Tesla model S electric car now powered by dual motor and autopilot hardware
Tesla Motors has announced that its new model S electric car is now equipped with dual electric motor and also autopilot hardware is standard on every new Model S.
Tesla has used electric motors at both front and back wheels, so that torque capability of the model S is enhanced and also driver can have better control over the motion of the car.
With its digital torque controls and low center of gravity, Dual Motor Model S has the most capable road holding and handling of any vehicle ever produced, said in the release by Tesla motors
Tesla says the dual motor propulsion system unlike in gasoline powered vehicles does not compromise the efficiency, the dual motor actually increases efficiency while delivering better traction and control in slippery conditions.
Tesla claims the dual motors also improve the mileage of the car by additional 10 miles of highway driving range compared to their rear motor Model S counterparts.
The Model S P85 has the ability to deliver 100 percent of peak torque from a standing start outperforming the best McLaren F1. With P85D’s 0 to 60 mph performance of 3.2 seconds is achieved.
Another interesting feature added in model S is introduction of hardware to support autopilot driving, helping drivers where the car steer automatically to stay within a single lane and also change lanes with a simple tap of turn signal. The new Model ...
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