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Tesla Roadster was a giant leap for EVs, Jay Leno’s 2008 drive reminds us

Green Car Reports

The original Tesla Roadster marked a milestone for electric cars. It proved that electric cars could be sporty and desirable, paving the way for Tesla's later, higher-volume models. Given Tesla's later successes, it is easy to forget how surprising the first-generation Roadster was when it first went on sale in 2008.

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Elon Musk sets Tesla Roadster unveiling to the end of 2024

Teslarati

In a recent announcement, Elon Musk revealed plans to unveil the highly anticipated Tesla Roadster at the end of 2024, marking another milestone in the company’s journey towards revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The next-gen Roadster was unveiled in 2017 during the Tesla Semi launch.

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Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car

Electrek

Tesla has announced that it has recently produced its 3 millionth electric car since its inception back in 2004 (though production only started in 2008). The post Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla open sources all design and engineering of original Roadster

Teslarati

Tesla has open-sourced all of the design and engineering of the original Roadster, CEO Elon Musk announced today, and plenty of people are wondering if the timing of the release has anything to do with the next-gen Roadster that is now several years behind schedule. second 0-60 MPH supercar from Tesla back.

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Celebrating 15 Years Of Tesla Production & The EV

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla has officially been on the road for 15 years since the first Roadster rolled off the production line on February 1, 2008, and what a decade and a half it has been. In that time, Tesla has gone from a niche startup auto manufacturer to the innovating force behind the automotive industry’s shift to […]

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Caterham’s Project V is basically an updated Tesla Roadster for 2026

Electrek

And its specs look mighty familiar – not too far off from the original Tesla Roadster from 2008. more… The post Caterham’s Project V is basically an updated Tesla Roadster for 2026 appeared first on Electrek.

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How To Enhance The Look Of Your Tesla

CleanTechnica EVs

By Charles Morris When Tesla first launched the Roadster in 2008, it was a rarity on the streets, and drew stares everywhere. Nowadays, Teslas are becoming commonplace, and in most parts of the country, a Model S, Model X, Model 3, or Model Y is unlikely to inspire a second glance. Although Tesla allows you […].

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