On April 29, the Tesla Model S will make historic debut when it appears on Late Show with David Letterman on CBS station. By the same token, it should be the first fully drivable car to appear on this popular TV show.
Nope! No car has never been driven inside Letterman's studio. Conventional cars and even hybrids, which all produce CO2 emissions, are not allowed in drivable form on the Late Show set, due to strict emission regulations.
"The prohibition of internal combustion engine cars is an ironic twist, says Elon Musk, Tesla spokesperson, since Dave is a passionate car enthusiast who loves to wax his favorite vehicles - but hey, it's a great opportunity for the Model S. I'll be on the show along with the car, and I am looking forward to a lively conversation with Dave, a fellow sports car aficionado and Tesla fan."
The next days, the Model S will be on display at the Plaza Hotel near South Central Park: Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, May 1, from noon to 9 p.m.
Mr. Musk says that "it will be a rare opportunity for the general public to get up close and personal with the Model S, the all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 480 kilometers per charge."
photo:Tesla
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Nope! No car has never been driven inside Letterman's studio. Conventional cars and even hybrids, which all produce CO2 emissions, are not allowed in drivable form on the Late Show set, due to strict emission regulations.
"The prohibition of internal combustion engine cars is an ironic twist, says Elon Musk, Tesla spokesperson, since Dave is a passionate car enthusiast who loves to wax his favorite vehicles - but hey, it's a great opportunity for the Model S. I'll be on the show along with the car, and I am looking forward to a lively conversation with Dave, a fellow sports car aficionado and Tesla fan."
The next days, the Model S will be on display at the Plaza Hotel near South Central Park: Thursday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, May 1, from noon to 9 p.m.
Mr. Musk says that "it will be a rare opportunity for the general public to get up close and personal with the Model S, the all-electric family sedan that carries up to seven people and travels up to 480 kilometers per charge."
photo:Tesla