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Does the Model 3 have blended brakes? Thanks in advance. Blended brakes are a system where the brake pedal controls regen. As you push the brake pedal harder, kW meter goes more and more negative.

Meridian provides parts for most the major North American players. Ford is shutting down F150 production, GM is adjusting their lines, and Fiat/Chrysler is as well. It appears Meridian is also a Tesla supplier? Look at the icons: Meridian: magnesium die cast automotive components and...

I wonder what would happen if you tried to extinguish a lithium battery array with liquid nitrogen in a typical traffic accident situation? The fire engine of the future would have an N2 cryo tank on board that is charged at the station. Perhaps 50 gallons. When arriving at the scene, the...

To get a feel for the conversion ratio of those called up for ordering, please pick one. You can change your answer later if you change your mind.

Good news for Europe, maybe not so good for the US buyers. Some scoffed at me when I said that many US non-owners will be queued behind the export market for their Model 3 reservations. I based my calc on number of owners globally (~250k), conversion rate, and number of advertised...

BMW has apparently tweaked the i3 into an i3 Sport. It receives a mild HP bump, more range, grippery wider tires, tighter suspension, and 1/2" lower. It now has an EPA of 114 mi AER, and a BMW rated 6.8s 0-60 mph. OK, so what? Base trim, plus a $550 red paint job, then $2500 for ACC and NAV...

During the 24hr validation testing of the production 2019 Corvette ZR1, GM engineer Jim Mero pushed the $123,000 Corvette around Virginia International Raceway to a 2m37.25s lap. Yes, that is a record for all production cars. Yes, that includes the stunning $845,000 Porsche 918, and the...

Go look west right now. I'm not good enough with a camera to capture it. The lunar eclipse with a red very large moon.

This data also occurs in my Solar Project thread, but in truth, it's a totally separate issue from Solar hardware and production. This is about how our state bureaucracy (CPUC) is harming the adoption of 'green' energy programs for small businesses by changing the rules in July 2017. It will...

Autocross is a closed course driving skill event on flat pavement that requires you to navigate around traffic cones laid out into tight corners and slaloms. It involves speeds up to ~60mph, steering, braking, and acceleration, lasting up to 60 seconds. While there are Autocross competitions...

I won't assist the weasel who is selling it, but already an early delivery is being scalped like a concert ticket. This was to be expected, however it does raise an interesting point. How will this affect the queue when the resale is not supported by the market, which always happens with...

Use this calculator to see how the tax bill affects your paycheck - CNNPolitics But don't take it too seriously. I should save about 10% next year and that doesn't count my Solar deduction or EV credits. CNN says 0.8% savings.

Came initially on line Dec 2, some shutdowns to optimize. Hit first MWh at 10:00am Pacific Dec 21 after 20 days. Array is pointed to peak production in the Summer when power is $$$. Monitoring was not enabled until Dec 14, but the inverter stores total production since coming on-line. Happy...

I nominate my home town of Norco, California. To get a permit to put solar on your roof: $1000 fees to the city. Plan Check is not based on building codes, and they make stuff up at random. You must use a licensed contractor who is licensed in Norco to do the work. You need 3 AC disconnects...

When I go to the Delivery Estimator I get: " Designed to attain the highest safety ratings in every category, Model 3 achieves 220 miles of range while starting at only $35,000 before incentives. Model 3 deliveries are beginning in the US based on whether you are an employee, if you own a...

New Vehicle Infotainment Systems Create Increased Distractions Behind the Wheel | AAA NewsRoom Some companies have already been providing hand's/eyes free navigation and music selection. While there is something about their study I disagree with (how could 3 identical OnStar systems have...

California's 'green' image came out of necessity, not altruism. LA became one of the dirtiest cities in the world. It was clean it up, or die trying. Tourism and Hollywood were in trouble due to the poor air quality. Our state is not really good with money. Just to keep our 80 part-time...

The male in the back left of the pic is 6'1", the female, 5'9". Front seat left female 5'10", driver 6'1". Notice the helmet clearance. It ran quicker than well over 3/4 of the sports cars (mostly light 2 seaters) at a tight Autocross (closed course time-trial roadrace, tight track), and even...

Ariel Hypercar - Ariel Developing Electric Supercar

Whoa... Banner ad on site for Panasonic Solar Quotes. What is going on? No mention of Tesla or Tesla products or Solar City. Starting their own US Solar Company? Panasonic Solar Promotes First Group of Authorized Installers to Premium Level

If there is a California licensed PE reading this, or you know of one: My solar PV system (in work) uses a DynoRaxx mounting system out of NY. They did all the mounting engineering calcs including wind tunnel test numbers. Problem is, I need a California PE to stamp off on just the DynoRaxx...

I'm rare, but probably not alone. EV folk are rare. So are motorsport folk. Gimme that M310 model. However, have a track option. I do not care if it costs a lot more. Dump the PUP (amenities). Rear seats? Superlight. Perhaps $50 seats that are worthless to sit in but very light...

Does anybody know what the default charge level is on the M220 and M310? 80%? 90%? 100%?

This is way too much. Please cancel your reservations in protest, in particular, if your delivery estimate is before Jan-Mar 2018, cancel ASAP. ;) I want it for Christmas dammit!! :( Seriously, I think it's about the correct price, and hit my guess right on the money. But still... PLEASE...

If you are business owner who has SCE power, be aware that SCE might have started a TOU plan for your business that can be punitive to those who offer free EV charging. If I allow an EV to charge after noon to 6pm, at a 6.6kW rate, and they draw 10 kWh a day, 20 days a month, and it's .17c a...

I was northbound on the 405 going to visit a customer, and traffic was flowing well, thank goodness. Shortly after I left the freeway, I saw all the smoke rising. It apparently happened very shortly after I passed by. My customer was 1 mile away from the freeway, and everybody was looking at...

Mine was steady as a rock at just over 200 when the engine went south. Note to self, don't push four times the factory HP on stock pistons. Garrett News & Events

Thinking of buying a used EV cheap for a delivery car that stays in the warehouse so employees can use it for errands or visiting customers. All can be had for under $7000 cash with low miles (<36,000) due to lease returns. Some of the medical devices can be 6' long, but are light and narrow...

For 'over' $1,000,000. It does include 4 chargers though. Error Who says Californian's don't know how to spend money wisely? I wonder who is pocketing the extra money...

This a 48vdc junior trials bike for training your future motorcycle star in your own yard without waking the neighbors. The power is adjustable from mild to wild, so you can up the performance as your kid gets better. Both peak power and throttle mapping are easily adjustable. Bike is in...

Virtually everything is standard equipment. 18.4 kWh. 0-60mph = 5.3 seconds. 110 sqft interior. Infrared Night Vision Programmable HUD Front and rear automatic braking (it hits the brakes in reverse). Video Rearview Mirror ACC, Pedestrian Warning, Alert tone, interior movement sensor...

High speed chase with a "all wheel drive" Volt - thankfully nobody was hurt but the Police SUV, which will have to be towed.

I'm at a Marriott in Goleta. The charger is CCS only. A half mile away is L2. But it is 9 mph charge rate. It's time.

Google’s latest self-driving car crash landed its test driver in the hospital Human wrecks the day or Human saves the day? Google Car AV driver realized an idiot was going to ram him and took over control right before impact. Without the human in the Autonomous Car, the accident might have...

$70,000 or best offer. Wife's car. Highest trim level, OEM chrome wheels, 100% stock, looks and drives like brand new. Fresh OEM clutch, fresh battery, good tires. Carbon ceramic Brembo brakes, carbon fiber and fiberglass body on an aluminum chassis. This car will not disappoint you...

That's some SERIOUS discharge rate to get over 700HP: New Corvette EV Breaks Speed Record + Hearts Top speed of over 200mph is claimed, that apparently was the first official test and a world record.

The EPA has no legal authority over auto racing by law. However, they are attempting a back door effort to do just that. They are trying to get regulations passed that would forbid any modifications to any production cars for racing purposes. This applies to all cars that the EPA did...