Tesla's New Promise

Though they're struggling to survive, Tesla is managing to provide one of the most exciting new cars made in America.

According to Tesla: "With a 300-mile range and 45-minute QuickCharge, the $49,900 Model S can carry five adults and two children in quiet comfort – and you can charge it from any outlet, without ever stopping for gas. World’s first mass-produced electric vehicle offers performance, efficiency and unrivaled utility, making it the only car you’ll ever need."

But sleek lines and an aggressive stance are only part of the appeal for me. The interior is beautiful, with a huge touch panel dominating the center dash and a single panel glass ceiling. At pennies per mile, and a move away from oil, this is a bargain. Some argue that with electricity, we're trading one horrible source of pollution for another. In truth, nearly half of America's electricity comes from coal burning plants.

However, moving to electricity is simply the first step in dismantling the supply chain of carbon emitting power. Switching a relatively small number of plants over to new green technologies (once they become viable) will be a much easier task compared to the one we now face.

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