Interview: Chuck Cook | Tesla FSD Beta Progress
Chuck Cook joins Emmet Peppers and Matt Smith to discuss the latest developments with Tesla's FSD Beta Program.
Sep 22, 2021
Good Soil Investment Management
Tesla's CEO Elon Musk wrote:
"Tesla Model S Plaid just set official world speed record for a production electric car at Nurburgring. Completely unmodified, directly from factory."
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Tesla Model S Plaid sets NĂĽrburgring track record lap at the...
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Tesla Media Lies: Edmunds Video Plus Crash News
Sep 8, 2021
Warren Redlich
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Need headlight/taillight side cameras -
Intersection obstructions like fences/walls/shrubs/trees/parked cars, block FSD B-pillar side camera views. When view obstructed vehicle can not see cross traffic without creeping dangerously far into intersection. This is most common when view...
Something that has been bother me for a while is FSD drivers who make videos with children in the vehicle.
Even though driver is monitoring the car and might take over there is inherently a delay in response that in a split second situation that could make difference between there being an...
2020 Ford patent - Ford F-150 Platinum ZF. ZF rear-wheel steering system. .
Bringing up the rear: Top 10 rear-wheel steering cars
Rear-wheel steering systems are once again in the spotlight, but the idea isn’t new. We pick 10 pioneers of the corner-taming technology
27 August 2020...
He covers most of the points I have mentioned better.
Bottom line I do not care if tool (Cybertruck) looks different, I care that it is better at its job at lower cost.
Ford F-150 Lightning
Lack of range
Dent-able & scratch-able painted aluminum body & aluminum bed
omission of a air compressor...
The 100 year auto manufacturing Ford ships vehicle with panel gaps & oil can flexing of panels. I was told they were perfect. A $40K - $60K car with these issues.
OK, Sandy Munro has released first video of Ford Mustang Mach-e video series.
MACH-E Teardown BEGINS!
Jun 9, 2021
Munro Live
Cybertruck is supposed to have air compressor that is strong enough to drive air tools.
Most air tools & paint spray guns run at 90-100 psi & need air volume of 3-12 cfm.
What Size Air Compressor Do I Need for Air Tools?
advantages of air tools include:
Longer lifespan than comparable...
Confirmed by Ford's North American communications manager
$50K Ford F-150 Lightning Pro ER (ER is 300mi battery option) is NOT available to retail customers
For retail customers, who will have the lowest priced full-size pickup truck with 300mi range?
Answer: Tesla Cybertruck DM at $50K...
There is a lot of talk about costs to make Tesla vehicle is going up.
Here is some info on how Tesla is dramatically lowering production costs and Cybertruck exoskeleton is one.
Good video but I think he is missing or forgot a few things about Cybertruck and Ford is blowing smoke & flashing mirrors.
1. Cybertruck Truck Guy said F-150 Lightning is great deal at 40K even though range is only 230mi range, He said 230mi is good enough for most local contractors even those...
Ford Lightning vs Cybertruck - A lifelong ford truck owner / EV expert calls it like it is! - EP #4
NOT EVEN CLOSE TOTAL KNOCK OUT
The Tesla Cybertruck is an all-electric, battery-powered, light duty truck announced by Tesla, Inc. Three models have been announced, with EPA range estimates of...
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro
https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/ford-debuts-f-150-lightning-pro-–-electric-work-truck-for-commercial-customers.3788/
The F-150 Lightning reveal was very misleading.
The $39,974 base does not include:
The $40K base/commercial model or even $52K XLT model do...
Tesla battery day presented multiple technologies & processes of which 4680 size form factor is only one. Using term 4680 can cause confusion if more context is not given.
4680 is primarily a size but has also been used as a short-hand name for the entire suite of technologies announced on...
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Is A Toyota SUV "Greener" Than A Tesla?
Mar 10, 2021
Engineering Explained
Engineering Explained guy is using max theoretical numbers CO2 & pollution numbers when PHEV varies widely based on owner/driver charging behavior (like many almost never charge so use gas...
Summary
Previous Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) reports have shown that glass claim severities have been increasing over the past five years. This report examines select Kia SUVs to understand the extent to which panoramic roofs may be contributing to this increase, as well as their impact...
Sandy Munro thinks Rivian will be a better work truck than Cybertruck.
Rivian R1T is better competitor to F-150/250 series than Cybertruck.
Tesla? Rivian? Sandy's Thoughts on Cybertruck and Electric Trucks
Sandy Munro sits down with us to talk about the advantages of Tesla's Cybertruck and...
Exact same overall size as original full-size Cybertruck style.
Exact same interior bed size as original full-size Cybertruck style.
Exact same cabin interior size as original full-size Cybertruck style.
95% same exterior body panels as original full-size Cybertruck style.
95% same...
Tesla already has Cybertruck & Semi.
Cybertruck maximum payload & towing already overlap part of the SuperDuty/F-250/F-350 category.
I am sure Tesla could easily design Cybertruck SuperDuty that support 5th wheel and has
NO glass roof!
Goal is to be best truck to pull 5th wheel 40 foot travel...