tesla 2021 /The Model S was styled by a team led by Franz von Holzhausen, who previously worked for Mazda North American Operations,[36] and was based on the Mercedes Benz CLS 4-Door Coupe for the overall design.[37] The car was codenamed WhiteStar during research and preliminary development.[1][2][3] It was officially announced in a press release on June 30, 2008.[38][39] The prototype vehicle was displayed at a press conference on March 26, 2009.[40] Exclusive premier of their Model S electric car was held at their Menlo Park store on April 8, 2009.
In February 2008 it was reported that Tesla, Inc. (then Tesla Motors) was planning to offer a range-extended version of its Model S. This version would have included a gasoline engine to extend the driving range of the vehicle,[41] but it was removed in later revisions. At the GoingGreen conference in September 2008 Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, announced that Tesla was developing only electric cars.[42]
In February 2008 it was reported that Tesla, Inc. (then Tesla Motors) was planning to offer a range-extended version of its Model S. This version would have included a gasoline engine to extend the driving range of the vehicle,[41] but it was removed in later revisions. At the GoingGreen conference in September 2008 Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, announced that Tesla was developing only electric cars.[42]
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