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Exactly, that was why I stated "Yes, that is exactly where Tesla should focus their efforts." :-) And, I also agree, that it sounds like Tesla needs to work on the battery splitting/charging.

I guess that all depends on the state you live in and where to work you need to do is located. Yes, that is exactly where Tesla should focus their efforts. But, I keep thinking of persons who work in rural areas. Granted, I live in Texas and like many of the mountain states there are large areas...

Yeah.... Might not be with it for a 500 mile tri-motor. But, could really be worth it for the lower range models. Also, when removed the packs could be designed so they could be plugged into a solar home system as additional battery backup power. And, if used for a work truck this could...

I understand. I don't think I'm communicating my intent to you at all! The regen of the TRUCK isn't as significant to the overall range BECAUSE of the additional power needed to move the trailer. That the trailer doesn't have regen braking is "duh" to me and understood. I'm saying the same...

Yes, sir. It's been said. But, not everyone is aware. So, never hurts to repeat it!

Exactly, which was why I was starting that when towing/hauling up/down steep grades the regen isn't as significant as related to how much power is used to ascend. And, that regen is more comparable when the truck is used as a passenger vehicle. Makes one surprised that regen trailer brakes...

Most fluid systems have a bubble purge integrated. So, the CT system likely already has this and within a few minutes the entire system would be purged. Um... But, now that I think about it my opinion is based on really old tech. Maybe, not with new tech? I was, actually thinking the packs...

NICE!! That is one thing about Tesla - they don't sit around in their laurels. But, that still won't help much for those towing heavy loads as that would be right at the 250 mile range from either direction in my trip. It'll be great for those who can afford the 500 mile CT's. But, if one had...

Yep. But, as I saw when I did my trip check... There is no charger anywhere Lubbock, TX from what the route planner website advised. Unless, I had a 500 mile CT I would have to detour by 2 hrs of drive time to cross that region of Texas just to stay in range of a charger (with additional time...

That 90% - a vast majority of Americans reside in cities. So, that number is great - but, doesn't really account well for rural population. It is like Sprint /T-mobile saying they have 90% cell coverage many years ago. Yep. Their coverage was great as long as one didn't drive outside the city...

I think you are missing the point that the range isn't long enough for him to make many trips because he would need to charge the truck to be able to get back home. In the great "rural west" ones "home town" might be an hour or more drive away going up/down steep grades, winding roads, and...

Yeah, and the people who aren't concerned about range are, seemingly, largely from California. So, less snow and less rain/inclement weather in and around most of California's major cities. My mother used to live in LA and now lives in the SF Bay area. The weather is always really nice there (a...

Yep! And, I totally get your point of view and your comment is very fair! I don't BELIEVE I'll need more than 500 mile range regularly (IF I could afford the tri-motor - which I can't). The issue is that when I do imagine needing it - I don't want to have to borrow an ICE vehicle for that...

That was why I put the time stamp after the link. Start the video and go to 10 minutes and 30 seconds for that segment.

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IDK about a trailer... As others have said - more weight, more wheels, potential brakes and suspension, and one can't haul a grant load for business if one also needs to haul a battery trailer... What I'd prefer to see - a battery pack that takes two persons to lift, sides into the back of...

I watch a LOT of YouTube visits on Tesla goings on. The evaluation of the new charging site's extra charger was for a handicapped vehicle space. It would make it easier for a handicapped person to charge their vehicle. Regarding splitting the batteries in a CT for faster charging - so far, that...

Apologies, LUKE. I had missed your reply. My comments have not been meant to discourage ANYONE from the CT. And, I'm still going to get and enjoy mine. My comments are directed towards the people who keep coming out and saying "longer range isn't needed." It might not be needed for people...

As I requested - please don't reply to me. Again, making assumptions (fuel costs are wildly different in various parts of the country). Again, you didn't read my comments - I had adjusted to 14 hrs for the trip. 13 driving and a 1 hr break to eat a meal. The rest of the trip we don't get out of...

You make a lot of assumptions and don't read /assimilate my responses. Please just stop responding to me. The exchanges you and I are having are pointless. Literally, I feel like I'm talking to a message repeater with an agenda. Makes me wonder if you aren't getting paid to come into the forum...