DOJ probing Tesla’s EV range after reports of exaggerated numbers
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Tesla vehicles get much less real-world range than advertised.

DOJ probing Tesla’s EV range after reports of exaggerated numbers | Tesla has allegedly been canceling service appointments from customers who are discovering their vehicles are not getting as much…::Tesla disclosed that the Department of Justice is seeking information about the company’s vehicle range after reports alleged that the company was exaggerating its figures.

  • abhibeckert@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Which means you are completely blind if you are driving on a mountain row

    What’s wrong with your side mirrors? They probably removed it to increase the range… wipers are notorious for creating significant drag even if they’re on the rear.

    Most vehicles don’t have a rear wiper… some don’t even have a rear window at all.

    • NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zipEnglish
      2·
      8 months ago

      Many (most?) vehicles at least have those defrosting wires in the rear windshield to help improve visibility.

      And for most driving, that is fine. People barely use their rear view mirror, let alone their sides. But when you are driving on a mountain road with slush and snow flying everywhere and frost on every surface of your car? You have a massive blind spot behind you (moreso if your side mirrors are frosted or sludged over) and now have to assume there is someone riding your bumper every time you decide how much you have to slow down into a curve and so forth.

      I totally was not surprised to see the ioniq5 get rid of them because “Aerodynamics mean your rear window never gets dirty!”. Subaru actually make SUVs for people who do sports (whether you are a lesbian soccer mom or a climber spending a weekend at the crag) and should know better.