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    Lawn mowers and gardening equipment pollution: Why are ICE engines still legal in California?

    This one was a gift from my son in December. I was able to clean up the leaf stragglers, and was quitting just as the 2.5 was exhausted. With the lighter weight of the 2.5, i didn't feel any need for the backpack power option. I am pleased that it joins its 4AH brother that came with an EGO...
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    Used LR Early Build Worth It?

    April 2018 build here too. Great car. Glad I didn't wait. Its been a glorious year. :)
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    Elon Musk

    Define 'more hardware'. I'm not yet convinced that one or more AP computer swaps (which are practical given appropriate feature price) are insufficient. Elon's primary point, was and is that the SENSOR hardware which is much less practical to replace will be sufficient. i.e. his recent...
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    Did release 2019.5.15 increase the range?

    The first evening after 5.15 update charge stopped at 290 up from 276 with no change to 90% charge limit. Yes this is for LR RWD.
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    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Not if the distributed cost is less than the transmission cost, which some say is already happening. I definitely recommend the book. I read this in ebook form back in February 2016 before I reserved my M3 on March 31. This video from April 2018 is the best update I've seen since watching a...
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    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Seems obvious to me that you significantly underestimate the effect of a long series of incremental updates. So sure 'replaced', but from the inside out right under the noses of many...
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    Trains, Tesla and People Moving for Workday Commutes

    Can't believe I wasted my time watching that. Speaking of snake oil salesman. Sort of missed the entire point that smaller diameter is why it can be cheaper and that actual 10x cost advantage only comes with the v3 boring machine. Cynic is too generous of a characterization.
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    Tesla Semi

    Flexibility isn't free. If one charge cable is adequate then of course E is the best option. Otherwise D is the most cost effective option (if 5 charge cables are adequate) Even at one third of provided demand parameter ($200), D still undercuts C. At the provided demand parameter, B also...
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    Model 3 Software Update 46.2

    The app says that for me too, but scheduled works fine anyway. As does using app to start/stop charging. Not sure this is new with 46.2 but is 'recent'.
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    Supercharger - Bloomsburg, PA

    But ... looks like issue was only installation sequence. P.S. now that I 80 is filled in this is a great location. I use I476 from Philly metro so Tannersville is too far east. Allentown too close to home. Bellefonte a tad too far away in a snowstorm. I've used this charger three times in...
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    Supercharger - Bloomsburg, PA

    November 16 at 9:28 AM. After using high top shoes to kick snow away was able to reach charger. Is this a common occurrence? Should I be packing my emergency shovel for next winter trip? Edit: typo
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    2018.42.4 NO AP?

    Same here. This may not be specific to 42.4. Also tried power down. Still running 42.2 from early last Wednesday. NoA worked 'fine' yesterday. Suddenly this morning, 'no cruise' and gray lane lines were fixed and off center. After reboot no lane lines, still no cruise.
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    Updated to Version 2018.42.3

    Fixed for me in 42.2. I used long press to turn it on and leave it on three days ago.
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    Model 3 Software Update 2018.42.x

    I've been impressed. I've done two commutes with NOA so far. I've cranked the setting up to 'mad max' already since I have little tolerance for driving under set speed when other lanes are available. Was unsure at first how it would work on commute that transitions from divided to freeway and...
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    Frunk latch?

    Thanks for the update. Emergency road service suggested similar pushing/pulling when i called on Sunday. Which still didnt work. I showed up at Devon sc on Monday after calling ahead on the way. They tried similar procedure again with no success, and did confirm secondary selenoid at fault...
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    Frunk latch?

    How long did that take? I am away on vacation, and now a small carry on size piece of luggage is stuck in the frunk.
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    Frunk won’t open

    How many times? I've already tried this, but less than a dozen times so far. Carry on size with some of my clothes is currently stuck inside. Did you learn anything?
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    Near-future quarterly financial projections

    That is just nonsensical. They aren't yet selling $35k model. Cost efficiencies are coming before they do.
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    My spouse and I have been watching the two seasons of "Salvation" on CBS. This is really more in the SpaceX vein though there have been several subtle Model X placements in both seasons. Interestingly the story arc of 'Darius' starts as predictable egotistical mad/brilliant scientist, but by...
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Another important angle I've not seen here yet... Isn't the SEC also fighting for relevance of Wall Street? Serious question. If Elon had taken TSLA private, that would have added 'big money' to the list of disrupted industries. So action necessary to discourage copycats by raising barriers...
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Why do you say this? It didn't kick this one out. Wild swings (e.g. between +18% and -17% in last two months) cause no lack of sleep here. Its been higher and lower. All long shares, no margin, 10 year timeline started acquiring after M3 reservation and before SC merger. Been dabbling with...
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Seems reckless to me. ;-)
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    My car was built in Q2 month 1 (April) and it is awesome. :-)
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Umm because why. These are one statement not two. One doesn't need funding committed to consider something. Duh.
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    Shorting Oil, Hedging Tesla

    Duh. Can't believe anyone has figured this out already. ;-)
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    Software update v8.1 2018.32.2

    My update this morning also failed. I haven't driven it again yet, though I will in a few hours. I asked question through tesla.com manage page. Curious if I will get a response.
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    Software update v8.1 2018.32.2

    After driving the same (non freeway) roads with 32.2 for a bit, I must say it seems to be handling tight curves better than the firmware I was using in June and July. I suspect that lowering max speed just before tight curves may account for some of the perception, but now there are fewer...
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    Elon Musk on The Joe Rogan Experience

    Where do you think all of the spam is coming from? This is evidence that AI has already fallen to the dark side. ;-)
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    Software update v8.1 2018.32.2

    When I come up on stopped cars and car hasn't started slowing down, I use the thumbwheel to lower the max speed to start slowing down. A few -5 steps down is usually sufficient until car finishes slowing down and stopping.
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    What did you name your Tesla?

    Far Star Named after spaceship in Foundation's Edge and Foundation and Earth. Pretty much works the same way. Just touch the console and the ship takes you where you are thinking.
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    Aero wheel cap kit question

    I enjoy my blue with and without the aero covers Changing it up helps bring back novelty of 'new' car. Got the small suction puller listed somewhere so changing is easy. Ran with until tire rotation, than without for several weeks. Just put them back on for a trip and plan to leave on for a...
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Hmm, goes looking for alert on open order, yup already did. No, not time for more unless it goes lower. ;-) Pfft, Go look at charts for more history. I am down more than that and feel just fine. I bought more than I should have in June 2017 so bought more lower in July and August to make...
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    Phone as Key Issues

    My experience is similar. Using Essential phone now on Android 9. I keep my keycard in the same retractable holder with my work keycard, so I always carry both (plus phone and wallet.) I haven't used the keycard for my model 3 since, I don't remember when. (Maybe three times since I picked up...
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    Firmware 9 in August will start rolling out full self-driving features!!!

    It is not just terrain, also locations with more history. Many eastern Pennsylvania roads were former stage coach paths. (Like the road past my house.) One of my favorites is "Cowpath Road" which literally was a cow path towards market. Most major roads have been straightened, especially...
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    Firmware 9 in August will start rolling out full self-driving features!!!

    Who are you calling nobody? Your post has no credibility with me. I've been driving model three for 8 weeks in this scenario. It has earned my conditional trust in this situation where it does in fact slow down from 50mph BEFORE I disengage via either lever or brake pedal, though of course i am...
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    Firmware 9 in August will start rolling out full self-driving features!!!

    Yeah, this trips me up on every commute, sice I keep trying this on undivided portion of my commute. Been starting to just hang in the right lane though since +5 limit makes it tough to keep up with traffic anyway. I am getting pretty proficent with signalling for auto lane change on divided...
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    Firmware 9 in August will start rolling out full self-driving features!!!

    Like i said... All this hand wringing... EAP and FSD were my choices and i chose them. ;-) Already enjoying the EAP choice. Expect to be enjoying the second choice 'real soon now'. (Anyone else read chaos manor column back in the day... real soon now - Wiktionary. ) I expect the E arguments to...
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    Firmware 9 in August will start rolling out full self-driving features!!!

    The thing is, that would be enough for a useful convenience feature, for me. It is 'inconvenient' to turn EAP off and then back on again, over and over. So a 90% rate could mean that i could have less than three manual re-engagements during daily comute. Still would be watching carefully of...
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Only as in optimizing use of $. There is already a sufficiently sized installation to gather data to confirm benifits of proposed installation approach. Finishing insallation prior to confirmation could be wasteful if refinements are desirable. And then there is demand compitition for GF2...
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    Model 3 and 1 pedal driving slices through traffic like butter

    It depends on the skill of the driver cutting in. I had occurrance with following at 7, but in merge of two lanes to one after a traffic light, driver didn't use available space and insisted on forcing me to brake to open up even more to avoid fender on fender collision. I presume Eap could...
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    Maybe not. I've always aspired to upgrading to a Camry. Just never important enough Already enjoying my 3. ;-)
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    Model 3 and 1 pedal driving slices through traffic like butter

    I drive creep off from the beginning. Took a day to get used to it. Still need brake pedal for under 5mph though when eap not on. Yes eap is awesome for stop and go traffic.
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    I've read on the internet that they also have some serious software skills. Personally, I am waiting for a basic Tesla network app now so that i can drive around in my M3 for some pocket change without signing up with uber or lyft. I guess i always knew the northeast is a whole other culture...
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    Prediction Thread - "You Called It"

    Challenges? Yes, not unlike those to have grown so far so fast already. Supply chains would be a serious inhibition, but then vertical integration (and/or colocation) within terafactotories deals with tbis. For those boggleing on capital needs, please explain why first section is insufficient...
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    Android phone key work around with Tasker?

    So what if the Tesla app intergrated some of what you have been doing with tasker? When i unluck phone with a fingerprint, hit home key twice and launch tesla app, i dont every want to be blocked with app waiting for car to wake up. Several times i have pressed unlock button which was active...
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    TSLA Market Action: 2018 Investor Roundtable

    The first month will be in the past tense by the er/cc FYI, This comes across as unnessary animosity, I was paying attention and this is closer to what i remember. So maybe in my lifetime, after retirement. Certainly in my daughter's and son's lifetimes. So it may be time for some trust...
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    Android phone key work around with Tasker?

    Yes that is sufficient most of the time. Once when that was insufficient, toggling airplane mode did the trick. I resorted to restarting phone during delivery and only then was able tosetup phone key. Actually the last two weeks have been great for me. Haven't needed to do any of those things.
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    Phone as Key Issues

    It works multiple times ;-) I think you were trying to say one toggle is not a permanent solution. I am only at almost 5 weeks but with essential Android and now .21.9 seems to be pretty good for me. I still keep keycard in holder with my work badge but haven't used it recently. I only ever...
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    Phone as Key Issues

    I've learned a new trick (likely already up-thread) to keep handle popped out for a few seconds until it unlocks and then pull it open. It has taken a 2 or three seconds several times, and sometimes puts up the keycard prompt on the display, but this hasn't failed yet since update to 21.9 last...
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    How to check supercharge transactions?

    Thanks for the heads up. I can see history (and some of other options) on Android tablet and phone when in landscape mode. I was wondering were the details were hiding. The car shows only a summary of the charge for the last charge.