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We live in a mixed system which is part capitalist and socialist. Most of the protests are NOT related to socialism vs capitalism but something that is at the core of America: all mankind created equal. I think there is a Norman Rockwell painting for that as well. Tesla is not a regressive...

They would need to build more to refine the design and tweak the manufacturing methods. Plus there will need to be vehicles for crash testing and environmental testing. The tooling that ultimately is installed in Austin will be based on what they currently use albeit much more of it. I think...

Reflections of the cameras and the A/B pillars. When the vault tambour(cover) is covering the vault the darkness in the vault turns that rear window into a mirror. I was trying to figure out if the tambour blocked the view in the vault through the window when the tambour was covering the...

that is a great Idea. having the versatility to plug in both side would also allow the wall connector to be installed where it makes sense in many garages. A dual tesla garage would not have a wall connector installed in the center of the garage.

I wonder if Elon (Tesla) would like to know what additional "ass" to kick with a CT. Beyond some playing in the mud capability I would like to see lower price, higher assembly quality and reliability as a design priority. otherwise a SS exoskeleton with wheels?...

I too see it as a retirement vehicle for a myriad of reasons. Unfortunately, production towards the end of 2021 is iffy but there is hope that they will be able to exceed traditional (historic) production goals in the following years.

I have specified liquid salt bath nitriding for a cam. Took 17-4 H1150 SS from Rockwell C30 to C60 (hardness). it is not the prettiest black but made the cam much better. They use a similar process on Glocks.

good article. Recycling and managing waste (garbage) is probably the greatest issue nobody wants to discuss. While big capital goods manufacturers can have slick plans we all need to figure out how every consume item finds it way back to reuse using the least amount of energy and avoiding...

Can't they just hire a teenager for minimum wage to plug/unplug robotaxis. With Ai they may even be able to interact with the teenager and give him/her dating advice,

An 8.5 x 20' trailer has about 15.8 meters^2 on its roof. by using well designed fold out brackets and a fanfold design you could make solar awnings on both sides of the trailer that extend some multiple of a solar panel width. (The dimensions of an average 400 Watt solar panel are about 79” X...

Tambour. Another name for the roll up cover. The tambour appears to be pushed from somewhere under the window. I am guessing there are two sprockets that engage in holes at the very ends of each tambour slat. The bushings that accept the teeth of the sprockets could also be slightly proud of...

yes, it will need a safety stop if stuff or living things get in the way. Perhaps there is a pressure strip on the leading edge.

Not sure where I read it but the CT may come stock with regular AT road tires to keep the wheels within the fender wells as this may be a law/reg.

Parts can be designed with tighter tolerances and this generally will lead to better assemblies. For a mechanism this is important. However for body panels etc. sometimes it is more important for assembling using better fixtures for alignment. This was a Toyota secret. back a few decades...

She is right! and you DO live in safety harbor!

Teslaland, a new disneyland-like attraction where you can immerse your family in a STEM themed park and every ride is Plaid. A riverwalk with shopping and fine dining will top off a fun day of learning and technological wonder. Those with vehicles on order can even join the line to help make...

Roadrunner/battery day... So much has been leaked and speculated yet Elon still insists we will be dazzled. Perhaps the rate of construction at these gigatera sites is a hint. The technological advance is not just the cars or trucks but the means to automate and exponentially improve all the...

paint run... use it as a demo....

I would be open to a quote based on data collected for a month or so. But I am also interested in their algorithms for what is a safe driver. My experience is that a driver who goes along with the average speed of traffic will generate less road rage and lane changes. However that average...

F=MA The day after the reveal I was wondering how a truck, much larger than a M3 could have the nearly the same cost/battery. I guessed it was because Tesla factored in new battery tech in their pricing/specs. It wasn't enough for me to put in a reservation because I would prefer to see these...