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CARS

TOP 4

As more automotive companies throw their weight
behind cleaner energy and electric cars, we detail
some of the best in the industry today.

Electric Cars

Tesla Model S

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ny follower of the tech world will be all too
aware of the many endeavours of Elon Musk
and his work with Tesla Motors. The Model
S represents the Electric Car manufacturer’s offering
within the saloon market and serves as the base on
which Musk hopes to build his automotive revolution. In
order to meet those lofty aims, Tesla has incorporated
a rear wheel drive system and 60 kW microprocessor
controlled lithium-ion battery designed to deliver an
immense 392 kilometres from one charge.

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