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I think the most interesting aspect is the modular battery, and that they can take it one step further: - have battery modules interchangeable with home storage (Powerwall type). When you are doing daily commute, have extra storage at home for solar and time shifting when you are going on a...

Hi, Our house in the Bay Area is about 20 years old, and some things may be reaching the end of typical life. Already some home insurers wouldn't take us because the roof is too old. Our furnace still works but who knows how much longer it will last. Our home doesn't have AC and it would be...

Theorizing and thinking out loud: More and better cameras and sensors are good, but why be limited to just your own car's sensors? Cars should share camera and sensor data with each other, effectively allowing cars to see through walls and around corners. Even parked cars can contribute to the...

Please post photos and stories in this thread!

I wish the Model S Slacker interface had the setting to enable/disable explicit content. The Slacker website and mobile app have this capability, and it would be nice to not have to worry about inappropriate songs popping up when the kids are in the car. The other day we were talking about...

Just for grins and bragging rights, let's have a poll about which car will be first. I know we like to sweat the details, so here is my attempt to constrain the parameters: When I say "base car" below I mean the cheapest configuration of a car that can go 200 miles. 1. Price: under $40k USD...

Pretty slick flying car from Slovakia http://www.aeromobil.com/

I'm curious what is included in the reception. Lots of food or just a little? Should I make separate dinner arrangements? Also, is there a kids rate for the Sunday breakfast?

My wife is taking the kids to the Aquarium on Saturday while I'm in the conference, but the hotel doesn't have a shuttle and she would rather not drive and look for parking and all that. I think I'll duck out during the coffee break to drop them off and then pick them up at the end of the day...

SF Chronicle/SFGate: New business world boast: We're the Tesla of...

SFgate.com: How Tesla Model S keeps evolving after you drive it home

This is super old, but a search here on TMC for Foxtrot turned up empty and I wanted to post this in case you missed it: Autoblog Green: This Foxtrot comic has got to be about the Tesla Roadster

(from April 13) Republicans who once reviled Tesla, now praise it

Noticed this dried up foamy stuff under the car, like it dripped off and crystallized. Not salt (bay area). Maybe residual car wash soap? I go to Foster City touchless, but it has been weeks since I last went. Or something else I picked up from the road?

Front page of the Style section, big glowing T logo with "Are you a Teslaholic? Go ahead and hug the curves - this electric car engineers a cultlike following." by Nellie Bowles Addicted to Tesla That was news to me, that Newsom has a winery and he has superchargers there. Pretty...

brianman is about 500 posts away from the vaunted ranks of the 10k. Can he do it in 2013? There's 36.5 days left in the year, a mere 14 posts per day! Go brianman!

I found this mention of a "High Speed Performance Upgrade" in Germany interesting. Do you think it's just software? Or a taller gear that gives up some 0-60 acceleration for a higher top speed? And with a taller gear would it cruise at high speeds more efficiently? Or will the same amount...

Received this email tonight:

I see from the volunteer thread that the details of the drive still need to be worked out. Was wondering if it would be fun to do what the Westport, CT EV group did with a scavenger-hunt clue rally? Can aaron.s or anyone else who was there provide more details about how it worked...

Curious, why would we need shuttle service to the factory when: 1) There will be a bunch of Model S's available 2) Those staying overnight will need their cars charged up, and there doesn't seem to be anything at the Crowne Plaza according to the apps. Where but the Factory could accommodate...

Curious, what setting do you like and why? Driving home from the factory I thought "wow, this car is squirrely, I can hardly hold a straight line on the freeway!" I quickly put it on Sport and it felt much more stable. Today, I was looking at the Controls screen and discovered that I was...

tried a search but nothing came up. Anyone else have this error? when i plugged in tonight to a 14-50 that I successfully used 2 nights ago the port light blinks yellow instead of green. Thankfully it is charging, albeit at 16A instead of 40. I called roadside assistance and theyj said my...

Seems like lots of people ask for Tesla contact information and I thought it might be nice to have a reference here. All addresses are @teslamotors.com and these are the generic email addresses - no personal info here. reservations buildmymodels delivery ownership (discontinued) photos...

I have read that to enable the auto-tilt reverse mirror you put the car into reverse and set the mirrors tilted down then "save" your profile. But the textile interior doesn't come with seat memory, so does that mean that auto-tilt isn't available either?

Automobile Mag critiques interior and exterior design of the Model S Note- I have pasted in nearly the entire article because the reading format here is much better integrated with the images than what Automobile has on its own website. I encourage you to click through to the article...

There has been a little discussion about this, but I am curious as to the implications of posting license plates and VINs online. Is it a privacy risk? These are, after all, visible when you are out in public (especially the license plates, the VIN you have to look a little harder). Can you...

How Google Builds Its Maps—and What It Means for the Future of Everything I thought this article in The Atlantic was pretty interesting.

Although most of us don't even have cars yet, I've been thinking it might be fun to have a TMC meetup/drive of the San Francisco 49 mile scenic drive. The traditional starting point is City Hall, and while there are 3 Chargepoint stations across the street they are actually reserved for the...

ElSupreme has been dropping hints in various threads about his configuration, so I thought I'd start a thread just for him :biggrin: I wanted the white with black roof myself, but in the end went with the wife's preference. It will still look good. I think for decision making, each store...

Anyone going to watch the AC races this weekend in SF? Better yet, anyone with a view of the water throwing a party want some TMC friends to drop by? :love: #shameless

I still don't understand some of the terminology, like Avcon and SPI. Will Model S come with adapters to work with these connectors? In the pictures of this site it appears there is some adapter to allow a Leaf to charge here: Camarillo Premium Outlets - Camarillo, CA - Recargo And then...

Did anyone else see this site? http://teslamodelsxc.wordpress.com/ "Steve and Jesse" are taking delivery of a performance Model S today and driving from SF to DC. They said #41 in their twitter feed, but unknown if that is VIN or reservation #. Should be interesting to follow.

I'm rather concerned that Model S will be too large for my driveway and garage. The problem is that the driveway is curved, has a storm drain to one side, and a pillar in front of the single garage door (~92" wide). I've scratched my current car a few times (99 Passat) and Model S is a foot...

Their "We're on the driver's side" campaign has some funny stuff, with apps to download like the Quiet Game, Whystopper, or Ticket Talker 3000. Of course their "win gas for life" contest need not apply here! http://www.76.com/Advertising.aspx

So, if someone is in the market for a ~$50k EV, which is the better buy? Some of the early reviews have already tagged the Rav4 EV as a plausible substitute for the base Model S, but it makes for an interesting comparison of 2 rather different cars with similar powertrains. 1. Both have...

Noticed there was no thread for this event. Even though I've driven at the Fremont event, I'd like to go again to see the colors and static display car (if any). Hopefully they won't turn me away if I just show up and beg :love:

From Todd Woody at Forbes Electric Car Industry Needs One Charging Station Card To Rule Them All

I'd like to collect descriptions on how we can tell if various plug-in cars are charging or not - where to look and what to expect. Make of Car (Roadster, S, Leaf, Volt, etc) Indicator location (charge port, dashboard, center console, etc) Indicator when charging (color, blinking pattern)...

We went to Happy Hollow yesterday and saw several spots in the new parking lot for cars with this permit. I'd like to know if Tesla Santana Row counts as a "licensed auto dealership in the City of San Jose"? http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/clean_air.html Permit application ($30 fee).

I wanted to capture thoughts and pictures on the basic interior in its own thread. Francis Lau took some great pictures at the Fremont test drive on 6/23/2012 here http://flic.kr/p/cjBBaQ Please share your opinion and impressions of the microfiber seats compared to the leather! Thanks

The updated specs page says But then engadget has this picture: I don't recognize that brand of carseat - not your typical Britax. I guess if you can squeeze them in then go for it!

I know there's other threads out there talking about ride height etc, but this is a question specifically about what was written in the May 22 blog post: What's unclear to me is whether the above statement only applies to cars equipped with the air suspension option, or to all cars? I can't...

Hi, I'm contemplating whether or not I should attempt this in a 60kwh car with regular 19" wheels. Hopefully not in the peak of summer. Bay Area to Scottsdale 760 mi Scottsdale to Grand Canyon 217 mi Grand Canyon to Bay Area 775 mi Looking to work out the itinerary: what time to leave, when...

From Automobile Magazine: TESLA MODEL X The family car of the future? The tesla Model S four-door sedan is scheduled to begin its first deliveries in July. After that, the next Tesla you'll see on the road is a crossover, the Model X. The external size bogey was the Audi Q7, but Tesla...

Have any of you noticed a particular place to stow the UMC? Or will it just need to be coiled up at the bottom of the trunk or that back niche of the frunk?

Decided to look her up after watching "Revenge". Interesting background profiled here at Automotive Logistics Magazine Is she still at Tesla? Company web site now lists Peter Carlsson as VP, Supply Chain

I searched around for a bit but couldn't find any info on whether the Model S will have noise cancellation technology. Would it work for the wind and road noise that we would experience at highway speeds?

It appears that the X does have better ground clearance, but it's no range rover. 1. It appears they had the S turbine wheels on, but I can't tell if it's the same 21" size 2. Perhaps if they put taller rubber on the same wheels it would increase ride height a bit - did anyone notice the...

There's an event this weekend at the Menlo Park store: Join us at Tesla Menlo Park for a Model S Tech Talk February 11th, 3pm. Model S Beta Prototype Display Hours February 11th - 12th Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm Nicolas Verzeni, Manager, Powertrain Research & Development will host a...

Two would-be carjackers in St. Petersburg foiled by car's stick shift I personally have always preferred driving a stick, but the Model S is going to change that!