Since I've received Version 8.0, I've noticed that my efficiency (Wh/mi) isn't as good as it normally is, which could be completely circumstantial. However, it got me thinking: now that the new functionality of Autopilot relies more on the forward-looking radar, I'm assuming more power is being used to radiate further distances (for longer) to pick up cars ahead of the car in front of you. Not only that, but that leads to increased processing of additional "targets" that the forward looking radar and its associated processing equipment initially weren't doing.
Does anyone think that the additional power to the radar and the additional processing could be impacting efficiency, and thus, range?
Does anyone think that the additional power to the radar and the additional processing could be impacting efficiency, and thus, range?