Pragmatic Electric

12: Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part Two

The Engineered Network — 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?
With John Chidgey.

Links of Potential Interest:

Tesla Model S 100D

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11: Tesla Model S vs Model 3 Part One

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

Links of Potential Interest:

Tesla Model S 100D

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10: SuperCharger Blitz

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

Links of Potential Interest:

Queensland Government: Electric Vehicle Charging Sites

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9: Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part Two

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

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8: Tesla Enhanced AutoPilot Part One

The Engineered Network — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:30:00 +1000

Links of Potential Interest:

Tesla: Autopilot and Full Self-Driving Capability

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7: Tesla Christmas Update 2022

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

Links of Potential Interest:

Tesla to backflip on removal of radar sensors for electric-car autonomous tech

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6: Monto to Rockhampton

The Engineered Network — 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?
With John Chidgey.

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5: Review of Tessories Sun Shade for Model 3

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

Links of Potential Interest:

(Model 3 Glass Roof Sunshade)[https://tessories.com.au/product/model-3-glass-roof-sunshade/]

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4: Peachester to Bald Knob

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

Links of Potential Interest:

(Peachester)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peachester,_Queensland]

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3: EV Charging Distance vs Demand

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

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2: Coopers Gap Wind Farm

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

Links of Potential Interest:

Coopers Gap Wind Farm

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1: Introduction and Model 3 Impressions

The Engineered Network — 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.
With John Chidgey.

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