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Issue 313 - Farewell Drew, thank you for the hard work!

Farewell Drew, thank you for the hard work!
Drew Baglino has announced his departure from Tesla after 18 impactful years, reflecting on his journey from a junior firmware/electrical engineer to participating in Tesla's mission for sustainable energy. It seems so recent when we sent our issue 70 with the subject "Thanks JB" right after JB announced his departure and that Drew was taking over. I didn't know Drew at that point, but he has done a tremendous job since then, and he will be greatly missed.

You are great, Drew, thank you for everything ❤️.

 

Plaid

Tesla introduces new Model S Plaid sport seats 📷
Tesla rolls out all-new Sport Seats for the Model S Plaid, offering a track-inspired design with enhanced lateral support. Features include performance suede for better grip and exclusive Plaid décor, 12-way adjustability, and heating/ventilation. These seats will be standard in all Model S Plaids from April 1, 2024.


FSD

Cybertruck delivery pause due to accelerator issues
Tesla has temporarily halted Cybertruck deliveries due to a mechanical issue with the accelerator pedal, causing disappointment among eager customers. Although specific details haven't been disclosed, users on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum speculate that it involves a lubricant causing pedal slippage.

 

Software Updates

Tesla teases features from its Spring release 📷
Tesla's Spring Release promises exciting updates for our Teslas. This includes visual updates for Model 3/Y with the AMD chip, such as fullscreen vehicle controls and a larger media player interface. Auto Shift Beta for the 2021+ Model S/X seems to work on situations like 3-point turns and similar maneuvers. There's also Spotify queue & playback speed, hands-free trunk operation by just standing behind it with your phone key, the option to preview Sentry Mode if the alarm is triggered, and more! It's like waking up to a whole new car after an overnight update—our family can't wait to try out the 'Are we there yet??' feature on our next road trip!

Latest app 4.32 decompiled with new features
Decompiling of Tesla's recent app update, version 4.32.0, reveals exciting new features in the works. Users can look forward to accessing remote Sentry Mode clips directly from the app, a paint color customizer, enhancements to Summon, and something for Cybertruck enthusiasts – code related to its unique light bar. Plus, there are hints at a new 'Poppyseed Performance' option for the Model 3.

 

Energy

Tesla announces Powerwall 3 details and new cheaper unit
Tesla enhances its home energy storage offerings with the Powerwall 3, featuring key upgrades such as an 11.5 kW continuous power output and a high 30 kW peak power output. An upcoming 'DC Expansion' unit will enable easier and more cost-effective stacking for larger energy capacity needs, at $1,000 less than the full Powerwall 3, which includes LFP cells for improved longevity. If you want a $500 discount on your order, you can use our referral code http://ts.la/ignacio9266
 

• AMD: Over-the-air software update
• LFP: Lithium Ferrophosphate
• FSD: Full Self-Driving

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