Have you heard about Elon Musk, of course youhave heard, he is currently the richest person in this world, but today we are not going to talk about Elon himself, but about the largest and most successful companies that Elon Musk is the CEO of. A new revolution in the world of cars and perhaps led the whole world to a revolution in the electrical industries, but to be clear, Tesla is not only dedicated to manufacturing modern electric cars, sedans, but the company also sells sets of lithium-ion batteries to international companies for use in electric trains, as well as for solar energy generation and for the individual company With its unique and intelligent industry, it has been on top of the most powerful companies in the world until the market capitalization of the company reached one trillion dollars.
First: Company incorporation:
Tesla was incorporated as "Tesla Motors" on July 1, 2003, and its founders were Martin Eberhard and Mark Tarpenning. The impetus for founding the company was that General Motors recalled and destroyed all of its EV1 electric vehicles in 2003, and its vision for the fuel-efficiency of electric vehicles. Eberhard said he wanted to create a "technological car manufacturer" with core technologies such as "battery, computer software, and a special engine". Ian Wright joined Tesla months after its founding as its third employee, and in February 2004 the three were able to raise $7.5 million in Series A funding, with Elon Musk contributing $6.5 million. to become Chairman of the Board of Directors and Eberhardt as CEO. Later in May 2004, Jeffrey Brian Straubel joined the company.
Second: the label
The company was named Tesla after the godfather and the first guide for them on their way to the manufacture of electric cars is the famous physicist "Nikola Tesla" who is famous for his contributions, which was the main site of the Tesla industries, which is
1- Remote control: Tesla managed to invent one of the oldest remote control devices in the world in 1898 AD, and obtained a patent for this device, and this device was used to control a small boat from a distance.
2- Alternating current: The alternating current discovered by Tesla can easily be relied upon to convert electrical energy into a different electrical voltage against the ability of direct current to do so, and many controversies arose about Tesla and Edison on the background of this discovery.
3- Radio signals: Guglielmo Marconi transmitted a radio or wireless signal across the Atlantic Ocean based on seventeen Tesla scientist patents, and the aforementioned signals were patented in favor of Tesla and two other scientists by court ruling.
This name was chosen because the company specializes not only in electric vehicles, but in all industries that this field carries, such as power generation panels and electric batteries. Of course, these are the core and unique industries that Tesla is based on.
Third: What are the most important parts of a Tesla car:
1- Auxiliary battery: the battery can power all car accessories, Tesla car and other electric cars need the battery to start the engine.
2- Charging port: Of course, it is the special electricity that makes the car work. Therefore, a charging port is available in electric cars so that the user can supply the traction battery with the power it needs to travel the largest possible distance while driving after it is fully charged. Charging time and speed vary from vehicle to vehicle.
3- DC inverter: Tesla car relies on this inverter to convert high-voltage DC current from battery to traction to low-voltage alternating current; To operate vehicle accessories and charge the auxiliary battery.
4- Electric motor: The electric motor derives its power from the traction battery. To convert this electrical energy into kinetic energy that is transmitted to the wheels to move from one place to another at the appropriate speed.
5- Charge controller: This unit takes alternating current from the charging port, then converts it into direct current that goes to the traction battery to charge it, and this unit connects to the parts of the charging system to monitor the voltage. current, temperature and charge level.
6- Power Electronics Control Unit: This unit is intended to manage the current as it is transferred from the traction battery and flows to the traction motor and other parts of the Tesla car. It also controls the engine speed and the torque it produces.
7- Cooling system: The cooling system maintains the appropriate temperatures in all parts of the vehicle's movement system. Including the electric motor and power electronics, as well as other components.
8- Traction battery: Traction batteries retain electrical energy after being charged; Providing the traction motor with the current it needs while driving on the road, which is the most important part in determining the electric field that a car can cut on a single charge.
9- Transmission: The Tesla is connected to an electric transmission that converts kinetic energy from the traction motor to the wheels that are in contact with the road, enabling the car to move and move forward.
What are the advantages of the Tesla electric car?
The inventor of the Tesla car was able to provide this car with many modern technological technologies, and Tesla cars have the following advantages:
ADVANCED PERFORMANCE: The electric Tesla can deliver superior performance on the road; It accelerates in just a few seconds, combined with the horsepower and torque that an electric motor can provide.
Purchase Incentives: Many countries in the world offer incentives to buy electric cars instead of cars based on gasoline or diesel; To reduce negative environmental impacts, these incentives include tax reduction or sometimes exemption.
Home charging: Tesla electric car owners can charge the traction battery from home without having to visit any gas stations, saving time while saving money; Because the value of obtaining electrical energy is low.
Electric range: Tesla cars have a large electric range on a single charge, allowing owners to move hundreds of kilometers and travel long distances without having to recharge the traction battery.
Modern technologies: Tesla is keen to provide its cars with the latest technologies compatible with cars.
Low repair costs
Are there downsides to electric Tesla cars?
Here are some of the main negatives of the Tesla electric car:
The high price: The purchase prices of electric cars are usually very expensive compared to cars that run on oil fuels, as it depends on the choice of the car owner.
Difficulty charging in residential complexes: Some find it difficult to charge the car from home as a result of living in compounds without owning a garage for the house, forcing them to go to charging stations and take a lot of time to charge the battery.
Long charging time: It takes a very short time to fill the car with fuel when going to the stations, while the owner of the electric car needs a long time to finish charging the car, and it also needs a longer time when charging it at home.