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  1. Watts_Up

    Germany bans Cybertruck

    Also a front camera seems to be needed to prevent accidents, especially with kids passing in front of a tall vehicle. ‘Terrible accident:’ Uber driver runs over, kills one-year-old girl, family beats driver up...
  2. Watts_Up

    Supercharger - Mountain View, CA - 1049 El Monte Ave (under construction, 12 V3 stalls)

    It would be interesting to see what will be the layout of the stalls, if the trench work already started. On the west side, there are currently five slots, then a little peninsula with a tree, and then another six slots. I wonder if the area in the left with five slots would be converted into a...
  3. Watts_Up

    Summary of options for 3-foot requirement between main panel and gas riser

    The estimator would spend 20 minutes to look at the whole project and there would be just one line on the estimate, like '200 ft conduit at $35/ft.' Then it will be the job of the Foreman to run the construction project, trying to make it as low cost as possible... Note: I recently had a very...
  4. Watts_Up

    Summary of options for 3-foot requirement between main panel and gas riser

    I could not find any information in the PG&E Green book and I wonder if someone could provide any input: - I wonder if there are any specific requirements regarding electrical conduits proximity to natural gas conduits? In the following pictures, in a basement, I have some natural gas conduits...
  5. Watts_Up

    Model 3 Highland Performance/Plaid Speculation

    White Model 3 Ludicrous spotted in San Francisco. The wheels were 19", not 20", which was the case for the M3P in China. No Front camera can be noticed. The VIN Number is not common: LRW3E7ET8PCR00287 (2023 Made in Shangai ???) 1-3 Manufacturer 5YJ = Passenger Vehicle - Model 3 - Model S...
  6. Watts_Up

    21 to 24 lr. Worth it?

    It depend of your mileage, but since there is basically no maintenace of EVs, replacing a perfectly working vehicle would be more justified in my personal case if there were any majot update, such noticeable range increase. One thing to considere, would be the sale taxes which varies and also...
  7. Watts_Up

    Sentry - backdoor access

    The Drive Team Restrictions on where Tesla electric cars can be driven are reportedly increasing across China as concerns over the data the vehicles can collect grow. 01 February 2024...
  8. Watts_Up

    Aptera Unveils Production Body at JEC World 2024

    Interesting display of the six majors body structure parts of the Aptera solar power vehicle, made by the Italian toolmaker ENNGI specialized in SMC (sheet molding compound) and RRIM (reinforced reaction injection molded), and comments from visitors, at the JEC (Journal of composites science)...
  9. Watts_Up

    Towing Rpod 171 with Model Y - Need Guidance on Equipment and Installation

    2024 RP-171C Hitch Weight: 325 lbs UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): 2,449 lbs CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity): 2,276 lbs Model Y Tow Package Tesla doesn't offer a trailer brake controller, so max towing is limited to 3,500 pounds. I would recommend looking at the following TMC Thread, and in...
  10. Watts_Up

    Can you Walk-in and buy a Tesla Model Y on the spot? Inventory shows Immediately Available

    There can be also issues with your car insurance requiring a VIN number: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/stuck-between-vin-number-and-insurance.320548/#post-8088198 Also you may need to get a certified cashier's check with the exact purchase amount.
  11. Watts_Up

    Guideline for future directors to add value to Tesla

    So, go head, buy a Toyota.
  12. Watts_Up

    Tesla Gigafactory

    Interesting new 48 Superchargers drive-through style at the Texas Giga Factory Spotted by the devoted Giga Texas Factory Youtube contibutor Jeff Roberts video @9:49: CYBERTRUCK TAKEOVER AT GIGA TEXAS! - Tesla Gigafactory Austin 4K Day 3/13/24 - Tesla Terafactory TX I wonder how much charging...
  13. Watts_Up

    Angela Chao accident

    I always find amusing that when using the scroll wheel on top a mouse - on an Apple computer is moving the screen down, while - on a Microsoft computer is moving the screen up. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3190019?sortBy=best
  14. Watts_Up

    Rear cup holders?

    I would be worrisome to have cup holders attached to a door... as the liquid inside the cup will certainly move up and wash out the lid on top when opening or closing the door. I noticed some cup holders attached to the back of the headsets who seem more secured. 3-in-1 Car Headrest...
  15. Watts_Up

    Angela Chao accident

    Good description of the incident in this video frm 'Dr. Todd Grande': Billionaire Drowns After Driving Tesla Model X SUV Into Pond | Angela Chao Case Analysis It looks very obvious that after celebrating the New Year, she was certainly drunk, but nobody want to mention it.
  16. Watts_Up

    Supercharger - Mountain View, CA - 1049 El Monte Ave (under construction, 12 V3 stalls)

    Google street view has been recently updated, showing the Supercharger construction near the entrance.
  17. Watts_Up

    No Navigation, Camera, Camera

    To do a full reboot, I like also to use the 'tires and wheels' setting, but you will need to do this twice, to get back your original setting. This might not be the problem, but there was a recall regarding the rear camera cable harness...
  18. Watts_Up

    Weird home charger issue

    You don't specify which year and model you drive, but there was a recall for the pins of the car plug, which migh be the issue:
  19. Watts_Up

    Cybertruck Basecamp Tent / Camping

    Yes, but in most of case you will be camping in a more clement weather and will use only moderatly the air conditioning during the night. Camping in the wilderness is quite a unique experience. It seems that camping, and even living in a Tesla is quite popular for some people, see the...
  20. Watts_Up

    White Seat Stained by Diono Carseat Protector Mats

    Do you have those black dots only on the booster part (bottom) or also on the back part (vertical) ? If it was only on the booster part, I think that putting a piece of material (like a soft cotton bed sheet or a towell) between the Diono mat and the seat cover would prevent having any mark on...
  21. Watts_Up

    Cybertruck towing Airstream

    If you search the Internet for 'scenic lookout drives in usa' you will find some amazing places. https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/g44795410/best-scenic-drives/ The only issue with EVs, it is often difficult to find a charger near a lookout location, so you are limited to about...
  22. Watts_Up

    GM supposedly giving rebates to all who bought Blazer EV before new price

    Yes, too many of those: GM Halts Sales Of Blazer EV Because Of Software And Other Glitches https://www.equinoxevforum.com/threads/the-chevy-blazer-ev-isnt-alone-gm-owners-say-the-ultifi-software-is-a-hot-mess.923/ https://www.lemonlawdefendersinc.com/chevy-blazer-problems/
  23. Watts_Up

    Cybertruck Basecamp Tent / Camping

    Well, Bjørn Nyland did a lot of camper mode testing in Finland winter and it's true, you will use around 1 to 3 kWh/h but with a 80kWh battery you can survive for a little while,
  24. Watts_Up

    Cybertruck Basecamp Tent / Camping

    One possiility would be to add a vent duct between the HVAC vent inside the car and the tent: such as the Camp Stream camping climate system for tesla and rivian. Or may be some OEM will design a slidding window for the CT:
  25. Watts_Up

    Is the semi wind shield rock proof?

    Yes, indeed... https://www.eonline.com/news/502179/the-iconic-apple-cube-at-the-new-york-store-shattered-and-now-they-know-how-we-feel-when-we-crack-our-iphone-screens
  26. Watts_Up

    Cybertruck towing Airstream

    It seems that you were travelling in the Olympic National Park, WA? I went last summer, and I got about 30% back when going down the hill, with a Model 3 LR AWD. I checked the consumption using ABRP for a Cybertruck with a large trailer, and got (90% - 72%) = 18% going up and (72% - 76%) = +...
  27. Watts_Up

    TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY A TESLA

    The new Highland Model 3 sales would certainly suffer for not getting the $7,500 IRA rebate. This IRA rebate makes the Model Y cheaper than the Model 3. I wonder if it would have not been possible to use any other type of batteries for the new Model 3, like Tesla did by using 4680 cells into...
  28. Watts_Up

    Cybertruck towing Airstream

    You should review the stats, there was some elevations:
  29. Watts_Up

    EV Wiring Electrical Question

    I am not an eletrician, but if you want to find if there is a specifc NEC rule providing a precise answer your question, I would suggest that you also post your request on this forum: General Electrical Forum
  30. Watts_Up

    HVAC settings, when and how?

    In fact, I believe that for any car having air conditioning, when you activate the windshield defroster, the air first pass through the air conditioner to remove the humidity, then get heated if you have adjusted the temperature to do so, and then the air get blow toward the windshield to...
  31. Watts_Up

    Cybertruck towing Airstream

    I would also recommend this video from the same channel: Note: Something that Tesla should add is to indicate into the 'Find Us" map, which Supercharger has pull-in stalls, where you don't need to disconnect your trailer.
  32. Watts_Up

    Supercharger Extension Cable

    There are some L2 level extensions, but supercharger cables are watercooled, so I don't think that making supercharger extensions will be possible.
  33. Watts_Up

    Tesla blesses other cars blocking two stalls due to short cord

    So will you use the left one, with risk of evacuating yourself on your shoes. Or will you prefer using the middle one, with risk of someone evacuating on your shoes?
  34. Watts_Up

    Model S worth less than the battery. Home energy solution?

    I read some in some postings that Powerwalls should be installed outside (this might be mandated in some locations). So, would it be possible to put an electrical metal box outside of your home or your garage to install the batteries, and maybe add a sheetrock on the wall behind the battery for...
  35. Watts_Up

    Tesla blesses other cars blocking two stalls due to short cord

    Those crossatched areas in general are designed to provide ADA access, so you should not park a car in the corresponding stall or over the crossatched area. Note: I suppose that if there is no other stall available, you could use the stall (?) if you stay inside the car and move your car out of...
  36. Watts_Up

    My Tesla camper

    I just noticed the following video providing a way to correctly do the setting: Everyday Sandro - Driving 40K Miles Basically for Free (Stealth Car Camping) Honestly, I didn't try yet, so please see the following video transcript and time stamps 2:29 - the first thing I always do is I lock...
  37. Watts_Up

    Model S worth less than the battery. Home energy solution?

    In case this could help you, I noticed this company called 'Sigineer Power' making specifically designed DC/AC inverters: https://www.sigineer.com/#av_section_1 (You migh also look at 'Schneider Electric' which is a very well recognized solar systems company, they might be related, not really...
  38. Watts_Up

    Non-Tesla stationary batteries?

    For non-Tesla batteries used for solar systems, I would recommend looking also at: DIY Solar Forum https://diysolarforum.com/categories/general-discussion.1/
  39. Watts_Up

    Supercharger - Kettleman City, CA - Bernard Dr. (LIVE, 56 V3 stalls)

    I agree when doing #1, but not for #2 ...
  40. Watts_Up

    EV maker Fisker says it may go out of business

    Not something unexpected, Fisker already went bankrupt at least three times... While Henrik Fisker designs great and valuable cars, the main issue is that the Fisker company don't have its own factories. So the lack of vertical integration makes not easy making any quick changes to fix problems...
  41. Watts_Up

    Tesla blesses other cars blocking two stalls due to short cord

    I can't wait for superchargers full of Cybertrucks, especially because the Tesla cables have been reported to be too short for the Cybertruck!!! Note: I would recommend to fold your mirrors when using a Supercharger, when you stay inside the car without locking the doors, - This is an option...
  42. Watts_Up

    vehicle specific charging capacity considerations

    The opposite would be a feature that would be nice to have, such as: - Be able to have the Navigation selecting 250 kW chargers as first choice, instead of 150 kW and lower, unless this would not be possible. - Have the charger map using a slightly different icon for each charger version or...
  43. Watts_Up

    Tesla blesses other cars blocking two stalls due to short cord

    So a good recommendation for "Tesla Users" could be to: park in the middle, and use every stall without space between try avoiding parking in the first two left and last two right stalls
  44. Watts_Up

    Tesla blesses other cars blocking two stalls due to short cord

    What I noticed is that "Tesla drivers" takes the habit to park every other stall, just as reminiscence of the shared 150 kW chargers, and also to more easily open the doors. But in this case, this will block any "Non-Tesla" users who otherwise would need to park half way in the middle of two...
  45. Watts_Up

    Tesla blesses other cars blocking two stalls due to short cord

    Maybe Tesla should advice then for "Tesla Users" to: try avoiding parking in the first two left and last two right stalls to let "Non-Tesla Users" to charge more easily?
  46. Watts_Up

    My Tesla camper

    After removing the rear seats, did you have any issues with error messages about the seat airbags not connected?
  47. Watts_Up

    Supercharger - Fort Bragg, CA (LIVE 21 May 2021, 12 stalls)

    Do have a recommendation for a place to stay in For Bragg? or any recommendations in te area?
  48. Watts_Up

    Supercharger - Fort Bragg, CA (LIVE 21 May 2021, 12 stalls)

    There are also some very nice lookouts in the Trinity National Park a little bit more north.