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[BillN @ItsBillN]

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Motorway EV Charging in England

As it seems no one is actively & publicly monitoring the progress towards the government meeting its stated commitments, I’ve created this map👇

I plan to keep it updated - with your help

https://t.co/XAQKNWFM9c

[BillN @ItsBillN]

@enhauto @teslascope To keep the USP please let me use the right rear handle to do this! I can reach the cable from behind the car but I can’t reach the left rear handle to unlatch it!

[BillN @ItsBillN]

@teslaeurope Accept that it’s not happening any time soon and improve basic Autopilot.

[BillN @ItsBillN]

@larsmoravy Urgently need to improve basic AutoPilot, especially outside of the US. It is now far behind systems from other manufacturers.

You should be backporting some of the FSD stack logic to Basic Autopilot. Leaving it to stagnate while competitors continue to improve is a mistake.

[Joshua Leach @Joshwaleach15]

Looks like there’s some much needed Tesla charging capacity being installed at Gretna
@ItsBillN @EpicWinningMaz @tillathenun @lakes_eco_van

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Meh.

[Tesla @Tesla]

The 2023 Holiday Update rolls out next week

Here’s what’s coming...

Custom Lock Sounds
Replace the horn lock sound of your vehicle with another sound—like a screaming goat 🐐

LAN Party on Wheels
Play your favorite games on the rear touchscreen 🎮

Rear Screen Bluetooth Headsets
Parents, rejoice. Rear passengers can now use wireless Bluetooth headphones when watching shows or playing games on the rear screen

Apple Podcasts
Listen to millions of the world’s most popular podcasts @ApplePodcasts

Tesla App Trip Planner
Use the Tesla mobile app to plan a multi-stop trip and send it to your vehicle

Speed Cameras on Route
Navigation now includes speed cameras, stop signs & traffic lights

Automatic 911 Calls
Your vehicle will automatically call 911 if an accident triggers the airbags

Blind Spot Indicators
The blind spot camera will alert you with red shading when your turn signal is on and a car is detected in your blind spot

More Live Sentry Cameras
When viewing vehicle surroundings from the Tesla app, you'll now have access to the left and right pillar cameras for a total of 7 angles

Light Show
Enjoy a thunderous new Light Show called 'The Arrival'

Castle Doombad
Castle Doombad is now available in the Tesla Arcade—plus updates to Beach Buggy, Polytopia & Vampire Survivors

High Fidelity Park Assist
See a 3D reconstruction of your surroundings while parking

*Availability varies by model and location

[BillN @ItsBillN]

@DorsetSpeeding I’d go for a red mark on their forehead so everyone else also getting the bus knows to give them a wide berth

[BillN @ItsBillN]

''A learner driver who failed the theory test 59 times before passing has been praised for their "amazing" commitment'

Sorry, but no – if you can’t pass a basic & mostly common sense multiple choice test in, say, 5 attempts then no licence for you
https://t.co/Hx56nH2LFp

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Just as almost constant Tesla worship gets boring too.

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Almost constant Tesla bashing gets a bit boring.

[BillN @ItsBillN]

@Keroppo Sadly, something being legally mandatory in certain conditions is not likely to do the trick in the UK

I think we need to move to a position where 3PMSF all seasons are the default on new cars and then required to pass an MOT going forward

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Mandatory all season tyres on all new cars and at every MOT would help stupid drivers to be less crashy

[The Kentish Town Cyclist @KentishCyclist]

Never underestimate the stupidly of drivers in the snow.

[BillN @ItsBillN]

@Nigel_Willis_ 1. If they’re mandatory, then there’s not extra expense. They just become the default.

2. Good all seasons are beneficial vs summer tyres in all conditions below about 7°C (and more than good enough the rest of the time for normal driving)

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Maybe it’s time we made all season tyres mandatory..?

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Mandatory all season tyres on all new cars and at every MOT would help stupid drivers to be less crashy

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Quite

[BillN @ItsBillN]

4 inches of snow now is going to be interesting 😬☃️

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Love driving in -8°C on frozen roads with knob heads in shite cars, with one working headlight and almost certainly shite tyres still tailgating you just the same as on any other day

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Love driving in -8°C on frozen roads with knob heads in shite cars, with one working headlight and almost certainly shite tyres still tailgating you just the same as on any other day

[BillN @ItsBillN]

The most exciting thing here is this button being within easy reach

[Kevin Melnuk @KevinMelnuk]

@Erik_Lutes @Hilbe @brandenflasch I plotted this route and Cybertruck wants 100-120 miles between stops and 25-40 minutes of charging. Trip planner knows it’s slowish.

[BillN @ItsBillN]

Range extender

[BCH Road Policing Unit @roadpoliceBCH]

Officers saw this vehicle with cables coming out of the window joining M25. They discovered the vehicle was being powered by two batteries sitting in the passenger footwell. Body panelling was also found to be falling off. Vehicle prohibited and driver will be charged... Charged