Elon "About to end range anxiety"

[NigelM]

Thanks to www.roadandtrack.com

Musk: Most cars don't improve over time, but the Model S by virtue of OTA updates gets smarter and better as time passes. Almost feels like driving a new car.With version 6.2 of the software, we're happy to introduce two new things. Helpful for people that don't drive the Model S that may put their mind at ease.

First: Range Assurance application. Always running quietly in background even when nav not in use. Communicates real time with Superchargers and destination chargers, disregarding any that are in use, warns you when you're about to drive out of range.

Over next 12 months, most of Europe, North America, China, Japan, Southern Australia will be supercharger covered.

Map shows you most convenient charging locations, directions to the closest one.

Calculates in elevation changes, driving style, "makes it basically impossible for a Model S driver to run out of range unintentionally," says Musk.

 

[yobigd20]

new standard feature: automatic emergency braking

 

[deonb]

Interesting:
"Also figures out how long to charge in each location, messages you when it's time to go "

It seems this is the solution to people charging locally, rather than restricting to 60kW.

 

[NigelM]

More from www.roadandtrack.com:

Second feature: Trip Planner. Automatically navigates to destination, integrating your best charging options en route.

Software figures out the fastest, most convenient route to your destination, including how long you'll have to stop at a Supercharger location to ensure the right amount of charge.

Musk says Supercharger time requirement matches "convenient inflection points" of long travel. "Unless you want to wear a diaper," he says. So if you drive for 2-3 hours, says Musk, you'll probably want to take a 20 or 30 minute break anyway. Software will tell you exactly how long you'll need to charge while you're on break to have enough range to get to your final destination.

Musk says Version 7 will include UI overhaul that enables Automatic Steering ."Now almost able to travel from San Francisco to Seattle with the driver barely touching the wheel at all."

Looking to release Auto Steering feature "within 3 months."

 

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>New Software Update: Trip Planner &amp; Range Assurance expand Model S intelligence to give drivers peace of mind and eliminate range anxiety.</p>&mdash; Tesla Motors (@TeslaMotors) <a href="https://twitter.com/TeslaMotors/status/578590289423654912">March 19, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[J1mbo]

Valet mode returns... I just heard a huge cheer from the US

 

[EVenthusiast]

They dumped me into a conference about road security in Guatemala.

Press kit is now live:
Press Kit | Tesla Motors

 

[NigelM]

Continued:

Musk also says you'll soon be able to summon your car remotely. "Only on private property because it's not legal." Can tell your car to come meet you, or send it back to the garage and have it close the garage door, all from a smartphone app.

Also updated: Valet Mode, which limits speed, torque, and "confidential information."

Musk says these updates will allow drivers to do road trips in a "super-optimized way."

 

[fluxemag]

So I guess we all get Nav now? And it will basically tell me to turn around after I get 60 miles from my house since I have a 40 and no supercharging.

 

[stevezzzz]

They dumped me into a conference about road security in Guatemala.

Now, that's funny! :biggrin:

On topic: All these new features are welcome additions to an already superb automobile.

 

[apacheguy]

1) new app for warning you if you're going to run out of range before you cross the point of no return

I don't understand how this is different than what we already have. My MS with 6.1 already notifies me if the destination is beyond my range.

Also, conference call did not work for me either. I was never connected.

 

[Stoneymonster]

I don't understand how this is different than what we already have. My MS with 6.1 already notifies me if the destination is beyond my range.

It will do it even if you have no destination set. I.e. It will tell you if you are about to get far enough away from any charging to avoid running out.

 

[deonb]

I don't understand how this is different than what we already have. My MS with 6.1 already notifies me if the destination is beyond my range.

Also, conference call did not work for me either. I was never connected.

Musk: the car will double check. You have to say "Yes I'm sure Twice" in order to run out of range.

 

[LetsGoFast]

top speed of 155 for the P85D!

 

[yobigd20]

I don't understand how this is different than what we already have. My MS with 6.1 already notifies me if the destination is beyond my range.

Also, conference call did not work for me either. I was never connected.

it makes you click on a pop up TWICE to confirm that you want to run out of range intentionally instead of charging.

 

[InTheShadows]

Is there a live feed link? The phone number didn't work.

 

[Rheazombi]

My gut says it's the nav update. But yeah, that would be a pretty lame thing for a huge media conference.

1 tweet + a conference call suddenly makes it a "huge media conference"?

 

[NigelM]

Press kit details released --> http://www.teslamotors.com/presskit

 

[apacheguy]

1 tweet + a conference call suddenly makes it a "huge media conference"?

It was pumped up quite a bit.

 

[deonb]

Is there a live feed link? The phone number didn't work.

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