Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of electric automaker Tesla Motors (and SpaceX) received the Wall Street Journal Magazine's first-ever Innovator of the Year Award in Technology. The oft-outspoken and sometimes over-the-top Musk is largely responsible for bringing ground- breaking electric vehicles to market. Musk describes the upcoming Model S not only as the finest electric automobile to ever hit the streets, but as the "best car of any kind," regardless of means of propulsion.

On May 6 - 8, my company, PlugInConnect, organized an EV Experience event—not related to GE’s events that share the same name—as part of the 10th Annual Living Green Expo at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. For the first time in Minnesota, everyone from key decision makers to the general public had an opportunity to see plug-in vehicles, charging infrastructure, and even a functioning solar charging system. The most exciting aspect was the chance to experience test rides in various EVs and plug-in hybrids.

Its performance is nothing but awesome. As fast as a Tesla Roadster? Faster than a Tesla? I can't say, but the cars are close, and you would need a track to find out which one is fastest.