Tesla

A slight diversion, was invited to test-drive the current model Tesla Roadster this past weekend. Alarmingly silent, it's sort of a big iPod, where one pushes one button for drive, another for reverse, and a third for park. The key for the "ignition" seems very much an anachronism. The acceleration was very entertaining - immediate and admittedly breath-taking - no, really, like someone whacked you in the back with a bookshelf. At the same time, despite the oomph, it simply felt heavy, no doubt owing to the nearly comical 35/65 weight distribution! Yeah, it felt stable and agile enough for the twisty roads along the Delaware, but I can't say I'd like to get into anything requiring aggressive steering with this thing.