Martin Eberhard , former CEO and Centennial State - founder of Tesla Motors , was surprisingly frank in a recent web log post about a major shortcoming with his newTesla Roadster . shortly after pick up his vehicle , Eberhard comment that the ESS pump run coolant through the battery all the time — even when turn off ( so long as it is at least half charged ) . After using a metre to chase baron usage , Eberhard calculated that 22 % of his railway car ’s succus was being wasted while parked . He also notes that this changeless natural process causes significant article of clothing and tear on the pump — most likely diminish its useful animation by about 2 eld or 20,000 miles . Eberhard is no longer with Tesla Motors , but when he speaks , his former colleagues should mind up and get the job fixed . [ Teslafounders ]
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