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10-19-2021, 12:41 AM | #134 | ||
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Also I missed a post where someone was talking about how far a camera can see and the effective distance of BMW ACC. A vision systems can be blinded by intense light. Also dense fog or rain can cause issues. The same types of things that blind a person will blind the car. As for radar, minimally effected by rain and fog. Another key point is that a radar system knows if a dense object is ahead, even if covered.
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They have been given a pass so far. But the current investigation is due to new algorithms to recognize safety vehicles in bad weather. The feds say that should have been a recall and them notified. Tesla doesn't notify when they do OTA pushes no matter what they affect. The feds say, when you make a safety related change it requires notification. I agree, but Tesla does not. I see a court.fight coming.
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Having said that, I feel like Tesla is going to lose big time with this one. And I can't say that I'm sad about that. |
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10-20-2021, 01:16 PM | #141 | |
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"I don't think any EV at this point would hold up to the M standard. It would weigh too much, be handling and cooling compromised." You could *almost* replace 'EV' with every successive generation of M Car. |
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My E90 weighed more than my E36 which weighed more than my E30. Each generation of car M or otherwise weighed more. I did see the article on tri-motor M5 possibility. While interesting; I don't need to go faster. I need longer distance. The M50 has plenty in the HP/torque department. I would say than 99% of people are going to run out of road before they run out of car.
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ICE customers have similar priorities too, e.g. many G20 folks are elated by 0-60, but no one ignores great mpg(my 330i gets 46.4mpg!) and great range. |
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I really think we are at that point. My E90 had about 400 HP and about the same torque. I could not, at least on public roads, could not use anywhere near the limits of performance. I figure the i4 M50 hits the diminishing return threshold. For me any additional performance is a waste. I above always purchased cars for a.mix of performance and comfort. Gas mileage wasn't an issue since none have been "gas guzzlers". I don't know if the M50 would fit that definition,; it might due to weight and range. I'm still buying it. I haven't seen anything else that doesn't cost the whole six figures that I like.
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The next F30 was flat (power band) I4 turbo 8AT 0-60 in 5.8 seconds and that was fast. The current G20 was flat (power band) I4 turbo 8AT 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, and is just as fast as previous F30, and rotates even better than E39/F30 at cloverleaves and flyovers(with Tesla 5-6 car lengths behind!). I would say the E39 felt the most engaging(to plot ahead/around/behind), with full surging power band utilized all the time. The 8AT's really are stepping stones towards PHEV/BEV/FCEV. I like BEVs with 0-60 around 5-6 seconds, so i4 eDrive40, Model 3 SR/LR, etc, etc, are the ones of interest to me. With battery/BEV/FCEV/PHEV advancements, I want these:
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Currently Tesla is moving toward iron batteries in the TM3 that have more cycles and weigh more. Cost less It's now a battery tech race. Higher energy density and away from lithium. Right now that long range car you want is a Lucid.
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Looks like what's known and accepted for an Ice vehicle isn't for an EV. |
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It is heavier, but you can hide that by increasing the number of cells so range isn't affected. This can only be done in lower end models. Finally is it cheaper since iron is readily available. The cost reduction is converted to profit. It is not passed.to the consumer as a cheaper car.
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Would love to see manufacturers to start quoting range at certain speed.
For example 400 miles at 80/90/100mph on top of the current range only |
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