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    3 Months from Production?

    Not necessarily. Assuming they had one production line up and running for the Releasecandidates it's possible to then "copy and paste" said production line for the actual production. And remember, they said to begin production in July and continuously ramp up. All robots etc. might only be in...
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    Model 3 Mule Sightings

    Am I wrong or should the center screen on the dashboard be visible from this angle? Seems like there's no screen at all?
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    Spaceship like controls... hint from Model 3 Design sketches?

    Mercedes made a lot of tests with sidestick driving in simulators and with prototypes. Turns out that the results were quite positive, especially amongst young drivers. Here's an old Video: I wouldn't mind a sidestick. Sure would take a little time to get used to, but you know what? That's...
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    Elon tweet re: lack of instrument cluster

    Check Mercedes F200 concept from the 90s. Sidesticks, no pedals, controllable from driver and passenger seat and worked well according to Mercedes. Ahead of its time though...
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    Steering wheel controls confirmed - "feels like a spaceship"!

    That's what I think the blank space might be for. Also, one stick in the center would mean one model for all markets, no matter whether LHD or RHD => more efficient production... And when autopilot is enabled there would be no "useless" steering wheel in the way. I imagine it would be much more...
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    Elon tweet re: lack of instrument cluster

    No steering wheel. Sidesticks. Makes sense, one model globally. Everything lined up in the center. Space for passengers while in auto mode. It's drive by wire anyways... Think about it.
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    Steering wheel controls confirmed - "feels like a spaceship"!

    Ok. I bet it'll have side sticks. Would make sense. Central control, one model for the world, drive by wire etc.