Update | Cross-Country Tesla Drive, Guinness Record?
Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 8:58AM Grant Gerke Update, Feb 3, 2014: The Tesla team encountered some some massive storms and did not make it to New York City under three days. However, Tesla is reporting a "a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS achievement" for its drive of 3464.5 miles and 76 hours, 5 minutes later.
It's 106 miles to Chicago/we got a full tank of "electricity" (gas)/half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses. Jake: Hit it. (Blues Brothers) The Tesla DriveFree cross country drive ran into some snow on Thurs afternoon and now are heading into Chicagoland right now. Follow on Twitter, via #RideFree. Still on time for a Guinness World Record in NYC, just in time for the Super Bowl. Most recent updates, at the top. For those asking about updated stats on our progress: 2,485 miles and counting, with 860kWh charged! #DriveFree pic.twitter.com/fMHew2NSEV Our cars, which we’ve nicknamed Thunder & Lightning, are headed toward Chicago right now! #DriveFree pic.twitter.com/2IgAe53IrE “@zerocarbonworld: #Tesla attempting non-stop electric car drive across America http://t.co/nHjofKejn5 #DriveFree #EV pic.twitter.com/XgEWxPjtxh We have officially begun the Coast to Coast Rally! Goodbye LA, on to NYC! Official Start time: 12:40amPST #DriveFree pic.twitter.com/3Y0gagB1Mw
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