Posts By Rob M.
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23.3KTesla Model SComparing Tesla battery technology against the competition
I bought my Model S for many reasons, but battery efficiency was not one of them. The question of whether Tesla battery...
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29.1KLifestyleCharging a Tesla Model S Might Be Costing More Than You Think
When you fill up a normal ICE car you know exactly what your costs are for the fuel. With an electric vehicle...
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28.5KLifestyleWhat is TuneIn Radio on the Tesla Model S?
TuneIn Radio on the Tesla Model S blends Slacker Internet music with AM/FM Radio. It brings some of the strengths of each while dropping the weaknesses. Similar to...
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20.1KTesla Model SDialing through AM/FM Radio on the Tesla Model S Touchscreen
I’ve never been a huge fan of radio or TV because I just can’t stand the ads. That’s one of the big...
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37.2KReviewsTesla Model S Subzero Weather Package Review
The Tesla Model S Subzero Weather Package adds heated rear seats, wiper blade defrosters and heated washer nozzles. On July 4th the...
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17.4KLifestyleTesla Model S Coat Hooks Review
Hanging your dry cleaning couldn’t be any easier with removable aftermarket Tesla Model S coat hooks. Like many other Model S owners I found...
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10.2KTesla Model STesla Model S Upcoming Hardware and Software Upgrades
I finally found a chunk of time to sit down and watch Tesla’s 2014 annual shareholder meeting. There’s a lot of information scattered throughout...
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35.9KLifestyleTesla Model S All Glass Panoramic Roof
For me getting the Tesla Model S Panoramic sunroof option was a no-brainer Although I don’t often drive with a sunroof open, I’ve always been...
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26.1KFirmwareHow Does a Tesla Over-the-Air Software Update Work?
Perhaps only geeks appreciate this, but I was excited the other day to see a Tesla over-the-air software update notification pop up...
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16.2KLifestyleEKM Digital Submeter Measures EV Charging Efficiency
Electric vehicle owners may now know that 10-12% of drawn electricity is lost during the charging process when AC is converted to...
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22.8KLifestyleSlacker Internet Radio on the Tesla Model S
In a previous post I slammed Tesla on the almost-there functionality of their USB music player so you might be expecting me...
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10.2KLifestyleTesla Service Valet Disables Mobile Access for One New Owner
I went in for my first Tesla Service the other week after having reported on a few software glitches. Although I had resolved...
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9.2KLifestyleTesla Supercharger Etiquette Explored
Maintain Tesla Supercharger etiquette by notifying others when your charging stall is available. I found myself low on charge today while I was out and...
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24.7KTesla Model STesla Model S Premium Lighting Package Review
I went back and forth on whether I should purchase the $1,000 Model S premium lighting package before ultimately committing to it....
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15.1KDIYReviewing the Model S Center Cap Tesla T Sticker
As I anxiously waited for delivery of my Model S, I would scour the internet and research Tesla related aftermarket accessories. One thing...
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22.5KTesla Model STesla S60 vs S85: Feature Comparison
I had the opportunity to compare the Tesla Model S 60 which I received as a service loaner against my S 85. The...
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22.8KLifestyleWhy do people compare Fisker to Tesla?
On my way back from a great Memorial Day weekend trip to Mystic, CT for some “lobstah”, we played tag with a...
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23.5KTesla Model SWhat it’s like to drive a transmission-less Tesla
Like many pure electric vehicles, the Tesla Model S is missing a whole lot of extraneous stuff including a transmission, gears and a clutch. This...
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21.0KTesla Model SCharging the Tesla Model S with the HPWC
When I was buying my Model S I decided that I didn’t need the High Power Wall Charger (HPWC), but I did go...
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34.4KTesla Model SPlaying Music from a USB Drive in the Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S offers 2 USB ports under the center armrest, both capable of playing music directly from a USB drive. The...
