Pragmatic Electric https://engineered.network/electric en-us The Engineered Network The Engineered Network john@engineered.network The Engineered Network clean Electric Electric Pragmatic but with video, where I look at all things electric, renewable energy and the real-world trade-offs we face in their adoption…with the occasional review and something fun from time to time. The Engineered Network john@engineered.network Pragmatic but with video, where I look at all things electric, renewable energy and the real-world trade-offs we face in their adoption…with the occasional review and something fun from time to time. Pragmatic but with video, where I look at all things electric, renewable energy and the real-world trade-offs we face in their adoption…with the occasional review and something fun from time to time. No episodic Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:05:40 GMT hourly 1 https://engineered.network/img/electric/electricfeed.png Pragmatic Electric https://engineered.network/ TEN RSS Generator 12: Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part Two The Engineered Network clean No In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a … In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we continue to look at specification differences, likes and dislikes and answer the question...would I buy one? In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we continue to look at specification differences, likes and dislikes and answer the question...would I buy one? https://engineered.network/electric/episode-12-tesla-model-s-vs-3-part-two https://engineered.network/electric/episode-12-tesla-model-s-vs-3-part-two With John Chidgey.

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]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:31:00 +1000 In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we continue to look at specification differences, likes and dislikes and answer the question...would I buy one? Podcasts 00:10:33 Electric 12 Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part Two full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 11: Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part One The Engineered Network clean No In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a … In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we look at the car inside and out, how charging is different and some scary cost comparisons. In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we look at the car inside and out, how charging is different and some scary cost comparisons. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-11-tesla-model-s-vs-3-part-one https://engineered.network/electric/episode-11-tesla-model-s-vs-3-part-one With John Chidgey.

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]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:30:00 +1000 In August 2024 my Model 3 developed a suspected drive-train related fault and I was given a loan vehicle for a week while it was under repair. I'd never driven a Model S before and with a week and many kilometers to travel, I had a good chance to get a feel for the 100D vs my SR+ and in this episode we look at the car inside and out, how charging is different and some scary cost comparisons. Podcasts 00:12:00 Electric 11 Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part One full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 10: SuperCharger Blitz The Engineered Network clean No After a huge uptick in Electric Vehicle sales in Australia, Tesla responded with a blitz of new SuperChargers throughout Australia but they weren't alone. We look at how Queensland fared as multiple companies push new DC Fast Charger infrastructure … After a huge uptick in Electric Vehicle sales in Australia, Tesla responded with a blitz of new SuperChargers throughout Australia but they weren't alone. We look at how Queensland fared as multiple companies push new DC Fast Charger infrastructure forward in an attempt to keep up with surging demand. After a huge uptick in Electric Vehicle sales in Australia, Tesla responded with a blitz of new SuperChargers throughout Australia but they weren't alone. We look at how Queensland fared as multiple companies push new DC Fast Charger infrastructure forward in an attempt to keep up with surging demand. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-10-supercharger-blitz https://engineered.network/electric/episode-10-supercharger-blitz With John Chidgey.

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]]> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +1000 After a huge uptick in Electric Vehicle sales in Australia, Tesla responded with a blitz of new SuperChargers throughout Australia but they weren't alone. We look at how Queensland fared as multiple companies push new DC Fast Charger infrastructure forward in an attempt to keep up with surging demand. Podcasts 00:16:48 Electric 10 SuperCharger Blitz full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 9: Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part Two The Engineered Network clean No In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-lane change and Navigate on … In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-lane change and Navigate on Autopilot, with a final conclusion about Enhanced Autopilot as a whole. In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-lane change and Navigate on Autopilot, with a final conclusion about Enhanced Autopilot as a whole. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-9-tesla-enhanced-autopilot-part-two https://engineered.network/electric/episode-9-tesla-enhanced-autopilot-part-two With John Chidgey.

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]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +1000 In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-lane change and Navigate on Autopilot, with a final conclusion about Enhanced Autopilot as a whole. Podcasts 00:20:15 Electric 9 Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part Two full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 8: Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part One The Engineered Network clean No In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-park, Summon and Smart Summon. In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-park, Summon and Smart Summon. In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-park, Summon and Smart Summon. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-8-tesla-enhanced-autopilot-part-one https://engineered.network/electric/episode-8-tesla-enhanced-autopilot-part-one With John Chidgey.

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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:30:00 +1000 In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received a free trial for 30 days for Enhanced AutoPilot - a feature that costs $5,100 AUD. With a week to trial the features, in this episode we look at Auto-park, Summon and Smart Summon. Podcasts 00:15:02 Electric 8 Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part One full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 7: Tesla Christmas Update 2022 The Engineered Network clean No In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received the annual Christmas Update from Tesla. We look at the highlights and the lowlights of Tesla updates, this one included...along with a holiday message. In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received the annual Christmas Update from Tesla. We look at the highlights and the lowlights of Tesla updates, this one included...along with a holiday message. In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received the annual Christmas Update from Tesla. We look at the highlights and the lowlights of Tesla updates, this one included...along with a holiday message. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-7-tesla-christmas-update-2022 https://engineered.network/electric/episode-7-tesla-christmas-update-2022 With John Chidgey.

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]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +1000 In the last two days before Christmas in 2022, my Model 3 received the annual Christmas Update from Tesla. We look at the highlights and the lowlights of Tesla updates, this one included...along with a holiday message. Podcasts 00:08:37 Electric 7 Tesla Christmas Update 2022 full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 6: Monto to Rockhampton The Engineered Network clean No A road trip episode of Pragmatic Electric, I drive from Monto to Rockhampton to visit some friends, then to the Capricorn Coast and back to Monto in a day in my Model 3. With limited infrastructure to charge, how close will I cut it? A road trip episode of Pragmatic Electric, I drive from Monto to Rockhampton to visit some friends, then to the Capricorn Coast and back to Monto in a day in my Model 3. With limited infrastructure to charge, how close will I cut it? A road trip episode of Pragmatic Electric, I drive from Monto to Rockhampton to visit some friends, then to the Capricorn Coast and back to Monto in a day in my Model 3. With limited infrastructure to charge, how close will I cut it? https://engineered.network/electric/episode-6-monto-to-rockhampton https://engineered.network/electric/episode-6-monto-to-rockhampton With John Chidgey.

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]]> Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +1000 A road trip episode of Pragmatic Electric, I drive from Monto to Rockhampton to visit some friends, then to the Capricorn Coast and back to Monto in a day in my Model 3. With limited infrastructure to charge, how close will I cut it? Podcasts 00:11:19 Electric 6 Monto to Rockhampton full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 5: Review of Tessories Sun Shade for Model 3 The Engineered Network clean No Some people love or hate the all glass roof of their Model 3. For me it's too hot where I live in the summer so I invested in a glass roof sunshade. Some people love or hate the all glass roof of their Model 3. For me it's too hot where I live in the summer so I invested in a glass roof sunshade. Some people love or hate the all glass roof of their Model 3. For me it's too hot where I live in the summer so I invested in a glass roof sunshade. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-5-review-of-tessories-sun-shade-for-model-3 https://engineered.network/electric/episode-5-review-of-tessories-sun-shade-for-model-3 With John Chidgey.

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]]> Sat, 26 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1000 Some people love or hate the all glass roof of their Model 3. For me it's too hot where I live in the summer so I invested in a glass roof sunshade. Podcasts 00:06:14 Electric 5 Review of Tessories Sun Shade for Model 3 full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 4: Peachester to Bald Knob The Engineered Network clean No In a more casual episode of Pragmatic Electric (Edition) I drive to Peachester and Bald Knob, and talk a bit about the history and why I enjoy winding mountain roads. Sit back, relax and enjoy. In a more casual episode of Pragmatic Electric (Edition) I drive to Peachester and Bald Knob, and talk a bit about the history and why I enjoy winding mountain roads. Sit back, relax and enjoy. In a more casual episode of Pragmatic Electric (Edition) I drive to Peachester and Bald Knob, and talk a bit about the history and why I enjoy winding mountain roads. Sit back, relax and enjoy. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-4-peachester-to-bald-knob https://engineered.network/electric/episode-4-peachester-to-bald-knob With John Chidgey.

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]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1000 In a more casual episode of Pragmatic Electric (Edition) I drive to Peachester and Bald Knob, and talk a bit about the history and why I enjoy winding mountain roads. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Podcasts 00:05:38 Electric 4 Peachester to Bald Knob full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 3: EV Charging Distance vs Demand The Engineered Network clean No Covering the challenges of charging an Electric Vehicle in Australia, with charging capacity on long-distance routes and the economics vs more populous countries. Covering the challenges of charging an Electric Vehicle in Australia, with charging capacity on long-distance routes and the economics vs more populous countries. Covering the challenges of charging an Electric Vehicle in Australia, with charging capacity on long-distance routes and the economics vs more populous countries. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-3-ev-charging-distance-vs-demand https://engineered.network/electric/episode-3-ev-charging-distance-vs-demand With John Chidgey.

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]]> Sun, 30 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1000 Covering the challenges of charging an Electric Vehicle in Australia, with charging capacity on long-distance routes and the economics vs more populous countries. Podcasts 00:12:40 Electric 3 EV Charging Distance vs Demand full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 2: Coopers Gap Wind Farm The Engineered Network clean No We look at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm that was briefly Australia's largest Wind Farm and talk about their efficiency and the strangled jet-engine noise these ones make. We look at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm that was briefly Australia's largest Wind Farm and talk about their efficiency and the strangled jet-engine noise these ones make. We look at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm that was briefly Australia's largest Wind Farm and talk about their efficiency and the strangled jet-engine noise these ones make. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-2-coopers-gap-wind-farm https://engineered.network/electric/episode-2-coopers-gap-wind-farm With John Chidgey.

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]]> Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:30:00 +1000 We look at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm that was briefly Australia's largest Wind Farm and talk about their efficiency and the strangled jet-engine noise these ones make. Podcasts 00:03:41 Electric 2 Coopers Gap Wind Farm full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space 1: Introduction and Model 3 Impressions The Engineered Network clean No Introduction to the Pragmatic Electric (Edition) project as well as my initial impressions of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ after driving one for a few weeks, including other peoples reactions (positive and negative) to it. Introduction to the Pragmatic Electric (Edition) project as well as my initial impressions of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ after driving one for a few weeks, including other peoples reactions (positive and negative) to it. Introduction to the Pragmatic Electric (Edition) project as well as my initial impressions of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ after driving one for a few weeks, including other peoples reactions (positive and negative) to it. https://engineered.network/electric/episode-1-introduction-and-model-3-impressions https://engineered.network/electric/episode-1-introduction-and-model-3-impressions With John Chidgey.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1000 Introduction to the Pragmatic Electric (Edition) project as well as my initial impressions of the Tesla Model 3 SR+ after driving one for a few weeks, including other peoples reactions (positive and negative) to it. Podcasts 00:08:32 Electric 1 Introduction and Model 3 Impressions full The Engineered Network #EngNet with @chidgey@engineered.space