According to Elon Musk revelations on Twitter, the promised announcement of a new product is transferred from Monday to Wednesday. According to the head of Tesla Motors, a couple of days will require the company to make some improvements.
This same resource availability reports Tesla Motors to provide a special version of the Tesla Model S (P85D) Police Department of Los Angeles. Patrol electric vehicles in the amount of two specimens were tested without special equipment, inherent in police cars, but now one of them decided to equip them.
The ability of Tesla Model S P85D accelerate to 100 km / h in less than three seconds for sure come in handy American patrol. Los Angeles authorities have long funded target program on the transfer of municipal vehicles to electric. Police already operate BMW i3 electric cars, but among the disadvantages called the lack of injectivity and limited cruising range. Tesla Model S, of course, in this sense is much more practical, but like electric patrol will cost the budget more expensive than traditional ones.
Reuters, meanwhile, reports the written request of the German authorities to Tesla Motors to ban the use of the term "autopilot" when describing the features corresponding driver assistance systems of electric vehicles of this brand. According to the German Ministry of profile, the term "Autopilot" creates the impression among consumers about the absence of the need to control the vehicle upon activation of the system. Tesla Motors representatives continue to insist that the use of this term should not embarrass anyone, as in the aerospace industry, it is used over the years, but also means the pilot involved in the management process. When used correctly, explains Tesla Motors, "Autopilot" system reduces the burden on the driver and provides an additional level of security. Related Products :
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