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Phoenix Arizona auto and tech enthusiasts should know about Elon Musk.\u00a0 In 1999 Elon changed the world of e-commerce when he founded what would eventually become paypal.\u00a0 Three years later in 2002, Elon founded SpaceX, a company whose goal is to engineer the future of recreational\u00a0 and passenger space travel.\u00a0 Next year he will begin sales of the 2012 Tesla Model S, an all electric luxury sedan.<\/p>\n

Every green car receives some common and consistent complaints.\u00a0 The Prius is not high performance.\u00a0 The Insight is too small.\u00a0 The charge on an all electric doesn\u2019t have enough range.\u00a0 Well Elon Musk and his team at Tesla have attempted to deliver a luxury vehicle that addresses all of these issues.<\/p>\n

Range:\u00a0\u00a0 The base model will have a range of 160\u00a0miles when fully charged using a 42\u00a0kW\u00b7h battery pack.\u00a0 Larger, longer range battery pack options will be available as well; the options announced include a range of 230\u00a0miles from a 65\u00a0kW\u00b7h pack and a range of 300\u00a0miles from an 85\u00a0kW\u00b7h pack (important for the long desert drives between Phoenix Arizona and its closest neighbors). <\/sup> The Tesla Model S is also expected to have a swappable battery and will feature a 17\u00a0in touchscreen display with in-car 3G, enabling the driver to check the battery\u2019s state of charge remotely.\u00a0 A 45-minute QuickCharge pack will be possible in the future.<\/p>\n

Design Aesthetics and Ergonomics:\u00a0 The Model S power-train features a liquid-cooled, floor-mounted battery pack and single-speed gearbox. The body design is of stamped aluminum and provides top-notch aerodynamics, style, and safety. The 17-inch touchscreen with in-car 3G connectivity means quick access to streaming radio, GPS navigation, restaurant recommendations, and movie showtimes.<\/p>\n

Performance:\u00a0 Model S performance is second to none in the zero emissions category. The Model S power-train offers instant torque at the driver\u2019s request. Though designed for comfort, safety, and utility, the coveted Model S does not sacrifice performance. Command control and the Model S delivers the power, acceleration and precise handling of a sports car with quiet simplicity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are past the idea of an environmentally friendly vehicle needing to look different.\u00a0 People don\u2019t want to sacrifice anything, including style, to own an efficient car.\u201d\u00a0 said Franz Von Holzhausen, chief designer at Tesla Motors.<\/p>\n

Phoenix Arizona customers can arrange an appointment for viewings and test drives by contacting Phoenix Valley Tesla representative David Waxman via the Tesla Motors website.<\/p>\n

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