinary store, Tesla gathered a device with a size of 60x30x15 cm, from which two rods were sticking out. By connecting the wires coming from the device to the contacts of the electric motor, Nikola Tesla sat in the car and drove.

A device that feeds the car engine cannot reproduce even in our time.

Detailed history:

In 1931, Tesla took off the gasoline engine from the new car "Pierce-Arrow" and replaced it with an AC electric motor with a capacity of 80 hp. Without any traditionally known external power sources.

In the local Radio Store, he bought 12 electronic lamps, some wires, a handful of different resistors, and gathered all this farm in a box of 60 cm long, 30 cm wide and 15 cm high with a pair of rods long 7.5 cm. Strong outside. Stripping the box from behind behind the driver's seat, he put forward the rods and announced "Now we have energy." After that, he traveled by car weekdriving her on speeds up to 150 km / h.

Since the AC engine was standing on the car and there were no batteries, the question rightly arises where the energy was taken in it?

Popular comments were attracted by charges "in black magic" (as the case, such an explanation immediately placed all points over "I"). Sensitive genius did not like skeptic comments of the press. He took off the mysterious box from the car, and returned to his laboratory in New York and the mystery of his source of energy died with him.

Quotes from the original article, which MR. Green used when writing his note below:

Forgotten art electric vehicles

Arthur Abrom.

Although the electric car was one of the earliest inventions, the fashion for them was quickly. The development of electricity as a source of energy for humanity passed with large contradictions.

Thomas A. Edison was the first to start selling the electrical system (that is, electrical generators) having some kind of commercial value. His research and islander talent allowed to develop the system direct current. These systems equipped vessels, municipalities began to illuminate the streets. At that time, Edisson was the only source of electricity!

While the commercialization of electricity was gaining revolutions Edisson hired a man who was unprecedented scientific talent and developed completely new approaches to electricity. This man was a foreigner Nikola Tesla. His developments were ejected even Edisson! While Edisson was a great experimental, Tesla was a great theorist. The permanent experiments of Edisson him were somewhat annoyed.

Tesla preferred to mathematically calculate the possibility of some kind of process than immediately grab the soldering iron and constantly experiment. So, one day, after another hot dispute, he left the Edisson's laboratory in West Orange, New Jersey.

Working independently, Tesla thought out and created the first permaar current generator. He, and only he, is responsible for all the advantages that we enjoy today thanks to the electricity of alternating current.

Educated by Edisson at the very beginning of the 1900s Tesla sold his new patents to George News for 15 million dollars. Tesla became completely independent after which he continued to study in his laboratory on the 5th Avenue in New York.

George WestingOs began to trade this new system Electric generators creating competition Edison. WestingOs won, due to the obvious advantage of new generators compared to the less effective generals of Edisson. Today, alternating current is the only source of electricity of world consumption and, please remember, Nikola Tesla - a man who made it affordable for people.

Now, with regard to the early formation of electric vehicles. Electric car has several advantages that are noisy, capricious, smoky cars with internal combustion engines cannot be offered.

First of all - absolute silence which accompanies the VAZ when traveling in an electric car. There is even a hint of noise. Only the rotation of the key and pressing the pedal - as a vehicle begins to move immediately. No rattling at the beginning, no speed switch, no fuel pumps and problems with them, no levels of oil, etc. Just turn the switch and go!

The second is the feeling of power and engine humility. If you want to increase speed - just press the pedal, and there is no jerk at the same time. Let's release the pedal and the vehicle immediately slows down. You always fully control the control. It is not difficult to understand why these vehicles were so popular at the turn of the centuries and almost until 1912.

The larger inconvenience of these cars was their range and need to recharge every night. All of these electrical vehicles used a number of batteries and DC motors. The batteries demanded a recharge every night and the movement range was limited approximately 100 miles. This limitation was not serious at the beginning of this century. Doctors began to leave for a challenge on electric cars Because they no longer needed horses just fed the car into an electric socket at night! No moves do not bother to receive pure profits.

Many of the large department stores in the metropolitan areas began to use electric vehicles for delivery of goods. They were quiet and did not empty any pollutants. Maintenance of electric vehicles was minimal. Urban life promised a great future electric car. However, pay attention, all electromotives worked on a constant current.

There were two things that put an end to the popularity of the electric vehicle. Everyone subconsciously longed for the speed that captured all the autoentosiats of that era. Each manufacturer sought to show how far his car can go and what is its highest speed.

The first solid racing circular orbit with rectilinear sections in Long Island has become an embodiment of the passion of "beautiful life" by Colonel Vanderbilt. Newspapers constantly print reports about new records in speeds. And, of course, car manufacturers were on the arm to extract their benefits from the advertising effect of these new speed peaks. All this created the image of electric vehicles as vehicles for old ladies or retired dancemen.

Electric vehicles could not reach speeds 45 or 50 M.P.H. This would not have passed their batteries. Maximum speeds from 25 to 35 M.P.H. Could be supported for a moment or so. Usually, cruising speed - depending on the conditions of movement, was from 15 to 20 M.P.H. For standards of years from 1900 to 1910, it was an acceptable speed to receive satisfaction from electric vehicle.

Please note that none of the electric car manufacturers have never used the DC generator. This would allow a small charge of the battery, while driving and thus increase the range of its run. It was considered as some kind of eternal engine and of course it was considered absolutely no possible! In fact, direct current generators could successfully work and help the survival of electric vehicles.

As mentioned earlier, the electrical equipment of the AC conductor of the Vesting all, was sold to the country. Earlier DC systems were removed and ignored. (As a curious note: The United Edisson's Company in New York still uses one of the Edisson DC generators installed on its 14th power plant and it still works!) At about the specified time, another gigantic corporation was formed and entered into production AC equipment - General Electric. It put an absolute end for Edison's power supply systems as commercial production and distribution of electricity.

Electrical cars were not adapted to place multiphase motors (AC) on them, as they used batteries as a power source, their disappearance was predetermined. No battery can produce alternating current. Of course, a converter could be used to convert current to variable, but the size of the appropriate equipment at that time was too large to place it on cars.

So, Okle 1915, the electric car went into the fly. True, United Parcel Service still uses several electric trucks in New York today, but most of their vehicles use gasoline or diesel fuel. Today, the electric boots are dead - they are considered as the dinosaurs of the past.

But let us stay for a second to consider the benefits of using electricity as vehicle transportation. Maintenance of them is absolutely minimal. The oil is almost not required for the engine. There is no oil to replace, no radiator to clean and fill out, no gear to pollute, no fuel pumps, no water pumps, no problems with a corbiuretor, no crank mechanisms to rot or replace any contaminants emitted in atmosphere. Is this not the answer that everything seems to be looking!

Therefore, these two problems facing us, low speed with a small distance of movement and replacing constant alternating current today can already be solved. In today's technologies, it does not seem insurmountable. In fact, this problem has already been solved in the past. Distant past. And not very remote. Stop! Think over what has been said for a few moments before you continue!

Somewhat earlier in this article, I mentioned a man, Nikola Tesla and stated that he was the biggest genius that ever lived. The American Patent Office has 1,200 patents registered on behalf of Nikola Tesla, and, estimated, he could patent an additional 1,000 or about it from memory!

But back to our electric vehicles - in 1931, when financing Pierce-Arrow and George Westinghouse. In 1931, Pierce-Arrow was selected to be tested in factory territories in Buffalo, N.Y. Standard internal combustion engine was removed and 80 hp. 1800 rpm electric motor, was installed on a coupling for transmission. The AC motor had a length of 100 cm. And 75 cm. In diameter. The energy that feeds it was "in the air" and no more power sources.

At the appointed time, Nikola Tesla arrived from New York and examined the Pierce-Arrow car. Then he went to the local radio store and bought 12 radiolmps, wires and different resistors. The box, there was a size of 60 cm long, 30 cm wide air cooling. Two rods with a diameter of 0.625 mm. And about 7.5 cm. Long stick out of the box.

Tesla took a driver's seat, connected these two rods and stated, "Now we have energy." He pressed the pedal and drove the car! This vehicle driven by the Motor AC developed up to 150 km / h and has the best characteristics than any car with an internal combustion engine at the time! One week was spent on the testing of the transport facility. Several newspapers in Buffalo reported this test. When they asked: "Where does energy come from?", Tesla answered: "From the air around all of us." People said that Tesla was mad and anyway in the Union with the sinister forces of the Universe. Tesla was angry, he removed the mysterious box from the vehicle and returned to his laboratory in New York. His secret went with him!

Here I would like to notice that the accusations of magic constantly accompanied the activities of the Tesla. His lectures in New York were very popular, and people came far from physics. And not only because Tesla had the ability to explain physical laws by a simple human language analogies, but rather because during lectures he demonstrated experiments that even today could cause surprise among the Faculty Electronics Faculties, not the factors.

For example, Tesla took a small tesla transformer from its portfolio, operating with high voltage voltage and alternating current of high frequency at an extremely low current strength. When he included him around him, they began to squat zipper, while he calmly caught them with his hands, while people from the first place in the hall hastily moved back. This focus is much more fun than human sawing.

Also a good show was an experiment with electric bulbs. Tesla included its transformer and the ordinary light bulb began to glow in his hands. It has already caused amazement. When he pulled a light bulb from the portfolio, he was just an empty flask, and she still glowed - the surprise of the listeners was not the limit and otherwise they could not explain it as a mass hypnosis or magic.

"Tricks" with light bulbs are explained simply if you know some laws. As the Tesla wrote, at a certain frequency, the fluctuations of the discharged air conducts the current also or even better than the copper wire. Of course, it would be impossible if there was lack of a single wave medium ("Ether"). In the absence of air, the ether becomes a clean conductor, while the air only interferes, because it is an insulator.

Some researchers are attracted to the explanation of the work of the Teskovsky electric car the magnetic field of the Earth, which the Tesla could use in its generator. It is possible that using a high-frequency alternating AC scheme of the Tesla set it up into a resonance with the oscillations of the Earth (about 7.5 hertz). At the same time, it was obvious that the frequency of oscillations in its scheme should have been as rushing as possible, while remaining multiple 7.5 Hertz (more precisely - between 7.5 and 7.8 hertz.).