[amsat-bb] Tesla Field Day mode

Robert Bruninga bruninga at usna.edu
Wed Feb 20 14:38:06 UTC 2019


Tesla is releasing Field-Day mode (er, "party mode") in its models to
allow the vehicle to continue with AC/Heating, Temperature control,
airflow, selective lights and music for up to 48 hours or more while in
Park.  The feature will also allow users to power other electric devices
using the electric car's battery.

When  you think about it, the 75 kWh battery in the model 3 or the 60 kWh
of the Chevy Bolt can run the average American home at normal loads for
about 3 days, or a week under power saving conditions.  With about $1000
or more of solar panels , you can have transportation and also maintain
that Field Day forever. ;-)

Just sayin...

Bob, Wb4APR


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