Since we are way off track and talking about vehicles and wasting money, I just bought this...
It was less than $100k and has great range. (Although not very fuel efficient.) On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 1:06 PM, Steve D <bigd...@gmail.com> wrote: > What is a good reason to like any vehicle? It's all arbitrary value that > each of us would find! Some people just like electric, but they want > something more comfortable than Leaf? > > Hell, even if I had $100k laying around, I don't think I'd buy a car at > all, maybe a nice boat. But what's the point of that? I can't drive it on > roads! :O > > -Steve D > > On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:58 AM, Josh Luthman <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> > wrote: > >> What is a good reason to like a Tesla? I think it looks cool and it is a >> neat idea, but I don't see any use for it myself. >> >> >> Josh Luthman >> Office: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> >> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:56 PM, Steve D <bigd...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Can also haul more crap with an F-150, so there's one more arbitrary >>> reason to not like a Tesla. >>> >>> -Steve D >>> >>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:37 AM, Josh Luthman < >>> j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> wrote: >>> >>>> 100k for a toy car? >>>> >>>> Go faster with a GTR. >>>> Look cooler with a Ferrari 360. >>>> Be more comfortable in a Jag XF (R?) >>>> Want better mileage on your electric car? Leaf or something of the >>>> sort. >>>> >>>> These are all cheaper options if you're after a toy car. >>>> >>>> >>>> Josh Luthman >>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>> Suite 1337 >>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Rory Conaway <r...@triadwireless.net> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Tesla is still a toy though. Even with all its, any luxury car is a >>>>> better value. When there are alternatives or the next gen battery hits >>>>> the >>>>> market, not just a slightly better version of what Tesla has but a >>>>> carbon-iron or carbon anything, then a long range electric has real value. >>>>> Out in Arizona at 80mph or slightly more average in 100-115 degree weather >>>>> and even hotter on the open highway, with air-conditioning, I'd be >>>>> surprised to see their biggest battery last 200 miles. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Rory >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Josh Luthman >>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 5, 2015 9:16 AM >>>>> *To:* af@afmug.com >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Tesla S is cool. Being able to drive 3-4 hours and not be stuck for 8 >>>>> is better. Once they get more charging stations (at least in major >>>>> cities, >>>>> come on!) I can see it being available to way more people. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Josh Luthman >>>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>>> Suite 1337 >>>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 12:06 PM, Paul Stewart <p...@paulstewart.org> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Wow... that is really interesting ... I looked at putting solar at my >>>>> house before and the number of panels, the cost etc didn't make it >>>>> worthwhile. I was quoted $25k in panels at the time ... think I may >>>>> revisit >>>>> though and get additional quotes ;) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> BTW - a friend of mine has a Tesla S and loves it... I'm seriously >>>>> considering one now as well >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Chris Wright >>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 5, 2015 11:31 AM >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *To:* af@afmug.com >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I don't know how many cycles it can handle, but max draw per pack is >>>>> 2kW continuous, 3.3kW peak. >>>>> >>>>> http://www.teslamotors.com/powerwall >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Chris Wright >>>>> >>>>> Network Administrator >>>>> >>>>> Velociter Wireless >>>>> >>>>> 209-838-1221 x115 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com <af-boun...@afmug.com>] *On >>>>> Behalf Of *Bill Prince >>>>> *Sent:* Friday, May 01, 2015 10:38 AM >>>>> *To:* af@afmug.com >>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] This is going to make a great UPS >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I would want to run it DC, but it ain't bad. We're paying in the >>>>> neighborhood of $1500 for about 5KWh with SLA batteries, so this would be >>>>> a >>>>> serious consideration. >>>>> >>>>> I'd like to know what the maximum draw-down is, and how many >>>>> charge/discharge cycles, etc. etc. >>>>> >>>>> bp >>>>> >>>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 5/1/2015 10:20 AM, Peter Kranz wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I want to see more specs, but a 10kWh AC UPS for $3500.. ï¿ 1/2 thatï¿ >>>>> 1/2 s a >>>>> decent price. >>>>> >>>>> ï¿ 1/2 >>>>> >>>>> http://www.teslamotors.com/powerwall >>>>> >>>>> ï¿ 1/2 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Peter Kranz *www.UnwiredLtd.com <http://www.unwiredltd.com/> >>>>> Desk: 510-868-1614 x100 >>>>> Mobile: 510-207-0000 >>>>> pkr...@unwiredltd.com >>>>> >>>>> ï¿ 1/2 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >
