0-60 in 4 Seconds...It's Electric!

What goes 0-60 in 4 seconds, tops out at 135 mph, and costs $0.01 per gallon to drive? Why, it's Tesla Motor's new, all electric sportscar! Leveraging existing technologies and distributors, the Tesla Roadster uses parts suppliers from around the world and lithium-ion batteries from laptop manufacturers to create the first electric car that could wow the jaded consumer crowd. Not cheap, but certainly stylish, the car can be plugged in overnight, takes a charge in a few hours, and has a range of 250 miles, plenty to pick up the groceries after the daily commute.

The company's founder plans to keep costs low by allowing the big computer companies to do the R&D necessary to improve battery life. All he has to do is plug them in, link them up, and make sure they're safe. Definitely a great idea and if the price tag can get a bit lower (80K, yikes!) and more models are offered, they might just be able to bypass Detroit altogether.