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Grendal · Oct 4, 2023

Launch Date: October 9
Launch Window: 12:23AM PDT (3:23AM EDT, 07:23 UTC)
Launch site: SLC-4E, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Core Booster Recovery: ASDS - OCISLY
Booster: B1063.14
Fairings: Reused
Mass: 21 v2 mini Starlink satellites
Orbit: SSO - Polar LEO
Yearly Launch Number: 71

A Space...

wafer4391 · Oct 4, 2023

Ordered beginning of Sep like many of us. EDD jumped around from Sep to Oct-Nov back to Sep and Oct again. For weeks it was Sep 12 - Sep 28 and became Sep 13, 14, 15, 16, as time went on. Then it ended at Sep 30 - Oct 21. I live in Fremont CA, so near their factory. I was thinking they would push th...

gene · Oct 3, 2023

Interesting podcast of an interview on Killowatt of a Tesla Supercharger team member about the process of locating and installing Superchargers. It's on most podcast platforms but here is the app link:

[URL='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-with-edwin-xiao/id1141622977?i=1000629666...

frinkle · Oct 2, 2023

China just released a new Model Y with some features of the new Model 3:

new dashboard with lighting
black 19"wheels
0-100km in 5.9s for the standard range RWD

Same price, off...

MP3Mike · Oct 2, 2023

It looks like a good video on the Tesla Semi by Jay Leno:

Some interesting tidbits:

the guy said the GVW was 60-70k when they hooked up a trailer with another Tesla Semi on it. So, if the trailer is ~12k, the Semi weighs ~24-29k.
While the rotors are carbon wrapped like the Plaid, th...

Grendal · Oct 1, 2023

Launch Date: October 5
Launch Window: 1:36:30AM EDT (10:36:30PM PDT on the 4th, 05:36:30 UTC)
Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida
Core Booster Recovery: ASDS - JRTI
Booster: B1076.8
Fairings: Reused
Mass: 22 Starlink 2.0 mini Satellites
Orbit: LEO
Yearly Launch N...

Kvitravn · Sep 29, 2023

I've been curious of the NIO ET5 and had an opportunity for an hours test drive yesterday - it's surprisingly good!
Used to drive Audi A4 Avants (modded TFSI quattros) so I'm a big fan of the "high spec performance compact wagon" format. Well the NIO feels way upmarket from the 3 and has much of tha...

Petermcg · Sep 28, 2023

We just returned from a 5,880 mile, nine-day (travel time) round-trip from Raleigh to Spokane. We were concerned about the number of available supercharger spots on 90 going west as it was Labor Day weekend and many of the sites were 150 kW and 4 stalls, but this wasn’t a problem at all. The ABRP m...

diplomat33 · Sep 28, 2023

I know we often use terms that not everyone on this forum may be familiar with. So I made this handy glossary for AI, Machine Learning and Autonomous Driving:

Autonomous Vehicle (AV)
A vehicle with the hardware and software to drive without human input.

Advanced Driver Assist System (ADA...

supergeek · Sep 27, 2023

I've heard a lot of discussion about no-drill license plate mounting, but not a single discussion about where to safely drill if you'd like to permanently affix a front license plate to the Y.
I personally have had the factory adhesive come off, cleaned with IPA, applied a large amount of VBH in wa...

Jennis · Sep 27, 2023

Tesla celebrates the delivery of more than 50,000 vehicles in Denmark. The company's cars account for almost 2% of all vehicles on the road in the country, which is a huge achievement for a young company.

Tesla continues to conquer the European automotive market, capturing an ever-increasing share....

fholbert · Sep 26, 2023

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford...nRlGdj_GcS9EM1ngyHeVt6QWR3p9IRHM42ilEaZ3_6...

meso · Sep 26, 2023

One thing I've always hated about my 3 was how they use the Brake light as the turn signal. I'm a big believer in a dedicated color(amber) for turn signal. Unfortunately a lot of manufactures are going away from that in favor for the brake/turn combo. Maybe it's cost savings.IDK, but I am out to ch...

thewishy · Sep 25, 2023

2022 Model 3 Long Range.
3,800 Miles
866kWh
236 Wh/Mi
3 weeks

Charging
In general I plan in advance and try to organise AC charging - my preference is just to plug in overnight rather than have to spend time sat at a supercharger.

German

Used AC on the outward leg
Public Charg...

Grendal · Sep 25, 2023

Launch Date: September 29
Launch Window: 6:39PM EDT (3:39PM PDT, 22:39 UTC)
Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida
Core Booster Recovery: ASDS - ASOG
Booster: B1069.10
Fairings: Reused
Mass: 22 Starlink 2.0 mini Satellites
Orbit: LEO
Yearly Launch Number: 69

A Spac...

danny · Sep 24, 2023

Apparently Optimus' neural network is trained fully end-to-end and it can now sort objects autonomously. We discuss this and more!

Topics-
0:00 Stream begins
0:15 Intro
[UR...

Grendal · Sep 21, 2023

Launch Date: September 23
Launch Window: 8:06pm EDT (5:06pm PDT, 00:06 UTC on the 24th)
Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida
Core Booster Recovery: ASDS - JRTI
Booster: B1060.17
Fairings: Reused
Mass: 22 Starlink 2.0 mini Satellites
Orbit: LEO
Yearly Launch Number...

honor_the_driv · Sep 21, 2023

Yesterday I updated the Tesla app so and connected my wall connector in the app so that I could get a sense on the true energy usage. Then I did a little math to figure out my cost per mile:

Miles driven yesterday: 56 mi
Approximate electricity cost rate for my last billing cycle (in...

Grendal · Sep 19, 2023

Launch Date: September 19
Launch Window: 10:47PM EDT (7:47PM PDT, 02:47 UTC on the 20th)
Launch site: SLC-40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida
Core Booster Recovery: ASDS - ASOG
Booster: B1058.17
Fairings: Reused
Mass: 22 Starlink 2.0 mini Satellites
Orbit: LEO
Yearly Launch Numbe...

hawkin94 · Sep 19, 2023

Hi all -

I've been using FSD for the last 8 months. And while I experience a fair amount of screw-ups and disengagements, I've also noticed how comfortable I'm getting using FSD on every drive. It occurred to me that we (rightly) put a heavy focus on where FSD needs to improve. But I think this can...

danny · Sep 18, 2023

We will be shutting down our native TMC iOS and Android apps soon. As such, I wanted to take this opportunity to encourage users to install our PWA for both iOS and Android (the iOS PWA is actually necessary in order to receive push notifications on iOS).

iOS PWA Installation:[/INDEN...

hey8you · Sep 18, 2023

I bought my 2023 Model 3 SR 3 months ago and I have been itching for a long drive. So last Wednesday, I did a day trip with a friend. We did Concord to Los Angeles with a stop in Yermo on the way back. Started with 98% with 6 travel charges and 2 full charges at my destination. I had two issues duri...

tmatsusa · Sep 18, 2023

Hold Tight, Innovators! TeslaMatsUSA Takes the Wheel: Your Interior Revolution Has Arrived!

Unapologetic Coverage:

Step aside, mundane mats...

AAKEE · Sep 17, 2023

There has recently been released a series of new research reports containing tests on Tesla Model 3 Cells (Panasonic 2170 NCA).
This is the calendar aging test from one of them (25C, 15, 50 and 85% SOC. Checkup once a month):
Using the datapoints from these and putting them in the old charts I ususa...

ngng · Sep 16, 2023

I was thinking about this over coffee. Anybody who is considering spending $400 for the Macsboost kit could DIY this for next to nothing. I need somebody to confirm the relationship between the spacer thickness and the camber, but I don't have a refresh X. If anybody is in the Bay area I'd be down t...

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