George Clooney Orders Electric Car (continued) ..

A deposit of $100,000 had to be paid in advance for the high-performance roadster that is powered by electricity. The limited edition production of 100 luxury vehicles is known as the "Signature One Hundred" series.


Tesla Motors Electric Car

Other notable customers besides George Clooney to order one of the "Signature One Hundred" electric cars were Jeff Skoll of eBay and Dennis Haysbert of the "24" television series.

Tesla Motors is trying to prove that environmentally friendly cars don't have to be ugly or slow. The electric powered sports car is run by rechargeable batteries, powering an electric motor. It only needs to be charged about once every 250 miles and can reach a speed of 60 miles per hour in just 4 seconds.

The electric Tesla Roadster "Signature One Hundred" has a commemorative plaque placed in the cockpit, personalized for each customer, and signed by Tesla notables.

Cofounder Martin Eberhard stated that "Getting a ‘Signature One Hundred’ Tesla Roadster provides entry into a very exclusive group. These early customers are pioneers, helping lay a foundation that will make electric cars possible for everyone.. enabling Tesla Motors to develop future models at price points that eventually work for every budget."

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