The Tesla electric vehicles and new lithium-ion battery technology
Nikola Tesla invented an electric vehicle almost ninety years ago in 1931, although the technology wasn’t accepted by the masses.
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Even though electric vehicles weren’t accepted by the people at the time, they’ve become very popular now. Not only is it cheaper to travel by electric car, but it’s much healthier and safer for the environment.
The Idea Of Affordable Electric Vehicles Was Revamped By Elon Musk
Nowadays, Tesla is electric cars that are even faster than cars with an internal combustion engine. This has significantly increased the demand for electric cars, and overall interest in cars powered by lithium-ion batteries.
The speed and range, which were once the biggest flaw of electric cars isn’t the obstacle any more. Also, the price of electric cars is much more affordable now, which started attracting many more customers.
Even though Tesla quickly became a famous name in the automotive industry and their sales went through the roof in the first year, they haven’t stopped improving their product. The biggest concern was that Tesla’s vehicles wouldn’t be able to travel long distances because the performance was absolutely breathtaking. The head of Tesla, Elon Musk knew they had to improve their lithium-ion batteries so all their efforts were focused on research and development for the next model.
This year, Tesla announced plans for new lithium battery technology. This should reduce expenses when it comes to lithium-ion batteries, which will result in a reduced price for their cars. This is all because Musk wants to make electric cars an affordable and logic step in the future. The new batteries they’re working on should last for decades and they will have 5 times more energy capacity!
Tesla Models Currently Available
Currently, Tesla offers a couple of models of electric cars, and they are all superbly designed both outside and inside, and they are:
- The Model S is a luxury sedan that reaches a speed of 0 to 60 mph in 2.3 seconds, and the battery capacity is big enough to secure this model will cover the range of around 400 miles. Thanks to the dual engine, suspension and aerodynamics, this model can quickly reach its full speed which is a staggering 162mph! The Model S has an autopilot designed to help with driving. This model has 5 seats.
- The Model X is more of a car for larger families because this model is a crossover SUV that has as many as 7 seats. The battery capacity is a bit smaller than in the model S, and it can cover as much as 134 miles after only 15 minutes of charging. Also, this model has an autopilot. The Model X reaches a speed of 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds.
- Model Y - this model is a compact saloon, and in 15 minutes of charging it compensates as much as 168 miles. It also has 7 seats as well as the X model, which makes this car ideal for larger families. It also has a dual engine. Model Y reaches a speed of 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds. Like previous models, this model has an autopilot that assists on the road and is great for longer trips.
- Model 3 - reaches a speed of 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. The battery capacity can cover distances up to 353 miles, and in 15 minutes of charging it compensates the most of all models, as much as 175 miles. Also, this model, like all others, has an autopilot. The model has 5 seats as well as the Model S. It also has a dual engine.
Who would have guessed that electric cars use the same Samsung 25r battery we have in phones, vacuum cleaners and other appliances and devices that we use every day? Of course, electric cars have a lithium-ion battery that is much larger and much larger in capacity than in the devices we use daily.
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