Hey now, some of us do own Model S's with a different stalk layout than you fancy AP folks. I am sure you enjoy hitting the cruise instead of the blinker accidentally every time you get one as a loaner just like I do when I get an AP loaner.
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Hey now, some of us do own Model S's with a different stalk layout than you fancy AP folks. I am sure you enjoy hitting the cruise instead of the blinker accidentally every time you get one as a loaner just like I do when I get an AP loaner.
I was going to say its probably just the lighting/camera, but on second look the "new" wheels seem a lot more polished?
re the Auckland NZ photos:
1. Since when have airlines begun to let Large Amounts of Li-ion batteries back in cargo? That's a big surprise.
2. Ad campaign? Since when has TM an advertising budget?
3. Winter testing? I am going to be severely ticked off if TM is spending money shipping its items to NZ when we can provide far closer access to far more...interesting...road & weather conditions....at any time of year, than our Antipodeal friends (and relations!) can kick up.
Now, all that aside, I am very happy for NZ that they're being shown some love.
1. Since when have airlines begun to let Large Amounts of Li-ion batteries back in cargo? That's a big surprise.
2. Ad campaign? Since when has TM an advertising budget?
3. Winter testing? I am going to be severely ticked off if TM is spending money shipping its items to NZ when we can provide far closer access to far more...interesting...road & weather conditions....at any time of year, than our Antipodeal friends (and relations!) can kick up.
Now, all that aside, I am very happy for NZ that they're being shown some love.
Location ice driving Cardrona, between Wanaka & Queenstown
The driving facility is very specific to automotive needs. It might be something as simple as testing tyres for winter conditions. not something that would be crucial for a launch in USA summer.
shrspeedblade
Rideshare Monkey
I was thinking maybe they were shipping them worldwide for viewing once the big reveal happens, but I don't see a single Tesla store in NZ yet.
Maybe they want some video of a RWD Model 3 in icy conditions to show off how good it is to try to move some people up who are holding out for AWD.
Maybe they want some video of a RWD Model 3 in icy conditions to show off how good it is to try to move some people up who are holding out for AWD.
shrspeedblade
Rideshare Monkey
Yes you are, first time I've been able to read it on any of the photos, too. Although it was what was speculated.
My thoughts,
M3's in San Fran testing autopilot on those steep streets with level cross streets,
as you are driving up the hill what will the AP see when you approach one of the cross streets?
(I've never been to SF but it looks very steep on the tele)
M3 in NZ is there for test the AWD system, RWD M3's are ready for release but where can they test the AWD
in snow at this time of year.
M3's in San Fran testing autopilot on those steep streets with level cross streets,
as you are driving up the hill what will the AP see when you approach one of the cross streets?
(I've never been to SF but it looks very steep on the tele)
M3 in NZ is there for test the AWD system, RWD M3's are ready for release but where can they test the AWD
in snow at this time of year.
Ciaopec
Active Member
hmmm
Member
Yeah, they're circling Uber HQ to show them how to build and test autonomous cars the right way in SF.
ryanjm
Tesla Podcast Host
Different aero wheels than what we've seen before? This looks rather nice.
Those white strips appear to be tape.
BluestarE3
Active Member
The spokes on the LA photos look like they're chrome (or otherwise shiny/reflective); whereas, the old ones look flat/matte. The dark part of the wheel also looks more shiny than the old one, but that may be due to lighting.
Petra
Member
It's also possible that they're just clean...
Although it seems the second car is emitting some kind of ICE-like noise as it made the turn onto Clay St.? Or is it from some source external to the car and just coincidental to the car passing by?
Maybe D is for Diesel?
BluestarE3
Active Member
Or maybe they're testing the pedestrian warning system mandated to take effect in 2019? OMG, that must mean the Model 3 is delayed until 2019!!!!Maybe D is for Diesel?
Garlan Garner
Banned
What?Or maybe they're testing the pedestrian warning system mandated to take effect in 2019? OMG, that must mean the Model 3 is delayed until 2019!!!!
diamond.g
Active Member
Should EVs Make Artificial Sounds at Low Speeds?
In the General EV forum. In 2018/2019 EVs will have to make noise under 18mph because folks don't hear them otherwise....
But now there is this...
Trump Administration May Remove Rule Forcing Electric Vehicles To Emit Noise At Low Speeds, + Rear-View Mirror Requirements
So, maybe it'll go away or be able to be deactivated. I'm just upset that if they do decide to allow side mirrors to be done away it will be too late for changes to the Model 3, at least for the first year or so probably.
Zaphod
Galaxy President (former)
Same, just the ones on the blue car are dirty and covered in brake dust. The ones on the silver car have pieces of tape on 4 of the 5 openings for some reason.Different aero wheels than what we've seen before? This looks rather nice.
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