HuskyCaucasian Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Well, web 2.0 is a new way at looking at how the web can function. Could Tesla Motors be auto manufacturer 2.0? This company is a new car designer / developer founded in 2003 and based out of Silicon Valley. Their earlier results have been very impressive. Their first car is a $100,000 all electric roadster. It gets the equivalent of 256mpg, but can currently only go 220 miles on a charge. In the next 5 years, they are looking to roll out a $60,000 sedan to compete with the BMW 5 Series and the Audi A6 and then use those profits to mass production sub-$30,000 sedan. And now, there is a rumor that Tesla has inked a deal with Daimler to supply it with lithium-ion batteries for upcoming electric cars. Daimler is apparently looking to ditch gas by 2015. Keep an eye on these guys. I wish i could invest in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I still don't understand what the hell web 2.0 ended up being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Funny thing, was at a bbq this weekend and met a guy that works for Teslar (Cousin of buddy of mine). Had some cool things to say and also talked about some other projects the guy in charge of teslar is getting involved in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Video Of and Behind the Scenes of Tesla: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 06:16 PM) I still don't understand what the hell web 2.0 ended up being. Simple phrase. "User generated content". At least that's what it means to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Electricity production still causes pollution. Nuclear waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 08:17 PM) Funny thing, was at a bbq this weekend and met a guy that works for Teslar (Cousin of buddy of mine). Had some cool things to say and also talked about some other projects the guy in charge of teslar is getting involved in. You are REALLY bad at spelling names. Just thought I'd let you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 02:35 AM) You are REALLY bad at spelling names. Just thought I'd let you know... Yes, its Tesla, as in Nikola Tesla, one of the true geniuses of the 20th centurty. Screw Thomas Edison, this guy was responsible for some of the greatest inventions and innovations of our time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 06:50 AM) Screw Thomas Edison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 1, 2008 -> 10:00 PM) Electricity production still causes pollution. Nuclear waste. That's assuming you only listen to John McCain, and not to all the people who are out there saying that concentrated solar/solar thermal electricity can work if we put the money in to it to build the plants and delivery systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Too bad they're privately owned. As someone mentioned already, I wouldnt mind buying stock in them right now if I could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 10:21 AM) That's assuming you only listen to John McCain, and not to all the people who are out there saying that concentrated solar/solar thermal electricity can work if we put the money in to it to build the plants and delivery systems. Or a distributed solar system. Or a combination of those things, wind, hydro and geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 07:50 AM) Yes, its Tesla, as in Nikola Tesla, one of the true geniuses of the 20th centurty. Screw Thomas Edison, this guy was responsible for some of the greatest inventions and innovations of our time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 12:21 PM) That's assuming you only listen to John McCain, and not to all the people who are out there saying that concentrated solar/solar thermal electricity can work if we put the money in to it to build the plants and delivery systems. I'd love to solve the fuel issues with solar power, but solar doesn't create enough electricity on its own. Most times, it's nuclear power that's used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 05:24 PM) I'd love to solve the fuel issues with solar power, but solar doesn't create enough electricity on its own. Most times, it's nuclear power that's used. Not really true (about not creating enough electricity). The technology is now approaching a level where its not just a novelty - its a viable solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 05:32 PM) Not really true (about not creating enough electricity). The technology is now approaching a level where its not just a novelty - its a viable solution. correct. It's just a matter of driving down the costs to build and install. The new trend is to rent / lease solar from a company. They come out and install the solar panel then charge you base don your power use. Kind of like a electric company. It's a much cheaper instal than a ownership model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 03:52 PM) correct. It's just a matter of driving down the costs to build and install. The new trend is to rent / lease solar from a company. They come out and install the solar panel then charge you base don your power use. Kind of like a electric company. It's a much cheaper instal than a ownership model. My university is actually doing just that, they're currently installing the largest set of solar panels in Pasadena on top of one of their parking garages, hoping to pull about 10% of their total electric usage from solar gathered on top of their own buildings within a few years, and the solar power will cost them less per watt than what they were getting from the city fossil fuel grid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almagest Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Speaking of cost-effective solar power generation... Inkjet-printable solar panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2008 -> 07:50 AM) Yes, its Tesla, as in Nikola Tesla, one of the true geniuses of the 20th centurty. Screw Thomas Edison, this guy was responsible for some of the greatest inventions and innovations of our time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla most underrated scientist ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Jul 3, 2008 -> 04:32 PM) most underrated scientist ever. David Bowie was spot-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---------- Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I want a chevy volt instead. Target of $30,000 in 2010. (will probably end up being $40,00) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Jul 3, 2008 -> 02:32 PM) most underrated scientist ever. It was probably because of the ESP and physic readings, but I'll bet 90% of the country has no idea who the guy really was, or the effect he has had on 21st century life, even to this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Texsox @ Jul 3, 2008 -> 08:32 PM) most underrated scientist ever. he's the dude from the prestige right? edit: blue is the new green Edited July 6, 2008 by bmags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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