Speed Control Suggestions

[NigelM]

^ I wonder if that would be a safety issue, since in an emergency you could not accelerate above the limit.

Many countries have speed limiters on trucks and some countries also have them on buses. (Don't know if this is the case in the U.S.)

 

[jerry33]

Many countries have speed limiters on trucks and some countries also have them on buses. (Don't know if this is the case in the U.S.)

They certainly have them on trucks. In my opinion, adding speed to an emergency only makes the emergency worse.

 

[Doug_G]

^ I wonder if that would be a safety issue, since in an emergency you could not accelerate above the limit.

From experience, it would be. A few weeks ago I had a truck try to pass another car while I was passing him. I credit the Roadster's incredible acceleration with saving me from a nasty accident. I was right behind the cab and I'm pretty sure slamming the brakes wouldn't have done it.

 

[spatterso911]

My Mercedes (12 years ago) had a limiter which could be activated like the cruise control. I could then push the accelerator to the floor, but it would not go faster than the limit. I uses it a lot and liked it. In fact I kept the foot down and chose my speed by changing the setting in the limiter.

In a car that is mostly software I'm sure someone will provide an app to take care of features like this, if enough people like it.

I would be surprised if Tesla allowed an app to control the speed of the car. Wise to sandbox the control sources and simply allow reporting. An app that would alert to an impending or reached (pre-defined) speed limitation is likely more possible, though.

 

[vfx]

^ I wonder if that would be a safety issue, since in an emergency you could not accelerate above the limit.

I don't think the car company would be to blame if the driver had set that feature. Like blaming the car company for not outing on new brake pads and tires when needed.

Don't want bonk but options are good. Normally off and must be set each time the car is started.

 

[NigelM]

Don't want bonk but options are good.

Does Mrs Vfx know that you don't want bonk?

 

[vfx]

Does Mrs Vfx know that you don't want bonk?

I'll ask Michelle when I go to the Whitehouse.

 

[Doug_G]

Whaddya know? They're doing it! From Transforming Automotive Service | Blog | Tesla Motors

We are currently working on updates that will include a speed warning that chimes when you’re having too much fun on the highway

 

[spatterso911]

Whaddya know? They're doing it! From Transforming Automotive Service | Blog | Tesla Motors

The chime you mean, not the solution suggested re: actually LIMITING the speed and preventing further acceleration.

 

[Doug_G]

The chime you mean, not the solution suggested re: actually LIMITING the speed and preventing further acceleration.

My original suggestion was chimes. See post #1... Speed Control Suggestions

 

[spatterso911]

My original suggestion was chimes. See post #1... Speed Control Suggestions

Gathered as much. Just clarifying quickly so that 36 additional posts chastising speed limiting hazards didn't subsequently appear.