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Definition: Tesla
(1) For NVIDIA's earlier line of general-purpose GPUs, see NVIDIA Tesla.
(2) The electric vehicle company that ignited the EV revolution in the 21st century. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Elon Musk contributed funding in 2004 and has been CEO since 2008. With its own showrooms and online ordering, Tesla sells directly to customers, which means that many states ban Tesla retail outlets or limit their number. See Cybercab, Robovan, Dojo supercomputer, SAV, SpaceX and electric vehicle.
From the Ground Up
Rather than retrofit an existing car body for the huge battery necessary to power an EV, Tesla designed its vehicles from scratch. Tesla is also ahead of most other car companies in making its own batteries and charging stations.
Greater Range and More Charging Stations
In 2009, the Tesla Roadster was first with a 200-mile range. Since then, some models attained a range of 400+ miles, although other high-end EVs have reached greater distances.
Changes in Battery Technology Are Coming
Tesla is expected to switch from lithium ion to a different battery technology in its upcoming Model 2, which could substantially lower cost for consumers. Aluminum-ion and lithium iron phosphate are candidate technologies, and the retail price of the Model 2 has been teased to be a rather remarkable $18,000 to $25,000. Time will tell... stay tuned! See aluminum-ion battery and lithium iron phosphate battery.
Nikola Tesla - Alternating Current and Radio
The company was named after Serbian-American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), who made major contributions to the design of AC current in the late 1800s.
Tesla Charging Stations
(2) The electric vehicle company that ignited the EV revolution in the 21st century. Founded in 2003 by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, Elon Musk contributed funding in 2004 and has been CEO since 2008. With its own showrooms and online ordering, Tesla sells directly to customers, which means that many states ban Tesla retail outlets or limit their number. See Cybercab, Robovan, Dojo supercomputer, SAV, SpaceX and electric vehicle.
From the Ground Up
Rather than retrofit an existing car body for the huge battery necessary to power an EV, Tesla designed its vehicles from scratch. Tesla is also ahead of most other car companies in making its own batteries and charging stations.
Greater Range and More Charging Stations
In 2009, the Tesla Roadster was first with a 200-mile range. Since then, some models attained a range of 400+ miles, although other high-end EVs have reached greater distances.
Changes in Battery Technology Are Coming
Tesla is expected to switch from lithium ion to a different battery technology in its upcoming Model 2, which could substantially lower cost for consumers. Aluminum-ion and lithium iron phosphate are candidate technologies, and the retail price of the Model 2 has been teased to be a rather remarkable $18,000 to $25,000. Time will tell... stay tuned! See aluminum-ion battery and lithium iron phosphate battery.
Nikola Tesla - Alternating Current and Radio
The company was named after Serbian-American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), who made major contributions to the design of AC current in the late 1800s.
Whereas other automobile manufacturers have concentrated on developing their EV technology, Tesla has invested in the ecosystem by installing chargers around the U.S. These units in Bucks County, Pennsylvania are at a Wawa convenience store and gas station.