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Model 3 version 10 software better than a cinema
As a pragmatist I never thought I’d say the entertainment options in the Tesla Model 3 are truly amazing. Mind boggling amazing. The sound system in the Model 3 is excellent and the 15″ center screen crisp and clear. Starts … Continue reading
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Edison Apartments in Gallatin TN add EV charging station
One of the best parts of EV ownership is waking up each morning with a “full tank” and never having to visit a gas station ever again. If you don’t own a home with a garage, charging where you live … Continue reading
Can the Electrify America network be relied upon?
The short answer is no. For the long answer read on… I decided to take a trip to the nearest Electrify America charging site to train myself in the use of these stations before I really need one and also … Continue reading
Twisted CHAdeMO charging session
I tested my CHAdeMO adapter at Newton Nissan of Gallatin TN. Due to the charging station configuration the CHAdeMO cable put a half twist into the Tesla CHAdeMO adapter pigtail. The adapter returned to normal after the session was complete, … Continue reading
Rare sighting of BMW i8
The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid is very rare on the roads. It’s expensive and therefore sells in small quantities. Prices start at $147,000, with a typical selling price of $175,000 once options are added. As of August 2019 only 6,448 … Continue reading
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Tesla CHAdeMO adapter charges Model 3 at 31kW at Nissan HQ
The Model 3 has just gained the ability to use a Tesla to CHAdeMO adapter through a recent firmware update. I have yet to receive firmware version 2019.24.4 that enables the adapter, however a work colleague got the update on … Continue reading
Posted in CHAdeMO, Electric Car, eVgo, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, Tesla Model X
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Sheryl Crow broke my Tesla
Back on April 3rd Sheryl Crow tweeted Elon Musk to complain she was stuck in a parking lot with a black screen. It turned out the screen brightness at night was turned down too low to see. Elon promised a … Continue reading
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Rare sighting of (Original) Plug-in Prius.
Toyota’s Prius is a popular Hybrid vehicle. In March 2012 Toyota started selling the Plug-in Prius, affectionately called the PiP. After April 2014, (much to the frustration of potential buyers) Toyota began restricting manufacturing volume of the vehicle and the … Continue reading
Whole Foods offer $100 in compensation for Parking Lot Ding
I am pleased that Whole Foods have decided to compensate me for the parking lot ding I received a several weeks ago. Sentry Mode on my Tesla recorded how my car was hit by a rogue shopping cart. I reached … Continue reading
Posted in Accident, Amazon, Bizarre, ChargePoint, Electric Car, Level 2 EV Charger, Sentry Mode, Tesla Model 3
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Warm weather has brought amazing efficiency
Over the winter the efficiency of the Model 3 was nothing to write home about. The resistance heater while effective uses a lot of electricity. Now the weather has warmed up the more efficient air conditioner is being used and … Continue reading