Who was Nikola Tesla?
While the name Tesla has been in the news of late with regards to the launch of the Tesla Motor company’s
Tesla Roadster, the name of the company is linked to a Serbian American inventor who was an expert in electrical engineering. Many believe that Nikola Tesla laid the foundations for the electric vehicle market of today, so perhaps it is no surprise that the surname of Nikola Tesla lives on. Today is Tesla’s birthday, so let us have a look at the life and times of Nikola Tesla
Why does Nikola Tesla’s name live on today?
While many people may not have heard of the man himself there is no doubt that he literally changed the world and was an integral part of the coming of the Second Industrial Revolution. His groundbreaking contributions in the world of electricity and magnetism came to the fore in the 19th and 20th centuries with Tesla’s patents effectively forming the basis of the modern day AC electric power system which we now take for granted in the modern day world.
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Tesla Showroom in London
Last week saw the opening of electric car company Tesla’s first European showroom in London which could turn out to be a historic moment for the UK, European and worldwide electric car market. This is a company which is pushing the barrier further and further back in the electric vehicle market and introducing new technology which is sure to form the base for electric cars of the future.
Tesla has been in the news of late with the launch of a succession of environmentally friendly, highly efficient and eye-catching electric vehicles which have changed the perception which many people have of the electric car market. So why have Tesla chosen London and what does the future hold for the UK electric car market?
Why London?
While some people may be a little surprised to see Tesla choosing London as the venue for its first European showroom there is no doubt that the UK is ahead of many other European countries with regards to the development and ultimate introduction of electric cars. London has also, for many years, been one of the central financial markets in the world and as such attracts interest from leading companies and investors around the globe. What better place to showcase the latest and greatest in the electric car market than the streets of London which are said to be “paved with gold”.
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