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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by adrianN on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @12:34AM (#19735587)
I wonder how much of the additional complexity is actually necessary for lower emissions.
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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by AnthonyMouse on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @02:37AM (#19736087)
More to the point, how much of the complexity is an excuse to charge $4000 at the dealership for something an independent mechanic could do for $495 except that there is some kind of DMCA nonsense in the car to prevent that on purpose.
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Re:Changes to Models S and X allow them to travel longer wit... by rusticpenn on Wednesday April 24, 2019 @04:03AM (#19736441)
Most of the complexity arises from using feedback loops in the engines similar to other control systems in industry. There are also similarities to techniques used in electronics.
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