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    Tesla Chooses Nevada for its GigaFactory

    One of the pieces of the package Tesla wants is lower electricity rates for the facility and the legislator I heard said that NV Energy will have permission to raise the electricity rates for Nevada residents to make the rate-cut for Tesla. I am very Pro-Tesla, but as a Nevada resident this...
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    Tesla Chooses Nevada for its GigaFactory

    This is great news for my city :)
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    Dual Electric Motors - does it reduce range? Possibility of FWD only?

    I posted a link to an article describing why the side location for charging is not ideal, but it is awaiting moderation (I guess the link could be SPAM?) I think the charging cable needs to be longer for the side-rear location at most public charges, or the driver will need to back-into the...
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    Dual Electric Motors - does it reduce range? Possibility of FWD only?

    That's too bad that they might design the charging port location around the super charger. I think most people, myself included, will be charging in our garage at home. I know that side location is ideal for gasoline powered vehicles because it allows us to pull up alongside a fuel pump. But...
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    Dual Electric Motors - does it reduce range? Possibility of FWD only?

    I would order a FWD as soon as it was offered if it had super strong regen :)
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    Dual Electric Motors - does it reduce range? Possibility of FWD only?

    Will having two motors reduce the overall range that the Model X can achieve? I know that it is possible that both motors will be running at a much lighter load, but there is more hardware and software involved. Increasing weight and purchase costs. Will the Model X have stronger regen since one...
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    Recommendations for my driving profile

    Does having dual chargers lower the range of the vehicle? Or is it the added weight that lowers the range?
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    Proposed Model 3 concept 'clay' model (unofficial)

    Interesting look. Do we know if it is planned to be FWD, RWD or AWD? Also, is the charging port slated to go up front or in the rear like the Model S?