TechOperator
@TechOperator
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Texan, free speech advocate, 2A supporter, science and technology geek, Tesla & SpaceX fan, IT guy, lover of dogs, and occasional rabble-rouser.
Texas, USA
Joined October 2023
An open letter to the anti-EV crowd. I drove ICE vehicles for 30 years. I attended car shows. I've modified engines and suspensions. I'm a Mustang Club of America certified national car show judge. I still love classic muscle. I also used to love making mixed music tapes and
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Not only does FSD work at night, it works at night in the pouring rain.
@wholemars The assumption Jerry makes is that the cameras are NOT capable of seeing in low light better than a human. If a human drives into complete darkness the human is stopping the car. We know the cameras see better in low light.
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The vast majority of Tesla haters have never driven one, and that’s all you need to know.
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We all have PTSD from test drives at traditional car dealerships, but the Tesla ownership experience is different right from the start. You can book an appointment online for a quick, low-pressure experience. They won’t take your license, ride along, or hold your trade hostage.
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Another great message from TXDOT (Texas Department of Transportation). 😂 The sign had a few bulbs out, but you get the idea.
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There are a lot of despicable responses to Martha, who was making a great point about manual driving, which kills literally tens of thousands of people a year in the US alone. Drop in the comments and show her some support. 🫶
@CARN0N True manual driving is a lot to process and to safely do.
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ICE mentality. Accepting all the shortcomings without considering what has to be tolerated. I could never go back to an ICE car. No more gas stations, oil changes, emissions inspections. The Tesla drivetrain is smooth and powerful - no drivetrain lag, it’s quiet, and has a
@TechOperator Its hard to buy a car that cant be utilized at the baseline a gas car can
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Ok I'm going to have to go out and fix this myself. 💀
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People will say a Tesla is not good for long-distance travel because of charging. Charging stops may take longer than filling up with gas. But in a gas car, you drive the whole trip, while a Tesla can drive you. Think of it this way: 20 minutes of charging to avoid 8 hours of
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We all have PTSD from test drives at traditional car dealerships, but the Tesla ownership experience is different right from the start. You can book an appointment online for a quick, low-pressure experience. They won’t take your license, ride along, or hold your trade hostage.
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"Guys! Get a Tesla guys! They're SOOO cooooool and futuristic guys! Trust me, I'm a CAR GUY you guys!" Teslas are the millennial grey of vehicles.
An open letter to the anti-EV crowd. I drove ICE vehicles for 30 years. I attended car shows. I've modified engines and suspensions. I'm a Mustang Club of America certified national car show judge. I still love classic muscle. I also used to love making mixed music tapes and
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“THe eLeCtrRiCaL gRiD CaN’t HaNdLe EVs.” People said the same thing about internet bandwidth at the advent of streaming services. Ever heard of Netflix, Spotify, or Apple Music?
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The Tesla Holiday Update just dropped on my son’s 25 M3 AWD with HW4.
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This morning's update - better or worse?
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The vast majority of Tesla haters have never driven one, and that’s all you need to know.
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