Tesla News 9-1-17
Elon says dashcam feature "coming soon"!
https://mobile.twitter.com/elonmusk/status/902912866335956994
https://electrek.co/2017/08/29/tesla-model-s-x-price-higher-end-vehicles-5000/
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We are going to move all info and settings to the "cloud" (aka server) so any Tesla you drive in the world automatically adjusts to you - Elon
Tesla starts production of solar cells in Buffalo
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/tesla-starts-production-of-solar-cells-in-buffalo/2017/08/31/1a87c04a-8e72-11e7-9c53-6a169beb0953_story.html
Model S
https://electrek.co/2017/08/30/tesla-model-s-hits-300000-miles-in-just-2-years-saving/ saving an estimated $60,000 on fuel and maintenance
Tesla Model S is becoming a police patrol car in Luxembourg
https://electrek.co/2017/08/16/tesla-model-s-police-car-luxembourg/
PSA: The Model 3 USB-C Phone Charging Cable is an exact fit for the Model S/X Quick Connection Dock
Sunroof auto close when rain is detected coming soon!
Model 3
Air suspension to be "linked with" dual motor Model 3
Tesla releases new Model 3 pictures to show its key card and iPhone-based unlocking system
Tesla Model 3’s aero wheels look awesome without their aero caps
https://electrek.co/2017/08/15/tesla-model-3-aero-wheels-caps/
https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/6vcwnd/the_amount_of_aluminum_vs_steel_used_on_the_model/?st=J6O0CKQK&sh=9cb97237
Model X
Once in park, car moves back the seat and raises steering wheel to prevent wear. Coming in one of the upcoming updates.
Tesla creates a ‘tiny house’ to feature its energy products
https://electrek.co/2017/08/13/tesla-tiny-house-energy-products-solar-powerwall/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBv4V8zkhX8
Tesla News 1–29-17 100D S and X
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https://www.engadget.com/2017/01/20/teslas-latest-100d-models-focus-on-range-not-power/
S 335 X295 mile range, no more free super charging only 3K upgrade option
Model S
Pics and Info: Inside the Tesla 100kWh Battery Pack wk057
That's 8,256 cells per pack, a ~16% increase vs the 85/90 packs.
Model 3
Tesla’s Model 3 sourcing program proves stringent, supplier SHW stung by $100 million parts cancellation
Tesla changes the branding of the Model 3 to remove the ‘3 lines’ logo on its website
originally supposed to be called ‘Model E’. Due to a trademark problem with Ford, Tesla changed it to ‘Model 3’ and stylized the ‘3’ with 3 horizontal lines ☰ – like the ‘E’ in the ‘Tesla’ logo. The company has been using this stylized ‘3’ since the introduction of the vehicle in March 2016, but they changed it back to a normal ‘3’ on the branding of the upcoming all-electric sedan on their website this week.
Model X
Enhanced Air Quality Package now available for retrofit
$ 750.00
Autopilot
Tesla sues ex-Autopilot director for taking proprietary info, poaching employees
Tesla has sued former employee Sterling Anderson, who acted as Director of its Autopilot Programs for just over a year, for breach of contract. The suit accuses Anderson of having tried to recruit away employees from Tesla, with the intent of starting his own autonomous driving company, and of also taking Tesla proprietary confidential information to support this goal. Tesla alleges in its complaint that Anderson and recently departed head of Google’s self-driving project Chris Urmson were going to use the information and personnel taken from Tesla to begin their own self-driving car company, dubbed Aurora
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYCb6wj28l4
Got a chance to try some Auto Cross this weekend. Autocross in my @Rivian 37.2 sec for the track. Top speed of 50MPH. The Tesla Model 3P 30sec, most of the ICE cars 40sec range.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qdtHI-3Ocg
My Model X 90D on a Dyno at the Wind River Casino Car Show 2017, 487 hp
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