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First, I said the opposite of the implication that Tesla should provide FSD for free. Second, some apparently "free" safety features are the police, fire, and military services, fluoridated drinking water, vaccinations, traffic control devices and structures. There are many services that the...

Another way that governments get their money is by reducing costs. At the high cost of a motor accident, governments might find they actually save money by buying FSD safety features for everyone. As for all taxpayers being angry at Tesla owners, well, they might be angry at the government but...

There was nothing in the original post that suggested that Tesla should *give* away their system. In the interest of public safety and economic value, governments could pay Tesla for the FSD safety features for everyone. How much should a state or national government pay Tesla for this?

Too many acronyms.

Thank you for the reply. I agree with you. I wonder if the input date to the FSD trainer includes the location of the driving being analyzed, and a geopolitical map of N. America. In this case the output code could cause behaviour that varies depending on location.

I disagree that the experience might be worsened in one of the places. The samples from both cities might include local information that makes the driving better in both places, using the local information.

If the agreement between Musk and the Board was arrived at improperly, then a better remedy than rescinding the contract so long after its terms were carried out would have been to require Musk and the Board members to pay damages to the shareholders according to the amount of damage done to...

I thought you were subtly suggesting that I make a YouTube video on a future road trip north of Winnipeg! I just checked the Plugshare map and there are many more level 2 chargers than there used to be, so the situation has improved. Still however I estimate that 3/4 of the parts of Manitoba...

I don't really understand your remark, and the YouTube link sends me to a page that asks if I want to start a YouTube channel.

I want to point out something I've posted about before: it's not possible to drive a Tesla north of Winnipeg in MB. No chargers (almost), let alone superchargers. I expect the situation is very similar in SK and AB. As things are I have to warn potential Tesla buyers, don't buy one if you...

Yes, that's the standard advice, for burning candles in a car, up here in the Great White North. At least one window.

I drove by there tonight. There is an empty auto sales building with no signage, and several Tesla vehicles parked at the side. Photos follow.

Why?

It's progress, but almost all of the province is still inaccessible by supercharger, and even by Level 2 charger. I want to go to Flin Flon and Thompson.

It looks to me like Optimus is ready to be used ("employed") to sort recycling.

I hope it's fireproof.

This post generates several ideas to me. First, I suppose that Tesla uses the primitive bank tool of wire transfers because of the laggard state of the American banking system. Developed from many separate, and legally required to be separate, local banks, for many years interbank operation in...

You missed the point. When you take a robotaxi by yourself, your time is your own to use as you choose. This differs from having to spend your time chatting with friends, with whom you apparently don't want to be.

Since the Neural Network is trained by watching videos of good human driving, how will Tesla keep it current when there are no human drivers left, only FSD cars?

The cybertruck launch will be a big deal for TSLA, but in my view the beginning of distribution is not the key moment for investment effects. That key moment occurs with the release of the specs for the trucks, and the selling prices. At that point we can estimate the degree of success expected.

I think it's actually a good idea. Sometimes I consider crossing the pond accompanied by a person of doubtful reputation (I know 1 or 2), and I wonder what if he/she gets rejected at the UK immigration counter. Having obtained this sort of cheap quick visa in advance would allay my concerns.

"The steering wheel is actually making things more dangerous at this point" Post 420786. I wish to agree. When my car enters a complicated driving situation, I have to take my eyes off the road to check for the nag warning then I have do the steering wheel tug, which sometimes fails. It...

I share some of your apprehension about the effectiveness of this government support, but mostly I am relieved that they aren't supporting those companies to make vehicles. Even if those firms fail as car manufacturers, the battery factories may contine to operate and employ people.

You often need a ZIP code to use that reader, which Petit Bateau wouldn't have if he were traveling in the USA. (There's a workaround for Canadians, involving Cdn Postal Codes.)

I disagree. Reduced ICE vehicle availability will be more than compensated for by the developed preference for EVs. As the general superiority of EVs become apparent, used ICE prices will fall. People will hold onto their old ICE vehicles, and, yes, repair them.

Wow, Chris Grey really pulled his gloves off for this line from his latest blog installment: "even now, there are still plenty of saddle-sniffers like David Frost to ..." I don't know what Frost has done to deserve that bit of vitriol, but I found it hilarious. I always enjoy Grey's writing...

I disagree with the generally expressed view on FSD success in India: I think the chances of FSD success there are stronger than many people estimate. Yes, the traffic there can be horrendous and uncontrolled, but so long as your car doesn't hit someone else's car unintentionally, you're ok...

And, regarding signage for superchargers, There is another kind of promotion that should be possible, beneficial, and cheap. Here, as elsewhere, there are Tesla rangers who rent garage space, but there is no signage. The general population is left with the idea that Tesla service is...

I know the difference and I don't see any mistakes. 1. England voted for Brexit. Scotland and Northern Ireland didn't. 2. The only British car factories I know of are in England. 3. I believe the Irish level of dislike for England is not matched by an antipathy for Scotland. 4. England is one...

So is paying extra to buy a RHD car, which pretty much has to come from England now, instead of a Berlin Tesla or other continental car. I think it's at least time to investigate the cost and benefits of making a switch. I don't know how much road infrastructure there is in Ireland. It's...

England is one place. What I wonder at is that Ireland isn't changing to LHD drive. They have an open border with the European Union now, whereas England left the EU. And they don't love the English.

What NKLA thread?

What list? How can I figure out where I am in the queue?

The order page, Design Your Cybertruck | Tesla , still says US$100, fully refundable (or CDN$150).

I'm not following exactly what's being said here. Too many acronyms.

When I was in Turkey 5 years ago Wikipedia was blocked, because it contained articles on Turkey and Turkish history that the government didn't like. Other sites too. Probably still the same.

My suggestion isn't a new color but related: make available a large transparent decal with the Cybertruck logo on it, looking like etched steel, to go to on the side of the truck. Also with "Made in Texas" for any sold there.

The corporation General Fusion seems to continue to succeed on its long-shot path to small scale fusion. https://mailchi.mp/generalfusion/general-fusion-exceeds-core-technology-performance-targets?e=e320a222c2

Yes they should. Just be logical. Saying "untrue" to "cutting production because of reduced demand" still allows for cutting production for other reasons. Because they might be cutting production for other reasons. I am not suggesting that Tesla Shanghai is cutting production. I'm just...

... Canada’s government said in a Wednesday statement that it’s ordering three Chinese firms to divest from [three junior lithium explorers] due to strengthened guidelines to protect the country’s minerals wealth. ... updated guidelines from Canada’s government, released Friday, which make it...

Oh, you're dangerous!

Quite the opposite. The article points out that the Ontario government are not strong supporters of environmental issues, but that doesn't preclude that government from being a strong supporter of a new industrial operation. In fact, being only weakly pro-environment should result in fewer...

Who is DeSantis? and why is he waiting on Starmer? The only DeSantis Google knows is the governor of Florida.

I know nothing about these sorts of things, but what I would like to see at a high level is my speed and the warning nags to tug on the steering wheel. I don't need DPRN.

The classical plural of octopus is octopodes (Greek origin, not Latin), so by analogy one might choose Optimodes.

General Fusion corporation is developing a small fusion reactor using their own distinctive technology. They have gone from having a (acknowledged) small chance of success to being recognized now as among potential successes, and they're building a larger prototype reactor in England now...

It's an "or", not an "and", which changes the amount of tax substantially. "10% of the total purchase or 20% of the amount over the limit"

I found this clearer: These conditions can cause the cathode inside the battery – which in the case of most lithium batteries is a lithium-containing oxide, usually lithium cobalt oxide – to decompose and release oxygen. (Graphene takes oxygen out of lithium battery fires - Materials Today)

Like parts of my city? I am waiting for Tesla to send my city an assessment telling them that based on their FSD data, they are the worst on the continent for road design and marking.

But $0.76 x 3 = $2.28, not $1.98, so confusion remains.