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Old Mar 1, 2022 | 03:49 PM
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Well Fremont makes more sense than Spokane. Huge differences in weather, Infrastructure, and support.
True. Tesla's home is in Fremont, Tesla Superchargers everywhere. And we have normal weather LOL
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Tesla working on Model 3 refresh:

https://www.carscoops.com/2022/11/te...fied-interior/
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 01:07 PM
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One area Tesla needs to be better is tail lights, they are not that great. Light output is only okay and the general aesthetic in particular, maybe vibe being a better description, is lacking. Not talking about shape but specifically light. German auto makers are far better in this way, although not a fan of sequential gimmicks and start up animations.
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Old Nov 29, 2022 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LeX2K
One area Tesla needs to be better is tail lights, they are not that great. Light output is only okay and the general aesthetic in particular, maybe vibe being a better description, is lacking. Not talking about shape but specifically light. German auto makers are far better in this way, although not a fan of sequential gimmicks and start up animations.
My Polestar rear lights also have a start up sequence when you unlock the doors
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article says they're simplifying the interior. i guess they're taking out seats and you use your own phone instead of a built in screen.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
article says they're simplifying the interior. i guess they're taking out seats and you use your own phone instead of a built in screen.
I was waiting for a comment like that . I think you have to bring your own iPad and seat cushions
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
article says they're simplifying the interior. i guess they're taking out seats and you use your own phone instead of a built in screen.
Spon on. Who needs any buttons at all? Ditto steering wheel, pedals, etc. Elon is so stupid (and whack) putting all that extra stuff in his cars. He should be fired!
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Electrek.co: Tesla secures large EV fleet order from Caltrans.https://electrek.co/2022/11/30/tesla...rder-caltrans/
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Tesla Model 3 prototypes equipping the potential elements of a vehicle redesign are already being spotted in California. Although the details of what Tesla could potentially update on its best-selling sedan are unknown, the first looks give plenty of ideas.

Last week, reports of a potential redesign of the Model 3 started to circulate as Reuters stated Tesla would attempt to reduce vehicle components and interior complexity, while also highlighting what drivers felt was most crucial, like infotainment systems. Codenamed “Project Highland,” the new design would roll off production lines in Q3 2023.


Twitter user @omg_Tesla found a potential candidate for the Model 3 redesign in what appears to be a parking garage in Santa Cruz, California. It equips several covers, including across the front bumper, hood, front quarter panels, trunk, rear bumper, and rear quarter panels. Essentially every part of the car except for the cabin was covered.





The vehicle equips manufacturer plates, as the MFG indication on the plate tells us it is officially from Tesla. Manufacturer plates have been spotted on other interesting Model 3 builds in the United States, including one from Gigafactory Shanghai, the company’s Chinese production plant, last year.

Given that the Model 3’s headlights and taillights, along with the bumpers where sensors are usually equipped, were covered entirely, speculation seems to indicate Tesla could be working on various projects. While it could be purely for appearance’s sake, it is unlikely. One of the most notable observations from the initial photographs was the potential inclusion of a camera in one of the front headlights, but it is also extremely similar in appearance to what
which would snap the protective covers into place.


As the initial reports from Reuters suggested interior improvements and manufacturing simplicity were the focus of the new Model 3, it seems there could be more to meet the eye than what was immediately visible when these pictures were taken. Tesla will likely improve the bones of the car, especially as infotainment is an important part of the EV ownership experience. This could include refined specifications for the vehicle’s infotainment system, just as Tesla did in its Model S and Model X redesigns.


https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-mode...ject-highland/

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At least it still has a steering wheel!
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 04:18 PM
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At least it still has a steering wheel!
LOL thank God! I'll storm up to Elon's office if he decides to put a yoke on the Model 3. I guess I could find him on Twitter these days as well
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 04:35 PM
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He's pretty easy to find lol
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by AMIRZA786
LOL thank God! I'll storm up to Elon's office if he decides to put a yoke on the Model 3. I guess I could find him on Twitter these days as well
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Old Dec 5, 2022 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
He's pretty easy to find lol
I think he answers a large number of Tweets, especially if they are negative. I'll start it off like this: "Elon, your such a b* for taking away the steering wheel!" Although I may not like the response I get back...
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