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EKM Digital Submeter Measures EV Charging Efficiency

Electric vehicle owners may now know that 10-12% of drawn electricity is lost during the charging process when AC is…

Tesla Model S Pulls 1.2 G-Force on the Most Challenging Track Yet

Even with 7 different tracks under our belt, Sonoma Raceway pushed the 48 Tesla Model S to the extreme limits. This…

Slacker Internet Radio on the Tesla Model S

In a previous post I slammed Tesla on the almost-there functionality of their USB music player so you might be…

Tesla Service Valet Disables Mobile Access for One New Owner

I went in for my first Tesla Service the other week after having reported on a few software glitches. Although I…

Tesla Supercharger Etiquette Explored

Maintain Tesla Supercharger etiquette by notifying others when your charging stall is available. I found myself low on charge today while I was…

Will we see Tesla Motors in Formula E racing?

Formula E has come a long way in a short 18 months, and we can't help but wonder, what if…

Reviewing the Model S Center Cap Tesla T Sticker

As I anxiously waited for delivery of my Model S, I would scour the internet and research Tesla related aftermarket…

Why do people compare Fisker to Tesla?

On my way back from a great Memorial Day weekend trip to Mystic, CT for some "lobstah", we played tag…

A Model S last mile companion, the Movpak

Getting to the last mile, even with an electric car can be difficult. The Movpak answers that need.

Finally a Browser App for Managing the Tesla Model S

Full control of your Model S through the convenience of your web browser. The burgeoning Tesla "app" market has spawned a variety…

Racing a Tesla in 100 degree weather and with no power limiting?

The Track Spring Mountain Raceway is located in the city of Pahrump NV, an hour west of Las Vegas. It's…

Fitting a bike into the Tesla Model S

I needed to transport my bike today so it was the perfect opportunity go to do a fit test of the bike in…

A cartoonist’s view on owning a Tesla Model S

Very tongue in cheek, this cartoonist at the Oatmeal drew his impressions on owning a Model S. A few things made…

Should you buy the Tesla Pre-Paid Service Plan?

After counting down the days until the much anticipated delivery of your Tesla Model S another timer begins -  counting down 60…

Tesla Model S Racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The Track Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS) outside course is adjacent to the Super Speedway and is conveniently located close…

Using public EV charging stations with your Tesla Model S

After completing my first Tesla Supercharger experience my next excursion was to find and use a public electric vehicle (EV) charging station. There's quite…

Product Review: “The Creditor” – Carbon Fiber, Titanium, Money Clip Knife

I've never been a big fan of carrying a wallet and find myself forgoing the opportunity at every chance I get. Not because I…

What happens when a Tesla races on a track that has no electricity?

This was the ultimate test - taking our 48 Tesla to a race event that was so remote that it had…