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  1. evmile

    Harris Ranch is getting first battery swap station

    I just got an email inviting my to make a battery swap appointment at Harris Ranch. So the program seems to be alive for now. I was wondering what Elon was talking about when he said invitations had gone out and there were no takers. I have charged at Harris Ranch so it would seem I should...
  2. evmile

    Supercharger - Mountain View, CA (12 V2 stalls)

    I expect the higher power will be needed when the 100 kWh packs are announced since they should be able to handle higher peak currents.
  3. evmile

    Multi-gear EVs are probably the future

    Tesla has achieved a two speed transmission by having dual motors with different gear ratios. The rear is geared low for acceleration and the front is geared for highway and above speeds. They can dynamically switch between either or both motors.
  4. evmile

    EPA Range for 70D 240 miles - does it make sense?

    I think two things changed: 1) 60 to 70 kWh 2) single to dual motors. The single to two motors can be the real source of the improvement since it is like having a two speed transmission vs. a single speed. The front motor is geared for high speed and the rear motor is geared for low...
  5. evmile

    007 Submarine Easter Egg

    Just tried it with 6.1 - works as shown. You can leave it as it is still functionally the same interface with different labels.
  6. evmile

    Are our cars hacker safe?

    Garage doors use rolling codes to prevent this kind of hack. Do key FOBs have rolling codes?
  7. evmile

    12-volt battery: Proactive fix (Replacement)

    I just had my 12 V battery replaced by a Tesla Ranger. This is the new one which is the same as the old one. Changing the battery is a 45 minute operation as the battery is buried deep on the passenger side in the frunk. It is below the air filter and about 20 things need to be removed...
  8. evmile

    12-volt battery: Proactive fix (Replacement)

    Considering this is likely to fail every year Tesla needs to make this a much simpler operation. Which brings up the larger issue that for some reason Tesla thinks its OK to not have a Service Manual. Every other car on the planet has a service manual.
  9. evmile

    12-volt battery: Proactive fix (Replacement)

    My reading of the extended warranty is that the battery is not covered period. Maintenance/Parts, including but not limited to the following: o Parts and normal or expendable maintenance items and procedures such as annual service anddiagnostics checks...
  10. evmile

    Tesla to use AT&T for 4G LTE

    The funny thing is when I use WiFi at home the car browser is just as slow as the 4G connection. So there is more to it than just the data rate of the connection.
  11. evmile

    Roadster 3.0

    I would think the greatest advantage of switching to the Model S batteries for the Roadster would be the self-discharge characteristics. If you leave a Roadster unplugged for two months the battery is toast and costs $40,000 to replace. If you leave a Model S unplugged it will be fine a year...
  12. evmile

    Proactive Contactor Replacement

    My car is in the service center now to have the contactors replaced. I was getting a failure once a week where I would get in the car and it said it needed service. I would simply get out of the car, lock up and start again and that would clear up the problem but Tesla has decided the...
  13. evmile

    National Drive Electric Week Event - World Record Attempt

    The World Record was broken. 507 Electric Vehicles bettered the 481 of the previous record. There were over 72 Tesla Model S and over a dozen Tesla Roadsters. National Drive Electric Week: September 15 - 21, 2014
  14. evmile

    National Drive Electric Week Event - World Record Attempt

    If you are in the Cupertino CA area Saturday you can bring your electric car to set a world record. National Drive Electric Week Event - Cupertino
  15. evmile

    Morgan Stanley is pumped over the Model X

    Any snow on the rear hatch will move forward onto the flat part of the roof. The flacon wings expose two edges of the flat roof full of snow. The snow will pour in from the front and rear flat part of the roof onto the rear passenger seats.
  16. evmile

    Morgan Stanley is pumped over the Model X

    I agree the falcon doors are an unnecessary risk. I own a Model S and I really think the moving door handles have plenty of issues. It is a bad idea to second guess when the owner want to open the door and particular you need to touch the front door handle to get the rear door handle to...
  17. evmile

    Slacker Premium Playlists and Touchscreen crashes

    I have noticed if you use Slacker long enough you will get a song that "skips" like a CD player repeating. You can move to the next song but eventually Slacker will crash and you will need to reboot the system. When you reboot you will lose all the "Previous searches". I wonder if Slacker has...
  18. evmile

    Bets on When 6.0 Update will be Released...

    Google Maps need internet access - Navigon is built-in but can be out of date. If you start your journey were there is no internet/cell coverage Google Maps won't work. In fact if your journey goes though places without cell coverage Google Maps just gives up until you get coverage again.
  19. evmile

    HPWC Replacement Cable now available at Service Center

    The bad news is the cables fail. Mine failed just under the warranty period. I fear it will fail again. There is some circuit in the head that seems fail such that the insertion of the head doesn't get registered properly and you fail to charge. I wonder if Tesla has revised the design?
  20. evmile

    Firmware 5.9

    I got 5.9.1.51.109 as well. I don't understand why they are replacing my 5.9 with a 5.9 when people are getting 5.11.
  21. evmile

    When do we expect a new Model S or a face-lift to arrive?

    I think Elon said he has hired someone to update the interior. I expect that to show up in the next year.
  22. evmile

    200, 300, or 400

    I upgraded from a 150 A to 400 A service. Each HPWC is a 100 A circuit so 400 A doesn't seem like very much if you have two Teslas charging.
  23. evmile

    Nissan Asks “How Much of a Premium Would You Pay For a 150-Mile EPA-Rated LEAF?”

    100 mile range for 2011 Many of us 2011 LEAF early adopters thought we were buying a car with a 100 mile range. When I first drove it on the freeway I discovered the car had a 73 mile range for my purposes. My feeling has always been Nissan should proved the option for a 40 kWh battery and...
  24. evmile

    Wisconsin Supercharger Discussion & Tracking

    Any explanation why there are 3 stalls?
  25. evmile

    Superchargers in Northern California (location speculation)

    At the SF event to celebrate the completion of the West Coast SC network the Tesla person in charge specifically said there will be Vacaville and Roseville Superchargers soon.
  26. evmile

    Superchargers in Northern California (location speculation)

    I agree. The new Superchargers map will make travel from San Francisco Bay area to Salt Lake City nearly impossible for a 60 kWh Model S and a slow and careful drive for the 85 kWh Model S. I can't believe they have such a huge gap after Folsom. I have driven to South Lake Tahoe on Hwy 50 and...
  27. evmile

    Siri in Tesla? Honda already has it.

    Honda and Chevrolet have Siri buttons in the car to activate the Siri function of an iPhone. Where is Tesla on this function? 2014 Honda Civic hits the lot with built-in Siri | Mobile - CNET News
  28. evmile

    Motor-battery combo performance differences S60, S85, and P85

    For your next project can you figure out what is overheating when you drive the Model S at a race track?
  29. evmile

    Car Crash Statistics and Realities

    I think the issue is how likely is the battery to catch on fire if it is ruptured. It seems so far that it is very likely based on the small sample (100%). 1) How likely are you to rupture the battery in an accident? 2) How long do you have to get out of the car if it catches fire? 3) Can...
  30. evmile

    Ugh. Another Model S fire - 2013-11-06

    It seems there are two issues: 1) How often in a severe accident will you rupture the battery pack? 2) If you rupture the battery pack will the car catch on fire? My observation is rupturing the battery pack causes it to catch on fire. So what can Tesla do to stop a ruptured battery pack...
  31. evmile

    Daylight savings time did not update

    No excuse Every other device I own that has a clock lets you set the clock. Tesla thinks they are better at setting clocks so they give you no way to change the setting. And then they get the switch to Standard time incorrect - it was about seven hours late in my car. Some people like to...
  32. evmile

    Finally 120KW Supercharging!

    According to the Tesla rep at the Crissy Field Supercharger event all US Superchargers are now 120 kW. He wasn't sure which version of 5.x makes the car 120 kW compatible.
  33. evmile

    Tesla battery swap: Post announcement discussion

    My guess is Tesla figured out they could add a lot of charging bays for the cost of a single swapping station. In particular you probably have to provide a full time employee and lots of expensive batteries and a place to store them with quick access. The charging bays have no moving parts and...
  34. evmile

    Tesla battery swap: Post announcement discussion

    At the Crissy Field Supercharger Event I detected a distinct back pedaling regarding battery swapping. I got the impression Tesla will focus on reducing the charge time by continuing to increase the power of the Supercharging stations. The general statement was why would you pay (e.g. $60) for...
  35. evmile

    Tesla Supercharger network

    At the Crissy Field Supercharger event the Tesla reps said Vacaville and Roseville Superchargers will be up soon. - - - Updated - - - At the Crissy Field Supercharger Event the Tesla reps said the overall Supercharger priorities are to finish the East Coast Network and then the "Musk road...
  36. evmile

    West Coast Corridor Events - This Week

    The next stop from the Crissy Field Event was Sacramento according to the Tesla reps. They also said Vacaville and Roseville Superchargers are coming soon.
  37. evmile

    West Coast Corridor Events - This Week

    Photos from the Crissy Field Supercharger Event.
  38. evmile

    Supercharger Road Trip

    Photos from the Crissy Field Supercharger event.
  39. evmile

    West Coast Corridor Events - This Week

    It is a little odd that none of the three celebration locations have Superchargers.
  40. evmile

    Supercharger Road Trip

  41. evmile

    Can Tesla with Oregon plates use carpool lanes in CA?

    I would say no since even if you had CA plates you need the white HOV stickers. Of course if you have the two or three occupants (depends on the signs) you are good.
  42. evmile

    ? GM baling on their version gen 3 car

    Honda already offers a CNG Civic. They won't let you have a home natural gas compressor due to water in the gas. Also it takes quite a lot of electricity to pressurize the gas up to the level a car needs compared to how it enters your home.
  43. evmile

    Off-Road Ability of Model X?

    I wouldn't be surprised if Tesla states "Not for off road use". I think this car is for people who don't want to want to mount chains. AWD is not for serious off road use.
  44. evmile

    Tesla Stores

    It looks like they have a dozen HPWCs but no SuperChargers at the Palo Alto Store. I would hope the ones in front will be available 24/7.
  45. evmile

    Sounds like there will be a Model X at the new Palo Alto store at opening...

    The back seat rows of the Model X look too close together to work for adults. The middle row is either too far forward for leg room or too far back for the third row leg room. The staffers admitted they don't know how you will have ski racks or how snow and ice on the roof will affect the...
  46. evmile

    Name for the pedal on the right

    Cartman describes it as the "prissy pedal".
  47. evmile

    Tesla on Southpark

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151683286422005 Here is a better version of the video.
  48. evmile

    Tesla Gigafactory Investor Thread

    Well if there is any good news tablets don't use 18650 cells and they seem to be replacing the laptops which do use 18650 cells. So the other half of the world's supply may become available soon enough.
  49. evmile

    HPWC can I use it on a 50 amp breaker?

    Yes. There are DIP switches which can be set to whatever current you have available.