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  1. slyastro

    Winning a fully loaded Model S: Sharing delivery!

    I'm the lucky winner of a fully loaded P90D Ludicrous through the second referral program that was held from November 1 to december 31 2015. Took delivery of the car last friday (march 25th). The event was AWESOME! The car is awesome too, of course! I'm sharing it with the Tesla community...
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    Imminent Model X price hike in the US!

    There is solid info that a price hike is coming! Anyone has more details? TESLA MODEL X: Price increase imminent in the US and pricing for Canada | EV And More
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    Canada: World-class dunce in electrification of transportation

    When it come to electrification of transportation, if it wasn't for Quebec, Ontario and British Colombia, Canada would be standing last alongside Saudi Arabia and a few other such «modern» countries. Daniel Breton tallies Canada's record on the subject. Not only Canada is dead last within the...
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    VIDEO: FALCON WING doors explained by Mark Templeton

    Mark Templeton, who's got the 3rd Model X ever made (Elon Musk got the 1st one!), explains to a very curious young lady how the Falcon wing doors work. The sensors detects when a person is nearby ... so Mark is not hit by the door, even if he's very close ... except his glasses! Very good...
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    Battery 101: 40 000 cycles with Panasonic 18650 cells?

    Electrical Engineer, Frank Boucher, just wrote an interesting and easy to understand technical article about Panasonic NCR18650B Cells. He also explains why a EV battery pack will be good for much more than 500 cycles, but up to 40 000 cycles (by keeping the pack between 30% and 70% SOC). That...
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    OFFICIAL: I'm the winner of North-America referral program

    I got confirmation yesterday from Jon McNeil at Tesla about the referral program ... I was anxiously waiting for that email! I'm sharing with you how I lived the «competition» ... and right now I'm still wondering if it's a dream! In Canada with the currency in free fall compared to the U.S...
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    Automated touchless carwash near I-95 in GA or N-Florida?

    I'm heading to Florida and car is very dirty from Quebec's s snow! I just want a rough and quick clening of the car. It's impressive how automated carwash is hard to find in the sourhern US. No time for hand wash, I have 3 young kids with me and want to arrive in Sunrise, Florida tonight. I...
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    OWNING A MODEL X: Mark Templeton's impressions!

    Mark Templeton is well known for his accomplishments in the software sector: he was the CEO of Citrix Systems from 2001 to 2015! But he is also a longtime Tesla fan … at such point that he received the 3rd Model X delivered. After more than 2 months of ownership, he shares his experience with...
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    Exclusive pics and videos of the model during various stages of assembly!!

    Hi! I got pretty impressive pictures and videos from my friend who got a media tour of the factory and was permitted to take some pictures (we was forbidden in a lot of parts of the factory). We almost get the VIN from one of the pictures ... a P90D Ludicrous ... probably a Founders (I'm...
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    Question for Norwegian: Total price of a base 85D.

    Hello! For a study I'm doing, I would like to know the REAL price (in USD if possible) you pay for a base 85D (no options, black), including all rebates and or taxes. On Tesla Motors Norway design studio, I get kr. 629 100. That would be 97 957$ USD. Is that right or it does not take into...
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    REPORT: 110 000 KM with my Tesla Model S!

    Hello everyone! That's exact, I'm exactly at 110 000 KM! My car is better than when it was brand new (thanks to firmware updates and outstanding after sales service -- Montréal). Only major problem is the Drive Unit replacement (but at no cost since it's covered within the infinite warranty...
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    Going back to quebec. Any floridians wants to meet me now at a supercharger?

    Hello all Tesla Model S owner friends! I made the trip from Quebec to Florida in 48 hours. Unfortunately, I have to head back home tonight. I'm at the Port St-Lucie Supercharger right now, and leaving (fully charged). Any Floridians want to meet me and have a chat at the Port-Orange...
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    Biggest EV PARADE on April 18 in MONTREAL. Anyone from Toronto coming?

    Dear EV Ambassadors! I would like to invite you all to this SPRING event! For once, let Canada BEAT a EV record! Here is more info about the event: http://www.timetoelectrify.ca/2014/03/20/be-part-of-guinness-world-record-biggest-ev-rally/ And on Green Car Reports...
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    Obtain a brand new “Tesla” on lease for $299 per month !

    Hi all my EV friends! I wrote this article, please take 2 minutes to read it! http://www.timetoelectrify.ca/2014/02/08/obtain-a-brand-new-tesla-on-lease-for-299-per-month/ And then PLEASE, SIGN THE ZERO EMISSION PETITION ... and convince as many people as possible! We have to get over 10 000...
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    NEED YOUR HELP! Petition for a Quebec's Zero Emission Law -Please sign !! AND SHARE!

    Original article here: http://www.timetoelectrify.ca/2014/02/06/petition-for-a-quebecs-zero-emission-law-please-sign/ A petition has been launched to implement a ZERO EMISSION LAW in the province of Quebec in Canada. In order to meet health based air quality standards and greenhouse gas...
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    WOW! Jacques Duval is in LOVE with the Model S !!

    Hello !! I have the impression that there will be no end about the Tesla grin!! Jacques Duval is THE PRIMA DONNA automobile «connaisseur» here is Quebec! Many other reporters are «fan» of him. He is clearly the LEADER here in «La Belle Province». In the past he was sometime very HARD and...
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    Canadian Model S sales numbers thread

    I think it's worth putting up this thread. Moderators feel free to put it in the right section. As you know, Tesla Motors does not separate sales numbers by country. I asked directly to George Blankenship about it, and he confirmed that Tesla won't disclose that kind of information. :-( So...
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    Why Apple/Google/Whoever Should Buy Tesla

    I think that the author's suggestion (Apple buy Tesla, name Elon Musk CEO of APPLE and Tim Cook goes back as COO) would be VERY positive for Apple!! But as an investor in Tesla, I think it would limit the potential upside. What do you guys think...
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    A very positive and detailed article in «LE SOLEIL», with my help!

    Hello! Here is a nice positive news for EARTH DAY !! Here is an article, in french, that appeared today in Quebec's City daily Newspaper LE SOLEIL (La Presse Group). You probably already know that here in Quebec province, we have to be very careful about automotive reporter's. We have a...
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    production of more thnt 500 CARS / week confirmed by ELON (tweet)

    Here is VERY good news !! If margins are there, the first quarter financials will be impressive !! :rolleyes:
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    TEMPERATURE LIMIT: -22°F (-30° C) is a no no according to user manual ???

    I've got a surprise by reading the Model S user manual (Page 25) : «Do not expose Model S to ambiant temperatures above 140° F (60°C) or below -22°F (-30°C) for more than 24 hours at a time.» This warning really surprises me for the cold part, because in Canada (places like Edmonton, Northern...
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    Q&A with G. Blankenship : Mobile app + Superchargers in Canada + Q4 Sales

    I had the chance to be present at the Tesla Press Conference today at the NAIAS Tesla stand. I had a talk with George and listened to the Q&R from other Media Rep. First, I asked him if the Model S iPhone app will be ready soon. He responded that it IS ready (both Android AND IOS) and that...