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    Today, 02:58 PM
    djp replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface
    I think Tesla's description of the slider helps keep it simple by encouraging owners to charge to a level that gives enough range for daily use while...
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    05-15-2013, 12:12 PM
    djp replied to a thread Future features: 'Sleep' mode and a 'sensor suite' of driver safety features in Model S: User Interface
    Keep in mind some of the "vampire loss" is self-discharge of the cells, which is a fact of life with LiOn batteries even if the current draw is zero....
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    05-12-2013, 07:27 PM
    djp replied to a thread Proof of Tesla's plan for battery swapping in Model S: Battery & Charging
    The warranty is against battery failure, not battery degradation. If you lose capacity on your battery after a few years of keeping it at 100%...
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    05-12-2013, 06:29 PM
    djp replied to a thread Storage Mode for Four Weeks? in Roadster
    I wouldn't leave it unplugged. If you get a stretch of hot weather the BMS might run down the battery trying to keep it cool. I'd leave it in...
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    05-12-2013, 09:58 AM
    djp replied to a thread Performance Charge Questions in Roadster
    Yes, Range and Performance both use the same SOC. Range mode aggressively chills the pack to protect the battery against degradation while at high...
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    05-12-2013, 09:49 AM
    djp replied to a thread Roadster Weight in Roadster
    The weight is only used to calculate the horsepower measurement, you don't need it for the 0-60 time itself.
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    05-11-2013, 06:35 AM
    djp replied to a thread Roadster Weight in Roadster
    Elon has hinted that they plan to do something for Roadster owners next year. My bet is on a lighter, higher capacity battery based on Model S cells.
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    05-10-2013, 01:01 PM
    djp replied to a thread Factory events on the agenda in TESLIVE
    Nice work Bonnie and thanks Tesla! I've booked my flight for Thursday night to have the full day open on Friday.
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    05-07-2013, 04:06 PM
    djp replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface
    For regular consumers I'm sure the slider will still default to the equivalent of a Standard charge and most people will just set it and forget it. ...
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    05-06-2013, 09:43 AM
    djp replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface
    Agreed they should include some guidance but I think it can be a few simple rules of thumb. 1. Don't leave the car sitting at high SOC for long...
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    05-05-2013, 06:39 PM
    djp replied to a thread Factory events on the agenda in TESLIVE
    Thanks for organizing this Bonnie! I'll be flying in from Toronto on Friday, a factory tour would definitely be a highlight of the weekend!
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    05-05-2013, 05:52 PM
    djp replied to a thread Model S sightings in Ontario in Canada
    I'm seeing a Model S in Toronto almost once a day now - they're everywhere! Yesterday afternoon I saw a silver Model S on Queen West, and today...
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    05-05-2013, 12:44 PM
    djp replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface
    Agreed, but the slider is a nice simple way to implement Storage mode, Standard mode and Range mode with a lot more flexibility. I wish my Roadster...
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    05-05-2013, 12:04 PM
    djp replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface
    Storage mode on the Roadster is 20%.
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    04-22-2013, 12:53 PM
    djp replied to a thread PQ "Tesla Club" gatherings in Canada
    Absolutely! No problem.
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    04-22-2013, 08:39 AM
    djp replied to a thread Driving from Toronto to Montreal in Canada
    Thanks Doug. Total cost of about $5 is about right, maybe a little less on TOU rates. I used the AddÉnergie stations in Old Montreal under the...
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    04-22-2013, 06:38 AM
    djp replied to a thread PQ "Tesla Club" gatherings in Canada
    That should line up well with the next gen Roadster. I'll give him right of first refusal. :smile:
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    04-22-2013, 06:28 AM
    djp replied to a thread AddÉnergie and Ivanhoé Cambridge go from free to $1/hour as of May 1st in Canada
    Yes, I got the same one. Over the weekend I used the AddÉnergie stations under the Intercontinental Hotel in Old Montreal (Centre de commerce...
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    04-21-2013, 08:29 PM
    djp replied to a thread PQ "Tesla Club" gatherings in Canada
    Ha - it fits him perfectly. I think you need to buy one!
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    04-21-2013, 08:08 PM
    djp replied to a thread Driving from Toronto to Montreal in Canada
    I've collected stats on my trip from Toronto to Montreal and back, and the lesson learned is tail winds have a big impact! On the trip to...
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    04-20-2013, 03:03 PM
    djp replied to a thread PQ "Tesla Club" gatherings in Canada
    Definitely a fun afternoon and it was great to put faces to the forum handles. I look forward to seeing a few of you in Toronto once the...
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    04-19-2013, 03:58 PM
    djp replied to a thread Driving from Toronto to Montreal in Canada
    It was a very smooth trip, I'm relaxing in Old Montreal now enjoying a nice 23C spring day. I made a two hour stop for breakfast at the Best Western...
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    04-19-2013, 08:12 AM
    djp replied to a thread Canadian Superchargers in Canada
    I drove through the eastbound Odessa OnRoute station this morning. No sign of Supercharger construction. If they're putting one near Kingston, it's...
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