RareEarth
Member
They are likely to fire it up next month. I watched the factory tour, looks like it could start up on a reduced output tomorrow!
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Tesla Model Y in Australia
- Thread starter nuckles
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Absolutely. Will do.
I agree, it was immature to try to be witty stereotyping people who have been sarky in prior posts and biting back.
However, I guess that it is acceptable and in line with forum policy to call someone an asshole for being witty
? I don't even know this guy...
Definition of asshat
vulgar slang: a stupid, annoying, or detestable person : ASSHOLE
Moderation is not an exact science, when taking action such as calling out, moderation or banning we take into account which member started the bad behaviour, and the posting history of the members involved, which includes how long they have been a member. 2 months V 2 years.
Your recent postings appear to have been designed to elicit a reaction, using the inevitable reaction and whataboutism to portray yourself as the unfairly treated party will not help your case.
Your recent postings appear to have been designed to elicit a reaction, using the inevitable reaction and whataboutism to portray yourself as the unfairly treated party will not help your case.
Max_G
Everything needs to be defined :)
Not sure what your problem is?
You have choices. Why not go elsewhere, instead of ranting like child who cannot find its toy.
Given the achievements of Tesla, I cannot agree with your claim where their heads are.
The way you go on about it seems to confirm where yours is.
RareEarth
Member
Those are my thoughts as well. I suspect Tesla will send Chinese Model Y's here early into the Berlin production ramp. It'll save Tesla money on shipping and they can waitlist europeans for cheaper local cars (avoiding EU import taxes).
RobDickinson
Active Member
Noting history is littered with failed yet once highly successful and innovative global companies that refused to be more future focused (not suggesting tesla isnt future focused). Kodak, nokia.
The video yesterday from the Tesla crash lab shows how innovative they are, even behind the scenes. Rather than just maximising the govt crash test scores, they are closing the loop between simulated and real world data from all crash types, vehicle design and airbag/seatbelt operation and software updates.
I also think unlike Kodak and Nokia, if a new car propulsion or energy storage system proved to be better than what they are using now, they wouldn't hesitant in jumping to it.
I also think unlike Kodak and Nokia, if a new car propulsion or energy storage system proved to be better than what they are using now, they wouldn't hesitant in jumping to it.
RobDickinson
Active Member
Honestly I doubt tesla is unique in testing outside of crash spec stuff but they are the only ones who are rolling out updates ota to help
Max_G
Everything needs to be defined :)
I am sure about your doubt being honest, but where is the evidence other carmakers go that extra mile.History tells us that carmakers only implemented improvements based on consumer and regulatory pressures. Similar to emission targets, where carmakers still lobby today for lifting the limits. More related info here: Automotive safety - Wikipedia
RobDickinson
Active Member
Volvo have regularly gone above and beyond the regulations etc, for example the SIPS system
Ford introduced ABS on cars before they were required etc
Ford introduced ABS on cars before they were required etc
The current example of this is probable the IIHS 'Small Overlap' crash test which bypasses a lot of the crash-absorbing structures on many cars.
The Model 3 passes with a 'Good' rating.
RobDickinson
Active Member
Nathanwhalan
Member
My thoughts exactly. I know consultation closes today for the public on the last environmental hurdle and they will apparently fast-track the approval which could mean production starts this week or next and they can start getting those german Ys to Europe. I mean, Italy just sold like 400 Ys for crying out loud, when should have been before them!
Looks like Model Y configurator is live in the UK. Not sure what to make of this other than they are only doing the LR and Performance models. LR is $100k AUD
RobDickinson
Active Member
My Android phone showed an update on the Model Y web page today. Scuffled over in hopes to be massively surprised even though I don't hink we will see model Y anytime soon.
Apparently there was a change in the specs (if you expand the specs at the bottom of the page by pressing the plus sign).
Premium Connectivity (30 days inclcuded) was added to the list.
I know that Premium Connectivity has been a debated topic, but wasn't it free for 1 year?
I was hoping the change on the webpage would be in preparation for something positive coming out here, but it seems to be over several countries / regions, so it isn't specific to the Aussie page...
Apparently there was a change in the specs (if you expand the specs at the bottom of the page by pressing the plus sign).
Premium Connectivity (30 days inclcuded) was added to the list.
I know that Premium Connectivity has been a debated topic, but wasn't it free for 1 year?
I was hoping the change on the webpage would be in preparation for something positive coming out here, but it seems to be over several countries / regions, so it isn't specific to the Aussie page...
