Tesla business discussion
#721
That was how I interpreted it. They have "long vehicle life" as a vague short bullet point, but a good chunk of the savings have to be coming from that.
#722
That's probably the savings, because Tesla batteries will easily last 300K to 400K before having to be replaced. Electric motors will go on forever. Also they would not have to worry about brakes and rotors as much. Tires would be their biggest expense
#723
Remember the Tesla that had autopilot engaged and crashed into a tree killing the driver and passenger? Law enforcement at the time said they were certain no one was in the drivers seat at the time of the crash. Tesla should sue the ever living crap out of every news outlet that ran with the story without any fact checking. Driver was drunk and on other medications.
WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. safety board said Wednesday found no evidence a Tesla Model S was operating on Autopilot during an April 2021 fatal crash, saying the probable cause was the driver's speeding, alcohol impairment and failure to control the vehicle.
Shortly after the accident in Spring, Texas, local police said they believed the crash occurred with no one in the driver's seat, raising questions about Tesla's driver-assistance systems and prompting widespread media coverage.
On Wednesday, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said a review of the data showed "no use of the Autopilot system at any time during this ownership period of the vehicle, including the time frame up to the last transmitted timestamp on
April 17, 2021." It cited other evidence that suggested another advanced driver assistance system was not in use.
Tesla did not immediately comment.
The NTSB cited the driver's impairment from alcohol intoxication in combination with the effects of two sedating antihistamines.
The NTSB said "the available evidence suggests that the driver was seated in the driver’s seat at the time of the crash and moved into the rear seat" and added "it was not possible to determine whether the doors were manually operational following the power loss."
In October 2021, the NTSB said both the driver and passenger seats were occupied during the crash. The NTSB said "footage from the owner’s home security camera shows the owner entering the car’s driver’s seat and the passenger entering the front passenger seat."
The crash killed the 59-year-old owner, William Varner, an anesthesiologist, and the passenger, aged 69, a short distance from Varner's home.
The Tesla traveled 550 feet (167.64 m) before departing the road on a curve, driving over the curb, and hitting a drainage culvert, a raised manhole, and a tree and catching fire, the NTSB said.
In the crash, Varner accelerated to 67 mph on a residential street with a 30-mile per hour speed limit. NTSB said testing confirmed "Autopilot feature could not have been engaged on the roadway where the crash occurred, due to the lack of lane markings."
NTSB said Tesla's assistance system Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) was capable of being engaged but the "maximum speed possible on this roadway was approximately 30 mph.... This evidence indicated that TACC was not engaged during the crash trip."
The NTSB makes safety recommendations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which regulates vehicle safety and is also investigating the incident, did not immediately comment.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...sh-2023-02-08/
Shortly after the accident in Spring, Texas, local police said they believed the crash occurred with no one in the driver's seat, raising questions about Tesla's driver-assistance systems and prompting widespread media coverage.
On Wednesday, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said a review of the data showed "no use of the Autopilot system at any time during this ownership period of the vehicle, including the time frame up to the last transmitted timestamp on
April 17, 2021." It cited other evidence that suggested another advanced driver assistance system was not in use.
Tesla did not immediately comment.
The NTSB cited the driver's impairment from alcohol intoxication in combination with the effects of two sedating antihistamines.
The NTSB said "the available evidence suggests that the driver was seated in the driver’s seat at the time of the crash and moved into the rear seat" and added "it was not possible to determine whether the doors were manually operational following the power loss."
In October 2021, the NTSB said both the driver and passenger seats were occupied during the crash. The NTSB said "footage from the owner’s home security camera shows the owner entering the car’s driver’s seat and the passenger entering the front passenger seat."
The crash killed the 59-year-old owner, William Varner, an anesthesiologist, and the passenger, aged 69, a short distance from Varner's home.
The Tesla traveled 550 feet (167.64 m) before departing the road on a curve, driving over the curb, and hitting a drainage culvert, a raised manhole, and a tree and catching fire, the NTSB said.
In the crash, Varner accelerated to 67 mph on a residential street with a 30-mile per hour speed limit. NTSB said testing confirmed "Autopilot feature could not have been engaged on the roadway where the crash occurred, due to the lack of lane markings."
NTSB said Tesla's assistance system Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) was capable of being engaged but the "maximum speed possible on this roadway was approximately 30 mph.... This evidence indicated that TACC was not engaged during the crash trip."
The NTSB makes safety recommendations. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which regulates vehicle safety and is also investigating the incident, did not immediately comment.
https://www.reuters.com/business/aut...sh-2023-02-08/
#724
Tesla Model S Sets New Record in EV Winter Range Test [VIDEO]
https://teslanorth.com/2023/02/01/te...ed4a-367697329Norway publication Motor held the world’s biggest electric vehicle range test in the winter, and Tesla’s Model S set a new record.
The newly-minted @Tesla_Europe Twitter account shared the achievement today, linking to the test.
The Model S Long Range was the only EV to pass the 450 and 500 kilometers (279 to 310 miles) markers, the only one left standing in the tests at a final distance of 530 kilometers (329 miles).
The new record beat the 2021 distance, set by Tesla’s Model 3 Long Range when it stopped at 521 kilometers.
What makes the Model S range test more impressive is the vehicle had a technical problem, where it could only be charged to 98%.
Motor says the Model S the record was set on a day when nearly all the other EVs ran out of juice earlier than expected. Winter conditions such as those in Norway can impact a electric vehicle’s range drastically, but it’s clear Tesla here has efficiency advantages the others do not.
The tests took place during temperatures of -5 C and -10 C (14 to 23 F), but one area the Model S passed through was apparently as cold as -19 C (-2.2 F).
As for second place? That went to a Model X Plaid that reached a range of 444 kilometers (276 miles).
The Toyota BZ4X 2WD had the worst deviation from its expected range, followed by the Hongqi E-HS9.
Check out the video below:
#729
$106 for me. Who trying to have a cigar with me real quick?!!?
Right now, I think I'll be taking some profits before March 1st though. Will see how the rest of this month plays out.
Right now, I think I'll be taking some profits before March 1st though. Will see how the rest of this month plays out.
Last edited by GFerg; 02-09-23 at 04:12 PM.
#730
So this turned out great for this family!
TESLA OFFERS NEW CAR TO GUY WHOSE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING
https://futurism.com/the-byte/tesla-...wheel-fell-off
TESLA OFFERS NEW CAR TO GUY WHOSE STEERING WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING
https://futurism.com/the-byte/tesla-...wheel-fell-off
#731
And back to stock talk. TSLA doing it's usual TSLA thing! **Insert rocket emoji.** Lol
Tesla's stock has almost erased last year's 65% plunge, just six weeks into 2023
https://www.autoblog.com/2023/02/09/...ust-six-weeks/
Tesla's stock has almost erased last year's 65% plunge, just six weeks into 2023
https://www.autoblog.com/2023/02/09/...ust-six-weeks/
#732
Stock could go into the gutter just as quickly markets are incredibly irrational right now.
The change in narrative is hilarious when it was near $100 the experts said SELL SELL SELL Tesla is doomed now they are saying buy. Idiots. AND they are now all about how bright the future is for Tesla 1 month ago Elon should resign Tesla's image is tarnished beyond repair.
I hate rage click articles.
The change in narrative is hilarious when it was near $100 the experts said SELL SELL SELL Tesla is doomed now they are saying buy. Idiots. AND they are now all about how bright the future is for Tesla 1 month ago Elon should resign Tesla's image is tarnished beyond repair.
I hate rage click articles.
#733
I've been holding TSLA since 2019. I bought some more right after the recent stock split, and had I had at my disposal spare cash, I would have dumped every single penny into TSLA when it was hitting near $100
#734
Stock could go into the gutter just as quickly markets are incredibly irrational right now.
The change in narrative is hilarious when it was near $100 the experts said SELL SELL SELL Tesla is doomed now they are saying buy. Idiots. AND they are now all about how bright the future is for Tesla 1 month ago Elon should resign Tesla's image is tarnished beyond repair.
I hate rage click articles.
The change in narrative is hilarious when it was near $100 the experts said SELL SELL SELL Tesla is doomed now they are saying buy. Idiots. AND they are now all about how bright the future is for Tesla 1 month ago Elon should resign Tesla's image is tarnished beyond repair.
I hate rage click articles.
#735
All I do is "listen for the winds to change" aka the circus.
It's never been a bigger house of cards. IMO
PS- unless someone has access to someone on the "inside" all one can do is "listen to the winds".
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Brilliant!
I like it.