Tesla's Range extender patent US20260048683 was published
It was based on a 400V pack (to match the parallel voltage of the main pack) that interfaced to the truck HV via dual PCS modules.
Rough calculations:
Advertised range increase was 120 or so. Call it 35kWh. Based on PCS DCAC...
The three @Cybertruck USB-C ports have four PD profile options which behave as follows:
1 or 2 devices connected: 65W max each
5V@3A, 9V@3A, 15V@3A, [email protected]
3 devices connected: 42W max each
5V@3A, 9V@3A, [email protected], [email protected]
So, if you are using a high power devices like a Starlink Mini...
Tesla lightbar communication is controlled by a pair of LIN messages sent at 10ms intervals.
Control:
ID: 0x0A
Length: 8 bytes
Data: six values 0-100, packed at 10 bits each
Status:
ID: 0x0B
Length: 5 bytes
Data: temperature, voltage, and other status
However, you can respond with zeros and...