Qantas – Australia’s national carrier – and Tesla, the California based and maker of premium electric cars, are collaborating to drive innovation for their customers and sustainability in the transport industry.
During the coming months Qantas and Tesla will introduce the following services and benefits for customers: Exclusive events for Qantas frequent flyers, enabling them to experience new Tesla vehicles and technology; Qantas Club membership for Tesla Model S owners; Tesla High Power Wall Connectors at Qantas Valet facilities in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide allowing Model S owners to charge whilst they travel.
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Qantas’ Head of Environment and Fuel, Alan Milne, said “Both our companies are passionate about continuing to push the boundaries of customer service, innovation and sustainability in the transport industry. We’re huge admirers of the way Tesla has transformed the electric car sector as a premium brand and we look forward to sharing our understanding and advance the work we started in 2012 on biofuels as an alternative to jet fuel. What better way to celebrate working together than having a unique race – car versus plane.”
Qantas Boeing 737-800 versus Tesla S Electric Car
Capacity 2 pilots and 168 passengers 1 driver and 4 passengers
Top speed Mach. 82 250km/h
Power 52,000 pounds of thrust 90 kilowatt battery, Dual Motor
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The Tesla took off from the start at a cracking pace with its two electric motors, while the two engines of the 737 were warming up. Once the race started, the Tesla was instant to catch off the start. But the 737 narrowed the gap as it gained speed the runway. Both travelled neck and neck as the 737 reached its take-off speed of 140 knots and the Tesla reached its max at around 250 kilometres an hour.
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