I don't remember the shut down (doesn't shock me though) but I do
remember it still doesn't nearly the range claimed.
Love the Shuttle ep. That and lawn darts with the cars.
Joe.
nwolf@u.washington.edu wrote:
> Actually, Top Gear faked the shut-down of the Tesla for dramatic effect.
>
> If you google "top gear tesla" you'll see tons of articles
> discussing it.
> BBC came under a lot of fire for the stunt and defended themselves
> saying the segment was intended to show what would happen "IF" it ran
> out of juice.
>
> The Top Gear people probably thought the show would be more
> entertaining that way, and they may be right... a lot of people who
> don't like electric vehicles were undoubtedly pleased as punch.
>
> Jeremy never fails to entertain. The episode with the ridiculous
> competition between a Rover SD1, Austin Princess, and Triumph Dolomite
> Sprint is my favorite. Or maybe the one where they try to launch a
> Robin Reliant into space...
>
> -Nick
> '62-ish TR4
> Seattle
>
>
>> From: Joe Burlein <supertr6@earthlink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [TR] LBC?
>> To: Todd Richmond <twr@frii.com>
>>
>> Actually, the charge doesn't last that long. Check out Top Gear's test
>> of the Tesla. I don't think it hit 60 that fast either.
>>
>> As for being a LBC. NOPE. I think my BMW has more British Parts than
>> the Tesla!
>>
>> Joe
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