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My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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Re: My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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Post by jstsch »

LightBug1 wrote: post #10

At this point, how could anyone even contemplate buying from such a scummy company? ... (not necessarily staff, although you'd have to assume that many of them have bought in the Elon hype and are, as such, complicit). If branding means anything in this day and age, how can you associate yourself with such scummy brand? As a customer or employee? I was a fanboy a decade ago. Wouldn't touch them with your bargepole no…

I really enjoy my second hand 2020 Model 3 LR. Amazing car, never had any issues. If I compare it to my father's 2022 Kia EV6, it's still leagues ahead.

Re: My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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throwaway61024 wrote: post #48
master-lincoln wrote: post #21

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But it's far behind in safety, comfort, ergonomics, quality, privacy. So we need to chose what is important to us

Tesla is still ahead of it competitors in safety [1][2]. Can you elaborate on what you mean by privacy? [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renault_Zoe#Safety [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_Model_3#Safety

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Re: My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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Post by saagarjha »

cmsj wrote: post #42
Toutouxc wrote: post #39

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AFAIK pressing the brake pedal should cut the throttle (even most ICE cars do that) and also the brakes should be able to overpower the motors (unless you're doing 200 km/h down a mountain and you melt them before you can stop).

Yep, the brake pedal will cut the throttle, but the throttle will fully re-engage when you lift the brake pedal again, so controlled manoeuvring of the car becomes extremely difficult.

imo I would hit the brakes and coast to the side the road as soon as possible, then turn off the car.

Re: My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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Post by snovv_crash »

neglesaks wrote: post #11

>"I want to clear my name. I wish Elon Musk had the decency to apologise," is her message to the company’s billionaire boss. Know this: You will never get a narcissist to genuinely apologize.

Is this an issue the scale of Dieselgate? Because it seems that's roughly what it takes for an automotive CEO to issue an apology.

Re: My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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Post by Fnoord »

neglesaks wrote: post #11

>"I want to clear my name. I wish Elon Musk had the decency to apologise," is her message to the company’s billionaire boss. Know this: You will never get a narcissist to genuinely apologize.

The amount of children he has (like George Clooney), even multiple women pregnant at the same time [1]. I don't understand why women fall for it, and assume this time it is different. Though maybe that is part of the package deal?

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk#Personal_life

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Post by aqme28 »

PinguTS wrote: post #31
rob74 wrote: post #28

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In a petrol engine car you could react by shifting out of gear and flooring the brake pedal (and the clutch pedal if you have one). But what do you do in an electric car? Teslas do have a neutral gear, but it's more and more hidden with every new car generation (according to https://www.notateslaapp.com/tesla-reference/598/how-to-put-... , for some newer models it's only available via the touchscreen). So you have to…

They have a brake pedal too, like every car. The brake pedal should override the acceleration like in any ICE car. So, technically I don't see any problem.

Being forced to brake while driving can also be very dangerous. How is this not a problem? And I think you're misusing the word "technically" here.

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Post by suddenclarity »

Unless I missed it, the article seems to leave out details.

According to previous articles, she seemingly accused Tesla of corruption by placing orders to suppliers based on friendship more than quality and price. The safety issue of mats sliding was just one part of the complaints.

The article also states that Tesla never provided any details about her secret personal project, but in previous articles it was said to be her project with "a way to replace flip-down sun visors with touch-based windshield-dimming technology". This included a paid trip to New York which Tesla supposedly claim wasn't approved.

I'm not saying it makes a difference but especially the second part seems strange to leave out when the whole legal battle seems to center around it.

Re: My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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Post by chasd00 »

aqme28 wrote: post #66
PinguTS wrote: post #31

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They have a brake pedal too, like every car. The brake pedal should override the acceleration like in any ICE car. So, technically I don't see any problem.

Being forced to brake while driving can also be very dangerous. How is this not a problem? And I think you're misusing the word "technically" here.

Braking is fundamental to driving, how is it dangerous? If the gas pedal was stuck to the floor and I was on the highway my first instinct would be to stomp on it a few times to get try and get it dislodged. If that failed, I’d put it in neutral, brake, and pull over somewhere out of the way.

Re: My battle with Tesla: I want to clear my name before I die

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Post by aqme28 »

chasd00 wrote: post #69
aqme28 wrote: post #66

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Being forced to brake while driving can also be very dangerous. How is this not a problem? And I think you're misusing the word "technically" here.

Braking is fundamental to driving, how is it dangerous? If the gas pedal was stuck to the floor and I was on the highway my first instinct would be to stomp on it a few times to get try and get it dislodged. If that failed, I’d put it in neutral, brake, and pull over somewhere out of the way.

You're on the highway going 80 with traffic and all of a sudden you have to stop. In the middle of the highway! How is that not dangerous?
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