Recent content by APD1080

Range on any EV is highly dependent on several factors. Environment temperature (which impacts battery temperature), tire roll resistance (tire design), over or under inflated tires, topography (hilly or flat), wind speed and lots of others. I have a 2016 90D Model S with an "EPA" range of 294...

I have had my 2016 Model S (90D) since March 2016. There was no near by service center (I live north of Pittsburgh, PA) and for the few service needs the Tesla service van was always prompt. When the service center opened near Wexford, PA (a few miles form my home) they have been outstanding in...

First the tailings are not waste they can be processed but at this time it is not cost effective to do so. As to the comment on the water usage at the nuclear plants in Arizona, what do you think the fossil plants use for cooling? (by the way the Arizona plant uses mostly grey water, The power...

The payback analysis is too simplistic to be of any value. First, the biggest cost savings it the local cost of electricity. Second is the assumption as to what happens to the electric rate over time, say for the next 20 years. Unfortunately historical data is worthless is the Marcellus shale...

I had the frunk open and a gentleman came by and asked if I was having engine problems. I told him "no, it is an electric car" He responded with Oh then the engine is in the back....I didn't respond as I was taught if you can't say anything nice don't say anything...I couldn't think of anything...

I live in Southwest PA and have a 10.5 kW solar system with 2 powerwalls (27.5 Kw). My home is a 4 bedroom and 2,800 sq ft. 5 years old with high efficiency appliances, gas furnace and AC and all LED lights. There are several variables when it comes to how long a system can power a home. My...

No one has the range of a Tesla nor will they until they lose their ICE mindset. They lack the vision to create a nation wide (where ever they sell) super-fast charging network. The traditional ICE manufacturers are relying on other companies to create the charging networks and you can see how...

Oh dearie, dearie me...I think I know the difference between Range and Capped. What I am seeing is I have NOT been CAPPED and the range that I am experiencing with my 3 year old 90D is well within the expected range and therefore not capped by Tesla. Anyone who thinks they will get the...

Note sure what everyone thinks the Tesla mileage range really means. Just like an ICE mpg, the range depends on your drive habits (fast off the lights, etc.), tires (some have more road friction thus range impact), weather (cold equals less range) and added weight. I have had my model S 90D...

I just had my 2016 Model S in for a steering issue (turned out I needed a I-shaft lower, non-isolator replacement) and they not only gave me a same day appointment but also a loaner for the 2 days it took to get the part, install it and hand wash my car. . My guess this is specific to your...

I agree with the "reset" basically being letting SOC go very close to zero and charging to 100%. I was recently told I had to doe this 3 consecutive times for it to work, not just once. Typically I will charge when I drop to 40-50% because I live 3 miles from a supercharger, I'm retired so time...

Thanks for the links and info. It would seem that Tesla could package this together as a part of a COMPLETE solar/EV home solution. I'm not sure I want to tackle this at this time but I will definitely keep the info for future planning.

This look nice but I am not familiar with GitHub and cannot get your application to run on my Windows10 PC

I'd get the work your electrician did independently checked. I had a LICENSED electrician that was on the Tesla recommended list install my Tesla wall charger before I had my solar panels and two powerwalls installed. The wall charger was to be set for 80 amps as they ran a new 100 amp line from...

Excellent! I have a 10.5kW system with 2 powerwalls. My problem is when we have experience an outage (we have had 3) all of the arc fault interrupter (AFI) circuit breakers trip and none of the other breakers trip. Tesla Power has been working on a solution since September 2018. They admit there...