Tesla Roadster Ford Ka - Fast Lane Daily - 29May08

[victor2cutube]

the only reason we don't have self charging electric cars is because nobody will make any money from selling u fuel to run it. battery tech is just a scam. off the shelf parts can be used to build a self-charging car. no plugging in no expensive batteries.

[DRSmetal]

Ford needs to get into the EV movement.

[itsRaymond]

how much is one of these bad boys?

[tstonelliott]

$98,000

[ProduXtion]

Spinelli is doing a good job, I look foward to see him more often in FLD...!!!

[tucci06]

13,000 RPM redline lool

[thesecretfox1]

the tesla looks like a carrera gt.damn stealers

[sheik480]

So it looks good. Why would that be a bad thing. BTW, it looks like a lotus, not a porsche.

[thesecretfox1]

no i mean in the hybrid supercar my bad.the back of it looks like the carrera gt.and the front alittle

[sheik480]

It kinda does, but it's not bad.

[hawkermustang]

WTF is up with a 1 speed gear box. This is 2008 not 1908.

[twenty514]

ROTFLMAO!!

[hawkermustang]

twenty514 ???

[twenty514]

hawkermustang ???

[unccharris]

due to the extremely good torque characteristics of the car, only two gears are needed, even to maintain peak acceleration, because the power band of the engine is so wide. peak torque from 0-6000 RPM and a 13000RPM redline... need I say more?

[sheik480]

Mabye, but I doubt it.

[sheik480]

You know what electric means, right?

[unccharris]

if you're talking to me, then yes. the reason the torque curve / power band is so wide is because of the characteristics of an electric motor. they have near-instant torque and energy efficiency over 80% (as compared to IC engines with ~30% or less). they are simply superior motors. the problem now with them is the power source, not the motor... but battery technology is catching up to where soon a battery will be a better source of energy then a tank of gas. and no emissions either.

[sheik480]

Actually, I was reffering to Hawkermustang. You (thankfully) are one of the few people who actually knows what an electric motor means. However, to reply to you comment, an EV would produce emissions (but only currently due to our energy producing methods), just severly reduced ones. A little tid bit many people find interesting is it takes more energy to produce gasoline than the gasoline produces. Pretty dirty, huh?

[hawkermustang]

I'm back sheik, and I know all about electric motors, turbine engines, rotary engines, radial engines, ect. A zo6 vette has over 500 hp and more torque than this Tesla, yet it still has six gears to make the best use of its power. Why does the Tesla have a one speed gear box? When they tried to design a two speed it kept breaking!

[sheik480]

Actually, it was unnecessary and reduced efficiency. Even if it was better to use a multi speed transmission, they could just pick and choose. Also, as unccharris stated some time ago, the tesla maintains very close to peak torque for 6000 rpm, which is greater than the ls7's actual rpm range. Gearing could compensate, but it just wouldn't be the same. One more thing, electric motors only pull as much current (equivalent to fuel flow) as they need. Simply more efficient.

[hawkermustang]

A multi speed gear box does not decrease efficiency. Tesla designed A 2 speed, but it kept breaking, research it. I agree electric motors are more efficient than combustion engines, but batteries as a power source are their downfall. I have an almost new cordless drill that cant even hold a charge overnight, power in nothing out.

[sheik480]

Transmissions get hot, right? That's not just because of the engine heat (in the case of an ic powerplant), but because of those gears. The original idea for the transmission was to have a gear for intersection drag racing, and another for a good top speed. Through design changes, the transmission was rendered obsolete. True, the reason the tranny was ditched was reliability, but in the end, it's better without it.

[boxa888]

if you add a tesla resonant antenna you can make an electric car have infinite milage too!!! i remade nikola teslas wireless energy system, you take energy and make it wireless which can be used for electric motors and run them forever as long as their is a wireless power transmitter! its really important technology and 100 yrs old now!

[sheik480]

Really, where the hell did you find info on that? I've never seen any (maybe I didn't look hard enough...)

[boxa888]

tesla made the us and world ac power grid but took it one step further and made a wireless energy system, just check it out, look up wardenclyffe tower, even just click my name i show how it all works so we can all learn this forgotten science! thanks!!

[Gaddini91]

nope

it has a unique gear cuz the eletric engine has constant torque, it is always at his max efficiency, and dont need gears

[khrisinfo]

Two speeder gear what in the world ??!!!.

[khrisinfo]

The car are fast.

[ldmcnutt]

This guy is weak. Please do not bring him back.

[martydrooo]

all the anchors are so lame

[twenty514]

i think they're funny lame

[redemption575]

ford ka is their copy of ta ta

[Trvrbncc]

to ford Ka has been around longer then the shity Tata Nano

[silverblade008]

lol that ford-ka its the same as seat leon, relly they need much more creativity

[Trvrbncc]

The Design is Bases off the new Fiesta

[crx209]

whoa that looks like a carrera gt

[powerbyford351]

woah

[WtfxIsF2px]

if they make that 220mpg, im buying it idc if i have to sell my house and get a loan to afford it lmfao.

[morrislevy]

Salisbury Steak!? LOL.

[importpunch]

I'd prefer a F50 NSX. That Furkaroray looks like what comes out of me everyday.

[T0626N]

Your not as Funny as Derek, but your likeable and have a decent voice for hosting. Nice job.

[golfguy11800]

I was falling asleep

[zenithbay]

What a buthole !

[deathb4dishonor81]

lmao fast and the furious 5 return to auto zone shit thats hilarious

[SethKearsley]

I want the Tesla!

[jaclyn1762]

i know someone who's reserved a tesla, you have to put 60 thousand down just to reserve it. the price is upwards of 100,000. tesla's are sick

[fight141]

there worth every penny

[DTRAIN082890]

Where the hell is may 30th info??

[ayalapepon]

true dat, where's alex

[fpsbrian]

220mpg I guess thats not bad.... *rubbing one out*

[robbap1]

Where's Alex G?

[richystar2001]

why can't they build an f'n electric car that doesn't cost 100,000$

[Death666wish]

rome wasn't built in a day u know...

[eclipsefan]

Mike S owns

[mustnoor]

If you want to really make a kick ass show have the "lumber jack" fight Dereck D.

[aki1337]

The new KA looks like a Peugeot..!

[matchoftheday3]

why would you have an ugly body kit thats impersonating an already ugly car?!

[rexneffects77]

Hey, Mike S. kicks ass! Nice to see the master writer on screen for a change. :)

[WaistMyThyme]

Wow, does American humour ever evolve?

[FSTOPDR]

While this one is better than most FLD shows, the ones laughing the hardest are Jeremy, Richard and James!

Be Well

FSTOPDR

P.S. If you are into vintage British sports cars, I have two shows on youtube, "British Bash 2007" parts one and two. Depending on your age, you might like the music of part two more.

Happy Motoring! :)

[krash1491]

haha, This guy is pretty good we're just biased because we are used to the other people.

Alex is still the best though :)

[Atheistprimate]

Dumpy flannel shirt dude sucks.

More Alex please :)

[librano]

bring back the hot chic! no offense dude...

[lcy85]

mike is bad ass!

[slowmotionr]

this guy is a douche bag!

[ManRayDali]

Nothing says "Lawnmower" like a Briggs & Stratton engine.

[rightwinglibertarian]

Ok, apart from the sily water-thing he was ok...

[pitviper12345]

wierd... the @ 0:42, the car looks more like a porsche carrera GT

[seggsygal2]

not a bad presenter. pronunciation and tone is very clear and understandable. thumbs up!

but just gotta work on the body language a lil. hand movements are too dull. =p

[manbearpig91]

ur a prick, u know that?

[seggsygal2]

me? i hope not.

[cougarfan1341]

whoever built that thing that is SUPPOSED to look like a ferrari should be dragged behind a tow truck for several miles, spat on, kicked and deficated on, then strapped into that thing, and pushed off a cliff before the car explodes in mid plummet. what an idiot

[petermallam]

wow you hate mankind don't ya?

[carsaregood911]

wow new presenter

[rightwinglibertarian]

no! New presentor = not good >:(

[doggiepowers]

hahaha big up to producer! hahaha mike i don't care what other people say about you and yes your style is terrible but hey when ya need someone to fill in, there's nothing wrong with just doing it yourself HAHAHA.

btw the fiierro-oh no is a project of total fail hahaha

[xXBaconatorXx]

look at your guys website. look how many people hate this guy. please for the sake of your viewers don't put this guy back on!

[xXBaconatorXx]

wat the fuk. who the hell is this? bring back derek D i know alot of people said stuff about how he can't dress himself and he suks and stuff but he reminds me of a clown. wen he makes jokes its funnyish. this guy is to dam serious. looks like he can't take a joke. bring derek D back. this guy is just shit.

[ranchoaquavaq]

lol for a second i thought he was the producer of FLD

[TokyoPlumber]

Aside from the Chimay drinking at the start that was a nicely polished effort for a writer ... good job Mr. Spinelli! Hopefully, the actors and presenters union doesn't put a "scab hit" out on you for walking in front of the camera. You just might want to check under your car Friday morning ... and any ticking sounds emanating from your lunch bag may not bode well for a particularly carefree afternoon.

[darkarsenal]

ROFLMAO!

I Agree with DevilHunter! LOLL

[downunder09]

hybrid looks like carrera gt from the back..

[DevilHunter76]

This guy looks the american version of James May.

[Robez93]

That enzo replica thing is now up to nearly $13000 on ebay. Wow. Anyone who would pay that for such an awful looking replica is out of there mind.

[Bkrazy01]

where's carrie

[lgbgeek]

well done mike. you need your own intro song now. alex and derek will sing a duet.. "blah blah daily, with mike spa bla blah" yeah, and the other chick can dance. do it.

[proto35]

id say hes pretty good!

[Darkelement101]

who the fuck is this guy?

[proto35]

i think he werks with them... behind the camera...the dude with the macbook..???

[pantsanat]

The impossible love child of Peter Buck and James May...?

That Ford Ka looks like a Toyota Yaris with a Peugeot front end. Disappointing effort from Ford after the striking new Fiesta.

[HelixEthie]

lmfao thats exactly what I said

[tupapa602]

nice quality video derek!!!

[geezie77]

I wonder if the Ford Ka is going to be the same piece of crap that the previous one was.

Plus the front of it looks a dead ringer to some current Peugeot models. Yuk.

[XXXHatakeKakashi666]

this guy makes the show look/seem more official

[kyleaustinw]

who the f*ck is this guy?!?!?!?!?!

[elmarko99]

he swears too much

[ferrarifan8]

what the fuck, why isn't there any high quality option for this video? way to go derek

[dvpringle]

Face for radio, we call that.

[jmiclovesyou]

This guy's voice is easy on the ears, but Derek D is a little easier on the eyes.

[mixboyfromDetroit]

hoows that :P

[proffmongo]

Michael says caw instead of car!!!! Excellent!!!

Boston Clam Chowder Rules!!!!! LOL!!!!

[driftchampmo]

High Five!!!

[Gamefreaky1234321]

isnt he one of the guys that ticked off derek

[SubliminalHate]

In my opinion the Ford Ka was and is ALWAYS a piece of crap. The new Fiat 500 is a lot more better looking :P

[DanTheMan702]

you know, kaka means shit in hebrew.

[zephyrod]

and in spanish too, its spelled "Caca" though.

[DanTheMan702]

well i just spelled it like that as transliteration. in hebrew this is it קָקָה

[hockeynpolo]

Mike did a pretty awesome job. He was very cool and smooth with his performance. The end was pretty funny too

[EraMammaKullare]

who the hell is this duckface?

[PreludeH22A5]

Ford goes KA-KA

Thats what they always did!!!

[BorahLion]

LoL

I'm not a hater, but that was just too funny XD

[azharmohammed0]

is it me or i jus find it not cool to say dat we're a computer nerd to watch this on youtube??

[amans1ngh]

more bleeps with this dude! NIIIIIIIICE LOL

[darkz2k3]

Good job mike!!!

don't mind them people hating.

there just mad the beauty alex wasn't in today

[structure]

Michael did a good job (for his first time hosting?). don't listen to the haters

[CJADT]

don't drink and do car shows

[boobyboob69]

bringing new people kills it

[stevewesthead]

dereck should host 5 days a week and alex should host the other two. and thats it. no one else

[dumapies]

ok i don't want to see this guy again...only Derek,Alex and Carrie belong here..it's like adding a 4th person to top gear..can't happen...so sorry Mike

[otmlb1128]

he's just a guest. he is on Garage 419 and stuff. also to add to your list, all the old FLD people were good by me too. especially Andrea Feczko.

[carsismeZ06]

You know a car is badass when companies start shooting for it. That ZR1 is so bad!

[eurotuner88]

Michael Spinelli. Stick to Jalopnik. You are a writer. Not a host.

[drocloce]

MIKE IS VERY GOOD.

[andrewcovie]

put derek and alex back on

[kevesp]

This show only needs 2 hosts Dereck and Carrie.

[GiantHam]

who the fuck is this nukka? how can there be a new dude on FLD without him having to fight dereck? or they should at least have a competition to see who can make a sex tape with alex first ;D

[anbrlnfan]

mike needs to go

[dvpringle]

Yeah -- to your mom's house.

Hiho!

[lamboy13]

less of mike and that other girl and more of Alex and dereck, and dereck should really think of a car change coblats are crap

[lamboy13]

actually mike is ok but not as good as alex and dereck

[JayBrizzle]

Michael Spinelli?!? NOT HOT... But Very Good. *thumbs up*

JB

[F430corvettekiller]

he's a good presenter

[FastLaneDaily]

Mike is and has been the writer since the beginning. He's awesome.

[xECKSx58]

mike is gay

[viciouscesar]

Where was Alex at?? DD = Mike, they're the same to me. I say Alex as full-time FLD host!

[lvcsslacker]

sup mike? Good presentation today.

[jeonster]

Pak the Ka

[krishnaz2]

This guy is gud better then milbank, i think this is one of the best episodes eva not jus cos of the host.

[ArtiomEnkov]

Mike

Ignore all of the 'new guy' criticism around and find a good place to put your hands in mid conversation. 2 fingers in each pocket won't do for us....

[tomik11204]

this guy sucks a donkeys nut...i never want to see him again..bring Derek and Alex and Carrie back =[

[rpo305]

hahahaha "Enzno!"

[dicklong45]

i like him better than that chick

[XpimpinjgX]

Well ur obviously a fag then if you like a man better than a woman :p

[lostaznking]

lol

[angelgoya]

FUCK FORD KA!!!!!!!

[hvissotz]

I like Spinellis laid back approach. The other hosts are cool, but its nice to be able to relax while watching FLD for once. Seriously, Alex Gizela is so bubbly and full of spunk she makes me want to eat through the back of my own head just to escape.

[movado18]

Its not about who presents my FLD to me, its just that its presented to me. I really wish they would follow there namesake and give it to us on weekends as well. I mean, come on, it IS Fast Lane DAILY, Right??

[ASR188]

Yeah but they gotta have some time off to live a life outside FLD... Plus think about it... Fast lane week-daily doesn't have that same ring to it, does it?

[fickie321]

Derek is the king

poo on mike

[TGseason10]

OH NOES!

FIERO!

[hecklers2002]

I usually don't have anything bad to say about FLD but would you guys NEVER ask Mike to host the show again, PLEASE.

[JackT07]

oooohhh yeeaa

[kneelio321]

i love spinelli, less derek please. the old Ka was...ok, but this 500 Ka is terrible. that rear end is so bad.

[Pez1004]

WTF!!!! as in who the fck is this guy??

[scotsocool]

ezno!

[mickvk]

Wow, it's a tough crowd. I like Derek too, but I'll take my FLD any way I can get it! Keep up the good work guys.

[otmlb1128]

tru dat.

[95gt]

HAHAHA i think i just shit my pants

[sysmg]

Who was sick/didn't show up...

[ArenaTM]

more mike! less derek!

[lalobarba83]

yeah mexican food it´s a great option, well I think so because a live in Mexico, but still think it`s a great option jeje

[plug007]

The new ford Ka, i hate the Ka's but I'll look forward to the St version. 150hp, cool!

[brownie8519]

"welcome to the apocalypse, try not to break anything"..brilliant

[der2c]

fun vid, good as always guys

[Pison87]

wow, we want DD!, not some fat head that looks like he came out of an episode of family guy!

[Hao420]

Pagani-zonda company not gonna happy about Aston's will use same engine......

[novan3]

Zonda sources Mercedes engines, not BMW.

Ya heard!!

[Hao420]

Boy,u got problem or something? did i even mention BMW....,.

[xshyguyx06]

awesome