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Introduction
Strategy
Technology
1. Batteries
2. Motors
3. Autopilot
4. Glass
5. Supercharger
Conclusion
Reference
Introduction
Tesla was founded in July 2003, by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc
Tarpenning, under the name Tesla Motors. The company's name is a
tribute to engineer Nikola Tesla. In early Series A funding, Tesla Motors
was joined by Elon Musk, J. B. Straubel and Ian Wright, all of whom are
retroactively allowed to call themselves co-founders of the company.
Musk, who formerly served as chairman and is the current chief
executive officer, said that he envisioned Tesla Motors as a technology
company and independent automaker, aimed at eventually offering
electric cars at prices affordable to the average consumer. Tesla Motors
shortened its name to Tesla in February 2017.
Strategy
Motors
Until now, the Model S and X used conventional induction motors. In an
induction motor, alternating current is run through windings in the stator
(the stationary portion of the motor) to produce a rotating magnetic field.
This magnetic field induces electric currents in the windings of the rotor
(the spinning part of the motor) that generates an opposing magnetic
field, causing the rotor to turn in the same direction as the magnetic
field.
Autopilot
Cruise Control
The radar and forward-facing cameras track the position of cars ahead
and adjust the Tesla’s speed accordingly. This feature maintains a safe
distance between you and the car in front. The distance between the cars
depends on the speed both cars are traveling. If a car merges into your
lane, the Tesla will monitor its position and reduce speed if necessary.
The Tesla will not panic and slam on the brakes if a car merges in your
lane and accelerates.
Autosteer
The autosteer function lets the Tesla stay centered in a lane, change
lanes, and self-park. To keep the Tesla centered, the cameras around the
car track the positioning of road markings and the sensors monitor other
cars on the road to keep a safe distance. For the Tesla to change lanes,
the driver manually indicates the turn signal, then the sensors prevent the
Tesla from merging into other cars. To self-park in parallel and
perpendicular positions the car uses both the sensors and cameras to
avoid hitting any surroundings.
Glass
UV Protection Glass
The two glass panels that make up the Model 3’s roof are more
complex than most simple car glass. They are impregnated with a UV-
reflective layer that is specifically designed to repel those wavelengths
of light that cause an enclosed space to heat up; commonly known as the
greenhouse effect.
Tesla Supercharger
A Tesla Supercharger is a 480-volt DC fast-charging station built by
American vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc. for their all-electric cars. The
Tesla Supercharger network of fast-charging stations was introduced
beginning in 2012. As of October 2019 the electric vehicle network
consisted of 14,658 individual Supercharger stalls at 1,659 locations
worldwide with an additional 115 locations under construction
worldwide (64 in the USA). Tesla has also distributed 23,963 destination
chargers to locations worldwide. Tesla Model S was the first car to be
able to use the network, followed by the Tesla Model X
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