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Dr. Amy Mainzer’s Electric Experiences With the Tesla Roadster

 
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If you are a fan of the History Channel’s documentary series, The Universe, then you will likely recognize Dr. Amy Mainzer, a frequent commentator for the program.  In a recent episode of The Universe, filmed in August, Dr. Mainzer was able to drive and discuss the Tesla Roadster.  As it turns out, it wasn’t her first experience with this top-of-the-line EV.  Back in February, a good friend let Amy drive her Tesla Roadster, which she blogged about here.

Having previously owned a Mazda Miata for many years, Amy is no stranger to sporty coupes and their attributes.  She credits both Tesla Roadsters with being "perfectly comfortable and easy to get into and out of".  She also notes that "the climate control works fine" and the "interior layout was sensible and well-proportioned".  With great enthusiasm she adds – "it takes off like the Superman ride at Magic Mountain".

Currently, Amy drives a 2008 Prius, and is "considering buying an electric car of some type". Of course, the Tesla Roadster is her "dream car", but she is excited to see so many new EV options going into production. Of special interest is that she would "love to test drive a (Nissan) LEAF."

To the regular readers of www.allcarselectric.com, she adds, "Now that I have learned about allcarselectric, I’ll be a regular reader. It’s very helpful."





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  1. By James E Posted: 11/24/2009 4:10pm PST

    Go Amy!!!
     
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  2. By B-Man Posted: 11/25/2009 8:27am PST

    Seeing a Tesla Roadster next to such a pretty face certainly spiffs up the view of the roadster! Thanks for the positive Tesla review, Amy. Reviews like this are going to become an important part of convincing more people to move to "green" vehicles.
     
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  3. fb_100000219687648 avatar Tony Veijalainen Posted: 11/25/2009 2:49pm PST

    With some real possibility to turn some readers green from envy, of course!
     
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  4. By  Susanne Posted: 11/28/2009 1:28pm PST

    What a wonderful car. I dont believe that a got someday the chance of driving one, but seeing it on TV its also great! The color of that roadster ist fantastic. Imagine if one would pass beside you...
     
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  5. By Roy Posted: 11/29/2009 11:47am PST

    Stu, how much $ ? No info on web site.
    Does it come with a warantee? Has it been crash tested?
    Saw a similar one posted elsewhere, a kit car manufacturer throws a fiberglass body on a readily available frame, puts in lowest cost off-the shelf electric motor and batteries and asks $90k. Tesla built and torture tested 20 prototypes, re-designed everything and has a carbon-fiber body for $110k.
     
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  6. By Jason M. Hendler Posted: 11/30/2009 6:14am PST

    Roy, you didn't get the joke from the name Stu Pendas (stupendous)?
     
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