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Re:Tesla remotely converts battery pack, cutting 1/3 of range by kube-system on Tuesday July 26, 2022 @04:20PM (#32243442)
Yeah, a better example is modifications to homes. Those are restricted in many places in the US. I can't replace a circuit in my homes wiring, even if I follow every code.
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Re:Tesla remotely converts battery pack, cutting 1/3 of range by marssaxman on Friday July 29, 2022 @07:13PM (#32282748)
Who is going to stop you?
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Re:Tesla remotely converts battery pack, cutting 1/3 of range by AinderS on Tuesday July 26, 2022 @04:34PM (#32243624)
But even in that case, the restriction comes from law, not an arbitrary decision made by a private company.
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Re:Tesla remotely converts battery pack, cutting 1/3 of range by Ajedi32 on Tuesday July 26, 2022 @05:20PM (#32244203)
And there are a number of competing, qualified, third party electricians who can make the change for you. You aren't locked-in to contracting with the company which originally built the house.
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