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http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/01/15/electric-tesla-model-x-to-compete-with-premium-suvs-minivans/ Electric Tesla Model X to compete with premium SUVs, minivans Grace Macaluso Jan 15, 2013 Vowing to rid the world of its addiction to fossil fuels, electric vehicle manufacturer showcased Model X — a seven-seat passenger car — at the North American International Auto Show. “Our vision is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles,” said George Blankenship, vice-president worldwide sales and ownership at Tesla. “It’s not about making a car.” Offering three-row seating, the Model X is a family car that blends the “best of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan, as only an electric car can,” said Blankenship. It will be powered a 60 or 85 kWh battery and equipped with a 17-inch touchscreen in-dash display that includes driver controls, vehicle apps and web connectivity. It also comes with Falcon Wing doors that open up and out of the way, “creating unrivaled access,” said Blankenship. Though he would not disclose pricing, Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s chief designer said Model X will be priced competitively with premium SUVs and about five to 10 per cent more than the Tesla S four-door sedan which starts at US$57,400. Production is expected to begin next year at Tesla’s plant in Fremont, California. Tesla has enjoyed critical acclaim with its all-electric Model S, which was named 2013 Motor Trend Car of the Year. It is offered with three battery choices — 40-kWh, 60-kWr, and 85-kWh — that provide ranges of 140, 200, and 265 miles, respectively, according to Tesla. So far, Tesla has received about 13,000 orders for the sedan. The Model X will be built off of the sedan’s platform. “We looked at the marketplace and realized that minivans are incredibly practical and they serve a great purpose, but you kind of sell your soul a little bit in order to get that practicality,” said von Holzhausen. “An SUV or crossover has all the character and styling you want in a vehicle but not necessarily that practical in its usability.” The Model X’s flat battery is positioned along the floor of the vehicle, allowing for “unprecedented cargo space and a second trunk under the hood,” he added. In three or four years, Tesla hopes to introduce an electric car in the $30,000 price range, said Blankenship. “We want to take away every hurdle there is to people driving electric cars.” [© 2013 Windsor Star All Rights Reserved] http://insideevs.com/tesla-releases-details-on-updated-model-x-sticks-with-2016-debut-of-30000-bmw-3-series-competitor/ Tesla Releases Details on Updated Model X; Sticks With 2016 Debut of $30,000 BMW 3-Series Competitor Lastly, Tesla is still sticking with its 2016 debut of a $30,000 electric vehicle aimed squarely at competing with the BMW 3 Series, otherwise known as the “Ultimate Driving Machine.” For comparative purposes, the … ... http://www.trucknews.com/press-releases/story.aspx?id=1001990855 Testa Produce Adds Electric Trucks To Delivery Fleet Electric vehicle technology has advanced to the point where it's now possible for us to begin making zero-emission deliveries to our Chicago customers. It's a logical next step for us." 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