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Tesla in Australia
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WhiteStar
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doctorwho
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LGGD
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I know the old adage is that any publicity is good publicity, but Clive Palmer, this is really stretching it.
doctorwho
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I bet you that wasn't a photo of Jabba the Hutt showing how he can bit into the front boot:smile:
I hope this was not an official sponsorship - it would be a pity to have the opportunity wasted on Clive.
There are better opportunities for coverage - and by an MP without the "baggage" of Clive - apart from the fact that he is the coal king...
I guess his vote on the ETS could be crucial.
There are better opportunities for coverage - and by an MP without the "baggage" of Clive - apart from the fact that he is the coal king...
I guess his vote on the ETS could be crucial.
Dborn
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With Clive aboard, it is likely that range will drop very substantially.
I hear Lucy Turnbull might also have ordered one. Certainly the Turnbulls recently visited the mothership in Fremont.
I hear Lucy Turnbull might also have ordered one. Certainly the Turnbulls recently visited the mothership in Fremont.
timpoo
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I'm really curious to know whether this was a Tesla car. The number plate does not seem to be the silver reflective type that all the demo cars have. Also - do any of the Syd demo cars have standard 19" wheels?
Edit: not a demo car: Clive Palmer Wants A Tesla Model S | Gizmodo Australia
Edit: not a demo car: Clive Palmer Wants A Tesla Model S | Gizmodo Australia
LGGD
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Cant make out the rego but looks like a NSW slim line black and white plate starting with 'C' like Tesla use for deliveries.
LGGD
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FYI - just received from American CEA:
http://www2.ce.org/webmail/26962/326621458/43129aa096b93aa7b92efd995470ab30
http://www2.ce.org/webmail/26962/326621458/43129aa096b93aa7b92efd995470ab30
Well what can I say - it's only been 24 hours but OMG what a car! :love:
Spent most of the day giving rides to everyone at work.
Few issues all being taken care of - Tesla support have been very helpful.
Charge port door is sticking - Tesla mechanic is flying to Adelaide next week to have a look.
Nav audio prompts are in miles instead of kilometres - remote update fix required.
Greasy fingerprints left on the head liner from PrixCar - known issue apparently.
Time for more Sparky rides!
Cheers!
Spent most of the day giving rides to everyone at work.
Few issues all being taken care of - Tesla support have been very helpful.
Charge port door is sticking - Tesla mechanic is flying to Adelaide next week to have a look.
Nav audio prompts are in miles instead of kilometres - remote update fix required.
Greasy fingerprints left on the head liner from PrixCar - known issue apparently.
Time for more Sparky rides!
Cheers!
doctorwho
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I realised today that the cabin ticking noise that was occuring every 4 seconds has been eliminated with the software update!! Not sure if anyone else was hearing it, definitely was doing my head in a bit - now it's gone.
P85D ticking noise + answer | Forums | Tesla Motors
P85D ticking noise + answer | Forums | Tesla Motors
Interesting article about EV standards on the Conversation
Agreeing on standards is a key to electric vehicles
Stephen King, Professor, Department of Economics at Monash University
Agreeing on standards is a key to electric vehicles
Stephen King, Professor, Department of Economics at Monash University
timpoo
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This is absolutely key for the future of EVs in Australia. There is not enough conversation and momentum behind EVs in Australia for a government mandated standard, and we're going to face ambiguity for a long time. It used to be that Tesla was Type 2, and everyone else was Type 1, but as more European brands bring out their European specced cars here, we'll start getting a mix of Type 1 and Type 2, even from the same company!! It's going to be chaos...
