I’m honestly surprised it has taken this long for a serious problem to surface related to Tesla’s Full Self Driving (FSD) system, based entirely around small cameras on the sensor side, and the weather. Having had a Tesla Model 3 with Full Self Driving (FSD) for more than 6 years, … [continued]
With the Zeekr 7X achieving the rank of third among the top ten battery electric vehicles (BEVs) purchased in Australia in February (behind only the Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion), it was great to have one visit our monthly coffee, cake and EVs morning tea. Steve Nixon was generous … [continued]
About two years ago, March, 13–20, 2024, my wife and I spent 8 days in Paris. We observed how Paris had electrified at that time. I wrote an article for CleanTechnica that I would now call “Paris Electrified 1.0,” while I would call this one Paris Electrified 2.0. This year … [continued]
Zachary Shahan’s review of the Bluetti Elite 400 battery made me smile, I have to admit. Let me explain. Perhaps you might smile as well. I have been interested in getting a solar power system for a very long time. So long, in fact, that I remember talking about such … [continued]
In many ways, the region around El Paso is kind of a “backwater.” We don’t have much water, actually, but we do have lots of beach in the form of desert sands! When a new EV model comes out, we’re often the last place where you’ll see one on the … [continued]
My wife and I taking delivery on our 2019 Tesla Model 3. Tesla Salt Lake City Delivery Center. October 21, 2019. Photo by Tesla Employee.
6 years and 3 months ago my wife and I took delivery of our new long range, dual motor Tesla Model 3, on October 21, 2019, at the Salt Lake City Delivery and Service Center. At the time, I paid $6,000 for what was called Full Self Driving (FSD). I … [continued]
Note: I believe Donald Trump has done unthinkable damage to our country and to our relations with other countries. I was sadly disappointed when Elon Musk supported his run for reelection in spite of Trump getting in bed with fossil fuel companies. Musk’s behavior as leader of the DOGE agency … [continued]
The Australian light vehicle market is dominated by “utes” — short for utilities, or utility vehicles. These have evolved from sedans fitted with a tray back to monstrous mini trucks. The big sellers are the Ford Ranger and the Toyota HiLux, followed by strong contenders like the Isuzu D-Max, Mitsubishi … [continued]
The first thing I seek in technology, amidst the numerous conveniences accessible in modern society, is quiet. Power outages and the desire of many to be off the grid have led to certain portable power technologies becoming popular with the modern adventurer. Whether one wants to use more intermittent solar … [continued]
As part of the ongoing saga of reconstructing my mouth after surgery, I had to go to the dentist this morning. She made the mistake of asking me what I would be doing for the rest of the day, which gave me a perfect opportunity to chat about the BYD … [continued]
