Model S An Introductionpart 2

MS-101b

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The factoryMade in the USAfactory in Fremont, CA, capable of building 400,000 cars per year5.4 million square ft, 380 acre campus with test trackrobotics and automation dominatebuild bodies, motors, and batteries

In the first part of this EVU-mini-course, we introduced the Tesla Model S.Now, well explore how the Model S is made, the specs for the vehicle,and an indication of where the car and the company are going.>> The Model S is made in the USA.Tesla Motors purchased an empty car factorythe NUMMI plantfrom Toyota for $42 million in 2010>> the factory is located in Fremont, CA and is capable of building 400,000 cars per year>> it encloses 5.4 million sq ft, and sits on a 380 acre campus with test track>> Today, robotics and automation dominate the factory, >> where Tesla builds bodies, motors, and batteries

The GigafactoryThe growth of EV is constrained bybattery capacityavailability of high capacity batteriesTesla is building a Gigafactory$4 - 5 billion investmentaccommodate battery needs for 500,000 EVs per year2020 output = 50gWh / year

Source: Green Car Reports

>> In the EV track, you learned that the growth of EVs is constrained by>> battery capacity, which limits the range of electric vehicles,>> and the availability of high capacity batteries that will be in short supply as the number of vehicles sold grows>> To solve both problems, Tesla is building a Gigafactory in Nevada with a >> $4 - 5 billion investment>> The gigafactory will accommodate battery needs for 500,000 EVs per year>> with a projected 2020 capacity output of 50 giga-watt-hours per yearThe Gigafactory is currently under construction. When completed it will produce Li-Ion cells and full battery packs. For those of you who are unfamiliar with battery fabrication technology, spend a few moments taking EVU mini-course, EV-210, which covers the subject in some detail.

The specs 60kWh (S60) and 85kWh in the variants:single motor (S85), dual motor (S85D), a dual motor performance (P85D) range: 208 - 265 milespower: 376 - 691 hp0 - 60mph: 5.7 sec to 3.2 sectop speed: 120 mph to 155 mph

>> The Tesla Model S is offered in two battery sizes: 60 kWh and 85kWh.Within the 85kWh battery category, three variants are offered:>> a single motor standard Model S, the S85, >> a dual motor standard vehicle, the S85D, >> a dual motor performance version, the P85D.>> the range of the vehicle varies depending on battery size, but falls between 208 - 265 miles>> the power generated by a single or dual motors ranges from 376 - 691 hp>> the 0 - 60mph acceleration is 5.7 sec (for the S60) to an astounding 3.2 sec (for the P85D)>> the top speed is 120 mph (for the S60) to 155 mph (for the P85D)

Where its going autopilot capablethe Model S improvesliterallyas time passesfunctionality is downloaded to allowimproved performancebetter functionalitysales territoriesNorth AmericaEurope, UK, and AustraliaChina

O.T.A.

The Model S has on board electronics, sensors, and software capability that will enable>> autopilot when the company enables the feature after additional testing>> because the Model S is built to allow over the air (OTA) updates of critical software and firmware.the car improvesliterallyas time passes>> new software and firmware versions are downloaded regularly and enable>> improved performance, and>> better functionality

>>The Model S is currently for sale>> Throughout North America,>> in Europe (including Scandanavia). the UK, and Australia>> and in China.

Summarya 21st century technology company that happens to build automobilesa top down strategy for making the transition to the electric carthe business model is differentthe factory is state-of-the-artthe specs are world class

In this EVU mini-course, weve introduced the Tesla Model S and the company that builds the car.

>> Tesla Motors is a 21st century technology company that just happens to build automobiles>> since its inception, it implemented a top down strategy for making the electric cars a true competitor for ICE vehicles>> the companys business model is differentand threatening to many of it competitors>> the Tesla Motors factory is state-of-the-art>> the Model S specs are world class

In the EVU mini-courses that follow in the Model S curriculum track, well talk a lot more about the car and it features. Youll also learn a variety of tips and tricks for driving the Model S. Finally, well discuss a number of complementary subjects that are relevant to the worlds best BEV.

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