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  1. Bipo

    European Superchargers got poka-yoke Type 2

    Looking at the new dual plug layout of European Superchargers in order to support Model 3 CCS, I have noticed the old DC Type 2 plug for S/X has been modified. Now, the non-CCS plugs cannot be inserted into a standard Type 2 inlet. Only Model S/X do have this slot to permit its insertion, look...
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    Is it worth for US Teslas to have Type 2 inlet?

    Given the fact that Japanese Model S will have a Type 2 inlet... Would make sense that also US cars switch to this socket? That means a single plug for every Model S all over the world, and additionally that US cars would be compatible with 3-phase charging. If the decision is taken soon, it...
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    Last minute speculation: How to swap the battery without moving the battery

    Hello folks! I know the demonstration will be carried out in a few hours, however I have figured out a way to swap the battery without moving the battery across the car, but moving the car across the battery. The idea is inspired in the variable gauge trains that are running through Spain. In...
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    Performance Plus suspension walkaround

    Here you can see the P+ package mounted in the car: 2012 Tesla Model S Signature Performance Suspension Walkaround It is a really comprehensive analisys of the suspension layout, and it also shows how good is the engineering under the Model S. It is much more than the best motor and battery...
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    Should Type 2 (Mennekes) be adopted as world plug (or in USA at least)?

    It is not much bigger but allows to use 3-ph current. That means 73% faster charging under 208/120 V (very common in a lot of charging stations). Of course, it supports 240 V split phase up to 125 A (almost double the usual 70 A of J1772). It also supports 140 A under DC. And with the Combo 2...