Recent content by CalDreamin

Lots of progress The SC cabinets and battery pack appear to be set up also.

Bad example... Diablo Canyon is going to be replaced by renewables, efficiency, and storage. PG&E to close Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, replace it with renewables, efficiency, storage

The sales tax rate in Fremont, CA is 9.5%, which breaks down as 7.5% for the state and 2% for Alameda County. Fremont, CA Sales Tax Rate

I think the reveal M3 prototypes are gorgeous. I much prefer the clean. honest M3 front end to the nosecone front end on om my 2013 MS

Key excerpts from the WSJ article[Fair Use] The Palo Alto, Calif., auto maker’s direct-to-consumer sales are prohibited by law in six states that represent about 18% of the U.S. new-car market. Barring a change of heart by those states, Tesla is preparing to make a federal case out of the...

Do magnetic bearings work in close vicinity to strong and constantly varying magnetic fields?

Agreed, to go after the mass market which is Tesla's mission, Tesla needs to set its Model Y cross hairs on the CR-V and RAV-4

Tesla CiIo speaking engagement The School of Economics and Business Administration invites you to attend a Speaker Series presenting CIO of Telsa Motors, Jay...

Agreed. An entrenched corporate culture is incredibly difficult to change. History is littered with examples of large successful corporations that were severely damaged by groupthink. They were unable to be nimble or adapt their business strategy to changes in the landscape. Toyota decided...

The 3 major products from oil refining are gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel fuel. There are many other products made in smaller amounts. Jet and diesel are slightly more energy dense than gasoline and are a bit easier to store due to lower volatility. What products from oil refineries do you...

It's clear from everything I've read on TMC that Jerome has been a vital contributor to Tesla's success, especially achieving the highest customer satisfaction for any car. I wish Jerome all the best during his leave. Thank you Jerome.

Great article! The author does have a way with words

I appreciate the reminder. $100 sent.

I agree completely. EV Trip Planner works very well. It would be fantastic if Tesla would buy the code from the teenager who developed EV Trip Planner so it can be integrated into Tesla's Nav system.

Nobody is going to keep oil refineries around only for making a low volume / low value product like propane for heating homes. Oil refineries already do their best to minimize their propane yield. Your propane won't be cheap when the cost to produce it is no longer subsidized by the income...