How Many Patents Has Tesla Made Public?
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Tesla has publicly disclosed 387 patents worldwide. Below are Tesla's automotive products: 1. Tesla Roadster: The first car developed by Tesla, the Roadster, was based on the Lotus Elise sports car. The three most critical technologies for electric vehicles are the battery, motor, and transmission system. Tesla's transmission technology comes from AC Propulsion; its batteries are sourced from Panasonic's 18650 cells; and its motors are supplied by Taiwan's Fukuta Motor. 2. Tesla Model S: A full-size, high-performance electric sedan manufactured by Tesla Motors, launched in mid-2012. The car was designed by Franz von Holzhausen, who previously worked as a designer at Mazda North America. 3. Tesla Model X: On February 9, 2012, Tesla Motors unveiled the full-size all-electric SUV Model X, featuring futuristic falcon-wing doors. Powered by a robust electric motor, it accelerates from 0-96 km/h in under 5 seconds. 4. Tesla Model S P85D: The Tesla Model S P85D is equipped with an all-wheel-drive system, capable of reaching a top speed of 155 mph. Additional radar and cameras enable pedestrian and road sign recognition, facilitating features like automatic parking, highway autopilot, and traffic-jam following.