Elon Musk Promises to “End Range Anxiety” By way of Computer software Update for Model S

March 16, 2015 at 11:00 am by Robert Sorokanich | Photography by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images

The Tesla Model S has arguably accomplished much more than any other auto to make electric vehicles trendy and desirable, but it cannot change the reality: For numerous drivers, the charging infrastructure just cannot support their vehicular wants the way old-fashioned internal combustion can.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he’s about to modify all that.

With a boldness—and lack of detail—that’s become trademark for the a lot-loved CEO, Musk tweeted over the weekend that his electric automobile firm is about to resolve Tesla Model S drivers’ driving-range worries forever:

Tesla press conf at 9am on Thurs. About to finish variety anxiousness … by means of OTA software update. Affects entire Model S fleet.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 15, 2015

Quite powerful stuff.

It’s hard to read any sort of detail into a purposefully cryptic announcement sent out in a packet that can only carry 140 characters, but 2 items jump out. Very first, Musk’s claim that the trick operates by means of over-the-air computer software update indicates that it is most likely some sort of power-management tweak, updated battery-status gauge for the dashboard, or other repair. Second, given that it impacts the “entire Model S fleet,” we know it can’t be a trick that only performs for dual-motor all-wheel-drive models.

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Our hunch is that, whilst the new software update will possibly give Model S owners a nice little range boost or a far more fine-grained information report from the battery area, it is most likely not going to do away completely with the issue of driving an electric-powered car in a gas-focused world. But that sort of nuance doesn’t match into a tweet.

This story initially appeared on roadandtrack.com.

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Elon Musk Promises to “End Range Anxiety” By way of Computer software Update for Model S

Sergio Marchionne Promises Not to Screw Up Ferrari, Plans to Increase Production

Whew, what a relief: Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has told CNBC that Ferrari, which is now below his direct manage, “is in very good hands with FCA,” adding, “As long as we don’t screw up the DNA of Ferrari.”

The worry among Ferraristi is that Sergio, coming from the globe of mass production, would try to go all Lamborghini on the prancing horse and expand production to meet ever-growing demand. Ferrari has in no way operated as a regular automotive brand might, where they sell as many vehicles as possible in the interest of profits and all that jazz. Ferrari, on the other hand, has actively restricted production and kept rates extremely high—resulting in huge profits anyway. In doing so, the business has engendered unparalleled demand not only for its pricey vehicles, but also for Scuderia-branded merchandise and the life style its goods support.

Outgoing Ferrari chief Luca Di Montezemolo capped production at 7000 cars per year in a bid to hold costs on new and employed Ferraris higher and limit the situations of 1 owner bumping into one more with the very same automobile. (God forbid, correct?) Marchionne desires to at some point up production to 10,000 vehicles per year to serve the rising quantity of mega-wealthy humans on the planet but has settled upon a much less frightful 7200 units in the close to term. This, of course, is where Ferrari fans get upset—to them, upping production risks screwing up Ferrari’s DNA.

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Ultimately, Marchionne has some leeway right here, simply because as tempting as it may possibly be to expand sales, Ferrari in its existing form is carrying out fairly well. And that’s very good news for Fiat-Chrysler: Regardless of moving a pittance of automobiles every year compared to all round FCA sales, Ferrari contributes 12 percent of the conglomerate’s annual operating profit, according to the CNBC story. We’ll need to wait and see what Marchionne’s next move is, but we’d wager that Ferrari fans have small to be concerned about—at least until FCA’s general organization flags or its coffers start to empty.

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AMID Motorcycle Expo at NASREC promises to be biggest and best yet!

This year’s AMID Motorcycle Expo at NASREC, on the 8th, 9th and 10th August, promises to be the biggest and best show yet. Every major manufacturer will have a presence and visitors will be able to get up close and personal not only with every current model on the market but also some very special new models and one extremely special visitor from a certain Italian MotoGP star’s team.

There will be competitions, giveaways, test rides to be booked, accessories to be bought, stars of racing to be photographed with, even racing to be watched outside the hall.

Inside the hall there will, once again, be a stage area hosted by Mat Durrans and Harry Fisher from The Bike Show and there will be all kinds of entertainment going on there; interviews, bike reveals, news announcements, quizzes, competitions and, most important of all, the announcement of the winner of the Pirelli SA Bike of the Year competition.

There will be a Concours competition over the course of the weekend to find the best custom and classic bikes and, what with the Outdoor Lifestyle Show and the Boat Show taking place at the same time at the same venue, there really will be something to do for the whole family making this the most unmissable weekend of the year.

WHERE: Johannesburg Expo Centre, Rand Show Road, Nasrec.

(GPS – S26° 14.810’ E27° 58.695’)

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AMID Motorcycle Expo at NASREC promises to be biggest and best yet!