A 2013 electric Tesla P85 Model S pulling into the Warren Building sparked the interest of Automotive students Wednesday morning.
The luxury car visit was made possible by two Dunwoody alumni who work at the new Tesla Motors dealership in Eden Prairie. Todd Teele, who graduated from the automotive program in 1997, is the service manager and 2012 graduate Noe Cardenas is a Tesla technician.
Teele and Cardenas showed students and faculty the Model S and answered questions about its state-of-the-art technology.
The Model S is 100 percent electric and features a 17-inch touch screen display, which Teele says are just a few of the features that make it unique.
“Our students just love new technology, “ said Senior Instructor Lee Frisvold. “It’s not often they get to see and touch a $120,000 vehicle.”
Teele and Cardenas encouraged students to sharpen their electronic skills to keep up with advancements in automotive technology.
“The automotive industry is changing,” Teele said. “You need to be a strong person with electronics because you’re basically going to be a computer technician.”
Cardenas’ advice to current automotive students is:
- Be punctual.
- Go above and beyond.
- Learn more than just the fundamentals.
- Listen to your instructors.