For Tesla, yesterday was a pretty big day. That's because it dropped the all-new Tesla Model S with dual motors, all-wheel drive and what it's calling "autopilot."
Although investors didn't seem to appreciate the new D as the equity traded lower today nearly eight percent, the car has set off a wave of excitement in the auto community. Nearly anything with 700 horsepower will do that.
Obviously the Model S has been a pretty significant achievement, but by now adding the new features AND power, it makes you wonder:
where the hell are the OTHER guys?As Agent 001 and were discussing the all-new D last night, he asked a great question:
"Why aren't the majors innovating like this?" Frankly, I couldn't muster up an answer aside from a text that joked "the majors can't think their way out of a paperbag."
To me though, it seems that may be the case. One of the most lagging industries seems to be automotive, both in culture and product. It took Elon Musk to raise the bar in a new way.
That said, I'd love to hear your take, Spies. What say you?
**For MORE detail about the all-new dual motor Model S, click "Read Article" below!Yesterday, we unveiled the world’s first dual electric motor production car and announced that new safety and autopilot hardware is standard on every new Model S.
Conventional all wheel drive vehicles distribute power to the wheels from a single engine driving a complex mechanical transmission system. By contrast, Dual Motor Model S, which comes with either the 60 kWh or 85 kWh battery, has a motor on each axle, digitally and independently controlling torque to the front and rear wheels. The result is unparalleled control of traction, with instantaneous response to the motors giving drivers precisely controlled performance in all conditions. 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...
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