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Sorry but I just went to the service center for the 2nd time in over 6 years to get my computer upgraded for free thanks to FSD. Service was good, I test drove a Model 3 Highland, amazing and I found out they replaced my 12v for free and I was NOT having any issues. I do not know how they...

What about offshore oil rigs, how do they do in a major hurricane? In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita destroyed a total of 113 platforms, - Oh they add to pollution. :)

But it would help some in cutting fossil fuel demand, and raise needed highway funds.

But here is the reality. If the new slimmed SuperCharger team deployed half the sites in the next 6 months as they did in the past 6 months would not Tesla still be the leader? I am not saying what Elon did was good in any way, but even with a hand behind their back I bet Tesla will still out...

Not a very effective way to encourage your employees to speak up. A certain amount of discussion should be expected and firing the entire team has likely done far more harm than good. While Elon is very good he has also made mistakes as in the Boreing Company and Solar Roof tiles.

NE Tennessee here. We have net metering but the base montly charge has gove from $7.50 to $19.37 since I installed solar some 11 years ago. Still even at $19.37 to have access to a HUGE battery, 1700kWh in my case last year is worth 126 PowerWalls for example. Last year we ran out of credits...

Kind of like the CyberTruck and the new Roadster, or solar roof…. Remember prototypes are easy it is scaling that is hard.

How long do strikes last? Forever?

Speaking just for me as a LONG time Elon and Tesla fan, it seems to me he has lost his focus on sustainable transportation and is after the new shiny toys, like Twitter and FSD. Both may prove to be good long term bets, but I signed on for sustainable transportation and that no longer seems to...

At what cost? Now that I am retired money is more critical than time. And I also do not like the high carbon footprint of flying.

Unless you live in a smaller town with virtually no connecting flights, and you are flying to a smaller town (650 miles distant) that is 2 hours from the closest airport. So add in a an hour to check in with security, another 1.5 hour with a transfer layover, and 3 hours to get a car and drive...

For what it is worth, to export power, your solar system NEEDS to have a higher voltage than the line. So my normal 247V is often 250 - 251V with the solar active. So it may be normal

Maybe it is my car or my city, but I am not sure I have gone more than 2 miles between interventions. I am not sure I could claim that is "very high" miles per intervention.

Slovakia and Chezch Republic. And we saw MANY single family homes as we covered over 700 miles seeing a lot of the countryside.

The Serbian war as he was caught in the crossfire between Muslim and Christian fractions. If you recall we bombed out large areas of their country in the late 1990’s.

You might be surprised. Some 10 years ago we traveled Eastern Europe and making reservations and seeing very cheap prices I wondered what we got ourselves into. To our extreme surprise rooms that were 1/3 of US prices were nicer than here. Streets and buildings were very clean and nice...

While 12.3.6 is good I still have yet to have a single trip without a needed intervention. It still requires full attention on the road and a hand on the wheel. So we are closing in on Level 3 which is still away from Level 5. Most interventions have been minor, avoiding a deep hole/sewer on...

I think it could be even simpler by just retaining the referral program. I bet owners have been Tesla’s best sales force so why not continue those token rewards. Another easy promotion is to let sales people take a Tesla home so they really know and understand the cars. It is sad that...

I guess I am not as sold that FSD would lead to a 10x reduction of cars. People still need to be at school at 7 am and done at 2:30. Most work starts at 8 and ends at 5. The weekend ball game begins at 2. So the need, the majority of need is not evenly spread out through the day.

Possibly but if that is the vision it has not been articulated very well. For me a clear vision would be of help.

You mean like the Christian Germans in the late 1930’s?

I have been a Tesla owner for over 14 years and an investor for over 11. Mostly a hold investor and growing my little stake over the years. I lead or helped lead, over 20 EV ride and drive events. Always promoting Tesla in the process. But I am sad to say it seems to be time for me to get out...

I was at Knoxville yesterday and two new proud owners picked up their Cyber Trucks. So yes they are moving them out.

I hope so as I just checked a new 3 and do not see them

Stuff happens and there is NO downside to leaving it plugged in. So why not?

WOW, I guess that is why the Northern Ireland conflict was settled so fast (just a mere 30 years) with virtually no loss of life, since rational Christians were on both sides of the conflict. I think this has everything to do with the Israel not allowing the Palestinians to live as free people...

I unfortunately agree. Two friends who just purchased EVs (non-Tesla's) said the major reason they did not consider Tesla was Elon. The SuperCharger layoff seem crazy as that in my opinion, is their crown jewels. Maybe in a year when all other manufactures have incorporated it, but not now...

Not sure this will work, as Alabama for example has none, 0, service centers. And that is a reasonably large state.

No the space is for extra storage.

If impossible how does the Model 3 performance qualify. They should be able to use the same pack as the performance.

Actually that is quite high to me, as Erie insurance for my Model 3 is $53/month.

Not that I recall after a number of tries. I wonder if the three phases on your typical 3 phase circuits were my main challenge. And since I now have a Model 3, I rarely use level 2 public charging. Even 60A would be very slow compared to SuperCharging.

Sorry but when the Roadster is more than 5 years late the Semi a good year behind, I consider that poor projecting.

How true. After trying to get PowerWalls for years I installed FranklinWH batteries for me and now 5 other clients. Tesla has been sleeping at the wheel over promising and under delivering from my perspective. Just look at the promises of the Semi and next generation Roadster

Protesting that Israel should treat the average Palestinian with fairness and some dignity is not being antisemitic. Likewise one should not shame a Jew as the average Jew has nothing to do with the slaughter of the Palestinians. Treat people as you would want to be treated.

You mean some like Hurricane Sandy?? Unfortunately I am afraid it will take more than one or even 3

4680’s could go into the 3 effectively dropping the price 15-20% by getting the tax credit back. That would make a difference

I ALWAYS carry the Tesla Mobile connector with me and quality 15’ extension cord. My son, my In-laws and many hotels/VRBO’s do not have chargers but nearly everyone has 120v outlets. At 50 miles a night it is not great, but often just enough to make the trip worry free. PS I also carry the...

As with many people I was quite disappointed in the Q1 P&D numbers. So, it got me to thinking how could Tesla increase demand other than dropping prices. I am looking at low-cost options. As we have found dropping prices hurts margins, tarnishes Tesla’s “luxury” image and hurts us owners by...

I have and early 2018 with Enhanced Autopilot, not FSD. I have not gotten the free month trial at V11.1 (2024.8.9). Can I really upgrade to FSD for $2000 now as the app says or will I need to come in for a computer and camera upgrade that I hear could be $1500 more? With no people to talk to...

I have an early 2018, and no FSD trial yet. Do I need to upgrade to hardware 3.0 or better first and is so what is the cost for the camera and computer upgrades? Thank you

No sound logic and this is what Hyundai did to break into the U.S. Market with their 100,000 mile warranty. Another low cost thing I wish they would add is V2H by adding a few 120v or even a 240v outlet so one could power home essentials if the grid were down. Add value for little cost.

There are a lot that could be cut from a Model 3 starting with size as it is still on the large size for most sedans. Think Corolla or Civic. Then basic audio, no rear screen no rear seat heaters. Possibly cloth seats. Smaller tires steel rims….. the biggest advantage I see is getting a car...

True with net metering there is little to no ROI with batteries. And typically the round trip efficiency is worse than the stated efficiency. Often as low as 80%. If you want or need backup or can arbitrage time of use that helps. But ROI no with net metering.

The SAME normal variation applies. Do you weigh the same every morning?

All numbers vary. On a drive the range and watt/mile will change. When you charge bot the numbers will change. The changes you are reporting are well withing expected variability.

Same here. Nor sure if they are late or if our legacy cars do not support FSD.

Very predictable in my opinion as the price for a Model 3 effectively jumped 15%-20% with the loss of the Federal Tax Credit. I wish Tesla would pull out all stops to make the Model 3 qualify again,

Yes a Model Y type delivery van would likely sell very well, especially in Europe.

I am all for Tesla selling a cheaper car. But they have very few models so make an economy one. No need to cheapen the 3 or the Y. Or maybe offer a lower trim model 3 or Y, I am OK with that as well.