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If so, seems like a huge opportunity to further simplify and reduce production costs.

Wondering which Tesla will be the first vehicle that will allow you to configure the interior for different uses when L4/5 arrives? For example, might the Model Y offer front seats that can swivel 180 degrees, facing the rear passengers, with asmall table? This would provide the capability of a...

One of the topics of "disappointment" (not me) on these forums is the "slow" rate of supercharging for M3. It's no secret that v3 Superchargers will be substantially more powerful than the present. It does not seem feasible that Tesla would engineer their make-or-break mass-market global product...

We will see. Removing yet another fluid-based, hygroscopic system with seals that age, would be great. Chassis Double wishbone, virtual steer axis front suspension with coil over twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar Independent multi-link rear suspension with twin-tube shock absorbers...

The spec sheet lists the brakes as electromechanical - not electrohydraulic. Does anyone know if these are fluid-free? If so, I think that this may be the first in a production car.

With the Gigafacgtory and new cells up and running, Elon's statement about future pack upgrades may be closer to materializing over the next 3 years or so, once they get all the Mod 3's out the door and have excess/enough capacity. If you don't *need* long range now, you will almost certainly...

WIth FSD, the car becomes an office/bed/living room. Pull out your laptop and work from the drivers seat, steering mechanism folds out for manual mode.

With all of the hand-wringing over an apparent lack of HUD, I had an idea. Elon never said there would not be any additional driver information and I think that the "steering system" will incorporate a non-rotating screen in the entire center of the wheel (or yoke) and the whole assembly will...

I think everyone lamenting "no HUD" or console display is not thinking big enough. When Elon said "you won't care", that points to something else - unknown - that will keep you from even caring; he was not glossing over the topic. July tells all.. Elon Musk on Twitter

How quickly we forget. It's not over 'til (part 3 reveal) is over: Elon Musk on Twitter

Where did I ever express being disappointed? I'm just brainstorming what *may* happen. To my eye, the center screen looks lower and tilted differently in the video **but I could be wrong**

My thoughts exactly. If the center display stays, I expect it to be much more refined and integrated in the production model. I also expect that it may be available as a screen to mirror your laptop when working in full autonomy mode, with basic info either overlayed or in some HUD. If you...

In the tweet, Elon did not say that the display setup in production will be exactly as we have seen it to-date. He said it doesn't have a second display. Those are two different statements. He also said in the past that what we have seen is not the "real steering system" and that "it looks like...

Can't find the link now, but the newer S/X have heaters on all the camera/sensors for just this reason - they stay clear in all conditions.

More like driving with 4"-5" which is not uncommon - 9" gives you clearance on top of that. I would not be driving fast, if at all in 9"!

Good points, however some of us are more interested in utility than all-out performance. The Model Y may fill this void. I'd be happy with two traditional suspensions options from the factory to make their lives easier. One, a standard 5" clearance for performance oriented interests (both P and...

I realize that the current air suspension on the S can go to approx 7" and the X, 9"? My understanding is that the high ground clearance modes shut off at 10mph. I'd love to have a similar mode for the 3 with some changes. Here in the very snowy upstate NY/New England, the ability to go to 9"+...

When in the driver seat, does the windshield take up your entire field of view during normal driving or do you see the partition between the roof glass and windshield?

A lot of people (us) area looking at the 3 with full AP as much more than a cool car. Once enabled, full autonomy will turn the vehicle into a mobile office/living room/bedroom. I live in Central NY, and that would allow regular travel to Boston/NYC/Toronto/D.C./Montreal without a thought. No...

For those that consider the above TLDR, in essence, the patent describes a motor that can hibernate for various periods, including fractions of a second, when torque is not necessary, which also causes the inverter to draw nothing during those moments. Several references in here to increasing...

On top of employee order, Elon mentioned that the first batch of cars would be delivered to customers in close proximity to Fremont so that any bugs could get immediately fixed/squashed at the factory. Personally, I'm fine waiting a bit longer for a v1.01 product (and would be fine if I were...

Sometime shortly after Model S was launched, Elon said something about heated seats were substantially more efficient in warming your body than blowing hot air with an electric heater. Not sure how that works with A/C.

Elon was just talking about it today in Norway: Musk's Secret Plan to Curb City Traffic With Self-Driving ‘Bus’

Let 's take it further; Tesla will never build another car - including the ones currently coming off the line - that does not have autopilot hardware installed. It goes well beyond whether or not a customer wants it on their car. Think of leases, for starters. If an off-lease car is purchased...

Yes - definitely taking a risk without written permission. My entire encyclopedia of knowledge on this stems from a call to Tesla headquarters in California 48 hours ago, on which I was told in regards to transferring reservations (paraphrased) "Once the reservation holder takes delivery, you...

Although it is nothing definitive, posts over the last couple of years indicate that Tesla is willing to allow a reservation transfer between immediate family members. Their main goal is to avoid a secondary market selling reservations.

I have the same question. My parent live near a store and are going in to reserve one for themselves. The agreement states that you cannot transfer without written consent from Tesla. Although it is nothing definitive, several posts over the last couple of years indicate that Tesla is often...

All good points on the tax credit and I agree with it being easier if it is kept within the family. I understand Tesla not wanting brokers to go put reservations in for a bunch of random people as a way of making money. It would be great if Tesla would formally let an immediately family members...

For what it is worth, I was told by a Tesla rep, on the phone from California headquarters, that the reservation holder (for any Tesla) must manage the process through purchase and delivery, unless written permission given from Tesla. After the reservation holder takes delivery, they can do...

Update: Tesla headquarters in California (on the phone this morning) confirmed that reservation time is now 10am local in each respective time zone on the 31st.

I've called a few East Coast stores and have received a few different answers to the following (all times EST). Store 1: "Doors open at 10am and we will start taking reservations at 1pm." Store 2: "Doors open at 10 am and we will take reservations immediately" Second question revolves around...

It is close, however, Albany is a central point for traffic heading N/S to NYC, as well as E/W to Buffalo/Boston. Queensbury helps the Northway a good deal. Originally, Tesla had a "future" dot at the High Peaks welcome center between exits 29 & 30 on the Northway, however, there are no service...

New Renault Scenic, announced this week at Geneva Auto Show. I'd love a Model 3 in this general design direction, higher roof, using all opportunity space available while keeping smaller foot print. I think this looks great, but am sure Tesla could put their own unique design twist into the mix...

That was my thought process - not a replacement for a true convertible (wind in hair) but the feeling of top down as far as visibility. Could be very true about reinforcement. Don't know how much of the H truss is for the doors vs. windshield. Either way, you'd think that both the doors and...

Personally, I'd *much* rather have the Mod x windshield on my Mod 3 than a traditional sunroof. It's as close as you can get to being in a convertible (or helicopter cockpit, as Elon mentioned) without being outside. Something that affects every second behind the wheel. Some thoughts on why...

It is almost certain. Remember, the current S has the hardware by default - you pay to activate. Elon wants an autonomous fleet, so you can bet that every single car will have the hardware. You may not activate it, but if your car is leased, or resold, having the capability is only an asset...

The idea of 4 motors is great and potentially viable for all of the reasons you stated in the original post, but if this happens, it will almost certainly not be in-wheel motors. The unsprung weight kills handling, and to an extent, reliability, as the entire mechanism is exposed to all the...

To date, Tesla options have focused on performance and luxury. I'd love to see a trim version of model of the X and ≡ that focuses on utility for rugged, active lifestyle people. - Rugged interior that can be easily cleaned (and not easily damaged by kids/dogs/equipment) - Composite lower body...

Since I do not own a MS or X (yet), I'd be curious to know how fast you can go on the highest air suspension setting? Can it be used at full-height to drive at 45mph over a couple of inches of snow on the road? Living in Upstate NY, this is a very common condition. Thanks.