Search results

  1. P

    Discuss: Tesla Expands Powerwall 3 Backwards Compatibility to North America

    I really hope one day these kinds of battery backup and solar system setups become significantly more affordable. Right now, it is just too expensive to justify the upfront cost of a brand‑new system. And in my particular case, I can't even get enough solar on our roof to cover our consumption...
  2. P

    Tesla Ground Truth Vehicles in Miami: Robotaxi Expansion?

    Yeah, I don't know why they would use a Model X, but maybe it's just because all they're doing is mapping. I'm really not sure, but I am excited to see the Robotaxi service expand because right now the areas it operates in are, relatively speaking, not very popular places to visit. If they...
  3. P

    Tesla Ground Truth Vehicles in Miami: Robotaxi Expansion?

    It is a Model X (unknown year) and a Model Y Juniper, with the typical “lighthouse”‑style LiDAR equipment that Tesla typically uses for ground‑truth mapping before a Robotaxi expansion.
  4. P

    Discuss: Tesla Adds Grok Bot to Vehicles for Hands-Free Errands and Tasks

    I've been using GPT‑6 Astra since it first dropped, and it is honestly mind‑bending what it can do. I just give it instructions, and it can complete a whole host of things in way less time than it would normally take me to do them. For example, I recently had it make me a 3D model of a part I...
  5. P

    Discuss: Tesla FSD V14.3.9 Triggers False Camera Service Alerts

    That isn't the only issue with FSD recently. I believe that since the FSD update 14.3.6, or around that time, I have had a persistent service‑menu warning that my front camera is out of calibration. However, after searching online for the error message and discussing it with Tesla service, it...
  6. P

    Discuss: Tesla Launches Vehicle-to-Home With Powerwall in Update 2026.27.10

    I got it a few days ago, and I personally preferred FSD 14.3.9 over this .10 version. To my knowledge, the only reason they did an update was due to a lot of Model Y Junipers getting constant warnings about needing their main front camera cleaned or serviced even when the camera was completely...
  7. P

    Discuss: Tesla Robotaxis to Get FSD V15, Start 24/7 Rides Next Month

    You might be right, but then that would mean that the only V15 robotaxis being tested are in the California Bay Area. I just don't think they would restrict themselves to just one region because laws, traffic, and a whole bunch of other things are different from one geofenced area to another.
  8. P

    Discuss: Tesla FSD v14.3.9 Release Notes (Update 2026.27.6)

    I think you are remembering correctly about the hazard lights while in motion. To my understanding, it is actually illegal in most states, but it isn't something that is regularly enforced. Some states do allow it, but only under certain circumstances. The US has some really weird traffic laws.
  9. P

    Discuss: Tesla Robotaxis to Get FSD V15, Start 24/7 Rides Next Month

    So if what this article is saying is accurate, then FSD V15 hasn't been on all Robotaxi vehicles and is instead likely on a select few? That is an odd way to do it, but I suppose it makes sense since they have full control and monitoring over these cars. My question is still why they are using...
  10. P

    Discuss: Tesla AI Chief Talks About What's Coming in FSD V15

    It's funny that I'm seeing this article today because I literally had FSD save me from a side collision when traffic was stopped and I was in a turning lane. Since I am in a Model 3 and it sits low relative to the SUVs and pickup trucks that were stopped, I didn't see the car at all. However...
  11. P

    Discuss: Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes Near Lot Full of Tesla Cybercabs

    I actually was on my way home on the highway near the airport when it happened. My family and I thought the plane was trying to take off again, and then, all of a sudden, we heard a boom and saw smoke start to billow up. It was wild to see in person, and just today I went by there again and...
  12. P

    Discuss: Tesla's New 'Preferred Routes' Doesn't Require the Summer Update

    I've actually noticed that this happens to me when the car has poor cellular reception. There isn't really a way to fix it other than using a mobile hotspot. I guess if it can't get good updated information via the internet then it starts taking weird routes that you normally don't take. I've...
  13. P

    Discuss: Tesla FSD v14.3.9 Release Notes (Update 2026.27.5)

    If the feature works as well as I hope it does, I really don't see why they should be locking it behind a subscription. You can certainly make the argument that other car makers do the same thing, but that doesn't mean it's a good thing. Either way, if this is going to be a thing, there is...
  14. P

    Discuss: Tesla Service Centers to Start Using Some Non-OEM Parts

    On the surface, this looks like a good thing. However, I am worried about the whole warranty coverage issue. I'm guessing that the part's own manufacturer warranty would still cover defective parts and similar issues, but if it impacts warranty coverage on other parts of the car, then that is...
  15. P

    Discuss: Tesla to Offer Robotaxis During Service Instead of Loaners

    This sounds like a great alternative, but they should also make sure to give those who receive this service priority when calling a Robotaxi. It would be really bad if you get a Robotaxi to pick you up but then have to wait an extended period of time to call another one.
  16. P

    Discuss: Tesla Updates App to 4.60.5: Toggle Between Wheel Covers On/Off, Robotaxi Instead of Tesla Loaner

    I honestly can't wait for the day when I can just send my car off to a service center on its own and then either have a Robotaxi pick me up or a loaner show up at my home.
  17. P

    Discuss: Tesla Cybercab Specs: Supermanifold V3, No Rare Earth Magnets & More

    Wow, that is wildly efficient! The 293 miles of range with a battery that is half the size of that in a typical Model 3 LR or Model Y LR is truly an impressive achievement. And the fact that they also made sure to account for longevity in the harsh conditions and DC fast‑charging cycles it will...
  18. P

    Discuss: Tesla FSD v14.3.9 Release Notes (Update 2026.27.5)

    This is a cool new feature, but I wish they could show a demonstration of it in action and how it will work. Likewise, I really hope this update finally includes pothole avoidance.
  19. P

    How does Rivian's mobile app compare to Tesla's?

    Bummer, sorry for your loss. At least you managed to get enough from the insurance to replace it. I've heard many people don't get as lucky, especially when the other driver who hit you is uninsured or underinsured.
  20. P

    Discuss: NHTSA Launches Probe Into Tesla Cybercab as Public Rides Begin

    This is normal procedure when a company releases a product that they have self‑certified. Nothing wrong with it.