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Tesla targeting sub-1 second 0-60 mph time with new Roadster: Musk

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From its alleged rocket technology to its capability to fly for short “hops,” Musk’s comments about the upcoming all-electric halo car have been practically fantastical. And in a recent comment, Musk noted that Tesla is targeting an absolutely insane 0-60 mph time with the new Roadster. second 0-60 mph run under ideal conditions.

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California Lawmaker Wants to Limit Vehicle Speeds to 10 MPH Above the Limit

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Every new car has a limited top speed programmed in at the factory, but for most, it’s usually deep into triple-digit numbers that most people never see. A proposed bill in California could drastically change the way automakers limit vehicle speeds, as one state senator wants to keep vehicles traveling within 10 mph of the speed limit.

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Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph

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Car and Driver recently conducted a highway fuel economy test run on the “Raven” Tesla Model S Long Range Plus—a variant that is no longer available to make room for the Model S Plaid, Plaid+, and refresh models. The post Tesla Model S matches gas cars by going 320 miles at average speeds of 75 mph appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Tesla Model X Plaid proves quicker than claimed in real-world 0-60 mph test

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With 1,020 horsepower and three electric motors, Tesla claims that the vehicle could go from 0-60 mph in just 2.5 The test was conducted by YouTube’s Vehicle Virgins channel as part of a more extensive review of the flagship SUV. Surprisingly enough, the Model X Plaid did not show a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds. .

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Elon Musk confirms the new Tesla Roadster’s 1.1-second 0-60 mph acceleration

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The next-generation Tesla Roadster, when fitted with its SpaceX Package, would be capable of sprinting from 0-60 mph in 1.1 According to the museum’s plaque for the all-electric supercar, the next-generation Roadster, when fitted with cold gas thrusters, would be able to accelerate from a standstill to 60 mph in just 1.1

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Electric Everything Part 2: What I Missed In Part 1

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This one is capable of speeds up to 34 mph! Thanks to numerous comments on my first article, I am including many of the electric things I missed in my first version of “Electric Everything.” ” The smallest electric vehicle on the market these days may be the electric skateboard. One of the comments on my […].

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Tesla Solar Roof withstands 155 mph winds, Powerwall survives hours-long underwater ordeal

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This is one of the reasons why Tesla’s cars like the Model 3 and Model Y have protected occupants from otherwise serious accidents for years. . As shared by the roofing company on its Twitter account, Tesla’s Solar Roof tiles managed to stand up to Hurricane Ian’s 155 mph winds and 10-foot storm surge.

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