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    Will Netflix password crackdown break streaming in Tesla?

    So this week Netflix_CA announced they're implementing the password sharing crackdown in Canada (though not yet in US) The idea is "“A Netflix account is meant to be shared in one household ... the account holder will set a “primary location” and that people who live there can use the account."...
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    Apple Music - "Choose Media Source" every time entering the car

    After Tesla added support for Apple Music, I signed up for a 4 month free trial of Music to see how it stacks up with Spotify which I now normally listen to in the car. After experiencing many years of bugs with Tesla's USB/media player, I guess I wasn't too shocked to run into problems almost...
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    worried about door dings much?

    to be clear, this is not my car... spotted by my wife while out for a walk, this Model 3 :eek: so many questions...
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    Canadian Model S out-of-warranty costs, e.g. MCU replacement?

    curious if any Canadian Model S owners here have had any major out-of-pocket repairs after their original warranty expired - particularly the C$ cost of MCU and/or touchscreen replacement from Tesla, or any other expensive items My 2015 Model S warranty expires soon and so I'm considering...
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    Ot: Apollo 11 In Real-time

    Apologies if this is OT but I thought while we wait for the next SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch, some people might find this interesting. As I write this, it is of course just 1 month to go before the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's landing on the moon, July 20, 1969. Space history fans, check...
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    FLO and ChargePoint announce a roaming partnership

    FLO and ChargePoint Announce a Roaming Partnership ChargePoint and FLO Make Driving Electric Across North America More Accessible Than Ever - ChargePoint FYI Starting today, you can now use either your FLO or ChargePoint smartphone app to find public charging stations, check status or...
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    Audi S5 conversion using Model S motor & 85kWh pack

    Pretty cool EV conversion... someone swapped out the ICE in his Audi S5, and put in a drive unit & inverter plus all 16 modules from an 85kWh battery pack from a salvaged Model S Some Madman Tesla-swapped an Audi and It's Fantastic
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    City of Vancouver installing 9 DC Fast Chargers in 2018

    The City of Vancouver will be voting this week on amending existing bylaws to require that all new condo buildings provide EV charging infrastructure for ALL resident's parking spaces (up from existing requirement for 20% of all spaces). Good news for EV owners, if this passes. Vancouver...
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    Supercharger - Tsawwassen BC

    at a local Tesla social event last month, a rep said new Superchargers are coming soon to Tsawwassen, North Vancouver and West Vancouver. No confirmation of exact locations or schedule. I hadn't noticed before but those 3 locations are listed on Tesla's website, in addition to Vancouver itself...
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    ChargePoint takes over GE charging stations

    fyi ChargePoint takes over GE charging stations
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    Vancouver to set fees for city-owned & operated EV charging locations

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/electric-car-drivers-fees-charge-stations-1.4178795 FYI - City of Vancouver proposes fees at 16 existing city-owned and operated EV charging locations, starting some time summer 2017. These stations are all currently no-cost to charge (as are most...
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    Video: Ever wonder how lithium is mined for batteries?

    just came across this short Bloomberg video with Ashlee Vance (author or Elon Musk biography) visiting a lithium mine in Chile's Atacama Desert. Not a lot of techincal details, but interesting to see, plus a couple mentions of Tesla Ever wonder how lithium is mined for batteries?
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    EV trip plan gurus: how would this look w/ Model S (How to See 48 States in 5 Days)

    I came across this interesting article by Ken Jennings (of Jeopardy fame): How to See 48 U.S. States in 5 Days What would August be without that American institution, the carefree summer road trip? Thumb through a road atlas: What would your dream destination be? The Grand Canyon? The Outer...
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    Summon with "Use Auto Homelink" setting = OFF still tries to use Homelink auto-close

    I recently got the 7.1 (2.12.126) update, which finally allows Summon here in Canada. There is a switch in the Summon settings of the car for "Use Auto Homelink". I have this setting turned OFF. Here's why: My garage is extremely tight front to back. The minimum bumper distance of 20cm for...
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    Elon Musk Visits Hong Kong, Talks Tesla’s Future in China (Video) - Teslarati

    fyi an article today on Teslarati covers Elon Musk's visit to Hong Kong Jan 25th, including a video of Elon's presentation at the event (shot by someone in the audience) and another of an interview with him by CNN. Elon Musk Visits Hong Kong, Talks Tesla’s Future in China (Video) in the...
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    Photos: Grey Next Gen seats + Carbon Fiber + Black Alcantara + Premium Front Console

    Thought I'd share some photos of the interior of my new Deep Blue Metallic 70D - with grey next generation leather seats, carbon fiber trim, premium lighting & interior with black alcantara headliner, pano roof and the Tesla premium front console. There are several views of the front console...
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    new Model S - misbehaving ultrasonic proximity sensor?

    I took delivery of a new 70D yesterday, awesome car. But all day today I started getting false warnings from one of the front left ultrasonic sensors when there was absolutely nothing near the front left bumper. As long as the car was in Drive but the car at or near a full stop with foot on the...
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    Elon Musk & customized Model S to appear in "Racing Extinction", Dec 2 on Discovery

    FYI just saw this posted on EVannex, looks interesting... Elon Musk and Tesla to appear in documentary film - in the broadcast premiere of Racing Extinction, this Wed Dec 2 on Discovery Channel. "...Another surprising star in Racing Extinction is a must-see, breathtaking Tesla Model S. This...
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    v7.0 Owner's Manual ?

    is there a publicly accessible link to a PDF of the v7 owner's manual for the Model S? I have the v6.2 manual already but wondering if v7 is out yet. thanks
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    anyone here charge ONLY with 120V at home?

    just curious if any Model S owners out there find it practical to charge at home only with 120V outlet? if so, what kind of average daily mileage driving do you do with your MS? aspiring 70D owner here - I have looked at installing a NEMA 14-50 outlet in the garage, but now I'm thinking since I...