Why Tesla Is Beating GM, Nissan and Ford
Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/adamhartung/2013/06/28/why-tesla-is-beating-gm-nissan-and-ford/ — 52 points, 30 comments on r/teslamotors
A July 2013 study found that after 100,000 mi (160,000 km), Roadster batteries still had 80%–85% capacity and the only significant factor is mileage (not tem…
A July 2013 study found that after 100,000 mi (160,000 km), Roadster batteries still had 80%–85% capacity and the only significant factor is mileage (not temperature).
Event text from Wikipedia: “Tesla Roadster (first generation)” (linked citation above)
In July 2013, Tesla acquired an adjacent 35-acre property from Union Pacific Railroad for a test track.
Event text from Wikipedia: “Tesla Fremont Factory” (linked citation above)
By mid-July 2013, 15 stations were open across the United States.
Event text from Wikipedia: “Tesla Supercharger” (linked citation above)