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These are some interesting numbers. Doesn't look good for Uber even with all of their upcoming partnerships with other "autonomous" ride share companies.
A Robotaxi from COTA (F1 race track) back to downtown Austin costs about $76/$78 ($4 per mile) right now vs over $112 (~$6 per mile) for Uber.
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4️⃣ fast facts you didn’t know about nuclear energy.
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The more I look and watch the Roadster, the more I like it.
Franz pulling up to the Petersen dinner in the new Tesla Roadster. Love the dihedral doors. They popped the rear so everyone could look at the COPV.
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Here is more new info about what comes and doesn't come with each next-gen Tesla Roadster trim (subject to change): Performance trim: • Dihedral doors with removable roof panels • Active Track Mode • Active aerodynamics (wings and barge boards) • Powered aerodynamics (fan and skirt system) • Hidden aerodynamics • Individually controlled brake corner actuation • Multi-mode fan suction and ground-sealing system • Carbon-ceramic brakes • Spool valve adaptive dampers • Dual ride height and wheel rates separate road and track behavior: Stiffness more than triples, Ride height drops up to 40mm • Lightweight wheels • Fixed seat base with adjustable recline • Adjustable pedal bay • Select manual controls • 0–60 mph: Under 1.6 seconds • Top speed: Over 210 mph • Peak acceleration: Over 1.5g • Peak power: Over 1 MW • Peak motor torque: Over 1,400 Nm • EPA range: Over 300 miles • Seats: 2 • Yoke steering • Rear wing • Steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire Not included on Performance trim: • No rocket thrusters • No carbon-overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) • No rocket-assisted acceleration • No gold-tinted glass (Thrust/Rocket only) • No Supersonic interior package (Thrust/Rocket only) • No Ano White exterior paint (Rocket only) Thrust trim: • 0–60 mph: Under 0.9 seconds • Top speed: Over 230 mph • Peak power: Over 1 MW • Peak motor torque: Over 1,400 Nm • EPA range: Over 300 miles • Seats: 2 Thrust Includes everything on Performance, plus: • 1 carbon-overwrapped pressure vessel (COPV) • 4 rear rocket thrusters for acceleration • Electric Optimus actuators • Rocket-assisted acceleration • Gold-tinted glass • Supersonic interior package, which includes: Ultrawhite interior, Gray microsuede detailing, Microsuede seat bolsters, Yoke with two smaller forward displays Not included on Thrust trim: • No second COPV • No 4 downward lift-control thrusters • No 2 side yaw-control thrusters • No Ano White exterior paint Rocket trim: • 0–60 mph: Under 0.59 seconds • Peak acceleration: Over 5g • Top speed: Over 230 mph • Peak power: Over 1 MW • Peak motor torque: Over 1,400 Nm • Peak thrust: Over 80 kN • EPA range: Over 300 miles • Seats: 1 • Supersonic interior package, which includes: Ultrawhite interior, Gray microsuede detailing, Microsuede seat bolsters, Yoke with two smaller forward displays Includes applicable Performance and Thrust features, plus: • 2 carbon-overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) • 10 total thrusters (4 rear thrusters for acceleration, 4 downward perimeter thrusters for lift control, 2 side thrusters for yaw control) • All-electric Optimus actuators • Ano White exterior paint with UV and cryogenic protection, electrostatic dissipation, and corrosion resistance • Gold-tinted glass Keep in mind that production doesn't start until 2028, so final specs, trims, features, etc, are subject to change. No pricing has been given. More info in Ryan's post below.
Got a copy of the press resources for the new Tesla Roadster 👀
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I usually don't bitch about charging stops...but the Tesla Superchargers in Hays KS are behind a Applebee's with nothing around. When we were eastbound last week we almost got backed into by an employee leaving work. It needs to be updated and moved.
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And here it is!
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If you've watch some older Out of Spec videos you may recognize this Supercharger in Abeliene KS. It's at the West Plaza Country Mart. Kinda of a unique grocery store.
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Tesla Roadster nozzles
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Went to the Mayfair mall earlier and always love seeing the Tesla display. Currently they have a Frosr Blue Metallic Model Y Performance on display.
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It was a madhouse when the Petersen Museum opened their doors this morning and the people were there for one thing, the Tesla Roadster.
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Finally got to Kansas and hit the Tesla Superchargers in Overland Park. It was busy, Cybertruck, BMW, an R1T left before I could get a picture.
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This is one of my favorite stops on this trip both coming and going. It is the Little General and it has private labeled Tesla Superchargers. If your on I70 driving through Missouri then stop. Huge store, clean bathrooms and V3 chargers. ⚡
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Still making our way across Missouri. FSD at 98% usage. FSD handles all the construction, speed limit changes, and traffic like a champ💪
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Gorgeous day to be traveling across America. Quick charging and busy roads⚡🤖 FSD getting it done...
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This one seems to be going viral. I guess there is a large group of people that don’t know how to park and hate their tires. 🎥tt.car13 on TT
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Back on the road grinding from Kentucky to Colorado. 1st stop of the day in Kuttawa KY⚡
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Grok @bot keeps dropping feature after feature. They have added a vault for passwords, credit cards, contacts , etc. Can your Bot do this?
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