Tesla Model S gets refreshed design, massive software update

[Kevin Lancaster]

Tesla Model S gets refreshed design, massive software update

Tesla has unveiled new features and improvements to its Model S.

 

[FiestaST]

Anyone know what "OS" the Tesla vehicles run?

 

[longboy]

Anyone know what "OS" the Tesla vehicles run?

Probably some customised linux distro.

 

[Gambit]

Heavily customised version of Ubuntu apparently

 

[FiestaST]

Aha interesting....

 

[longboy]

Actually looking to buy a Model S.

Anybody imported one here before?

 

[FiestaST]

Speak under possible correction but that's prob a no...

 

[SlinkyMike]

I like that they have done away with the grille.

It was only there to ease people into the look of an electric car to begin with.

Now that that is done with they can start to really do great stuff with the designs, can't wait.

 

[psion]

Actually looking to buy a Model S.

Anybody imported one here before?

No dude you are probably going to end up paying 2 bar for it

 

[longboy]

No dude you are probably going to end up paying 2 bar for it

Yikes. Guess that's off for now.

 

[dualmeister]

Heavily customised version of Ubuntu apparently

Yes

 

[psion]

Yikes. Guess that's off for now.

Taking the base price in rands: R1 123 223
Then considering Shipping, admin and all those things...
AND THEN... Sars has their 110% car import tax sooo.... yeah

 

[FiestaST]

P85D Insane Mode

#EnoughSaid

 

[GlassMirror]

P85D Ludicrous Mode

#EnoughSaid

FTFY

 

[reactor_sa]

It's a damn nice car, but for the price I'd take a Mercedes S500

This is South Africa

 

[AfricanTech]

Actually looking to buy a Model S.

Anybody imported one here before?

How are you going to charge it?

 

[AfricanTech]

“Bioweapon Defence Mode”

“Model S now features a medical-grade HEPA air filtration system, which removes at least 99.97% of particulate exhaust pollution and effectively all allergens, bacteria, and other contaminants from cabin air,” said Tesla."

Whoo Haa!

 

[backstreetboy]

What is the point of the article if one cannot get the vehicle here FFS

 

[reactor_sa]

“Bioweapon Defence Mode”


Whoo Haa!

It's not the first car with a HEPA filter.

 

[Drifter]

What is the point of the article if one cannot get the vehicle here FFS

But they are coming soon.