NigelM
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Something to do with charging? It's hardly feasible to be roll-out dates for the X or even for firmware that's still in testing.
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Something to do with charging? It's hardly feasible to be roll-out dates for the X or even for firmware that's still in testing.
Drucifer
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Regional specific. My guess is Autopilot only works in countries where vehicles are driven on the right side of the road. Regional specific information is Japan, Aus, the UK and some others will get it later.
They already mentioned this at the shareholder's meeting over a month ago. It is not worthy of its own press conference.
I can't see that. Nobody would write the software in such a way that it was "handed".
Were this to be the subject matter for the announcement regional specificity would be necessary, if only due to differing regulations and mandatory operator instructions/limitations. Certainly RHD/LHD differences will be substantial even in terms of defaults. Imagine the complexity of default behaviour for locations with profusions of roundabouts/traffic circles vs none, street and highway signage, etc. It seems a certainty that there will be quite restricted roll-out processes.
TesAus
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My left field guess - Partnership or substantive buy in to Tesla by another company (probably automotive). Regional information relates to whether that company already has a presence in those markets.
As far as I know, the intent is not that the software has any capability in dealing with those sorts of complex situations. From what I understand it just keeps you between the lines on the highway, which is vastly simpler and not really any more complex than what other automakers already have out there. So I still very much doubt that it's anything to do with 7.0.
If Transport Evolved's information is correct, then I could see this being a Model X related announcement. I know it seems a bit odd to have it over the phone rather than in person, but it could be in keeping with the "not shown until delivered" mantra. They could release all the information relevant for customers to begin placing orders, including:
- Base price
- Basic specifications (range, acceleration, dimensions)
- Relevant options, perhaps keeping a few secret
- Delivery schedule
- A few updated renderings
Essentially, the call would be revealing the Design Studio while saving the up-close reveal for when deliveries begin. Early Signatures would not have the ability to see and touch the car before ordering, but I'm sure Tesla would provide some recourse such as the ability to reject delivery without penalty should it not meet the buyer's expectations. The regional specific information after the call would then give other areas of the world approximate timing and local pricing.
- Base price
- Basic specifications (range, acceleration, dimensions)
- Relevant options, perhaps keeping a few secret
- Delivery schedule
- A few updated renderings
Essentially, the call would be revealing the Design Studio while saving the up-close reveal for when deliveries begin. Early Signatures would not have the ability to see and touch the car before ordering, but I'm sure Tesla would provide some recourse such as the ability to reject delivery without penalty should it not meet the buyer's expectations. The regional specific information after the call would then give other areas of the world approximate timing and local pricing.
RobinF
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My money's on a deployment date for AutoPilot. That's overdue but testing should be finishing up.
In all seriousness, I can see this being a call to set (or manage) expectations about Model X availability. Since it's a call we won't see the car, and I think an opening of the design center would require more fanfare, so my guess is it's something more like "Cars will be delivered in September, design center will open right after Labor Day" or similar.
If GM, say, bought into Tesla there are really no regional implications. Maybe an announcement of a partnership around the SC network? That could have some regional implications,
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
Just to mix it up a bit ... during the February earnings call when answering a question about the strength of Model S demand, Elon said he wasn't concerned about buyers stepping up, followed by:
We've never really speculated as to what that might have meant.
We've never really speculated as to what that might have meant.
Autonation CEO said they'd love to be a Tesla 'dealer'.Just to mix it up a bit ... during the February earnings call when answering a question about the strength of Model S demand, Elon said he wasn't concerned about buyers stepping up, followed by:
We've never really speculated as to what that might have meant.
Maybe Elon just wants to sell some expiring options.
At least my Friday got more interesting. Good luck everyone.
I thought it was the pop up stores.Just to mix it up a bit ... during the February earnings call when answering a question about the strength of Model S demand, Elon said he wasn't concerned about buyers stepping up, followed by:
We've never really speculated as to what that might have meant.
CmdrThor
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Just to mix it up a bit ... during the February earnings call when answering a question about the strength of Model S demand, Elon said he wasn't concerned about buyers stepping up, followed by:
We've never really speculated as to what that might have meant.
I assumed the mobile stores was that secret weapon.
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