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  1. PeterK

    Sold 2016 Model X P90D for sale - Boston area

    This thread is for the general discussion of the marketplace listing 2016 Model X P90D for sale - Boston area. Please add to the discussion here.
  2. PeterK

    Electrify America - New Canaan, CT (CT-15 Service Plaza)?

    This evening I spotted what looks like the beginning of Supercharger construction at the southbound New Canaan Service Plaza on CT Rte 15. It was dark and raining so I couldn’t see the northbound side. It’s definitely utility and likely EV charger install work. I didn’t have time to get closer...
  3. PeterK

    Seeking Refreshed Model X photos/video or photo shoot

    For our upcoming 7th Annual Tesla Raffle fundraiser, Climate XChange is looking for photos and video of a refreshed Model X in white or any other color besides blue (we featured blue S and Y in the past two years). Your car could appear on our raffle website carbonraffle.org, on online ads and...
  4. PeterK

    Does the new Model S have the heat pump from Model Y?

    I'm an X and 3 owner, trying to help a friend choose between Model S and Model Y. He likes the range of the new Model S, but was wondering if they're updating the heating system to a heat pump like the Model Y. I searched this site but didn't see any threads on it. Anyone out there hear anything...
  5. PeterK

    Rear ended - how to get dashcam video from Model 3?

    This morning I was hit from behind on I-93 North in southern NH when traffic slowed and then stopped. It scraped paint off and maybe dented my pristine bumper, and smashed the right hand reflector. Minimal if any damage to his car - the license plate hit my bumper. We pulled over to the...
  6. PeterK

    This non-profit is raising $1M to price carbon

    From Utility Dive: All too often it is assumed that taking action on climate change could hurt the economy. But what if we could spur innovation and create a healthier community and economy at the same time? This Boston-based non-profit is aiming to do just that, and you can help them and get...
  7. PeterK

    WTB: Set of Model 3 Aero wheels, with or without Michelins

    I'm looking for a second set of Aeros for my Model 3. Anyone in the New England region who immediately switched to custom rims who would be interested in selling a set? PM me if interested, Thanks. Peter
  8. PeterK

    MA Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Model 3

    Has anyone received their Massachusetts Model 3 Excise Tax bill? I got my 2018 Excise Tax bill for the Model 3 I picked up just over a month ago. My car is a non-Performance AWD, $60,000 price paid. The bill is for $529.69, based on a stated value of $50,850. Which raises a number of...
  9. PeterK

    Vendor 2018 Carbon Pricing Awareness Raffle - THREE Teslas!

    Climate XChange (CXC), a Boston-based nonprofit (501c3) organization providing education, research and other support to promote carbon pricing in Massachusetts and many other states (full disclosure: I am Vice Chair of the Board), just launched its third Carbon Pricing Awareness Raffle (CPAR)! -...
  10. PeterK

    Anyone get a free Chargepoint Home from MMWEC?

    The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC) is offering free wifi-enabled Chargepoint Home Level 2 chargers to customers with EVs, provided they are programmed to only offer Level 1 charging rates during the peak hours of 5-9pm on weekdays, and with the ability for the utility...
  11. PeterK

    Model 3 available for Gillette EV event on April 26?

    All - I have previously gone to this Gillette EV Day, I think once with my S and once with my X, because Tesla is never able to provide a car. It's a nice and worthwhile event, giving Gillette employees who have access to chargers at work the opportunity to see various different EVs. I saw my...
  12. PeterK

    Nov. 2 in Boston: Climate Event with chance to win a Model 3 reservation

    Want the chance to win a spot in line for the Tesla Model 3? Two Boston-based organizations that I'm a Director of, Climate XChange and Climate Action Business Association, are teaming up to host a sendoff to the UN Climate Talks. It will be a night to remember - inspiring speakers, a lively...
  13. PeterK

    TOMORROW 6/20 1pm Carbon Pricing Hearing at MA State House

    I wanted to pass along this information about an important hearing on two Carbon Pricing bills that are before the joint Telecoms, Utilities and Energy Committee tomorrow afternoon from 1pm. One of the chairs is very supportive (he sponsored the Senate bill), but the other is looking to see how...
  14. PeterK

    Need S or X for 4/20 Lunchtime EV event at Gillette in South Boston

    Every year around Earth Day Gillette stages an EV promotion event for employees, by the main entrance to the South Boston facility. Local dealers bring various EVs to show - no rides or drives, just looking at and sitting in the vehicles. I brought my S two years ago, and I think Tesla brought a...
  15. PeterK

    Model 3 in Tesla raffle

    Climate XChange, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has launched its second Carbon Pricing Awareness Raffle, to help fund its research and education efforts to implement carbon pricing in Massachusetts. Like the previous raffle in late 2015, the Grand Prize is a well-equipped ($120K) Model S (or a...
  16. PeterK

    Seeking early M3 reservation and/or donations for Tesla raffle

    Hi all, Led by Executive Director Mike Green with support from me and Alan (@Pollux), Climate Xchange (Climate XChange - Carbon Pricing Research and Beyond) will soon launch its second Tesla raffle (officially the Carbon Pricing Awareness Raffle) in early April, with prize drawing on July 4...
  17. PeterK

    Seeking Model S (darker colors) 3/25 for Tesla raffle promotion video

    Hi all, I am on the board of two nonprofits, Climate XChange (climate-xchange.org) and Climate Action Business Association (cabaus.org), that are working to raise awareness of and response to climate change - especially via carbon pricing - in Massachusetts and other states. To promote our...
  18. PeterK

    Supercharger - Queensbury NY

    Queensbury NY, which had been listed as coming soon, has a location according to this local news article. Superchargers are coming to Aviation Mall, in the part of the parking by a Friendly's. This allows very easy access off of the Northway (I-87) at Exit 19. Friendly's is open 7-11 or...
  19. PeterK

    Model X MA Excise tax, anyone?

    Creating a new thread because I just got the excise tax bill from Cambridge for my fully loaded except for Ludicrous P90D Model X, and have had no responses to my posts on the Model S excise tax discussion thread. Tax date: 3/30/16 (delivery date) Taxable value: $129,800 Tax: $2704.17 Wow - I...
  20. PeterK

    Model S windshield replacement near Boston?

    Last week I was on I-93 north near The Fells when a van ahead of me kicked up a small rock. I heard it hit what I thought was the middle of the windshield but it left no mark so I thought I'd dodged a bullet so to speak. But later in the day when I got out of the car I saw this. [emoji853]...
  21. PeterK

    Various internal and external care discussion

    Moderator Note: Off topic discussion moved from another thread. Mark, thanks for the update. How much of the car are you wrapping, and are you looking at shiny or matte protection on the seat backs?
  22. PeterK

    Drive Electric Week 2014 in CT

    CT owners: I was looking at the various NE events on the Drive Electric Week website and was pleased to see at least 1or two Teslas signed up for several nearby events (Boston, Plymouth, Concord NH and I think one or two others). When I clicked on the three events in CT, however, I saw no...
  23. PeterK

    Show Model S to high schoolers at MIT, Saturday May 10 12-1pm

    On the Meetup site there's a request to show our cars to high school students gathering for a climate change leadership summit at MIT this Saturday. I'd be there but my car is at Hollis Auto Body for several weeks after an unfortunate accident (no injuries and no structural damage, just lots of...
  24. PeterK

    What is this and how to charge on it?

    I'm on the board of a small company in NY that I visit for a day or so monthly. It's 200+ miles away and I stop to supercharge, but it would be nice to be able to destination charge on more than a 120v plug. They have this plug in the loading dock which the maintenance guy tells me is 240v@60A...
  25. PeterK

    WTB: set of 19" OEM wheels, w or w/o TPMS

    I didn't have time to get rims when I got Hakka R2s after slipping in the first snow of the season, so now I want a second set for the rest of the year. I'm in Boston so NY/New England preferred but shipping is of course an option.
  26. PeterK

    Public HPWC Install Ideas

    In the absence of superchargers north of Boston, I have a partially functioning HPWC (needs a new cable) that I would be willing to donate to a Montpelier VT restaurant I have frequented several times, to get a reasonable charging stop in place off of I-89. There are two Chargepoint J1772s in...
  27. PeterK

    Xmas tree on roof - rack mount screw thread size?

    I will be driving some distance to a tree farm with kids, and don't want to have to take the ICE minivan. Not worried about tying tree on pano roof because there's no paint to scratch. But would rather not have to do the twine through the windows approach to tie it on. The thought occurred to...
  28. PeterK

    Don't try this at home...

    I've previously posted about my 240+ mile drive to the Eastern Adirondacks (near Willsboro, NY, across Lake Champlain from Burlington VT), a trip I made twice over the summer with stops for L2 charging and a leisurely meal in Montpelier. New New England Supercharger Locations - Page 4 Last...
  29. PeterK

    Suddenly higher power consumption - ideas?

    I've had my S85 vin 60xx since March, averaging 358 Wh/mi over 9394 happy miles. Two weeks ago I had the car in to address the steering click and a few minor issues. They also rotated my stock 19" tires. I'm on v4.5 (1.33.61). In the past week or so - perhaps since the service - my Wh/mi is up...
  30. PeterK

    Head of the Charles Regatta this weekend - Tesla marketing opportunity?

    Yesterday my son made a very astute observation after noticing preparations being made for the Head of the Charles Regatta (HOC) along the river in Cambridge. He suggested that Tesla and TMC New England should try to organize a display of Model S's at the HOC, noting that the regatta attracts a...
  31. PeterK

    MA Plug In Day - Martha's Vineyard and Plymouth - and Hanscom Energy Fair Oct 9

    I emailed Steve Russell from MA DOER about the lack of Plug In Day events in MA and here is his response, which he agreed for me to share here. I edited his email address below to avoid spam bots. Too bad about Fenway - that would be cool! Maybe next year... I won't be able to make the...
  32. PeterK

    Reactions to Model S in New England

    I had a great afternoon with the Model S. Got four great tickets by the first base dugout and a parking pass for today's Sox-Royals game in a silent auction 10 days ago (at a charity benefit at the Seaport Hotel, where I charged for free in a space right next to the elevators). Took our son...
  33. PeterK

    Window tinter in Boston area?

    Anyone have experience with a window tinter in the area? My kids love the jump seats but have found them very bright and hot on a sunny day - the youngest refused to sit there the other day. I recall seeing a thread about sunshades that were supposed to be forthcoming but I'm not very hopeful...
  34. PeterK

    Best way to convince a hotel to add chargers?

    I just got off the phone with the Assistant Director of Engineering of the Omni Bretton Woods Resort (hotels, condos and Alpine and Nordic ski areas - golf, tennis and horses in summer) by Mount Washington in New Hampshire. He was directed to call me after I left a message about charging...
  35. PeterK

    Front Plates and EZPass in MA

    Thanks for the welcome and photos of your green and blue cars, Robert and S1079! I notice you both went without front plates - did that get you any police attention? Matt showed me the bracket that they either mount permanently on the bumper, drilling holes in it, or put on more temporarily...