Recent content by electricjib

I worked for Tesla for awhile and Reno has the capability to put in stamping machines and other equipment to build. Makes me wonder if it's just parts from Reno that are in the VIN or if they plan to build some there. It would make a good amount of sense to use all the space left.

F150 Lightning production has been halted, and has been stopped on numerous occasions due to battery issues, parts availability, staffing, unions etc. I would feel pretty confident in saying there will be more Cybertrucks on the road from a year of production, than Ford having a 2-3 year head...

I'm strictly talking Tesla versus Rivian, but sure. That said I wouldn't buy a Ford EV at this point either what what I have seen and know. Have fun taking your Mach-E in for service. I'd wager that maybe 1-2 employees per location actually know enough to perform maintenance. The sales...

Depending where you live, and what you do I think you should watch some of Jerry Rig Everything's videos. A lot of their compartments catch and hold dirt without a good resolution to remove it. Also just the lack of service centers and options for warranty is still pretty rough. I'd sooner...

I can't think of a specific launch since model Y where there was a large volume delivery process. When they originally launched the Y they were still pushing some parts around the factory by human power on carts while finishing the production line. Texas was totally different. That was pretty...

Testing and commissioning. EPA testing is incredibly specific and requires a lot of information for it to come out accurate. The tires need a specific number of miles. They have to test panels, and materials for a certain amount of miles for validation too. It might sound lame but there are...

I'm sticking by my prediction that we'll see 2 variants of a dual motor and a quad versus a tri-motor. The main variation on the dual motor being range and power.

My prediction based on some knowledge is we'll see something along the lines of this: Dual Motor :100-133 KWH pack 300-350ish range Dual Motor + :133 KWH pack probably better performance and range 350+ Quad Motor: I never saw any numbers on the pack size for this one(Performance/Plaid) 400+ I...

Where was unbreakable in the messaging?

I got to see some of it so believe what you will. I didn't say it was unbreakable, but it does have a strength it can withstand. It took multiple hits from that ball. In the lead up to launch there were some other tests done at a gun range versus an F-150 and within the studio itself. The...

The damage was done from the tests before it going on stage. There was plenty of alternate testing done on the glass before they even got to it inside the vehicle. There is a custom glass factory they have for this purpose right next to Design Studio.

For those who don't understand why they're not seeing specs should look back to the refreshed Model S. They're probably still testing and validating these vehicles. Some of these tests can't be completed til the tires have so many miles on them, they've gone through wind tunnels in South...

They have to train up service centers before launch.

When I worked there the only reason the SR+ Y was being made was because they couldn't get the cells to the capacity they were hoping at the time. I'm not sure what their plan was for CT, but no one was happy with the yield and results of the 4680 at the Cyber Rodeo. I'm sure it's improved but...

The vehicle also has FSD Beta.