Everyone is waiting for Teslas Model 3, and it seems that some amazing progress is being made at the company. This morning, Elon Musk tweeted out a video showing the first drive of a release candidate version of Model 3. <\/p>\n
But dont gettooexcited. As we previously reported, Tesla is gunning to release the vehicle this year, but it should be noted that the company has a long history of product delays, which means there could be a chance that the release will be pushed back. Nevertheless, Musk has gone on record as saying that the Model 3 requires a simpler manufacturing process, which should make it easier to ensure quality control for its production. <\/p>\n
You can see it in action in the video below: <\/p>\n
This tweet prompted a slew of questions from Musks followers, which resulted in some important clarifications from the Tesla CEO. Musk asserted that the more affordable $35,000 Model 3 isnt the next version of a Tesla. People refer to it like iPhone 2 vs 3; however, Musk says, this is not true. <\/p>\n
The Model 3, according to Musk, is actually just a smaller, more affordable version of the $70k Model S, with less range, power, and fewer features. This sounds like a bit of a letdown, but it really isnt. Notably, the affordability is key to the whole project, as it means making renewable energy available to the massesnot just the wealthy elite. <\/p>\n
The more advanced Model S, says Musk, will always be the fastest Tesla until next gen Roadster, which is a few years away. <\/p>\n
Musk also said that the Model 3 will have the option for dual engines, but customers will have to wait about 6-9 months. With this timeline, Tesla can minimize configuration complexity to keep the production ramp on schedule. <\/p>\n
While Tesla had some major setbacks last year, the company has since improved their Autopilot software system, hitting a 40 percent reduction in crashes. But Musk wants to push these advancements even further. As Tesla works on achieving Level 4 automationtruly autonomous carsthe company will continually improve on the Autopilot system, and Musk has set a goal of a staggering 90 percent reduction in crashes by the time the software fully matures. <\/p>\n
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