How about connecting an external solar panel array with an MPPT controller?
Can the DC output from the MPPT be connected to a DC port, like adding another MPPT to the vehicle's power bar? Is there such a port?
The main reason why I wanted this vehicle was its SS body, because I live near the ocean and my cars get "skin cancer" in 3-5 year time! The salty vapor of the ocean causes this.
Of course a new product would have problems. But I never expected a life threatening issue like this (tow hitch...
I don't own a Cybertruck yet. I said that I was on the waiting list, that I received an e-mail from Tesla to proceed with the ordering.
In the profile, the "Vehicles" section means to me that the models I'm interested in, not owned.
In fact, there was no way to own one in May 2024, when I...
I'm talking from my experiences. No theory, all practical. That's why I said "my 2 cents".
In any case, this issue is very serious and needs to be corrected. Until then, I'm not buying.
Last week I went to a showroom to test drive a Cybertruck.
The salesman told me that the glasses are 9mm bullet "resistent" (not proof).
I couldn't believe and it asked him again.
He said "yes".
Is this true?
I test drove Cybertruck last week. I asked if the rear window goes down. They said "no". They said that would cause a "reduction in body strength", which does not make sense. I rather think it is a cost issue.
However, having half of the window sliding (right side) should not be expensive at...
The forged cast aluminum is prone to cracking/breaking under a sudden impact. Don't forget this fact!
The extruded aluminum, on the other hand, may lightly bend once. If bend again, it also would break & separate.
Moreover, it looks like the CT back alum frame is designed mainly to take...