Tesla Inventions For 2017 Include The Model 3, Solar Roof And Autopilot Components [VIDEO]
At some point, uncertainty has hounded Tesla during the course of achieving its goals. However, with Elon Musk at the helm, the visionary CEO is about to introduce a quantum leap for the company next year.
While renewable energy is still struggling to make its mark, it is inspiring to see how Tesla continues its relentless pursuit of its technology-driven plans amid the challenges of an era. With its Master Plan Part Deux already in the open, it is just a matter of time before breakout moments will finally arrive.
As part of its definitive blueprint, the Model 3 vehicle will be in the market for potential dealers and buyers to acquire. Priced at $35,000, the five-seater mass-level targeted car will be equipped with enhanced autopilot features.
With its affordable price tag, it is perceived that the upcoming unit will attain a 215-mileage on a single charge. It is also likely that within six seconds, the electrically-powered machine can run from 0-60 miles per hour.
As part of its joint venture with the sun power-focused Solar City group, Tesla will probably launch the Solar Roof tiles. The overhead instrument will be tapped to succeed the conventional roofing element.
It is believed that the Tesla Powerwall 2.0 energy system will be able to pile away about 14kwh of electric energy. Its utmost power transmission is 7kwh which is enough to address the daily consumption of a 4-bedroom house.
Tesla also intends to establish various charging stations for its electric automobiles. As of the moment, there are 4,876 supercharges in 769 global locations. By 2017, the company is eyeing to double its charging presence.
In other developments, the tech organization seeks to improve the current status of its autopilot system. It is being anticipated that a speed limit will be imposed in the software to make self-driven vehicles safer.
Meanwhile, Tesla seeks to capitalize China's huge car market by expanding into the giant nation. It is likely that the electric manufacturer will garner a strong presence following the implementation of Beijing's new policy that allows auto producers of renewable cars to invest in the country.
Considering that Musk's group has teamed up with Panasonic and other companies to establish a giga-factory in Nevada, it is perceived that Tesla's goal to manufacture half a million cars a year before 2020 will probably come to fruition.
Although Musk has concentrated on producing electric cars at the moment, the CEO's outline in July this year has hinted about the possibility of manufacturing energy-charged buses and trucks by 2017.
Moreover, Tesla is also pondering about its probable entry into the shared car service industry. The concept is closely associated with what Uber is already doing. The only difference here is that Musk's shared automobiles will have autonomous functions.
