Re:Tesla Normal Operating Sounds
by benhurmarcel on Saturday November 25, 2023 @07:56AM
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Of course there are ways to eliminate most noises. But at some point it’s not worth the cost.
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Right. As they’re clearly cutting costs at their current price point /s
Re:Tesla Normal Operating Sounds
by grey_earthling on Saturday November 25, 2023 @08:38AM
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I suppose it depends on whether their more important goal is to provide the best possible service to their customers, or to make the most possible profit.
Re:Tesla Normal Operating Sounds
by two_handfuls on Saturday November 25, 2023 @12:15PM
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Yes? Tesla historically cuts costs as much as possible, putting all the focus on an excellent electric engine and batteries. Everything else takes a second seat.
For example they removed the ultrasonic parking sensors. They removed the radar. In the next revision, they removed the stalks in favor of buttons on the steering wheel to control the blinkers.
The car is still expensive, but that’s down to in part batteries and the tech still being somewhat pricey, and in part just profit (contrast to e.g. Ford selling their cars at a loss).