Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream • Hacker News Board

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by csours » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:26 AM UTC

tsotha wrote: post #31

Looks nice. Is this really an SUV, though? It looks like a sedan.

A lot of SUVs are basically raised sedans. Only the very largest SUVs have fundamental differences from "cars" - Expedition, Escalade, Tahoe, etc.

Disclaimer: I work for GM.

Side note: no one will get away with building shit after this. And thats a GOOD THING.

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by Niksko » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:26 AM UTC

The Model 3 will be my first car, unless my circumstances necessitate that I have one sooner. The stuff that Tesla is doing is just so bonkers cool. Not only that though, I'm sure it's going to be safe, reliable and fast.

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by egillie » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:26 AM UTC

36erhefg wrote: post #23

The doors opening in that narrow space; crowd went insane. Livestream link: http://livestream.com/accounts/4186560/events/4387735/player

What happens if it's rainy and windy? You've just opened up part of the roof!

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by 36erhefg » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:26 AM UTC

tsotha wrote: post #36

dskhatri wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

In the tight parking spot scenario, how does the driver get out of the car?

If there's space between the front seats you could get through that way.

Err, kinda: https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.thecarconnection.com/lrg/tes...

You would have to be pretty athletic and not too big.

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by greglindahl » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:26 AM UTC

nsxwolf wrote: post #38

So that was the launch, and there's still no price?

The price has been known for months? At least for the initial cars, which are fully-loaded and thus a lot more expensive than the base model. Tesla has said for quite a while that the base model is going to be a bit more than Model S.

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by elevensies » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:26 AM UTC

Starts at 19:30 on the player.

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by csours » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:27 AM UTC

dskhatri wrote: post #25

36erhefg wrote: post #23

The doors opening in that narrow space; crowd went insane. Livestream link: http://livestream.com/accounts/4186560/events/4387735/player

In the tight parking spot scenario, how does the driver get out of the car?

Probably ask it to park itself.

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by yekim » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:27 AM UTC

Caught the tail end of the event. Elon definitely comes across as genuine and a real person. That said, a little practice in the stage presence / showmanship department could certainly help things flow smoother and amp up the excitement a bit; something this brand and its cars deserve!

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by tsotha » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:27 AM UTC

loceng wrote: post #39

rdl wrote: post #34

Curious how much the Whole Foods bags from the frunk cost as a product placement.

I took it as Tesla trying to connect with Whole Foods' demographic.

Yep. People with money who're going to be receptive to the "sustainability" pitch.

Re: Tesla Model X Launch event, livestream

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Post by dandrews » Wed, Sep 30, 2015, 4:29 AM UTC

36erhefg wrote: post #23

The doors opening in that narrow space; crowd went insane. Livestream link: http://livestream.com/accounts/4186560/events/4387735/player

Yes, clever. The dual hinges don't open up on a consistent arc, their action is recalculated each time based on sonar measurement.