Elon Musk has always done things a little bit differently with Tesla. Bound and determined to drag the rest of the automotive industry into the world of electric cars with him, he just announced a bunch of upgrades for the original Roadster that will be available in 2015. A new cell with 31% more energy than the original will be used in a new battery pack that will upgrade the range to almost 400 miles. Aerodynamics are improved by 15% with a retrofit aero kit. New tires improve rolling resistance, and improvements in wheel bearings and residual brake drag reduce overall rolling resistance. Tesla will start taking appointments for these upgrades in the spring once the battery pack finishes safety validation. No word yet on the cost for the upgrades, but you definitely don’t have to buy a whole new car just to be able to travel non-stop from San Francisco to LA.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
