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The new gearboxes helped maximize what grunt the four-cylinder had. It isn't just the feel-good cutting-edge stuff that's helped Tesla rack up award after award. Tesla says it's simply too small to follow the traditional dealership model, and that their system is better anyway because it provides a more intimate experience for shoppers -- one that the company can control completely. More objective measures indicate it's one of the safest.

That speed is made even more fun by the instant torque, 443 lb-ft, which blows away other electric cars. The Model S electric motor is relatively small and mounted near the rear axle, which means it's not likely to be in the path of damage during an impact. That's thanks to a low center of gravity, with the battery and motor locations chosen for optimum balance. It's also rear-wheel drive -- because it's efficient (the motor is mounted at the rear wheels), so no power is wasted traveling down the line.

Rear-wheel drive also contributes mightily to the Model S performance car personality. Or, in other words, the occupants of a Tesla Model S are more likely to survive a crash than the occupants of any other vehicle on the road.

Tesla also acquired tooling from other closed factories at a fraction of the price, and 95 percent of Model S parts (including the crucial battery packs and drivetrain components) are manufactured on-site. If the Model S didn't feature such a system, it would probably be considered a massive oversight.

This isn't really any kind of all-new electric vehicle innovation -- regenerative braking became a common feature on hybrids within the last decade or so. California's car sales are thus rarely indicative of nationwide trends, but this statistic is seen as important nonetheless, due in part to the state's heavy investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. There are qualification criteria for certain tax breaks and credits that make sense for civilians but would be impossible for some soldiers to meet.

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The Model S trim lines are known by their battery specs -- buyers can choose from a 60 kWh battery, an 85 kWh battery or an 85 kWh battery with extra performance features. The back seat is comfortable, and larger families have the option of ordering a Model S with a rear-facing, two-seat, third row.

The hardware (called a Supercharger) comes standard on high-end models and is a $2,000 option on lower models. The 6.3-liter V8s in these models produced an impressive 330 horsepower. Discover how the Chevrolet Monte Carlo went from the boulevard to the backstretch as it took its place among NASCAR’s winningest racecars ever. Top Monte Carlo engine was the 175-horsepower 400-cubic-inch V-8, followed by a pair of 350-cubic-inch powerplants that whipped up 145 or 165 horses.

The redesigned 85-bhp engine of 1937 made Chevrolet particularly well equipped for the sales battle. Since the Model S doesn't have a traditional gasoline engine under the hood, the safety benefits are twofold.