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  1. J

    Trump picks climate denier to head EPA transition

    I have yet to find an accurate source of information regarding Anthropogenic Global Warming. All of the data I find has already been refuted. This includes the commonly used glacier sample CO2 levels. The arguments don't hold up, so they resort to name-calling. It makes it very difficult to...
  2. J

    Which candidate is better for Tesla?

    This is definitely true. We have to mark things up 3 times in order to get enough money out of them when billing insurance that dictates a 60-70% reduction. That doesn't include the added cost to get the necessary authorizations and payments. This gives the insurance customer a false sense...
  3. J

    Which candidate is better for Tesla?

    The major problem with this is that going to the hospital many times is not optional. I don't want someone fumbling trying to figure out which hospital is cheaper while I am badly injured. Otherwise, I entirely agree with you. I can get an MRI for much less by going to a standalone facility...
  4. J

    Does anyone actually know how valuable large scale "fleet learning" really is??

    From a machine learning perspective, the key is data. The more data you have, the better the algorithm will learn. It also helps to handle cases that the software hasn't seen before. I don't know why the existing automakers are not doing it, other than they are not worried about Tesla. In...
  5. J

    Is it actually smart to lease a Tesla?

    To me, they are just two different methods of financing. Both have their ups and downs. The benefit to a lease is that you have an agreed upon value for the end of the lesse, and you are only paying interest for the difference in value. If you finance, you are paying interest on the whole...
  6. J

    A Step in the Wrong Direction: AP 2.0 Hardware (for now...)

    They could certainly use the data to improve mapping/nav and such. As far as the neural net, probably not.
  7. J

    I can see the headlines now.

    This is a bit extreme. One does not correlate to the other. The media uses Tesla Autopilot to make headlines. The fact that they are developing enhanced features that they charge for is a business strategy and has nothing to do with ethics. Ultimately, given time, the options will become...
  8. J

    AP 2.0 at AP 1.0 price?

    It probably isn't that far fetched to use the existing AP1.0 neural network with the new components. They can limit the new ultrasonic sensors pretty easily. The biggest issue is the camera. But I don't see why they couldn't convert the new camera data to mimic the old. I am wondering why...
  9. J

    [Poll] - are you mad that your new Tesla just missed Autopilot 2.0?

    Very true. In some respects, they are starting over with the autopilot system. They have to gather the data all over again to be able to properly train the neural network. They cannot just take the data from AP1.0 and load it in as they basically changed everything, except maybe the radar...
  10. J

    Which candidate is better for Tesla?

    Government is only pro-business when said business funds their election campaigns. This is typically for large corporations, and not for the small business. Perhaps you can find a less biased source to quote. They are obviously anti-Trump. I personally believe he isn't against clean energy...
  11. J

    AutoPilot Bug

    Perhaps the issue has already been addressed with the new radar update in 8.0. I notice my car pauses when the car in front of me changes lanes, or turns off. I generally hit the accelerator to push through it.
  12. J

    Instead of Mars: Asgardia

    I don't see this as competition. In fact, it seems more like a stepping stone. Growing plants in space could be more cost effective than trying to carry enough supplies for travel to Mars. It could also provide some free CO2 conversion. I would also think that it wouldn't been zero gravity...
  13. J

    Which candidate is better for Tesla?

    Both candidates are saying what they need to in order to get elected. What they do after that is anyone's guess. Yes, you have some history on Hillary. Ultimately, she is a career politician, it will come down to $$$, and she doesn't want to upset that. If natural gas is more cost effective...
  14. J

    Key Fob Holder

    Same Here
  15. J

    Porsche to build charging network, Tesla compatible

    Very true. This will be my last post on this thread regarding this topic. If we focus on your lifetime, I will concede the fact that CO2 levels have risen. We know this because we started recording CO2 data in 1957, and continue to measure that in the same way. I will agree that burning...
  16. J

    Porsche to build charging network, Tesla compatible

    I believe you are the one that believes in unproven data. The measurement techniques are different. Therefore, the data is inconsistent at best, and not comparable to the measurements we take today. It sounds like you don't want to listen to an opposing view and just dismiss it as ecarfan...
  17. J

    Porsche to build charging network, Tesla compatible

    First off, my point was that Al Gore says it is rising, and doesn't act like it. Your spokesperson is a hippocrite. Your position is also unsupportable. The 99% is a bunch of bull. When have 99% of people agreed on anything? It is all about the understanding of where the numbers came from...
  18. J

    Apple Biggest Tax Avoider in US, $214b in offshore accounts.

    A failure of the government? Most definitely. A failure of Apple? Nope. Under the definition provided by Wikipedia : make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). Yes, I am ok with it. I do not want to pay any more taxes than required in the laws written by the government. To...
  19. J

    Porsche to build charging network, Tesla compatible

    What you are suggesting is that the atmosphere would not change at all if humans were not here. I just cannot fathom that with everything that occurs on this planet. I also wouldn't say we are completely innocent either. The other question I have is what the numbers are to more decimals. I...
  20. J

    Model S new nose rumour

    Sounds like a rumor to me. I personally prefer the new facelift. That is one of the reasons I purchased new. There are also a couple companies that make retrofit kits to give the classic a facelift.
  21. J

    Apple Biggest Tax Avoider in US, $214b in offshore accounts.

    Apple is paying their taxes. They were smart, and found a way to pay less. Many other companies have taken advantage of this same opportunity. If I found a legal way to pay less taxes, I would definitely use it. I do not want to give up more than necessary. The government doesn't have an...
  22. J

    Apple Biggest Tax Avoider in US, $214b in offshore accounts.

    Do you offer to pay more money than you have to on your taxes? I doubt it.
  23. J

    Has anyone installed the Blackvue 650 in the new 2016 model S?

    So, as you can see below, the one end clips into the port in the mic compartment. Then, I spliced the other end off and soldered it to the Blackvue wires. As stated by MorrisonHiker, you could also do this in other ways, like the butt splice connectors. I was referring to the headliner...
  24. J

    Has anyone installed the Blackvue 650 in the new 2016 model S?

    I got out of work early, and installed the front camera using the mic wiring. I used the StarTech FAN4EXT12 cable from Amazon. I also ordered a power cable so as to not destroy the original. I cut the ends of the connector off and soldered it directly to to the FAN4EXT12 cable. The mic wiring...
  25. J

    Has anyone installed the Blackvue 650 in the new 2016 model S?

    I have a Blackvue DR650-2CH that I am looking to install myself. I had originally thought I would run it down the door frame and utilize the OBDII connector. After further consideration, I changed my mind to utilize the the microphone tap. I purchased a 15ft car charger cable, so I did not...
  26. J

    V 8.0 Autopilot

    I noticed that the proximity sensors seem to be more sensitive than 7.1. It seems that I will be pushed out of the center of the lane when the proximity trips. It is even pushing me away from some of the higher curbs.
  27. J

    Applications keep opening in panes OTHER than maps on 8.0

    I think that this is the perfect opportunity to provide an update that allows us to select whether we prefer the app on the top or on the bottom for each app. Obviously, we each have our own personal preferences. And while I find that it works fairly well for me so far, I can certainly...