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Today Tesla announced some technical specifications of the AWD version of the Model S, named “P85D”. Below are some quick facts:

– All “D” models’ range increased by 10 miles
– Model S P85D: 211 bhp front motor, 470 bhp rear motor; combined output: 691 bhp and 687 lb-ft of torque; 0-60 time: 3.2 seconds; 1/4 mile time: 11.8 seconds; top speed: 155 mph; curb weight: 4,936 lbs; range: 275 miles (an increase of 10 miles)
– Model S 85D: 188 bhp electric motor added to the front axle; 0-60 time: 5.2 seconds; 1/4 mile time: 13.5 seconds; top speed: 155 mph; curb weight: 4,824 lbs; range: 295 miles
– Model S 60D: 188 bhp electric motor added to the front axle; 0-...

Today a spy shot of a new version of the Tesla Model S surfaced out of the internet.

In the below photo, you can see the Tesla S is wearing one more letter “D” after its trim name badge “P85”.

Guess what does this “P85D” version mean? My bet is the AWD Model S.

Today a spy shot of a new version of the Tesla Model S surfaced out of the internet.

In the below photo, you can see the Tesla S is wearing one more letter “D” after its trim name badge “P85″.

Guess what does this “P85D” version mean? My bet is the AWD Model S.

If you have not heard of Foxconn, this is something really easy to remember: Foxconn assembles iPhone for Apple. In fact, Foxconn is also OEM suppliers for many other products. For example, the 17-inch LCD display screen in the Tesla Model S, is build by Foxconn too.

Now, Foxconn is not satisfy with just building electronic gadgets – it also want some shares in the automobile industry, which means it wants to manufacture whole cars too. More specifically speaking, electric cars.

Foxconn has been working on this for some time, here are something it has done recently:

– An investment of $814 million to building a battery factory in Shanxi province, China;
– A contract with...

Among the several issues which hinder electric cars becoming more popular, one is the battery capacity, another one is the battery charging problem.

In US currently there are three major charging standards. The first one is called CHAdeMO. Its full name is CHAdeMO – JEVS (Japan Electric Vehicle Standard) G105-1993. Several major automakers have implemented and used this standard, for example you can see this on the Nissan LEAF.

The second one is called “SAE J1772 Combo”, which is used by GM and BMW.

The third standard is implemented by Tesla, the one used in Tesla’s Supercharger. Currently the Model S is the only vehicle that supports this charging standard.

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