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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. However, several states ban Tesla stores, while others limit their number. See Cybercab, Robovan, electric vehicle and Dojo supercomputer.
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 Free Charging
In 2009, the Tesla Roadster was first with a 200-mile range. Since then, models reached the 350+ range, making an EV more viable for people who travel.
Nikola Tesla - Alternating Current and Radio
The company was named after electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), who made major contributions to the design of AC current. In addition, Tesla is credited with inventing radio after the U.S. Supreme Court awarded all of Guglielmo Marconi's radio patents to Tesla six months after Tesla's death.
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. However, several states ban Tesla stores, while others limit their number. See Cybercab, Robovan, electric vehicle and Dojo supercomputer.
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 Free Charging
In 2009, the Tesla Roadster was first with a 200-mile range. Since then, models reached the 350+ range, making an EV more viable for people who travel.
Nikola Tesla - Alternating Current and Radio
The company was named after electrical engineer Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), who made major contributions to the design of AC current. In addition, Tesla is credited with inventing radio after the U.S. Supreme Court awarded all of Guglielmo Marconi's radio patents to Tesla six months after Tesla's death.
Whereas other automobile manufacturers have concentrated on developing their EV technology, Tesla has invested in the ecosystem by installing chargers all around the U.S. These units in Bucks County, Pennsylvania are at a Wawa convenience store and gas station.