Vehicles have become more intelligent and more connected. Connected cars “provide internet access to all the mobile devices used by the driver and passengers. They access the Internet via cellular or satellite communications and provide tablet-sized screens for passengers or a Wi-Fi hotspot for passengers’ own devices,” according to PCMag. … [continued]
New aggregated data from the gurus over at A Better Route Planner show that Tesla Model 3 efficiency is the highest of any production car at highway speeds, with outstandingly low energy consumption. This outstanding efficiency, combined with great supercharging speeds, makes the Model 3 the best road tripping EV in production.
As I write this on a Tuesday morning, we are just beginning our 5th week of operation of our Tesla solar array + Powerwall setup. I thought it would be a good time to share the operational experiences and learning curves we’ve gone through to optimize operation and minimize our exposure to grid-supplied power. For anyone who hadn’t read my first article about the Tesla Energy experience, the short version is that we installed an 8.125 kW solar array on a predominantly south-facing roof on our 2800 sq ft colonial located in the woods 6 miles to the west of the village of Woodstock, VT. In addition to the array, we had Tesla Energy install a Powerwall 2 and a dedicated 48 amp vehicle charger.
A Swiss couple just finished driving their Tesla Model S from Switzerland to Kazakhstan and back, often in countries where no electric car charging infrastructure exists. How did they do it and what did they learn along the way?
An owner of a Tesla Model S 60 is coming close to wrapping up a coast-to-coast-to-coast trip in the best mass-produced car on the planet. No “surprise” problems. No “range anxiety.” Nope. Just love for the wonderful Model S and a lot of driving. Oh yeah, and some awesome pictures. Ethan … [continued]
