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  1. techmaven

    National Drive Electric Week - Electricarpalooza 2023 - Henrico, VA Sep 30, 2023

    The National Drive Electric Week event for central Virginia is this Saturday at Dorey Park in Henrico: https://driveelectricweek.org/event?eventid=3926 Please come join us!
  2. techmaven

    Expired 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive, 49k miles, front PPF and Gtechniq Crystal Serum...

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive, 49k miles, front PPF and Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra. Please add to the discussion here.
  3. techmaven

    Richmond, VA Model 3 Owners and Prospective Owners Mixer

    In Richmond, Virginia... Drive Electric RVA is holding a get together for Model 3 owners and prospective owners. It will be on Wed, July 25, 2018, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT, at the Capital Ale House in the west end. Details at: M3 Mixer
  4. techmaven

    Caps win the Stanley Cup! Visiting DC for the parade

    I am driving up Tuesday in my Model 3 for the Caps parade event. I haven’t tried any of the J1772’s in the parking garages that ring the National Mall. Anyone know when these spots usually fill up in the mornings?
  5. techmaven

    BAAQMD Tesla Major Facility Permitting Winter 2016

    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has posted new documents for renewing the Major Facilities Permit for Tesla's Fremont factory. It includes the calculations necessary for allowing Tesla to build 520,000 vehicles: Tesla Motors Inc There is a lot of information about the Fremont...
  6. techmaven

    Apple Maps has added some EV charging networks including Superchargers

    Apparently Apple has added Tesla Superchargers to Apple Maps. You can also search "ev chargers" and they have at least ChargePoint, EVgo, Blink and SemaConnect networks. Apparently they pull pictures from Yelp for those sites.
  7. techmaven

    The Drive Opinion Article on Tesla Autopilot

    Another great opinion piece on the Tesla Autopilot: The Tesla Autopilot-Related Death Doesn't Matter As Much As You Think
  8. techmaven

    Leave Tesla Alone by Jack Baruth, Road & Track

    Awesome article: Leave Tesla Alone One minor quibble, the batteries have held up nicely, thank you very much.
  9. techmaven

    CHAdeMO Announces High Power (150KW) Version of the Protocol

    http://www.chademo.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-01_High_power_CHAdeMO.pdf They expect first deployments in 2017 and has a 350 amp limit. It's only slightly slower than what a Supercharger can do with a Model 70 pack (370 amps) and has more than enough current to cover the rest of...
  10. techmaven

    Tesla CTO JB Straubel on Autonomous Vehicle and Battery Tech

    Lots of great info from JB Staubel on Tesla's perspectives on transport. EV Annex blog post: Tesla Co-Founder JB Straubel hints at forthcoming autonomous driving and battery breakthroughs [Video] Video on Youtube: Some interesting takeaways, in addition to stuff we mostly already know...
  11. techmaven

    Article: Why The Tesla Model X Will Make You Want an American SUV by Alex Roy

    Alex Roy has an awesome Model X article up on TheDrive: Why The Tesla Model X Will Make You Want an American SUV Conclusion is this: By these standards, Tesla is the most American car company there is today, and the brilliant Model X is the most American car currently on the market. It is an...
  12. techmaven

    Charging at National Harbor, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center

    Hi, all, I'll be in town for a wedding reception at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center at National Harbor next weekend. It appears that the Gaylord has 110v outlets. There's a St. George Parking Garage next door, but Plugshare indicates it might not be working. Does anyone know...
  13. techmaven

    Replacement 19" tires

    Well, my OEM Michelin MXM4's are about done at around 21,000 miles. I'm strongly considering Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus this time around, but I'm having a hard time getting real head to head comparisons against the MXM4's. For example, TireRack's comparison has the Serenity Plus against...
  14. techmaven

    Retrofit newer 2nd row seats?

    I have a 2013 P85 with the "nub" style headrest 1st generation back seat. The newer, current generation back seat has a much larger and further forward rear headrest. I'm wondering if anyone knows for absolute sure if it is possible to retrofit the current back seat to my 2013 Model S? I know...
  15. techmaven

    My poor P85 and Dorn's Body & Paint in Central Virginia

    I was rear ended last month which meant that my 2013 P85 is now at Dorn's Body & Paint in Mechanicsville, VA. The Toyota that hit me submarined under the rear bumper, so the aluminum floor pan is what took most of the hit. If it were bumper only, it would be about a $2k repair. They also nicked...
  16. techmaven

    EV styling/design, aero vs. weird-mobile

    (mod note: split from the Chevy Bolt - 200 mile range for $30k base price (after incentive) thread) Ah, I think we are missing something here. The Prius was redesigned 2004 to its now iconic shape and Toyota ended up with a hit on its hands to the dismay of the many doubters. Part of the...
  17. techmaven

    Central VA to Little Rock, AR

    We all know the that while Tesla has been building out the Supercharger network as fast as they can, several major holes in the coverage of Superchargers still exist. Luckily, pretty much everywhere I've needed to go since 2013 has been covered by Superchargers thus far, therefore I haven't had...
  18. techmaven

    Feature request to not charge from "shore power" with TOU rates

    In the light of Jerome's recent remarks about feature requests coming from owners that actually set Tesla's development priorities, I humbly submitted this feature request and I hope all of you with TOU rates do the same. I would like to be able to prevent the Model S from using shore power...
  19. techmaven

    Saudi Arabia, gasoline, and Tesla

    One of the biggest reasons I bought a Tesla is the fact that buying gasoline is supporting Saudi Arabia. Here is a particularly apropos article from CNN: Has Saudi Arabia bought world's silence on human rights abuses? - CNN.com
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    Op-Ed: Chevrolet Bolt Makes 200-Mile, $30,000 Electric Car A Reality – Sorry Tesla

    InsideEVs hack job article: Op-Ed: Chevrolet Bolt Makes 200-Mile, $30,000 Electric Car A Reality - Sorry Tesla Mr. Norby of InsideEVs makes a hyperbolic statement, It's a "real car", except it isn't a real car. I've been detecting a distinct anti-Tesla bias from, surprisingly, media outlets...
  21. techmaven

    Richmond VA National Drive Electric Week event 9/21/2014

    In case you don't check the Central VA group discussions, there is a Drive Electric Week gathering this Sunday. See: National Drive Electric Week: EV Meetup and Rally Richmond Event
  22. techmaven

    We do have electric vehicle chargers! Westin Hotel, Charlotte, NC

    Funny story from last week (at least to me). I was in Charlotte, NC for work, and of course, I drove my black Model S. I had almost ranged charged it at Burlington, NC, but I would need to get some more juice to make it back to Burlington. I added some more at a ChargePoint EVSE in uptown...
  23. techmaven

    Supercharger - South Hill, VA

    I spoke with the town manager of South Hill and he confirmed that the town has approved Tesla's plans for a Supercharger. They are waiting for Tesla to select subcontractors and apply for the necessary permits. The location, assuming no changes, is going to be at: Kahill's Restaurant & Bar 1791...
  24. techmaven

    Created Central VA Group

    Since it appears that there are now more active Tesla owners in the Richmond area, I created a Central Virginia group on TMC: Central Virginia Tesla Owners RVA - Tesla Motors Club - Enthusiasts & Owners Forum I am hoping to do a meet up June 14th.
  25. techmaven

    I can smell gasoline

    Now that I've spent the vast majority of my vehicle life in the past 7 months in my Model S, when I ride in a gasoline powered car, I can smell it. I could always smell the gasoline at the pump or when other cars that are improperly maintained spew noxious gases on the road. But now, just riding...
  26. techmaven

    New Clipper Creek HCS-60 for $899

    I have no affiliation with Clipper Creek - I just remember them as the provider of the original Tesla Roadster EVSE's and they had the lowest price J1772 EVSE's when I was looking to outfit my garage. I came across a new product of theirs... the HCS-60 which is a J1772 EVSE that can charge at...
  27. techmaven

    Roanoke Green Car Show March 29 2014

    The Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team of Virginia Tech and Virginia Clean Cities is putting on the first Roanoke Green Car Show this weekend. I am planning on driving out there from Richmond. Is there anyone else in the area willing to go? I'm hoping Plug Me In will go. Virginia Clean Cities: Events...
  28. techmaven

    Nissan Leaf Quick Charge vs. L2 Charge Study

    Apparently the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been conducting an experiment with two pairs of Nissan Leafs to compare battery degradation with charging off L2 versus charging with Quick Charging: QUICK CHARGE = QUICK DEGRADATION? | Simanaitis Says There is a marked effect on using quick...
  29. techmaven

    Signature Value - some thoughts

    When I ordered my Model S, the Model S was already in production for a year and therefore I did not have the choice of buying a Signature version. In devouring all sorts of Tesla related information in the past year, I definitely noted the grumbling about the value of buying Signature editions...
  30. techmaven

    Trip to Charlotte from Richmond

    I find myself driving my Model S to Charlotte for business. First time range charging, first time going a long distance on superchargers. Thanks to all those before that helped ease my mind for this trip. I'll post more range details, but as it turns out, at 60+ degrees F, the range was really...
  31. techmaven

    XPEL + detailer in central VA

    I desperately want to get XPEL Ultimate put onto my Model S to avoid damage as soon as Tesla is done fixing a headlight issue in my car. I'd also like to get tinting done. I've received a recommendation for RPM Superstore for tinting. The installer seemed confident on doing XPEL also, and his...
  32. techmaven

    Richmond Virginia Supercharger location confirmed

    I just got off the phone and I can now report that the central Virginia Supercharger location has been confirmed at the Creeks at Virginia Center: Creeks at Virginia Center - About - Google+ Google Maps I suggested this location to Tesla months earlier using their online form linked from the...
  33. techmaven

    Two more Model S's coming to central VA

    There aren't that many here in Richmond, but two more are coming. I finally placed my order using the old pricing scheme for a P85 black with black/carbon fiber interior. My good buddy also bought a black on black, but he is using the new pricing scheme. His is likely to come end of Sept and I...
  34. techmaven

    Model S 21" wheel price increase?

    Is it just me, or did the price on the 21" wheels just go up by $1,000 to $4,500?
  35. techmaven

    Superchargers in VA

    I'm thinking, based on the new low res maps @ Supercharger | Tesla Motors and Elon's comment that they work with rest stop management that the first supercharger in VA will be at the VDOT I-95 Rest Stop at Ladysmith: Ladysmith Safety Rest Area North For me, coming out of the west end of...