I have tried to read as much as I can about the new Model S All Wheel Drive (Dual Electric Motor) system. Sadly that is not too much as I cannot find much data.
I am yet to find out how Tesla has implemented the AWD system.
Are both motors "always" working all the time at the same rate?
Has Tesla engineering come up with some way to "idle" or "free wheel" a motor if the car's speed and terrain on which it is traveling does not demand power from both motors?
In the case of the P85D I could see how the larger motor could be put to sleep if you were cruising along at 40-60 on flat terrain with no headwinds... but maybe I am expecting too much?
I have heard there are up to three "modes" or performance profile characteristics, do any of you have any details on these modes?
I wonder if there will be future enhancemnts coming?
Thanks,
Art
I am yet to find out how Tesla has implemented the AWD system.
Are both motors "always" working all the time at the same rate?
Has Tesla engineering come up with some way to "idle" or "free wheel" a motor if the car's speed and terrain on which it is traveling does not demand power from both motors?
In the case of the P85D I could see how the larger motor could be put to sleep if you were cruising along at 40-60 on flat terrain with no headwinds... but maybe I am expecting too much?
I have heard there are up to three "modes" or performance profile characteristics, do any of you have any details on these modes?
I wonder if there will be future enhancemnts coming?
Thanks,
Art