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#3043967 2-Mar-2023 15:30

Batman:

it says Model 3 is 50kwH 150kw/350nm where as model Y is 60kwh 220kw and 442nm

is the discrepancy that big? that's news to me, i thought they had the same motor and battery

The Model 3 RWD is 211kW. The Model Y RWD is 220kW

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#3043971 2-Mar-2023 15:42

Whichcar.com.au/: Tesla hints at Model 2 with third-gen electric architecture; reveal expected 2024

While the full car (potentially called ‘Model 2’) wasn’t revealed at its Investor Day event, Tesla design boss Franz von Holzhausen said: “I think the track record proves that we can deliver the best cars.

"I’d love to really show you what I mean and unveil the next-gen car, but you’re going to trust me on that until a later date.”

Tesla's presentation slides seemingly depict a low-slung sedan or coupe silhouette, instead of previous rumours that the Model 2 would be a crossover SUV or hatchback.

It also teased a high-riding people-mover or van-like model.
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#3043975 2-Mar-2023 16:18

So all the other EV manufacturers that have vehicles in the space where a possible Model 2 would fit will go “Excellent. Announced in 2024, produced in 2026, delivered in 2027.” And continue pumping out vehicles like the iD3, Cupra Born, BYD Dolphin, etc.

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#3043976 2-Mar-2023 16:19

trust tesla, and later date

3 words - full self drive

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#3043978 2-Mar-2023 16:34

Batman:

trust tesla, and later date

3 words - full self drive

3 more words

"Cross country road-trip"

Oh and 1 more "Robotaxi"

And while we are here, there is always the really badly aged claims from 2019 that

"A Tesla will be worth $150,000 to $250,000 in 3 years, " - or maybe not

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#3043982 2-Mar-2023 17:32

Washington Post: Elon Musk was supposed to boost Tesla. Instead he replayed the hits

Elon Musk unveiled pieces of his “Master Plan” for a more sustainable planet and showed a video of a humanoid robot at a Tesla event Wednesday — but didn’t announce a major product update for the company, disappointing investors.

The company announced it will build a new factory in Mexico and hinted at a new vehicle, although executives said they weren’t yet ready to unveil it. Tesla leaders also revealed some changes to its manufacturing processes, but the presentations failed to break much new ground.

The lack of fresh product updates prompted the company’s stock to fall roughly 6 percent in after-hours trading. Commenters on the YouTube live stream called the roughly three-hour presentation a dud.
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#3043992 2-Mar-2023 18:16

Tesla's presentation slides seemingly depict a low-slung sedan or coupe silhouette, instead of previous rumours that the Model 2 would be a crossover SUV or hatchback. It also teased a high-riding people-mover or van-like model.

Kinda sounds like a new plant in Mexico to make the existing model.

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#3044007 2-Mar-2023 19:36

Obraik:

The Model 3 RWD is 211kW. The Model Y RWD is 220kW

Depends what year. The 2022 Model 3 RWD out of Shanghai has the 3D7 motor at 194kW.

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#3044455 4-Mar-2023 00:28

SaltyNZ:
frankv:

None of this applies to electric motors. They have the same (large) amount of torque from zero to 3000RPM, above which it drops off a bit.

Yes, that's why I said normally I'd just leave it in 4th gear, which is 1:1 ratio. :-)

Yep. Much easier mounting a Leaf motor to a manual gearbox - pull the ICE and the clutch and attach to the gearbox input shaft via a spline adapter. Then select a gear that suits what you need to do that day and put your foot on the go pedal.

Direct drive without a gearbox is not so good - the Leaf differential is about 8:1 - double what most cars use.

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#3045811 4-Mar-2023 18:44

according to the Aussies - 2025

but as far as i know, Tesla themselves haven't announced anything and the picture looks like a mazda 2

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/tesla-model-2-coming-in-2025-139824/

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#3045814 4-Mar-2023 19:16

Batman:

according to the Aussies - 2025

but as far as i know, Tesla themselves haven't announced anything and the picture looks like a mazda 2

https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/tesla-model-2-coming-in-2025-139824/

Given that the lead designer at Tesla used to work for Mazda, it might not be so far fetched.

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#3045963 5-Mar-2023 09:29

I am not sure if this has been discussed before, I am looking for suggestions, recommendations, views etc on electric vans and similar. Looking for something to move mobility gear such as mobility scooters . Ideally with reasonably low lift height to enable a ramp to load scooter with a manageable gradient or a load lifter.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3045982 5-Mar-2023 10:29

MikeB4:
I am not sure if this has been discussed before, I am looking for suggestions, recommendations, views etc on electric vans and similar. Looking for something to move mobility gear such as mobility scooters . Ideally with reasonably low lift height to enable a ramp to load scooter with a manageable gradient or a load lifter.

Perhaps you should start a new thread.

I guess the first question you should ask is "Can the scooter be withstand rain and wind, and the rider get into and out of a vehicle easily? In other words could a trailer / truck handle?"

You may wish to talk to a trailer builder.

You can get a good idea from how taxis do it.

I'm thinking you need a wheelchair lift / hoist.

You could google

lift OR hoist OR hoists wheelchair taxi site:nz

lift OR hoist OR hoists wheelchair van site:nz

I found this solution, which seemed like a nice compromise.

Australia Bundaberg Mobility

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#3045987 5-Mar-2023 10:57

The vehicle has to be electric as I won't buy ICE vehicles now. It needs to such that my wife(very it and able) can manage loading and unloading the scooter.

I figured this is the best place to discuss since it's an EV required.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#3045991 5-Mar-2023 11:07

@kingdragonfly:

Perhaps you should start a new thread.

I guess the first question you should ask is "Can the scooter be withstand rain and wind, and the rider get into and out of a vehicle easily? In other words could a trailer / truck handle?"

You may wish to talk to a trailer builder.

You can get a good idea from how taxis do it.

I'm thinking you need a wheelchair lift / hoist.

You could google

lift OR hoist OR hoists wheelchair taxi site:nz

lift OR hoist OR hoists wheelchair van site:nz

I found this solution, which seemed like a nice compromise.

Australia Bundaberg Mobility

not a very helpful reply to the question asked.

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