Could that be a CYA statement? Also, did Tesla ever promise AP would be hands-off-the-wheel?
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They called the trip planner beta, look how good it works... sigh
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Could that be a CYA statement? Also, did Tesla ever promise AP would be hands-off-the-wheel?
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They called the trip planner beta, look how good it works... sigh
lolachampcar
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Time for me to get off the bus. I used to enjoy the ride but now I'm getting my hopes up and not enjoying the releases at all.
mspohr
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"Good" is subjective. It is different.
It has a full circle for power and regen vs the current implementation where it only has a half circle... do you prefer the half circle?
Well... I'm disappointed. It looks like we're getting dumbed down half-AP. I'm going to guess that they couldn't resolve some issues in the beta testing, decided that they needed to issue SOMETHING, and so we get less that what exists in other vehicles already on the road.
green1
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My recollection was that they did in fact promise that, it was supposed to be what made Tesla's version different from everyone elses. But that said, I don't know where it was said.
That's darker than I would paint it.
I would call it a "conservative step" (re: regulations, etc.) to require the hands. I don't think it's a miss on a deliverable but rather a policy choice.
green1
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Not contradicting you here because I honestly don't know, but what functions do other vehicles do that the new AP won't?
To my recollection, this was never stated or addressed directly by Tesla.
That said, at the D event and in a few interviews the "look, ma, no hands" thing was done -- and it's easy to infer a variety of things from that.
At least the dash display is better looking than most of the beta leaks (and keeps time and temp)
I'm still not a fan of the "flat" power meter. A little beveling/depth, would make it look much nicer. I'm not saying go crazy with drop shadows and fake glass reflections but something a little more elegant would be nice.
I'm still not a fan of the "flat" power meter. A little beveling/depth, would make it look much nicer. I'm not saying go crazy with drop shadows and fake glass reflections but something a little more elegant would be nice.
R²B
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Ya I think it's just a liability thing. Meaning if something happens they can always say "we told you to keep your hands on the wheel at all times." However, I don't think AP will refuse to operate unless hands are on the steering wheel. We've already seen video evidence that verify this assertion.
I have little opinion on circle vs. semicircle on this one, so far.
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I've never driven one but I understand that Mercedes will let you drive hands-off at least part of the time.
Agree, the X reveal was a non-event with very little new info, and now this hands-on-the-wheel news is incredibly disappointing.
My main concern was the downgraded power meter. Looks like the new power meter is better. Has ticks at 10, 20, 40, 80, 160, 320. So actually a bit better than current meter that starts at 20. Happy about that. Wish it had at least a tick/hash mark at each number though, for some more accuracy.
Hands on the wheel for auto steering seems lame.
Hands on the wheel for auto steering seems lame.
Elon specifically said in the Q&A during one of the conference calls that Tesla's implementation would not require hands on the wheel at all times and that he thought this was counter to the purpose. I don't recall the exact spot, but I do specifically remember the question and answer.
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