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Ph.D. Science Writer for 20+ years. Worked McGraw-Hill Publishing as a content expert. Currently writing as an automotive reporter for https://xitter.cf/t.co/JMQD95m3xv.

Cincinnati
Joined October 2009
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Quite a number of changes for the new Model 3! xitter.cf/Teslaverse_4269/status…
Top 50 changes of the NEW @Tesla Model 3 1) ~10% increased range (629 km WLTP) 2) Slightly decreased top speed (201 km/h) 3) New matrix LED headlights 4) New exterior design 5) Lower drag coefficient (0.219 from 0.230). That's the lowest drag Tesla EVER 6) New wheel design 7) Improved suspensions 8) New colors (Ultra Red & Stealth Grey) 9) No more Tesla T logo on the back (T E S L A) 10) Brighter and more responsive touchscreen 11) New customizable ambient LEDs 12) New steering wheel 13) New materials 14) New center console design 15) New passenger display 16) New ventilated seats 17) New armrest with cup holders for the passengers 18) Decreased cabin noises 19) Upgraded ventilation system 2.0 (you can now decide to turn on or off the ventilation on each side of the front seats, but not on the rear) 20) Little price increase (around 1k) 21) 3 new stereo speakers: from 14 to 17 22) No performance model officially announced yet 23) New blind spot light integrated into the side speaker 24) New position for the windshield wipers water refilling in the front trunk department 25) 65 Watts USB-C charger port 26) Reinforced side doors, with a new downward lock (to comply with the new American safety regulations) 27) New FSD hardware 4 28) Higher camera resolution 29) No more water residues left by the windshield wipers on the front glass (improved visibility) 30) The front orange position lights have been integrated into the headlight cluster 31) New Tri-Band GPS module, which should guarantee greater precision in vehicle location 32) New buttons on the steering wheel, for example the "Cameras" button, which activates the view of the vehicle's external cameras on the screen 33) Trunk 30 liters larger than the previous one 34) Although the steering wheel is similar to that of the Model S and X, the horn remained in the center of the steering wheel, not on a button 35) New active feedback feel for the steering wheel buttons, improved compared to Model S and X (and they are not as sensible) 36) Slightly steeper rake on the bonnet, which pushes the air higher and reduces even more cabin noises 37) Skinnier air intake 38) There are no fog lights on the lower front (like, there are no more fog front lights at all) 39) New tires, supposedly softer (to help improve the ride) 40) New lower bumper on the back 41) New rear lights design (much cooler) 42) Rear lights are now all in one block (previously, when opening the trunk, they split in two) 43) New function introduced via the display in the passenger row, which allows you to move the front passenger seat completely forward, in case there is no one there and the passengers need more space 44) No more indicators stalks behind the steering wheel (deal with it) 45) Rear seats have a slightly different angle, to make the back rest a bit more comfortable 46) Instead of the old single microphone, there are now 2 of them, and each one of those is better than the previous one. Great for phone call quality. 47) New sound signal that is activated every time we go over the road speed limit FOR INVESTORS: 48) Increased margins 49) Around 50% of new parts (aka better parts) 50) More efficiency (more with less, therefore fewer parts which implies less production time and costs, on top of a lighter vehicle) Video from: @YouCarTV
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Venn Diagram Your EV Buying Decision Using Consumer Reports Data - via @torquenewsauto torquenews.com/14093/venn-di…
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China’s Version of Tesla Could Out Tesla, Tesla! - via @torquenewsauto torquenews.com/14093/chinas-…
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If you have an older Prius and the ABS pump fails do you repair the car or get a new one? With repair costs ranging in the $3000 area, it may be time to consider a new Prius... torquenews.com/8113/repair-o…
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If you haven't heard Cybertruck's sound listen here: youtu.be/sCof6hFyXjA - Some people say it sounds like a reverse spaceship: torquenews.com/1/driver-runs… - #Cybertruck
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New @Tesla Promotional Video Hints at South Korea as Next Gigafactory Location @elonmusk #Tesla - torquenews.com/11826/new-tes… -
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Here are 10 solid, safe, and reliable new models with the lowest prices available today recommended by CR analysts that includes one pickup truck! torquenews.com/14093/10-chea…
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Tool shopper mechanic at Harbor Freight on what he likes and dislikes torquenews.com/14093/harbor-…
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Watch a Tesla Semi driver inspecting his truck like an airline pilot before the takeoff at youtu.be/_oPhoNLApI8 and Considering range what types of routes or industries do you think might benefit most from its adoption? torquenews.com/1/tesla-semi-… - #TeslaSemi #Tesla
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BREAKING NEWS! Tesla just launched an all-new Universal Wall Connector. Note that it's more expensive. Here are the complete specs and features: torquenews.com/1/tesla-launc… Looks like Tesla is still encouraging CSS standard, while industry is going NACS.
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NEWS! Tesla Model 3 RWD's cost of ownership after 60,000 miles is less than Toyota Camry, Corolla and BMW 3-series. Tesla needs to highlight this info better. Here are the numbers torquenews.com/1/tesla-cente… - #TeslaModel3 #ToyotaCamry #ToyotaCorolla #BMW @wholemars
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Watch Tesla Semi making an impressive sharp left turn in a new video spotting. torquenews.com/1/tesla-semi-… Also see how though it looks in a rear mirror. youtu.be/dJUCrVugBuc - #TeslaSemi
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Save Money When Buying Replacement Tires with These No-Nonsense Tips via @torquenewsauto - torquenews.com/14093/save-mo…
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In this report I am exploring the advantages of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 over the 2023 Honda CR-V, but Honda has some great strong points too in this closely contested comparison. torquenews.com/1/exploring-a… - #ToyotaRAV4 #HondaCRV
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It looks like Tesla is testing the Cybertruck with never-before-seen aero wheel covers to determine the improved range. torquenews.com/1/new-tesla-c…
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Tesla's new discount seems to be a paradoxical bargain. youtu.be/SU0R8MRnlzE Details torquenews.com/1/teslas-para…
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Who do you think is the automaker Tesla is in discussions with to license FSD? youtu.be/PyAZmzN8ivg Read possible answers here torquenews.com/1/tesla-talks…
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Twitter Tesla bloggers shows this new video of Tesla Semi confidently passing a diesel truck. youtu.be/bjk2n99EC1A He says he knows Tesla semi is fully loaded. torquenews.com/1/weighty-par…
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