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  1. FlatSix911

    Vendor Official Signature Wheel Gallery | Model S Plaid & Performance.

    Why not disclose the load ratings if customer safety is your priority?
  2. FlatSix911

    Climate Change Denial

    Interesting article on the pros and cons of Solar Geoengineering. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190220-how-artificially-brightened-clouds-could-stop-climate-change "There are many preferable ways to reduce climate change than solar geoengineering. Planting trees – reforesting – is a...
  3. FlatSix911

    Range Loss Over Time, What Can Be Expected, Efficiency, How to Maintain Battery Health

    FYI - my July battery report calculates average SOC is 56%. https://www.recurrentauto.com/for-owners
  4. FlatSix911

    Tesla Supercharger network

    I remember the charging data screens in the service centers... too bad that they removed them.
  5. FlatSix911

    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    FYI - July battery report calculates average SOC is 56%. https://www.recurrentauto.com/for-owners
  6. FlatSix911

    Tesla Master Plan Part 2 & 3

    Soylent Green... it is the year 2022! https://mashable.com/article/2022-soylent-green
  7. FlatSix911

    Vendor Tesla Model S Battery Extended Service Plans from 057 Technology

    Here is the full story from Electrek. ;) https://electrek.co/2022/07/26/tesla-ransom-customer-over-80-miles-battery-range/
  8. FlatSix911

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    I agree that Oshkosh vans are a ridiculous choice and there are now far better choices that are commercially available. The most troubling aspect of the USPS purchase is that only 40% of the vehicles will be electric - the rest are still ICE. https://electrek.co/2022/07/20/us-postal-service-ev/...
  9. FlatSix911

    Tesla Supercharger network

    I'm a bit concerned about infrastructure capacity during peak charging periods. https://electrek.co/2022/07/25/tesla-applying-funds-expand-supercharger-network-non-tesla-ev-owners/ "As for the timing of this happening in North America, everything points to something happening by the end of...
  10. FlatSix911

    Electrify America general discussion

    Good news for EVs in Florida. https://electrek.co/2022/07/22/floridas-ev-chargers-are-about-to-double-in-number-with-6000-on-the-way/ "Once the EV chargers for all models are fully deployed, IUC will have doubled the number of EV chargers in Florida, and IUC will become the largest EV charger...
  11. FlatSix911

    Vendor Tesla Model S Battery Extended Service Plans from 057 Technology

    Great to hear this news and good to know that we have other options available to Tesla "service". ;)
  12. FlatSix911

    US Market Situation and Outlook (Rob Stark's American Megathread)

    What factors do you attribute to the low scores for Tesla?
  13. FlatSix911

    Elon Musk

    I absolutely agree regarding educated immigrants... they contribute a great deal to our IP.
  14. FlatSix911

    Starting to feel like Cybertruck is going the way of the Roadster: Vaporware

    Too funny, here is your original statement below. It's clearly incorrect regarding your claim that Exotic sports cars and American Trucks and SUVs are getting "pretty darn good economy". The key point is that many OEM stock vehicles from Ram, Jeep, Toyota, GMC, and Chevrolet have a long way...
  15. FlatSix911

    Wiki Consolidated eMMC Thread (MCU repair) (Black Center Screen)

    Looks like the MCU2 price has increased to $1,750 and the Radio is $500. I would challenge the additional $318.75 labor charge and suggest that should be included in the MCU2/Radio package price (labor included).
  16. FlatSix911

    Starting to feel like Cybertruck is going the way of the Roadster: Vaporware

    Take another look at the complete list... lots of American Trucks and SUVs with terrible mileage. Ram, Jeep, Toyota, GMC, and Chevrolet. MODEL Comb MPG City/Hwy MPG Bugatti Chiron Pur / Super Sport 9 8 / 11 Lamborghini Aventador (Coupe and Roadster) 11 9 / 16 RAM 1500 TRX 4×4...
  17. FlatSix911

    2017 Tesla Model S75 w/ FSD - $65,000

    Very Nice car... what are you getting next?
  18. FlatSix911

    2017 Tesla Model S75 w/ FSD - $65,000

    Good to go!
  19. FlatSix911

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Fremont... you're welcome. ;)
  20. FlatSix911

    Tesla, TSLA & the Investment World: the Perpetual Investors' Roundtable

    Tune in for the earnings call tomorrow afternoon. https://electrek.co/2022/07/18/tesla-tsla-q2-2022-financial-results-preview/ Tesla Q2 2022 revenue "For revenue, analysts generally have a pretty good idea of what to expect, thanks to the delivery numbers, but it is harder this quarter to...
  21. FlatSix911

    Starting to feel like Cybertruck is going the way of the Roadster: Vaporware

    https://www.carscoops.com/2022/02/the-cars-suvs-and-trucks-with-worst-fuel-economy-on-sale-today/ MODEL Comb MPG City/Hwy MPG Bugatti Chiron Pur / Super Sport 9 8 / 11 Lamborghini Aventador (Coupe and Roadster) 11 9 / 16 RAM 1500 TRX 4×4 12 10 / 14 Ferrari 812 GTS 13 12 / 15...
  22. FlatSix911

    Starting to feel like Cybertruck is going the way of the Roadster: Vaporware

    Fuel Economy – Bugatti Chiron Super Sport – 9 mpg It only makes pure and beautiful sense that one of the most expensive cars on the planet is also the absolute worst on fuel. The fact that a 2022 model year vehicle has a single-digit fuel economy rating almost feels illegal. It’s not far off...
  23. FlatSix911

    What other tech stock to consider?

    Tune in for the earnings call tomorrow afternoon. https://electrek.co/2022/07/18/tesla-tsla-q2-2022-financial-results-preview/ Tesla Q2 2022 revenue "For revenue, analysts generally have a pretty good idea of what to expect, thanks to the delivery numbers, but it is harder this quarter to...
  24. FlatSix911

    Tesla Supercharger network

    Big changes are coming with the new Tesla Supercharger V4. https://electrek.co/2022/07/19/tesla-supercharger-v4-design-revealed/ Tesla Supercharger V4 "We know that Tesla has been working on a new generation of Supercharger technology. In a recent earnings call, Tesla mentioned that it is...
  25. FlatSix911

    US Market Situation and Outlook (Rob Stark's American Megathread)

    Things are looking positive down under. https://electrek.co/2022/07/19/tesla-double-electric-cars-australian-roads/ "But with strong demand for Model Y, Denholm, chair of Tesla’s board, believes that the company’s vehicles are going to catch up to Powerwalls in the country She said: Australia...
  26. FlatSix911

    Time of Use Supercharging Rates in California

    Here is the previous rate structure... I wonder if Tesla made additional changes beyond the 11 am - 9 pm hours? https://www.teslaoracle.com/2022/05/15/tesla-owners-in-california-uneasy-as-supercharging-costs-are-on-the-constant-rise/ Following is the list of Tesla Supercharging costs per kWh...
  27. FlatSix911

    Starting to feel like Cybertruck is going the way of the Roadster: Vaporware

    Unfortunately, there are still plenty of super-duty trucks and exotic cars that get under 12 mpg. ;)
  28. FlatSix911

    To MCU2 or not to MCU2?

    How about Consensus on the eventual certain failure of MCU1? ;)
  29. FlatSix911

    Supercharger - San Jose, CA - Saratoga Ave (LIVE 30 Nov 2022, 12 V3 stalls)

    I think we all know the answer here: P... G... and E. ;)
  30. FlatSix911

    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    Just drive - I agree completely. Here are his summary findings based on the data from tens of thousands of Stats app users. Conclusion I find these results somewhat comforting and liberating because they tell me that: I don’t have to be worried about the battery degradation because it is...
  31. FlatSix911

    What should my ideal charge percentage be?

    Great article on charging by a data scientist... thanks for sharing. I also highly recommend his app for real-time data monitoring. https://www.maadotaa.com/
  32. FlatSix911

    Electrify America general discussion

    Complete nonsense, the number of EA stalls is the important metric as the number of non-Tesla EVs grows going forward.
  33. FlatSix911

    California DMV - Plates & HOV Stickers

    Correct. I doubt the program will be extended beyond 9/30/2025 due to the number of toll roads now replacing HOV lanes. :(
  34. FlatSix911

    US Market Situation and Outlook (Rob Stark's American Megathread)

    The number of EV models available in the U.S. will double by 2024 compared to what was available at the beginning of 2022. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/the-number-of-ev-models-will-double-by-2024/
  35. FlatSix911

    Show off your aftermarket wheels.

    HRE = Excellent wheel technology.
  36. FlatSix911

    Model S Plaid Brakes Are Terrible!

    Interesting news... I'm not sure that this will end well for the hackers. ;) https://electrek.co/2022/06/30/tesla-model-s-plaid-breaks-200-mph-top-speed/ "A Tesla Model S Plaid that has been hacked to remove software limitations has reached a top speed of over 200 mph (and then some) for the...
  37. FlatSix911

    Tesla Supercharger network

    Good news for smoothing the holiday weekend Supercharging demand. ;) https://electrek.co/2022/07/01/tesla-offers-free-supercharging-to-encourage-off-peak-charging-travels-holidays/ "It is valid from today until Monday, but interestingly, Tesla decided to only apply it to only a few stations in...
  38. FlatSix911

    Electrify America general discussion

    Can you have an honest discussion about the reliability issues facing EA? I would like to see all charging networks grow - perhaps Siemens can help.
  39. FlatSix911

    Electrify America general discussion

    Again, this assumes that you can find a working EA charger... ;)
  40. FlatSix911

    Solar PV News

    I've used bi-facial PV panels (not dual-use) in commercial properties for shade and increased production with good results.
  41. FlatSix911

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Rut Roh! ;) https://electrek.co/2022/06/30/tesla-model-s-plaid-breaks-200-mph-top-speed/ "A Tesla Model S Plaid that has been hacked to remove software limitations has reached a top speed of over 200 mph (and then some) for the very first time, delivering on Tesla’s promise.When Tesla first...
  42. FlatSix911

    Electrify America general discussion

    How many EA chargers are working?... oh, wait! ;)
  43. FlatSix911

    Vendor Tesla Model S Battery Extended Service Plans from 057 Technology

    Great idea... I'll mention this story to Micah Toll at Electrek. You can send Micah tips at [email protected], or find him on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok. https://electrek.co/author/micahltoll/
  44. FlatSix911

    Electrify America general discussion

    Where are the EA track chargers?... oh, wait! ;)
  45. FlatSix911

    Wiki Model S Delivery Update

    Good luck with that based on Tesla's track record. ;)
  46. FlatSix911

    Tesla Supercharger network

    I'm ready for the next EV day at the track! ;)
  47. FlatSix911

    Electrify America general discussion

    I'm ready for the next day at the track! ;)