Model X Side Mirrors

[dsm363]

I don't think the side cameras would be mandated, just that they would be allowed instead of mirrors. I believe that's what Tesla is trying to do.

[Citizen-T]

When the time comes, I wonder if we could help Tesla out with lobbying for this change. I mean, obviously we can all call our senator if we wanted to, but there are a pretty good number of us...maybe if we could concentrate our efforts on a particular day. Some kind of coordinated effort might be productive? Maybe once the Model X tally gets to be a few thousand.

[shark2k]

I don't think the side cameras would be mandated, just that they would be allowed instead of mirrors. I believe that's what Tesla is trying to do.

AnOutsider was refering to Thumper's post right above him.

-Shark2k

[AnOutsider]

I don't think the side cameras would be mandated, just that they would be allowed instead of mirrors. I believe that's what Tesla is trying to do.

Agreed, my post was in response to this:

The feds should not just allow but mandate these on all new cars!

[dsm363]

Agreed, my post was in response to this:

I see. I agree with you. Mandating the cameras wouldn't make sense that this point but allowing them instead of mirrors might be nice.

[ElSupreme]

I don't know about that. I use them to look backwards in peoples mirrors to determine how well they are paying attention. Then I can figure out if they are going to camp in the left lane, and I should pass on the right. Whether they see me and will look to move over. Whether they see me and think I am an idiot and attempt to piss me off by staying in the lane. Or if they are an idiot and I see the side of their car because their mirrors are not even close to being set properly.

I guess having cameras would solve the last and probably most common, and most dangerous problem I seem to encounter.

[vfx]

... I use them to look backwards in peoples mirrors to determine how well they are paying attention. ...

Especially when cycling. Good point.

[pxy]

If google has the weight to legalize driverless cars (Nevada at least) for the sake of technology in ~20+ years , I sure hope there is legal room for something as slight as rear view cameras for the sake of a 5% reduced COD as quickly as they can be adopted. I imagine these laws were more to require a "rearward looking device" than a piece of reflective glass...

Also, did they say 5% energy savings or 5% reduction in COD? Power is CUBED (^3) that of the reduction in frontal area which I guess goes against my case...

[ElSupreme]

Especially when cycling. Good point.

Yes especially when cycling!!

[tdelta1000]

The idea is cool but I think that TM is biting off more then it can chew when it comes to moving the Fed on the camera mirrors. The Fed considers that type of system a distraction to a driver so how would Tesla Motors lobby or petition the Fed on this view?? And if TM can achieve success in this area it will cement Tesla Motors' place in the industry and history. Good Luck.