Tesla Model x encountered bounced several times during the development process. Tesla published the concept car for the first time in 2012, plans to start production late 2013 and began delivery in 2014. But constantly delayed, encountered some problems (such as second-row rear seat and Eagle wing doors design) and finally released in late September 2015 and start making small batch trial production.
But now, in mass production, the Model x was in trouble, the problem is that suppliers. Paul Frank cases
On Tuesday, the Tesla to the United States District Court of Northern California, Germany Hoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems auto parts suppliers (hereinafter referred to as Hoerbiger) small claims court.
The Wall Street Journal disclosed the details of the lawsuit: Tesla in the lawsuit asked the Court to stop the Hoerbiger continues to pursue, and said he is not in violation of agreements signed with the latter, Tesla also requires the defendants to pay compensation and legal costs. Tesla said that the company had with Hoerbiger broke in May 2015.
Tesla stated that, because the suppliers are not designed SUV Model x "Eagle's wing", which was forced to change at the last moment, resulting in production Model x extension.
Tesla said Hoerbiger hydraulic overhead door in a number of manufacturing firms after a winning bid, start paying the latter, asking them for the Model x-developed vertical lift door. But from February 2014 period May 2015, Hoerbiger and did not develop a Tesla technology-compliant prototype products. Paul Frank iPhone 6 Plus Case
Model x-wings doors and gull-wing doors are very similar models in the market, which uses a dual-hinge, which uses a single hinge.
Eagle wing door hinge above the door controls opening and closing door hinge corner there is another group. Benefit of this design is that the door is open, door bend angles are variable, this change makes the Model x in a variety of situations when you open the back door, can be flexible to avoid obstacles, and gull-wing doors cannot achieve this functionality.
Tesla said in a lawsuit, Hoerbiger design prototypes exist problems such as oil spills, PTOSIS, overheat, led Tesla had to stop using the prototype of the Hoerbiger products.
Tesla spokesman said in a statement that "Hoerbiger ignoring contracts signed with us, instead of us. We were forced to sue, and will actively defend itself. "As of now, Hoerbiger has not been available for comment.
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