I can't imagine it is, but the "stiff ride" could be bad enough to have an affect on weight shift, or lack of, and breaking consistency. The location of the weight it's trying to control might make it even worse.

I wonder if it something related to when the car passes from e-braking to disc brakes. If that transition takes a split second longer in some situations than others, I could see it causing some significant variability.

(Obviously that's something they should take a close look at, regardless.)

The CR test was from 60mph not 70.

Right, which is why i noted they were from 70. Considering adjustments the number would still be close.

UPS is starting with this electric truck

https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/09/...rucks-arrival/
https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?qua...6094587422f4c2


UPS as also order 125 Semi trucks from Tesla.

That is probably the best possible fit for them.

However the UPS guys here drive the **** out of them. Those engines sound TIRED.

Yeah. Compared to a Model S it's WAAAY smaller. My Model S is huge, so huge that that is the only drawback I can think of with the car. It barely fits in my garage and is somewhat hard to park in parking spots because of it's width. The Model 3 has got to be smaller than a BMW 3-series. (I've owned a BMW 3-series and sat in a Model 3) Not quite compact, note quite luxury compact, I would imagine.

The Model 3 is supposed to be more profitable than both the Model X and Model S, it's where Tesla may be able to make lots of money and provide an efficient vehicle for the everyday man.

While I can't talk for the Model 3, the Model S is the safest sedan on the market. An argument can be made it doesn't have the safest crash ratings (while they are still high) but when you combine that with autonomous safety features the car is very safe. Model S's with Auto Pilot have been shown to be 3-4 times safer than Model S's without Auto Pilot.

I imagine there will be some bugs with the first year or two Model 3's. Just like there was with Model S in the beginning. This is not be be unexpected when making a brand new car company and a brand new model of car.

Not at this point. Driver should be engaged and ready to take over. Have a couple of levels to go before you can check out.

I think the thing most fail to see is, if it gets the WORST drivers off of the road, things are already markedly safer.

Yeah, we're past that. Tesla is here to stay. They won't be needing any help. I think they're in a better place than most should we hit another recession. Ford on the other hand...

I think all of the reviews I've read from auto blogs tested it's braking in line with the 130 ft(?) Tesla claims.

Elon's on one hell of an anti-media rant today. I generally agree with him that the media tends to nitpick Tesla but...sheesh...move on and crank out cars already.

They only nitpick for the clicks. Not only does Tesla generate clicks, but it's also the most shorted stock, so there's plenty of interest in talking negatively about them.

Also, the Model 3 is a Luxury Sedan.

I think it's external dimensions are make it a runt in its class, but the interior volume is supposedly on the higher side.

When did we discover that electric power negates the need for aerodynamics?

Have you seen a UPS truck?

UPS being cheap ****s negates the need for aerodynamics.