The Tesla Roadster: Is it the Worlds First Serious Electric Car?

The Tesla Roadster electric car has now gone into full public production, and with a chassis based on the acclaimed Lotus Elise and performance to match, this could be the first all electric car you would actually want to own. It also seems that with perfect timing Tesla has launched its new products into a world where, with uncertain petrol supplies and global warming, the electric car has suddenly become more appealing.

There have been a number of attempts in the past to produce a viable electric car, however the technology and public demand meant that these versions were never a great success. The biggest drawback was due to poor battery technology, which meant that such cars were lacking considerably in performance to keep up with modern traffic, and had a woefully poor range to match.

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Electric cars- are they the future of driving or just a dream?

Over the past few years, the automobile industry has seen a rise in the popularity of electric cars. This is largely due to greater awareness of the environmental issues caused by cars and emphasis on how we should all be trying to reduce the impact cars have on the environment.In the past, electric cars were perceived as inferior to traditional cars in terms of performance and style. This is changing slightly now with companies such as Tesla bringing out more modern styled, high performance electric cars. The Tesla Roadster sports car was released in July 2007 and has seen sales steadily grow as electric cars become more popular as attitudes change and the drivers become more environmentally conscious.The performance of electric cars, in terms of speed and miles per charge has always attracted negative reviews. However, perceptions are changing thanks to cars like the Tesla Roadster which can drive for 244 miles on a single charge of battery and can reach 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. This performance has helped to reposition electric cars as a more realistic option for many motorists around the world, with consumers now warming to the idea of more environmentally friendly motoring. Gas and fuel prices now mean that we could all save a considerable amount of money if we switched to an electric car.The United States of America as well as the United Arab Emirates has seen an increase in the volume of electric cars on their roads and we will probably see the same here in the UK. Tesla has a partnership deal with Lotus which results in the building of the cars in the UK. This could be great for the UK economy.Electric cars are becoming increasingly stylish and when you combine this with the fact that you could considerably help the environment by cutting down massively on your CO2 emissions, means that we should all consider electric cars as the cars of the future.

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Feed your Need for a Great Ride With a Kit Car

Let’s face it: They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. That’s true about cars, especially. if you like your car to have a certain look – a Cobra or Lotus Seven look, for instance. You have a couple of options. Either you can become a car-lover on the Great Mission to find the elusive car of your dreams, or you can open up your very own laboratory and make that car yourself.

The key word in the first option is elusive. The trouble with the great old cars is just that – they are old. That means three things: One, they are going to be difficult to find. Two, if you do manage to find a car, it may not be in the best condition, which means a long, difficult overhaul involving the search for hard-to-find parts and a lot of money. Three, if you find a car and it is in good shape, you will be at the mercy of the seller. The seller is a car-lover like you, and will be able to read the degree of your desire.

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