Today we will expose 10 Things You Didn't Know About The
Currently Most Valuable Car Company In The World - Tesla!
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features added to its latest cars!
Starting our list is that the famous Tesla falcon
doors have an override option.
The Tesla Model X has falcon doors which swing
upwards upon opening.
However, a design flaw was realized when
someone got into a crash in the Model X,
and the falcon doors would not open.
This was because the doors were electric and could not
manually be opened. Thus due to the electricity having been
cut off in the car,
the victim was essentially stuck inside their vehicle.
As a result, Tesla was made aware of this design flaw
and therefore created an override option, with it being
found behind the speaker.
Up next on our list at number nine is that Tesla makes
more than just cars.
Now, while the official name of the firm used to be the Tesla
Motor Company, this did not limit their creativity and ability to
innovate environmentally friendly products.
As such, in 2017, the company was renamed Tesla
company to allow them to spread their wings and
produce different products.
One example of such a product is its large powerwall battery.
This battery is attached to your home and stores energy.
It can detect power outages and automatically become
the home's power source for all things electric in
case of an emergency.
And while powerwall is not the only innovative product
that Tesla has produced, it is nonetheless one of the most
memorable.
Number 8 on our list is that Elon Musk is not the founder of Tesla.
While Elon may be the face of Tesla, he is not the founder.
That’s because the founders of the company are Martin
Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. However, Elon has nonetheless
earned his head
role due to the fact that he has served as the chairman of the
board for the past 12 years.
To top this off, Elon is also the CEO of the company
and makes many of its operating decisions.
As such, you’d be forgiven for believing him to be
the founder of Tesla Motors at first glance!
Coming in at number 7 on our list is Tesla’s million dollar loan.
Now, the company received a large loan from the United
States government in 2008, with said loan shrouded in
mystery and controversy.
Now, what we do know is that the US government
loaned the company $465 million.
This was approved through the Advanced Technology
Vehicles Manufacturing Plan that had been launched by
President George Bush.
The plan was regulated through the US Department of Energy
and aimed at financially aiding environmentally friendly
companies, such as Tesla.
Many believed the loan was given to Tesla “interest-free”, meaning
it could be paid back at its exact value. The pay-back would not
increase with the amount of time it took the company to pay it back.
As a result, part of the loan would essentially be free
money due to the influence of inflation.
As such, it should come as no surprise that interest-free
loans are very uncommon.
However, it turned out that this rumour is not true, and Tesla
paid back the loan in full by 2013 along with upwards of
$23 million in interest.
At number six on the list is the “ludicrous package”
that is offered in Tesla’s cars.
While the founders of the company were more geared
towards creating environmentally friendly-innovations,
Elon often focuses on luxury.
This can be seen in some of the more recent luxurious
Tesla models.
For example, the Tesla Model S is sold
with the option of paying for the “ludicrous package”.
This package costs an extra $3,000 but allows buyers the
option of zero to 60mph in 2.3 seconds.
Unsurprisingly, this high-speed add-on allows customers
to indulge in a more luxurious experience.
Number 5 is the fact that Tesla's cars do not sleep.
Now, when you twist and pull out the key of a typical car,
it generally turns off and will not turn on, essentially
putting it in sleep mode.
However, Tesla electric cars do not sleep.
That’s because when a Tesla is parked, it is not fully powered off,
with the process being similar to when you shut the
lid of your laptop.
As such, while not in use, a Tesla car is still functioning and
completing software updates via the cloud to make sure it is up to
date with all the best features out there.
As a result, many feel that the Tesla is more similar
to a computer than to a normal car!
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At number four is the fact that Tesla has made consistent
quarterly profits. Now, while Tesla was not considered to be as
profitable as other large car manufacturers for quite
some time, it has recently managed to turn over profit
consistently. That’s because over the last four quarters,
raked in an impressive $25.6 billion in profits, with this being
spread nearly evenly across each quarter.
As such, the company has become extremely lucrative
despite the impacts of the pandemic.
At number three on this list, not all Tesla models
are allowed to use their famous charging stations for free.
Now, the Tesla charging stations, which are known as
superchargers, are marketed as free electric charging stations that
customers can hook their Tesla’s up to instead of paying for
gas at a gas station.
However, not all of the models produced by Tesla offer this
feature for free.
That’s because while the Model X and Model S,
which are the company’s more expensive vehicles, may use the
superchargers for free, the less costly models Y and 3
do not get free supercharger access.
As such, owners of these cars must dig into their pockets and
pay per use!
At number two on our list is that maintenance on Tesla
vehicles is WAY easier than regular car maintenance.
You see, many know that Tesla cars are very modern
and environmentally friendly. However, there is a common
misconception that they are hard to take care of and maintain.
To top this off, there is also a misconception that maintenance
on Tesla vehicles must be expensive.
However, the truth of the matter is that Tesla maintenance
is much less expensive and time-consuming than many think.
This is because maintenance is easy to schedule due
to the current limited number of models released.
As a result, generally speaking, due to the high quality
of the parts and excellent customer service, maintenance is
generally very quick and in many cases will not break the bank!
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And finally, the creme de la creme… at number one on our
list is that Tesla cars are insanely safe.
You see, Tesla vehicles have received high marks on tests
administered to test safety for years.
In fact, the Tesla Model S was deemed by the National
Highway Traffic and Safety Administration to be one of the
safest vehicles on the market!
As such, that means that when compared to all other
available vehicles,
the Tesla Model S was one of the safest possible cars for
purchase to consumers.
Believe it or not, the safety specs on the Model S were so
uncalled for that the vehicle BROKE the machine being used
for the safety test.
As such, it seems Tesla may be setting new industry
standards for safety.
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