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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance spotted with carbon fiber dash

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An upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance that was spotted in the wild has revealed something quite special. As can be seen in photos of the vehicle, the upcoming Model 3 Performance seems to be equipped with a carbon fiber dash. There is quite a lot of excitement surrounding the upgraded Tesla Model 3.

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Toray and Gordon Murray unveil carbon-fiber T-Wave AR1 Concept EV Sports Car

Green Car Congress

27 city EV, earlier post ) to create the T-Wave AR1, a concept EV two-seater to demonstrate the extreme weight savings possible with Toray’s carbon fiber composites. The use of carbon fiber for the frame as well as more typical parts, such as exterior body panels and seats, keeps the weight down to 846 kg (1,865 lbs).

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“Massless” Carbon Fiber Batteries Will Help Future Solar EV Designs

CleanTechnica EVs

As most readers know, Tesla plans on introducing structural battery packs at some point in the near future. By using the battery pack’s container and the battery cells themselves for rigidity, the overall weight of the vehicle can be reduced.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance details observed in order page source code

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Tesla has been very silent about the successor to the Model 3 Performance, arguably the electric vehicle maker’s most fun car to drive. But while Tesla’s public communication about the new Model 3 Performance is almost zero, all signs are pointing to the new vehicle being released soon.

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Koenigsegg Now Making Carbon Fiber Aero Parts For Teslas

InsideEVs

You can buy them from Unplugged Performance, which has struck a partnership with Koenigsegg Advanced Manufacturing.

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Tesla owner designs creative Model Y solar roof mod that adds up to 60 miles a day

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A Tesla Model Y owner has created what is arguably one of the most useful DIY accessories ever designed for a mainstream electric car. In a post on the r/TeslaLounge subreddit , the Model Y owner shared that his DIY Tesla solar array charger has been under development for the past two years. Pretty cool.

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New Tesla Model 3 Performance appears to pop up in Florida ahead of launch

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A new Tesla Model 3 Performance vehicle has been spotted in Florida, popping up ahead of its launch later this year. In January, Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations, Martin Viecha, confirmed that the company was working on a new Model 3 Performance. I’d love to hear from you!

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