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Chillaban compares API and AP2 running version 2018.21.9. He summarizes his points saying “Overall, my experience so far is that without a doubt in my mind, AP2 is more capable than AP1 now in 2018.21.9 and beyond”.
Read more: TMC Forum
Thank andy2na for this list to help you make decisions when designing your Tesla. If you’re still waiting, hopefully you’ll need this soon!
See Google Doc
It seems like the tax credit you receive when you buy a Tesla today ($7,500) will probably disappear in the next couple of years. See diagram. Some say Tesla will make some changes to compensate this and that they will time it with new versions of the MX and MS.
Read more: Reddit
FSD used to cost $3,000 and it will now cost $5,000 if purchased after delivery. In addition to that, the ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ package, which is required to get the FSD, has also gone from $5,000 to $6,000 if bought later on through and OTA update.
Read more: Electrek
BozieBeMe2 says: “The electric steering is nothing more than a servo system. Just like in a robot. (…) When you intervene the computers commands, by offering a resistance in that movements, the amp loads go up in the servo and tells the AP computer to cancel the AP sequencing. It’s the same thing when a robot in the factory strikes some thing, the amp loads go up and the robot faults out.”
Read more: TMC Forum
A few days ago we visited the Tesla Factory. Unfortunately, we can’t disclose what we saw, but we can say it was really amazing! If you haven’t done it yet, we totally recommend the visit.
As Tesla fan I find myself sometimes having to remember what are all those acronyms, here is a list of the ones you can find in this issue.
