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Susanne Buck

Susanne Buck writes the guides, news and press articles for Mars Orbiter — technical know-how from the workshop, reports from events, and the stories that get the company noticed elsewhere.

Articles (25)

Tesla Roadster SCAPOI-Edition

News

22 January 2026

The world's only Tesla Roadster in the cool SCAPOI ('so called piece of ice') edition – on display at Mars Orbiter.

Battery care: letting the pack breathe

Guides

20 October 2025

Blocked vents stop the battery from "breathing". How our battery service fixes that — and what you can do yourself for a longer service life.

The Fairy Tale of GoldenSchnatz

News

11 August 2025

Mars Orbiter presents the GoldenSchnatz©, a new replacement battery for the Tesla Roadster that's 330 lbs lighter, more powerful and Supercharger-capable.

Electric among classic cars 2025

News

02 May 2025

Mars-Orbiter participated in the Herkules Mountain Race with two Roadsters as security vehicles and a trailer for disabled vehicles – alongside the University of Kassel's electric Herkules Racing Team.

Tesla Roadster battery problems - What next?

Guides

31 March 2025

When the range measurement on the Tesla Roadster goes haywire, it is usually due to the battery sheets, not broken cells. Here's how Mars Orbiter diagnoses and fixes it.

On filmset in Hofgeismar with Tesla Roadster

News

10 December 2024

For a fairytale film in Hofgeismar, Mars Orbiter provided a Tesla Roadster in Electric Blue – complete with its own 'Sleeping Beauty & Prince' license plate.

Film clips about the first Tesla Roadster

News

28 June 2024

In the mood for a little nostalgia? Here are the first films Tesla published about the Roadster — from the 2007 announcement to the 2010 acceleration test.

Rare collector's item in Radiant Red

News

20 June 2024

One of the last freely configurable Tesla Roadster models: Radiant Red, approx. 25,000 km, immaculate condition with original accessories – for sale on behalf of a customer.

Bergparkrennen 2024 — safety first

News

29 April 2024

The Mars Orbiter team was at the 101st Bergparkrennen with two Tesla Roadsters as safety cars — a look back at almost 100 years of racing history.

Tesla Roadster at Technorama Kassel

News

25 March 2024

At Technorama Kassel, a 2010 Tesla Roadster in Electric Blue was the youngest vehicle among around 400 classic car exhibitors – sparking talk of battery tech instead of engine noise.

Tesla Roadster – modified by Brabus

News

09 March 2024

An Aegean Blue Roadster in the 2009 Brabus Green Package – the world's first electric car ever tuned by a tuning company. Mars Orbiter brings it back to top shape.

Tesla Roadster for sale

News

04 March 2024

A Tesla Roadster 25 from 2011 is available for purchase in Thunder Gray, approx. 70,000 km, battery in top condition, no maintenance backlog.

Ride to Happiness in the Blue Tesla Roadster

News

17 January 2024

Modern princesses don't wait for a prince on horseback – in Hofgeismar's 'Sleeping Beauty' film, she drives off herself in Mars Orbiter's blue Tesla Roadster.

Herkules Hill Climb 2023

News

10 October 2023

For the 100th anniversary of the Herkules hill climb at Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Mars Orbiter supported the event with a Tesla Roadster as safety car and a tow vehicle.

Tesla Roadster - No more axle rattles

Guides

06 October 2023

Rattling in the rear and clicking in the front are signs of worn shock absorbers on the Tesla Roadster. Mars Orbiter found a TÜV-approved solution now that original parts are unavailable.

Mars Orbiter on its way to space

News

01 September 2023

A photo of the Mars Orbiter team is part of a laser-engraved mosaic that flew to the Moon in 2022 aboard South Korea's lunar orbiter KPLO.

MDR Thüringen reports on Mars Orbiter

Press

13 August 2022

MDR Thüringen Journal reported in August 2022 on a Classic Motor Weekend at which Mars Orbiter was present as the workshop of the future for electric vehicles.

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