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	<title>SciBlog &#187; going green</title>
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		<title>Edgy and Electric</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[electric car]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Maryland Science Center was lucky enough to have the opportunity to borrow an electric Tesla Roadster as part of our going green (and electric) effort. A far cry from the bright green Alt-Car available for test drive, this carbon fiber-clad performance machine still retains the same basic principles. Tesla wanted to make an environmentally-friendly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Maryland Science Center was lucky enough to have the opportunity to borrow an electric Tesla Roadster as part of our going green (and electric) effort. A far cry from the bright green Alt-Car available for test drive, this carbon fiber-clad performance machine still retains the same basic principles. Tesla wanted to make an environmentally-friendly car that was still appealing to high-end car enthusiasts or those with deep pockets who want to do their part to ensure the success of the green movement. </p>
<p>Two times more efficient than a Prius, the Tesla Roadster can go 0-60 mph in a blinding 3.9 seconds! It has a 244-mile range and oozes torque, torque, torque from 0-14,000 RPMs. You&#8217;ll never see that kind of torque in a gasoline engine; they have low torque at low RPMs and torque peaks at a very limited RPM range. This two-seater, open-roof RWD sportscar boasts a 375 volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor with variable frequency drive. It outputs 248 peak horsepower (185kW) and 276 ft/lbs (375 nm) of torque. Redline is 14,000 rpm.</p>
<p>The Tesla Roadster is a single speed fixed gear with electrically actuated parking lock mechanism and mechanical lubrication pumptops. It tops out at 125 mph and only take about 3.5 hours to fully charge!</p>
<p>You too can have your very own Tesla Roadster starting at $101,500. It might seem like a lot, but can you really put a price on our environment? Might as well have fun while you&#8217;re here. </p>
<p>For more information on the Tesla Roadster, visit www.teslamotors.com.</p>
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