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In reply to tk for tu juan • 2:26p, 4/24/26
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They really are building these things to be the checkered cabs of the 21st century.

No paint shop is wild, even though the look is not my cup of tea. Elon has gone on and on over the years about how/why he sees manufacturing (not just related to TSLA) as vastly more difficult vs. design/tests/other engineering challenges etc.
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In reply to MW03 • 2:28p, 4/24/26
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MW03 said:
Random question, but has anyone else noticed that the lock chime is much quieter after the latest update? I have a custom one in mine, and after the update, you can barely hear it. I tried to amplify the clip itself and then reinstall, and it worked marginally better. It's like they nerfed it or something.


I actually feel like mine got louder.
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In reply to chap • 2:42p, 4/24/26
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chap said:
MW03 said:
Random question, but has anyone else noticed that the lock chime is much quieter after the latest update? I have a custom one in mine, and after the update, you can barely hear it. I tried to amplify the clip itself and then reinstall, and it worked marginally better. It's like they nerfed it or something.


I actually feel like mine got louder.


Mine is different volumes and happens at different distances from the cars. Ours is the quack and sometimes it's ultra loud and sometimes it is barely audible. Not sure what the deciding factor in the software is.
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4:13p, 4/24/26
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do yall use a standard sound or a custom one?
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In reply to MW03 • 4:15p, 4/24/26
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MW03 said:
do yall use a standard sound or a custom one?

standard
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10:25p, 4/24/26
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2:32p, 4/27/26
Charging starts at around 42:30 in video. I know Tesla's NACS connectors can do 1MW charging, will BYD's expansion of quick charging across Europe, Asia, and Africa start to push Tesla rollout of V4 and newer cabinets, or is CyberCab and Robotaxi service expansion where most of the resources are going

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In reply to tk for tu juan • 2:56p, 4/27/26
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Really don't see a need for anything over 350 kW for cars/crossovers and 500 kW for trucks/SUVs in terms of power. That's ~10 minutes of sustained charging for an 80% charge. 120v 15a at your residence is enough charge for a normal person to go a month or more without having to public charge. Then a single fast charge session gets you back to full in <10 minutes. Three 350 kW chargers is better than 1MW charger. Road trip charging for a 10 minute stop is more than fast enough.

What 1 MW charging does is convince people that "it's just the same as gas" to get them to buy it, but in actual use it's overkill. Wildly unnecessary for Cybercab.
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6:48a, 4/28/26
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In reply to hph6203 • 10:05a, 4/28/26
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hph6203 said:
Really don't see a need for anything over 350 kW for cars/crossovers and 500 kW for trucks/SUVs in terms of power. That's ~10 minutes of sustained charging for an 80% charge. 120v 15a at your residence is enough charge for a normal person to go a month or more without having to public charge. Then a single fast charge session gets you back to full in <10 minutes. Three 350 kW chargers is better than 1MW charger. Road trip charging for a 10 minute stop is more than fast enough.

What 1 MW charging does is convince people that "it's just the same as gas" to get them to buy it, but in actual use it's overkill. Wildly unnecessary for Cybercab.

Agree completely. I barely have time to take a whizz and get food/drink at 350 kW. Charger anxiety is the opposite of what people think it is. I have a fear of not being able to do all I need to do before the car gets charged.

I was at the supercharger in Macon, GA last weekend and ordered a coffee and a breakfast sandwich. A doc had come in and ordered 20 breakfast sandwiches for the ER staff. Damn order took forever. Hard to get mad at him, tho. Nice guy. I had to go out and unplug and move the Tesla. Dammit Panera Bread.

I have no fear of running out of charge on a trip. I have been in the most rural parts of Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi and had multiple charging options.
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10:15a, 4/28/26
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The other thing I will say about long trips is that it has changed my mindset. I used to be a get in the car, go 85 mph and stop for nothing until absolutely necessary. Arrive having to run to the bathroom since I've been holding it four hours. I made it to our house on the coast one time in less than 4 hours in the Porsche - often hitting triple digits. Not a good thing, but I was one of those guys. The Tesla has changed me to just leaving 30 minutes earlier than I would have and not risking speeding tix.

But the tradeoff is better. Tesla drives, I chill. Watch a movie or Aggie sports on rural stretches (baseball last weekend - was freaking awesome). Make a stop every couple of hours, stretch your legs, chill. it's a better experience. I arrive relaxed, not exhausted.
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In reply to nortex97 • 11:07a, 4/28/26
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7:07a, 4/29/26
FSD is an amazing tech that is a better option for the older population who are barely above capable drivers.
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10:26p, 4/29/26
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FSD is great for younger drivers as well. Daughter had multiple accidents in recent years, she leased a Model Y with FSD and loves it. It is safer and her insurance is cheaper.
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In reply to CyAg86 • 8:41a, 4/30/26
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CyAg86 said:
FSD is great for younger female drivers as well. Daughter had multiple accidents in recent years, she leased a Model Y with FSD and loves it. It is safer and her insurance is cheaper.

Sorry. Had to be done.
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7:49p, 4/30/26
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Saw one near Bastrop last Friday. Had a steering yoke.


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In reply to TexAgBolter • 4:27a, 5/1/26
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For initial testing they are including the steering and pedal kits.

I have read that these would/will be removed for regular service. They are testing them outside of the small area in downtown Austin where un-manned operation is permitted, for the time being.

I am very curious what the approval process will be for them to operate city/county/state-wide (they need NHTSA and state approval I think?)
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In reply to nortex97 • 2:12p, 5/1/26
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Cybercabs are testing in multiple different cities, not just Austin. The steering wheels are an after production bolt on, and they are producing both vehicles with steering wheels and without. The ones with steering wheels are stamped engineering prototype on the side have the dash completely ripped apart and steering wheel/pedals installed.

Some people on X misinterpret it as the actual production vehicle, but close up shots make it pretty clear it's just a convenience for internal test vehicles so they don't have to control it with a phone or some other device.

Geofence area is self imposed as far as I'm aware. NHTSA, I don't believe, isn't involved in that restriction. Austin is at some level, but I don't believe they're the source of the current size meaning they can expand when they want.

Unsupervised service expanded to Houston and Dallas last week with a small number of cars. Generally think they're of the mind that they don't want to expand the service too wide/large until the CyberCab production is nailed down and the model has been thoroughly validated to fit camera positions of the CyberCab.








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New VW designed for European driving distances and people who don't care about 0-100 km/h times. Lowest cost versions have 85 kW or 99 kW front motor, 37 kWh LFP battery pack, and 90 kW DC charging (curb weight around 3,400 lbs). It should have good longevity with the minimal loading on a durable battery pack. Starts around 25,000 Euros, launch version around 33,700 Euros ($40,000)

https://www.volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/the-all-new-electric-id-polo-world-premiere-20343


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In reply to hph6203 • 12:25a, 5/2/26
That police officer is wild but makes sense due to vision. No way Waymo could distinguish that.
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In reply to hph6203 • 3:49a, 5/2/26
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hph6203 said:
Cybercabs are testing in multiple different cities, not just Austin. The steering wheels are an after production bolt on, and they are producing both vehicles with steering wheels and without. The ones with steering wheels are stamped engineering prototype on the side have the dash completely ripped apart and steering wheel/pedals installed.

Some people on X misinterpret it as the actual production vehicle, but close up shots make it pretty clear it's just a convenience for internal test vehicles so they don't have to control it with a phone or some other device.

Geofence area is self imposed as far as I'm aware. NHTSA, I don't believe, isn't involved in that restriction. Austin is at some level, but I don't believe they're the source of the current size meaning they can expand when they want.

Unsupervised service expanded to Houston and Dallas last week with a small number of cars. Generally think they're of the mind that they don't want to expand the service too wide/large until the CyberCab production is nailed down and the model has been thoroughly validated to fit camera positions of the CyberCab.










I had it do similar to the officer video recently at an intersection with a flag man directing traffic.
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