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Tesla emailed me today, in MA, asking to "Vote No on Question 1". This is the Right to Repair law that last passed with 86%, in 2012. Here, they are joining a cabal of car-makers (below). I don't know if they are $upporting the lobby, but I have also been called and surveyed by a party who...

It took Tesla just over 2 years after its last AP1 cars, to push a broad "update" meant to enable features on the newest vehicles. Many changes happened with Version 9, and on balance many of these newer owners are happy. That's great. Owners of older vehicles missed out, as it should be if...

Electricity - Can What Happened in Massachusetts, Happen Elsewhere? Tesla uses the $.13/KWh national average, for 'savings' on its sales page. As rates cruise past $.23 on Eversource's new R1 tariff, plus supply, how much room is left? EVs drive auto CO2 down vs. gas. Using windmills drives...

http://170.63.40.34/DPU/FileRoomAPI/api/Attachments/Get/?path=17-05/1705B_Order_1518.pdf Not much in the 345 pages reads like you'd think MA rolls. We're a deregulated state, known for efforts in renewables and efficiencies. Solar perks are declining just about everywhere, but to see demand...

For all of the new statistics related to crashes and distracted driving, we see our NTSB focusing on this? https://www.ntsb.gov/safety/safety-s...nts/SS1701.pdf I thought modern traffic congestion pretty much took care of speeding. The hashtag is from NTSB's own tweet. I almost missed it, but...

Not the Audi, but the 'deep blue' Model 3, in front. I know, "pics or it didn't happen". Just wish getting the cell phone out weren't so delayed. I was walking the sidewalk, and it breezed right past. Then, the double-take and noticing it had CA plates. Am I late, or has this been a rare...

I suspect this post will sit, dead, but have gotten further than perhaps others stuck without a night mirror in their Model S. In post-AP Tesla's, the night mirror is not always active as I believe "photochromic" was a positive option of the tech package. It's a lame situation, as there is no...

I remember it always being the case, that the ability to shift use to off-peak hours (9am-9PM "winter", 6PM-8AM "summer") was critical, but just noticed new rate-design after 7/1/16 now carries a higher distribution and transmission charge penalty, for on-peak use. One has to shift even more, I...

I scheduled it for tonight (charging today). So, at this point only curious what others may be seeing? Is this finally the AWD 'Traction Control-Off' update? Any further AP adjustments? Thanks P85D

Posting partly because it's a testament to his success from the franchise business model, but I mostly had no idea he is a billionaire. Billionaire Ernie Boch Jr. Lists His West Indies Estate for $7.2 Million - Mansion Global The real estate banners, at bottom of WSJ are hard to miss.

I was pushed 2.17.37 yesterday, and noticed sharper braking during Autopilot. The car seems to be more abrupt when applying brakes in stop & go traffic. I've had cars behind me come up more quickly, as a result. Wondering if others are noticing any change, maybe related to the update this...

"Among the technical developments said to be included on the new engines is a cylinder on demand (COD) system for the gasoline unit and a selective-catalytic-reduction system (SRC) for the diesel." http://wardsauto.com/engines/volkswagen-unveil-new-i-4-engines And they're still playing with...

http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2015/12/12/firstenergy-finagles-mother-of-all-boondoggles/ So many directions to go with this story. The old regulated, state by state, model of utilities is attempting to adapt to a future it was never built to serve. One that looks more like it is...

Re: Comments on 310 CMR 7.40: THE MASSACHUSETTS LOW EMISSION VEHICLE PROGRAM MA DEP has put up proposed regs to bring in our contribution to the multi-state memorandum of understanding (MOU), for EV/PHEV adoption. Comments are welcome, and here are a couple links for people to help people...

The SC was done not long after lunch, yesterday. I was told I had to bring the car in, and AutoPilot is not an OTA update. Charge $3,000. I feel like I live in a rats nest, of stop and go and it was worth it. I am very impressed with what it does even among the construction dashes I've been...

-The new power display, on P85D, has 536HP (400kw) as its maximal value. -Tesla's new V7 car graphic still takes the center, even without the option -As with perhaps all V7, the power/regen display is both smaller and moved to the side -The P, R, N, D icons are moved to the lower, far right -The...

Ok, so while on line for this ride at Hershey Park, one gets to read: "12.0 ton coaster weight" "2.5MW" electric launch About 208KW / Ton 0-72MPH, in "less than 2 seconds" Storm Runner Front Seat POV 2014 FULL HD Hershey Park - YouTube Tesla PD's 2.3 ton 0.45MW (w/"L") About 195Kw / Ton...

The car is mechanically fine. The A-battery charges to 265, and Tesla was generous with shop time and money for things like wheel refinishing, an MCU, rotors and tires. Are these rotors ever thrown away for actual wear? It isn't a great story in the end, however. So, read on only if you...

Which of the following three aspects of CPO value do you feel is being most discounted by Tesla, relative to the market value, or where you would value, its CPO cars? A. The 'Age' is more discounted B. The 'Miles' are more discounted C. The 'Options' are more discounted, leaving little price...

I'm curious how many are aware of a proposal for a new rate design, with SRP? If you have solar, and get net metered out at their retail $.11 cent rate, brace yourself: For an 8kw system, on a home with >200 amp service, they want to: Jump your $17/mnth fee, to $45.44 per month Add a Demand...

EPA Clean Power Progress in Granite State Under Threat / Public News Service NJ already pulled out. This is relevant because the reinvestment of RGGI proceeds has helped fund lower emissions activity, such as the $2,500 ZEV credits in MA's MOR-EV program. In NH's case, they are not among...

Is that what they know? All November, buyers were told 275 miles, at 65mph. Rob says EPA is "bogus nonsense". What if people like Rob can't get close to 275, at 65mph? Despite your rational understanding of mechanical efficiency, it isn't the rationale some of these buyers probably used...

On the site, it looks like one can no longer order the DIY kit. What was $179 looks like over $300, now. I hope it comes back. http://emotorwerks.com/products/online-store/product/show/44-customizable-juicebox-an-open-source-level-2-15kw-ev-charging-station

Kind of a tease, to email folks in NH, MA, ME, VT, this subject line when you are talking about test drives, not chargers. Fully Charged Northeast Tour | Events | Tesla Motors The "coming soon" thing is getting long in the tooth, like years long. It wouldn't seem to make a lot of sense to do...

It doesn't excuse Tesla from not installing a single supercharger, but MA is making some positive announcements: "The state has also created a $2.5 million fund to offer incentives for municipalities and colleges to buy electric vehicles and install charging stations, and under the Clean...