neroden
Model S Owner and Frustrated Tesla Fan
The existing software as displayed on that screenshot is obviously not acceptable. I don't think it would be approved by the NHTSA, and it should not be. The speedometer needs to be much larger. the "P / R / D / N" symbols need to be larger and it needs to be clearer which gear you're in. There needs to be a clear spot which is only for vital warning messages (like "CHARGE SOON" or "PULL OVER NOW"). Everything else in that corner of the screen needs to be removed; it is not acceptable for it to be an "overlay" with a distracting map behind it on all four sides.My wife loves her 2001 Toyota Echo with the one center speedo. She will be fine with the single screen. I have no problems at all adapting to her car instantly when I drive it. I think the one point brought up above is about my only mild concern. When I look at the center speedo on the Echo there is no turning map or moving music bar. It's very simple and straight forward. I have a little (small.. tiny) nagging fear that the LCD screen may be too cluttered to make checking speed a quick glance.
A friend of mine cleaned up a shot of the screen and posted it on my FB page. It looks very busy for a quick speed check BUT the speed is very clear so it might be just fine. OVer all I am hoping it get... refined.
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Presumably they will fix all of that. The prototype model S software was very different from the final version.
As far as hardware, an anti-glare shield is absolutely necessary; Model S has one, the Toyota Echo has one, it's a piece of plastic, they can design one.