Daily Archives: February 24, 2013


The +Kelley Blue Book team takes to the road in the +Tesla Motors Model S for a… 1

The +Kelley Blue Book team takes to the road in the +Tesla Motors Model S for a road trip to Vegas

While the KBB crew didn't need a flat-bed to finish the trip they demonstrated once again that the electric driving range is all about the 3 Ts, temperature, terrain and technique. Even with a 1,000+ pound 85 kWh battery (that's equivalent to about 2.5 gallons of gasoline) they barely made it from the charging station in Barstow California to Vegas once the mountainous terrain and the mid-30 degree nighttime desert temperatures took their toll. Heading back west required setting the cruise control at 58 mph. 

The Model S is a fantastic piece of engineering, but even with it's maximum battery, it's still probably not the best choice for a road trip. If you can afford $60-100K for a car, you should probably just consider renting something that runs on liquid fuel for trips that take you farther afield.

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Religious extremists of all brands whether they be christian, muslim, jew or any…

Religious extremists of all brands whether they be christian, muslim, jew or any other are the most dangerous thing that can happen to humanity. NO ONE should have dominion over any other, EVER!

How the Religious Right Is Helping De-Educate America’s Youth
The bogus “school reform” movement isn’t just about union-busting.

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I've been making the argument that fuel taxes are more effective than efficiency… 2

I've been making the argument that fuel taxes are more effective than efficiency rules for many years

As long as fuel remains comparatively cheap, people will not change their behavior and drive more efficient vehicles, they will always go for the most bang for the buck. Raise the pump price of fuel and people will use less.

The Key To Lowering Fuel Consumption Isn’t The Car, It’s The Gas Tax
In this year’s State of the Union, President Obama touted the fuel efficiency of cars as a way to promote the advance of American energy and an indication the country is on its way to reducing relian…

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