CNET slide show:
Tesla Roadster
CNET gets a first look at the all-electric Tesla Roadster supercar.
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Tesla Roadster: more lessons from the EV1
To avoid patent disputes, the company has licensed technology from AC Propulsion, which did much of the engineering work behind GM's EV1. Unlike GM's EV1, the Tesla Roadster doesn't require a unique external charger. It can be charged from conventional electronic outlets by using a special cord.
