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Re: Meet Model X

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Post by mavrc » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 2:58 PM UTC

liotier wrote: post #15

DEinspanjer wrote: post #6

Okay.. I'm a Model S owner and I love Tesla and I chuckled at the whole Insane mode and gave a bit of an amused snort at Ludicrous mode. This, however, really makes me wonder WTH is going on there: HEPA Air Filters "There are three modes: circulate with outside air, re-circulate inside air and a bioweapon defense mode that creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants ." EDIT: Very fair points about…

> bioweapon defense mode that creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants Ever drove past a skunk corpse ? Only happened to me a few times when I traveled in the USA - still have PTSD...

In the country, this happens pretty frequently. If you think that's bad, try driving by a large dairy on a hot, still day.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by cloudwalking » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 2:58 PM UTC

thecrumb wrote: post #21

If it's an "SUV" where do I strap my kayak and bike? Mercedes did it better in 1955.

There are roof racks available which cover only one falcon door. Alternatively you could just put the kayak inside the car.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by mangeletti » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 2:59 PM UTC

DEinspanjer wrote: post #6

Okay.. I'm a Model S owner and I love Tesla and I chuckled at the whole Insane mode and gave a bit of an amused snort at Ludicrous mode. This, however, really makes me wonder WTH is going on there: HEPA Air Filters "There are three modes: circulate with outside air, re-circulate inside air and a bioweapon defense mode that creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants ." EDIT: Very fair points about…

I don't think the goal is to provide a bio-weapon defense system (I think it's more for bad smog), but this truthfully is how you would defend against a bio-weapon in a vehicle; use the only safe air source (the HEPA filter) to pump air in at a rate that maintains positive pressure in the cabin, preventing air from leaking into the vehicle from unsafe sources (e.g., a small crack in a seal somewhere).

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by pjc50 » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 2:59 PM UTC

lotu wrote: post #83

soccerdave wrote: post #53

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Of course he is, where I live in the US 142k could buy you a nice 1400 square foot house.

I wish I could buy a nice 1400 square foot house where I live.

In central London that buys you .. a garage.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by vcarl » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 3:00 PM UTC

michaelmior wrote: post #81

liotier wrote: post #15

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> bioweapon defense mode that creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants Ever drove past a skunk corpse ? Only happened to me a few times when I traveled in the USA - still have PTSD...

Not an uncommon occurrence in rural Canada. It's not particularly pleasant, but you get used to it.

The real veterans know to open the windows as soon as you get a whiff.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by hmate9 » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 3:00 PM UTC

The 'bioweapon defense mode' is great naming. Gets fantastic PR and consumers know that Tesla's air is market leader.

When was the last time that a car's air filtering for so much good PR and became a unique selling point?

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by dangrossman » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 3:00 PM UTC

pookeh wrote: post #124

I don't think I can open those falcon doors when parked inside my garage. Which is a pity because it is damn cold in Canada half the year.

The doors actuate on two hinges and have sonar to detect both horizontal and vertical clearance during all movements. They will adapt to both low ceilings and low side clearances, and need only about a foot of space on either side of your car to open. In the video, Musk talks about garages with small ceilings and then shows a video of the doors opening in one. If there's enough space for you to pull in and get out of your car now, there's almost surely enough space to open the doors in this one too.

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by doczoidberg » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 3:01 PM UTC

Can anyone explain me why Tesla as a silicon valley company is lagging behind in autonomus driving? BMW, Daimler and many more have already working things in much cheaper cars.

Edit: can't understand the down voting. Criticizing Tesla isn't endorsed here?

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by LeonM » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 3:02 PM UTC

smrtinsert wrote: post #147

Doors that open like THIS - not like this!

I see what you did there ;)

Re: Meet Model X

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Post by dangrossman » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 3:03 PM UTC

snogglethorpe wrote: post #85

ashwn wrote: post #46

how tall/wide does your garage have to be?

That's the thing that first came to mind when I saw the pics of those doors opening... sure they look cool, and probably work ok if you're outside away from anything, but seems like there are plenty of situations in which they just wouldn't have the space to open enough to allow exiting (at least without crawling on the ground). Examples might be a small garage or a parking space hemmed in by other vehicles. Sliding…

The video shows it opening when parked so closely to two vehicles that a person can barely squeeze through, and when parked in a garage with a low ceiling. One of the cars they parked it next to is a minivan with sliding doors, which you couldn't get into when open, while you could get into the X. As Elon puts it, paraphrasing, "this is the best aperture possible".