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    2021.24.28 Rolling out to MCU1/FSD MS/X

    Still on mcu1 and do not expect any miracles with this update as hardware one has always had latency under the original autopilot software and it is clear this proc is not powerful/fast enough to respond to many sudden incidents. 2015 Model S 70D does great for what it is. For what we paid...
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    Difficult situation with a Condo, advice appreciated...

    I am using an old electric dryer circuit to chair my Tesla. It was a 30 amp circuit giving me a usable 18-20 amp service at the plug. I get 10-12 miles an hour of charge when I plug in. If you drive the car an average of 50 miles in daily use, even with a regular 15 or 20 amp outlet you will...
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    ID.4 Canadian pricing announced, undercuts MY LR AWD by $20k CAD :(

    ID4 Nice family CUV with VW fit and finish .. however, Canada as well as the US still lags behind in providing long distance charging services that are reliable and widely available for EV's. The ID4 is not designed for sporty driving and as such has much slower acceleration times then Tesla...
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    'System safeguards' lacking in Tesla crash on autopilot: NTSB

    I'm certain the camera method is an interim step from Level 2 to Level 5. Once NTSB approves Level 5, which is likely years and years from now, there will be no need for a camera to observe the driver because there will NOT be a driver. :) In the meantime, based on so many reports of...
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    Model S Slid Away...

    This makes NO sense. First, the car goes into park if you open the driver's side door regardless of whether you put it in park. Second, when you plug it in, it also keeps the car from turning on. One possibility is that the driveway was slippery and the car began to slide. But the video...
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    Model S range and interior update imminent?

    Since the 3 and the Y are now Tesla's bread and butter, I suspect the S & X will only get improvements like the new heat pump, improved glass, better noise reduction and maybe the blacked out trim as an option. Many features, that I paid extra for on my 2015 were made standard or added as...
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    Total braking system failure?

    You said: "The car was acting strange from the first moment this morning. 1. erratic window roll down behavior when I opened the front door 2. dark/blank screen upon entry 3. warning message: vehicle hold feature unavailable 4. warning message: 12 v battery must be replaced " Reply: So after...
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    Coronavirus

    I'm amazed at how many Tesla owners and Tesla forum participants are EXPERTS on subjects like the Corona Virus (Covid-19), Vaccines and Treatment Protocols. After reading several pages of these posts, one can only come to the conclusion that Tesla forum commenters know all there is to know...
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    Prediction: Coal has fallen. Nuclear is next then Oil.

    Engineers know how to build safe and reliable nuclear power plants. France gets most of its power from nuclear. Nuclear is expensive because of the costs of regulation and litigation, including constant battles to stop construction of plants for all kinds of reasons. Plants have to be...
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    Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2

    Been thinking about doing the upgrade from MCU1 to 2 but one of the things I do NOT want to lose is over-the-air radio. Internet Radio via LTE (4G) is just not consistent. Also, as I've read the various posts, there seems to be a lot of conflicting information about what the upgrade does and...
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    Long Road trip with Y or ICE????

    Wow!! Here's a fact for you and any others who think they're superman and can drive for 4 hours or more without a stop: Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis From Travel | CS Mott Children's Hospital | Michigan Medicine Summary of the article. Doctors recommend stopping hourly on long trips to get...
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    Long Road trip with Y or ICE????

    It appears you may be taking @Snerruc comments too literally. He appears to be basing his comments on his personal experience on his 780 miles trips from Florida to Richmond, VA. Based on Tesla's own recommendations, increased speeds do indeed increase energy consumption. That is why, when...
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    Profound progress towards FSD

    If you had a lease, fortunately you did NOT invest in FSD. A lease only pays for a portion of the car's use. The balance is carried by the lease company. Those buying their car outright are paying for the development of FSD. If it is completed before they sell their car, they get all the...
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    Tesla just lost one customer, i know they dont care but i do !

    What we have here is the following: -UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS: Resulting in complaints about policies like having to pay the destination fee when you order a USED Tesla and the policy of having to wait to get your refund, up to 8 weeks. As a private consultant, I had to wait up to 6 months to...
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    Just finished a 3,044 mile road trip in my '16 MS 90D

    When I was healthy enough to take long trips in 2016-2018, it was amazing to find superchargers and destination chargers all along the way and in locations where I could rest, stretch, eat and make a pit stop. The Tesla ownership experience is like no other provided by car companies. P.S. It...