The Tesla Roadster is being launched by a group out of Nothern California with every intention of turning heads and plenty of overture on the current energy psychology. Google's Sergey Brin and Larry Paige are reportedly amongst the sponsors. Its all electric and all business. In the energy wars, it seems, that electricity is not to be outdone in any corner by gasoline. Time will tell us more. The price of sticking your tongue out at your neighbour's gasoline-based Porsche 911 while out-accelerating it with 0 - 60mph in 4 secs : $100,000 with a $75,000 reservation deposit. But watchout, your neighbour may get to return the favor later as the Roadster touts a top speed of only 130mph. However, you both may not live to tell the tale. So, certainly a neat trick and you have our attention tesla. Hopefully, it won't remain an electric dream too long for us mere mortals. For now, check out a hybrid or something at your local dealer.
It does make me wonder what will happen to California's electricity crisis if there was an explosion in electric cars. I wasn't happy with my $400/month summer bills and I'd get up at 1am to turn the AC off and let in the cool desert winds. My neighbours were literally crying. I still fare a little better with self-renewing batteries coupled with a small combustion engine. The Hybrid. Oh well.
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