Tesla Report #5
The third and longest trip with the Tesla Model S was successful. During the 1,000 mile trip, I was able to learn the details of how much energy the car uses and, as a result, became better at planning for charging stops. The Tesla does the planning for you, but at times you may want […]
Tesla Report – Second Trip
On Wednesday, I departed just before noon from The 2015 Open Minds Technology & Informatics Institute in Washington, D.C. for home in Connecticut. I learned a lot more about the Tesla during the trip. The AutoSteer beta feature continues to be impressive. It worked just fine through two tunnels, over bridges, and even in heavy rain. The feature is ideal […]
Tesla Report – First Trip
Today was my first Tesla trip outside of home base. I departed from Greentown, PA just before noon for The 2015 Open Minds Technology & Informatics Institute. I arrived at the Omni Hotel in Washington just past 6:30 PM. I learned a lot about the Tesla during the trip. The AutoSteer beta feature is impressive […]
2015 Open Minds Technology & Informatics Institute
I will be driving down to Washington, D.C. on Monday for the 2015 Open Minds Technology & Informatics Institute. This will be my longest trip so far with the Tesla Model S. I am looking forward to discovering a charging station along the way.
My Car Upraded Itself Overnight
When I got in the car this morning, a message appeared on the 17 inch display saying a new release of software was successfully installed overnight. The new Tesla version 7.0 introduces significant improvements in autopilot functionality with Autosteer, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, and Side Collision Warning. Similar to the autopilot function in airplanes, you need to maintain […]
