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Monthly Archives: July 2015
New pages added
Today Tesla unveiled a referral program that saves a buyer $1,000 on the price of a Tesla Model S between now and October 31. Click on the “$1000 Savings” link to visit my page for the full details. Also, I … Continue reading
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Dodging forest fires
Today I journeyed over the Sierras in the Tesla, doing yet another necessary preparation for the trip. The two features of the car that really stood out on this drive compared to my 2013 model are the comfort of the 2nd … Continue reading
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On the Mainland, at last!
Today, Iceman and Papafox arrived in San Francisco after taking the all-nighter from Honolulu. A quick drive brought us to the Tesla’s location. A few days of prepping the 70D will be necessary before beginning the adventure, but we’re getting close! … Continue reading
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Dashcams
I added a Blackvue 650 dashcam to my car recently so that I could capture that pack of wolves that runs across the road while heading North to Alaska. Heck, I’d even settle for a video of a UFO. Modern … Continue reading
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Bachelor Broccoli
As a longtime bachelor, I make a point of eating a balanced diet from the three bachelor foodgroups: cheeseburgers, pizza, and tacos. A balanced diet means alternating food groups so that one is not consumed twice in a row (except … Continue reading
TMC Connect
The Mecca for Tesla enthusiasts is TMC Connect, a gathering of Tesla owners and wanna-be owners that takes place each summer in Silicon Valley. This year, Tesla brought to the gathering their VP of Communications, Ricardo Reyes, VP of Production … Continue reading
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Visiting the mother ship
Any true fan of Tesla cars should visit the company’s factory in Fremont, CA., as I did today. Tesla owners need to arrange a tour in advance with their delivery specialist. Don’t expect to show up and be added to … Continue reading
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There must be 50 ways to leave your humdrum
The desire to hit the road is universal. Jack Kerowak wrote about it in On the Road, and so did John Steinbeck in Travels with Charlie. Even before road trips were practical, the desire managed to manifest itself in other forms. … Continue reading
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Superchargers
Tesla was the first company to make electric vehicles practical for long-distance driving when they introduced a car with greater than 200 mile range plus a network of supercharger stations across the United States. Europe now has a substantial network, … Continue reading
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The Electric Road Trip 