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The Truth Behind Tesla By: BJ Killeen / Down the Road In a perfect Utopia, we’d all be chauffeured around by autonomous alternative-power vehicles. However, today’s technology has yet to catch up to our ideal future landscape. Right now, auto manufacturers are working on finding the best answer to fossil fuels. Is it the battery? Hydrogen? Magnetic levitation? All possibilities are being explored. Tesla, and its created Elon Musk, believes it has the answer with electric vehicles. There are three models now available: The Model S sedan, Model X SUV, and the recently announced Model 3. While those who own Teslas swear by them, there’s more to the story than happy owners. Even with all of Musk’s charm, there is more to consider than the vehicle itself. First, Tesla’s stock is high right now, but the market is not bullish on his decision to offer junk bonds in an attempt to raise $1.5 billion to continue to fund his automotive venture. Tesla’s success may hinge on the affordable Model 3, which may start at $35,000, but can climb to around $60,000. Extra charges can include $9,000 for the long-range battery, $5,000 for autopilot, more for the upgraded interior, and don’t forget about installing a home charging system. So much for affordable. Production ramp up also will be interesting to follow, as Musk himself said it will be “manufacturing hell.” It’s relatively easy to build vehicles in low-production volumes; Tesla hit close to 80,000 units last year. But with nearly 400,000 pre-orders for the new sedan, some people won’t even begin to see their vehicles until 2019. As a comparison, Ford builds over two million vehicles a year (almost 900,000 are F-Series trucks). Dealing with manufacturing challenges won’t be as easy as Musk is trying make them look. If you want a great electric vehicle, there are plenty available from myriad manufacturers, and they are affordable. Check out the Chevrolet Bolt, Volkswagen eGolf, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia Soul, and others from manufacturers who are solid, reliable, and accessible – plus they will be around a long time. BJ Killeen has been an automotive journalist for over 30 years. She welcomes all questions and inquiries, and can be reached at bjkdtr@gmail.com 800/698-1101 www.<strong>Vegas</strong>voyagers.Com Email: Fairtravel@Aol.Com “Trans Atlantic Adventures” (1) BRILLANCE OF THE SEAS 15 NIGHTS - APRIL 5-20, 2018 TAMPA TO AMSTERDAM Ponta Delgada, Azores, Cork, Dublin, Waterdord, Ireland, Amsterdam FROM $ 2,579* pp (2) RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS 14 NIGHTS - MAY 6-20, 2018 TAMPA TO BARCELONA Key West, La Palma, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Malaga & Barcelona Spain FROM $ 1,953* pp (3) VISION OF THE SEAS 13 NIGHTS - OCT. 18-31, 2018 BARCELONA TO MIAMI Barcelona, Cartagena, Malaga, Spain, Nassau, Bahamas FROM $ 2,064* pp *Prices are per person based on double occupancy, subject to availability and include the cruise, all port charges, taxes and fees and round trip air transportation 26 September 20<strong>17</strong>
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