Tesla Motors has announced that it has begun regular production of its electric powered Tesla Roadster with the first one going to co-founder Martin Eberhard. These initial vehicles will use the existing less durable two-speed transmission which is being phased out in favour of a one-speed transmission and enhanced power electronics module design. These initial cars will be retrofitted with the new transmission once it is available.
AutoBlogGreen states that the initial production rate will be one car a week until the new transmission and power module are available and only then will be increased to 15-20 a week.