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Yesterday, 01:13 PM

Johann Koeber replied to a thread Roadster Loaner in Roadster

Enjoy the roadster. That is why I'll be keeping mine even after the model S has been delivered. Can't always wait to get lucky on a loaner.

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Yesterday, 01:11 PM

Johann Koeber replied to a thread Do you miss the roar of a V8? in Introductions

ICE cars are for the museum. If your garage is to be a museum - go ahead.

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06-17-2013, 09:46 PM

MarkR commented on beakmeister's photo in album VIN 594 Sport w/Custom Paint

We will be pleased to have you join us anytime. Mark

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06-17-2013, 09:10 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread CHAdeMO adapter frustration in Model S: Battery & Charging

I agree about the engineering of a third-party adapter -- the risk of a Tesla design ultimately begin available WW is likely and kills the product...

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06-17-2013, 08:44 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread Six Months Today: Life with a Model S at 6 Months in Model S

Great review! Four months and 6600mi. here.

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06-16-2013, 02:55 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread BMW is teslas biggest fan in TSLA Investor Discussions

I spoke with a Porsche engineer. They tested the Roadster on a cold day, driving it hard, and were relieved that the battery shut down after a short...

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06-12-2013, 11:24 PM

MarkR replied to a thread AZ APS Special EV Rate Plan in Mountain/Southwest

This is a great rate plan provided that you don't have solar panels. We did a rate comparison and it would have cost us money to switch.

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06-12-2013, 04:15 PM

Johann Koeber replied to a thread June 20th Speculation in TSLA Investor Discussions

I hope battery swapping is for GenIII onwards. Model S is fine with SCs. They can demonstrate the tech with the S, but the S density won't justify...

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06-10-2013, 08:55 AM

kvietor replied to a thread PV in South Florida? in Florida

I have a 5kW system installed here near Tampa. Over the past 4 years, I have averaged about 7200kWh per year. That's about 1440kWh per year per...

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06-09-2013, 10:34 AM

kvietor replied to a thread Phone App: iPhone/Android app in Model S: User Interface

Just had the same problem for the last few days. Did a reboot of the screens and now it works fine again.

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06-09-2013, 09:43 AM

kvietor replied to a thread Tesla Service smashed my P85 bumper in Model S

I had the front end panel repainted on my Sig red after catching the corner of my garage. It took three tries before the paint shop got it right....

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06-08-2013, 12:09 PM

kvietor replied to a thread SW FL Tesla Group in Florida

Hi all, Just got back from 3 weeks in Germany. Met with VolkerP in Stuttgart and had a good conversation over Tesla and Model S. Also visited the...

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06-08-2013, 12:00 AM

Johann Koeber replied to a thread The guessing game! in TSLA Investor Discussions

How about a prize for the highest estimate ;)

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06-07-2013, 12:58 PM

Johann Koeber replied to a thread The guessing game! in TSLA Investor Discussions

I do not usually forecast stock prices. This is for entertainment purposes only (and for my chance to win the TESLA T-shirt). Jan14 - $151...

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06-07-2013, 07:50 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread J1772 Charging Lock - Prevent unauthorizzed disconnection at public charging stations in Tesla Parts for Sale

All, I am happy to announce that production shipments of the CapturePro have begun. All shipments previously delayed are being shipping today -...

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06-07-2013, 07:27 AM

VolkerP replied to a thread Electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Sportscar in Electric Vehicles

Impressive. A top speed of 250kph (155mph) is nothing to sneeze at. The power gauge goes up to approx. 120kW, and the needle sometimes reached around...

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06-06-2013, 08:48 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread Option for showing if you're a paying supporter of TMC in Site Feedback

I thought noobs were inferior... :tongue:

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06-06-2013, 08:46 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread TESLIVE Factory Tours - Signup & Confirmed Lists in TESLIVE

As an exhibitor I was led to believe I'd get access to a tour, quite a ways back, but this thread seems to suggest late-comers are out of luck. It is...

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06-05-2013, 05:01 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread Confirmed New Supercharger Locations? in Charging Standards and Infrastructure

Might be obsolete - I expect Tesla to push the supercharger location updates to any Model S with firmware 4.5 plus the website Supercharger | Tesla...

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06-05-2013, 04:22 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread Climate Change / Global Warming Discussion in Energy, Environment, and Policy

The German Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) put together a brochure, explaining the basic terms of climate science and debunking all the...

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06-05-2013, 03:34 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread Politics of Charging at Work in Energy, Environment, and Policy

I can see why people get grumpy over "free charging for the sen. mgmt" - it's only human. My advice is to help establish a payment structure at the...

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06-05-2013, 03:06 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread Those damn Germans (And their New Li Ion Battery) in Battery Discussion

All hybrid batteries are designed to take a lot of cycling. Depleting it for an all-electric range of 2 km at urban speeds (let's say 30 kph) means...

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06-05-2013, 02:50 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread Forbes: What Do Toyota And Mercedes See In Tesla? A Bit Of Themselves in News

I don't think the last sentence is fully correct. AFAIK the RAV4 EV is assembled somewhere else (Canada?). Perhaps the drive trains are produced in...

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06-05-2013, 01:50 PM

Johann Koeber replied to a thread Those damn Germans (And their New Li Ion Battery) in Battery Discussion

Sorry, a German speaking here ;) The battery in my Lexus 450h Hybrid car is charged and discharged constantly. Its capacity was just enough to...

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06-05-2013, 07:00 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread Houston, TX in Mountain/Southwest

Seems like a needle in haystack sort of problem, Stephen. p.s. if it were me I'd get to the show at 5:30am to block Tesla spots, but only if was...

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06-03-2013, 02:50 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread MODEL S: What's the truth about the carbon footprint? in Energy, Environment, and Policy

If these "news" outlets have a problem with Tesla selling Model S in the U.S., fine. Keep driving the Civics. Send the Model S cars over here. Gas is...

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06-03-2013, 01:03 PM

VolkerP replied to a thread Climate Change / Global Warming Discussion in Energy, Environment, and Policy

Just another data point. At this very moment, Southern Germany and neighboring countries suffer catastrophic flooding. It's been raining for the...

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06-03-2013, 10:51 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread 2 or 3 welcome chimes on entry? in Model S: User Interface

Nice theory Tommy.

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06-03-2013, 10:41 AM

Babylonfive replied to a thread J1772 Charging Lock - Prevent unauthorizzed disconnection at public charging stations in Tesla Parts for Sale

We JUST received the production plastics, but embarrassingly the new charging 'status stickers' are late, so we are expecting to ship starting the...

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