Model Y E19: Center-mounted PDC, 12V power, and ADAS Hardware V3

[@HotBazzinga]

New intro and new swagger! What time is it?? It's Tesla Model Y time! Let's do this. Fantastic content, love all the videos.

[@michaelvandermeer5852]

This was awesome. I did a little fist in the air.

[@wasbeer7]

Sandy: everybody watching is probably engineer. Actually: nobody engineer

[@HotBazzinga]

wasbeer7 I’m actually a Product Manager over our product engineers and I’m nerding out over these videos in a major way :)

[@esweet100]

wasbeer7 Engineer here.

[@Butterwhales]

@@esweet100 Computer Engineer here lol

[@granthawkins88]

Jordan Belfort: Sell me this pen. Sandy: This is my favorite kind of pen actually.. i like everything about this, but the thing I like the most is probably this.. it has a light... so that's kinda cool...

[@Matthias8861]

he's not the best salesman XD

[@dannyames5089]

I first learned about Sandy Munro from Autoline Network whose ad revenue went off a cliff recently, and for the first time have asked their viewers for support. I was happy to give a few bucks. It was especially great to hear John McElroy humbled by the amount of support they received. All these guys go above and beyond the job covering the industry and deserve a few coins in the virtual tip jar.

[@ross8912]

On a future episode please talk about the design of the front windshield.

[@WiseWik]

I'm sure he'll find a way to make it seem a "good design"

[@Slicerz717]

@@WiseWik Geez, what is your problem? Him liking the design choices Tesla made? People easily forget all the complaining he had about the model 3, which he sent to Tesla for them to improve. It's no wonder he is enjoying the Model Y, it looks like they listened.

[@isaiahguida4523]

I've already posted this in a comment below, but Doug DeMuro explained this in his first review of the Model 3. Basically, it allows the windshield wipers to get underneath the hood for better aerodynamics kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpaZh6Simc-Hipo

[@anonypersona3189]

Did you see all of his 'issues' and critics that he had with his model 3 disassemble? He's reporting facts, both pros and cons. Tesla's leading the EV pack for over a decade for a reason.

[@tomknop8675]

Haha guys, I think @Gernutz didn't even mean it on a negative way per se.

[@senordockman1138]

I don’t understand all of it but I sure do enjoy listening to Sandy’s take on the model Y. This guy is the real deal. He hires the people who can take these things apart and tell us how they were made. Priceless.

[@SolvingTheMoneyProblem]

Here for my daily dose.

[@Raylen_Fa-ield]

This Matters!

[@filmislife77]

This matters

[@teej5619]

Good job doing your homework! I watch quite a bit of your videos before, And it's good to see that you're a thorough with your investment 👍

[@s.m.7018]

“Hey boys and girls! What time is it?” I am probably the only viewer who remembers Howdy Doody, so your intro is perfect for me.

[@Urgelt]

"It's Howdy Doody time!" Hate to admit it, but I remember that show.

[@shazam6274]

"Buffalo Sandy"

[@MuitoDaora]

Yes, just you. The special one, the best, the chosen one.

[@nonyanks2510]

Oh god me to, how bout My Mother the Car anyone?

[@irvinwright4075]

Princess SummerFallWinterSpring Hows that for a memory?

[@theteslacafe7165]

Your video are part of my routine now, you will have to do it forever now 😍

[@slartybartfarst9737]

1:30 Making the PDC serviceable would make it have lower quality...........words of wisdom from engineering design.........you dont get this level anywhere else. Im so pleased Im not just the only one who thinks so. Hopefully there is more from Mr Munro and Munro inc in the future as your insight is appreciated and its a great channel.

[@greynolds17]

i hope its indestructable because mechanics hate those very words lol

[@lanesalbacka1821]

To people complaining about the PDC, what Sandy doesn't tell you (because he is Lazer focused on his job of determining manufacturability) is that that PDC is a very easy part to replace. It's a less than 1 hour job and has basically nothing in the way of removing it.

[@RallyRat]

I'm surprised the DC-DC converter is mounted to the battery. You'd think it would be better to integrate into the high voltage equipment at the front (isn't the heat pump 400v?) to shorten that big 12v wire. Is there some safety reason for sending 12v directly from the back of the main battery?

[@victorescobar7437]

It is so interesting watching this channel come together.

[@JZainbear]

Can't say I've ever seen a front windshield like that before. Would you mind explaining that?

[@0cer0]

This is genius.

[@isaiahguida4523]

Doug DeMuro explained this in his first review of the Model 3. Basically, it allows the windshield wipers to get underneath the hood for better aerodynamics kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpaZh6Simc-Hipo

[@cabruin98]

This is similar to the Prius windshield.

[@davidelliott5843]

Isaiah Guida Austin Rover had hidden parked wipers way back in the 1980s. No big deal.

[@0cer0]

The hidden wipers are not the point. The point is the asymmetrical shape of the windshield, fitting exactly the space required by the parked wipers.

[@scmountaindad2190]

Thank you Sandy and Munro & Associates for all these videos! It was great listening to your insights on Third Row.

[@chrismast2790]

"This is my favorite book. It fits in my pocket". I love Professor Proton's simple yet knowledgeable nature.

[@rwdplz1]

12V components are cheap and available off the shelf, and can share commonality with the Model 3 and S and X. 48V components would be more expensive and probably require a bunch of custom parts to be made by or for Tesla. Apparently cost savings was more important than weight savings.

[@jamesb.492]

Disagree. Many car manufacturers are interested in 48v components and some have already moved in that direction. They just have to ask suppliers and they will be happy to deliver. Else someone else will be happy to deliver. Just look what Munro shows us. Not many standard components anyway, if any. Or did you see a 12v Pioneer radio?

[@rwdplz1]

@@jamesb.492 If Tesla goes to a supplier, say Bosch, and asks for half a million of a custom 48V part, do you think that's going to be cheaper than the ten million 12V parts they're already making for several other car makers? It's called 'economies of scale'. This is why manufacturers are interested in 48V systems the same way they're interested in electric cars: They're waiting for other companies to make the initial investment when it's more expensive, so they can come in later and benefit from the work already done when it's cheaper. And yes, my Pioneer stereo uses the same standard FAKRA antenna connectors you see on the Tesla infotainment system.

[@accountname1651]

James B. what do you think are the horns? Pumps? Sensors? There is no big need to reduce even further down for some LED lights which have low energy consumption There are a lot of 12 Volt components like switches ect.

[@lylestavast7652]

@@jamesb.492 who has already moved to 48V ?

[@battousaihimura]

@@lylestavast7652 The Mild Hybrid eTorque system in some of the 2020+ Jeep Wrangler and Ram 1500 uses 48V based motors, batteries and power electronics. In the case of Tesla, they would need a HV/48V dcdc converter and other 48V auxiliaries like coolant pumps, valves, and other boardnet consumers. 48V will eventually make its way to most cars in some form or the other. It's a better low voltage to be it since it's < 60V making it still 'Low voltage' enough

[@battousaihimura]

Watched the Third Row Podcast episode with Munro and Elon, loved it! Thank you for all the content you have been sharing🙏🏻 As a fellow Powertrain engineer, very curious to see this "PCB Heat Exchanger" and the local heating loop of the heat pump that Musk has been talking about 😃 Tesla probably designed all of the Heat pump (or in partnership with someone or a Print to Design) but any idea who actually manufacturered that heat pump to Tesla's design?

[@chstra45]

Denso compressor.

[@battousaihimura]

@@chstra45 thanks! Is it the same Heat pump with high density vapor injection into the compressor that Denso has?

[@chstra45]

@@battousaihimura built per tesla spec, not "off the self" part.

[@metalmick99]

Thanks to all who explained what I thought was a strange shape to the windshield. My first thought on seeing it though, was "what about conversion to RHD?" We get the 3 in Australia (where it starts at about USD$50k), and looking at the steering mechanism on the Y, I was struck by how much of it there was to "move". How much effort would it require, to build a RHD model?

[@CodeLeeCarter]

The term PDC is fast becoming an archaic term,... some now refer to it as a PDN, Power Distribution Node. Thanks for the video, Munro, always a pleasure watching.

[@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190]

Great video... too short.... Thousand of questions in my mind.... I didn't realized than an EV (Electric Vehicle) was so complex!!! This liquid cooled computer for the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) will certainly inspire a lot of youngsters who would like then to know more about hardware and software technology. Note: A good way to learn about computer hardware is to make some simple applications using Raspberry pi and Arduino module kits.

[@sergiomessina2037]

Thanks for responding. I was self-employed and recently retired so I know the value of keeping company and name reputation at a paramount level. Just expressing my opinion to you. I still enjoy your videos and content within them.

[@easternbluebird9371]

On the PDC subjetct, on other vehicles as well, where it has fuses and all, it also works w/o faults. Technicians often tend to suspect it for many electrical problems, but it's so rare that a PDC brakes down, like less than 1%

[@htnowpro]

The bits and pieces you share from your prior Ford experience is interesting also. We were told in Ford school 48 volt systems were the future and only a few years away. I always wondered what happened. Now I know. Thank you. Keep up the great job. I enjoy hearing what Tesla does special and hope they never succumb to being built just common built. The automotive industry is full of " common " practices.

[@casperjensen4156]

Hey, nice video. do we get to see the inside of the heat pump and Octovalve? it would be really exciting to see.

[@MunroLive]

Yep, we'll get there! Thanks for tuning in!

[@PeterSosinski]

love the honesty and simplicity of these reviews... good overall synopsis of the general functions... thank-you for making these videos. Selling the items is a good idea and can make up the value of the Tesla multiple fold...

[@vancan523]

I am always looking forward to these videos. I am not an engineer, but your explanations are very clear so I understand most of them:))) More importantly, I want to understand how Teslas work and what makes them so unique, and your comments really bring out the relative advantages/disadvantages of various productions techniques. Keep it up, and I will keep coming back!

[@Raylen_Fa-ield]

Hey at the end of every episode, tell people, " hey if you'd like to support the channel then join us on patrion. People will join.

[@NyashaM]

he sells his reports for 100 000 a pop. Patreon for what?

[@MunroLive]

Appreciate the advice, Carlos! Trying to strike a balance between bringing people the objective info and being overly commercial. Waiting on our KZbin Partner Program application to get approved, then we'll add a proper link to Patreon! Thanks for tuning in!

[@lightdark00]

Only evil people use Patreon, for good people there’s SubscribeStar.

[@HH-ph3gq]

Open PDC would be interesting with the electronic circuit breakers

[@rouvenalthaus9934]

Thank you Sandy for another great video. Why do Tesla keep this 12V battery? I think it's possible to keep enough energy in the battery pack to ensure the mimimum functionality that you need on the 12V System.

[@lanesalbacka1821]

Requiring the car to be constantly on in order to supply 12v support from the HV battery would suck a ton of power while the vehicle is off. It would basically require much of the vehicle to stay on all the time. The 12v battery allows the vehicle to completely power down and then be able to turn back on again with the stored energy. The battery also acts as a buffer to power surges and helps protect components by delivering a steady voltage supply. Its like how you can start an ICE and remove the battery and it will keep running. But if you want it to be able to run the next time you want to drive, you will have to either install a 12v battery or just never shut it off.

[@40watt_club]

Ty for sharing .... and I really enjoyed your convo at Third Row Tesla ... I learned so much in such short time ... fly safe and tip your cashiers ..

[@ShopTown]

I'm a simple man, I see, I click

[@jamesturnbaugh8494]

48V dc has been a standard for telephone exchanges almost from the very beginning of the telephone industry, there are a lot products manufactured for a 48V standard.

[@jhindson88]

Yes, but apparently only at 15-20 milliamps which could only deliver less than a watt to run headlights, window motors etc

[@jamesturnbaugh8494]

Most of telecom gear I work with in the central office like Cisco switches pull closer to 7 to 12 amps. The banks of lead acid batteries we use produce hundreds of amps which is why we often will use large copper buss bars overhead and attached relatively large cables to the rack distribution panels. Since it is DC from end to end, it is easy to filter with capacitor banks and basically the telephone exchange is essentially running under constant battery backup which gives us hours to fire up the generators since they often do not want to start right away due to neglect. The old ring generators produce a pretty respectable voltage and amperage from 48 V which you can feel pretty good (in the bad since) if you are sweaty and accidentally leaned against a terminal panel while an incoming call ring is being received.

[@lanesalbacka1821]

There might be a lot of products designed to run off 48 volts. But probably none of them are automotive grade. This type of transition would make the parts very expensive to begin with. In the meantime, Tesla can use off-the-shelf 12v parts to it's heart's content.

[@jhindson88]

@@lanesalbacka1821 48 volts is considered to be a way of offloading some of the equipment off gas engines to improve fuel economy in a mild hybrid configuration. Things like the AC compressor, power steering and brakes that are creating resistance on the accessory pulleys but are not in constant use. I think that Bosch may have some products in development or available.

[@loungelizard836]

24v might be a good intermediate step. Military vehicles often run 24v systems, I never got bit by 12 or 24Vdc, so it has safety on it's side as well (although with that fancy PDC (electronic fuse box) I'll bet they could build in GFCI or some other safety for even higher voltages).

[@OneHonestGuy]

That intro though! :D

[@JoelSapp]

Sandy, I love what you are doing. I hope there is a Tesla/Munro collab in the future. Could you consider selling the PCB cooling heat sink ? You may keep it for a while, but would love to see that sold off.

[@TurreTuntematon]

Joel Sapp There just was one yesterday. Check out Third Row podcast.

[@MunroLive]

@@TurreTuntematon Link to the Elon/Sandy podcast in case anyone is interested! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pprLZZ6La96psJo

[@InternetDude]

I would like to see videos like these on a regular car, not EV. I think it would be interesting because we only have a comparison to the 3. It could expand your audience in the long term. Use another popular car like the new Corvette perhaps.

[@minkis42]

The 12v battery and wiring system is there so essential things still work if the main battery fuse blows. If that happens then you still need the horn, airbags and power steering to still work.

[@ilotitto]

Yes! Upping the game with new intro! That's how it's done.

[@nickfrederiksen4763]

Great work Sandy, you are becoming a natural KZbinr! Great intro with "what time is it...?" FYI I tipped the cashier the other day (as I rarely pay with cash). Keep up the great work.

[@tedbaxter5234]

Love your salutation! Thank you for this series! Stay safe and healthy!

[@AndreyK415]

The reason 12V is so popular is because DC-DC converters aren't as available for 48V ratings and a lot of electronics are low voltage. Another thing is that all the misc parts in a car made by vendors are using 12V and forcing the whole supply chain to design for 48V parts will be crazy, unreasonable cost and development time, extra parts to convert 48V to 12V if part can't be made to run off higher voltages like maybe a motor or something. What voltage does the heat pump run on? 12V is so ubiquitous that you can run LEDs, fans, motors, electronics with converters, actuators, switches, heaters, etc. Change it to 48V and suddenly you either need an DC-DC adaptor for every part or a part redesigned to work with 48V, neither is doable.

[@the.original.throwback]

Munro Merch. I love it! Those white lab coats with your logo would be hot. Go for it and thanks for another inside look at how Tesla builds cars. We love our Model X. Jess

[@THEFIRE360]

wow didnt know the bottom of the windshield looks like that. interesting shape 0:25

[@MendicantBias1]

PDC is a point defense cannon. Usually mounted on space ships to kinetically destroy incoming missiles. Nice work Tesla!

[@pellekuipers4076]

Sandy: That's called the PDC, with actualy means... Me: I got this! Park Distance Control Sandy: Power distribution center Me: aahh

[@ralanham76]

Primary data center

[@kneekoo]

Back in my day it was called Primary Domain Controller. :P

[@AdaDenali]

Thanks for spelling it out; i missed it in the video

[@Tore_Lund]

The connector net to the horns are for emergency charging the 12V battery, so they would also be fat with a 48V battery!

[@macuser48]

That 12 volt connector is for the optional HomeLink module.

[@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190]

Why does it need so big wires? It's just an antenna with some logic around. I think the wires are for the two horns instead of the HomeLink device. An Horn can be easily be a 50 Watt device.

[@lanesalbacka1821]

That's the 12v connector for the horns that were right there next to it. Not the homelink module. The homelink doesn't use enough amperage to require wires that big.

[@macuser48]

@@nihongobenkyoshimasu3190 You are right.

[@vmpgsc]

It's Howdy Doody Time! Boy am I old.

[@Contollership]

Does the Model Y use the body as Ground/Negative?

[@celeron55]

It does. Body is ground/negative for 12V, and also protective earth for the charger input (AC) side. It's the same setup as for every electric vehicle out there.

[@jamesb.492]

Why not change to USB C & 3.1 wiring. Since all electronics are controlled by their computer anyway they could save a lot of cables. UBS C & 3.1 can deliver not only super speeds but up to 20 volts and 5 ampere, hence 100 watts. That should be ample for all electronics including the led lights. UBS C can be daisy chained, hence saving them a lot of cables. 1 cable to each door, 1 cable for all the front lights, 1 cable for all the back lights plus trunk controls ....

[@jedidjakor]

Well done, Sandy and team. Thank you for sharing.

[@jockwood2398]

Another great video, much appreciated on my only day off from work this month

[@DerKatzeSonne]

Can we just appreciate the fact that this has USB-C? Not even some tech like the current Kindle generation has it (still on MicroUSB). Especially in cars it's very rare to see so modern connectors!

[@mirkonaumann1417]

Can you do one video about the radar, sensors and cameras? I remember there was a hint from DÆrik about there could be a 2nd radar for newer Model 3/Y.

[@browntigerus]

I do not know if I agree with replacement of 12v bus with 48v. The current 12v compatible for standard car parts, redundant power, safety features. In case of catastrophic failure you want occupants to be able to escape. The last thing we want is power down tesla has doors and windows disabled and wheels locked. Also 12v makes it easy to "jumpstart" [bootstart] the vechicle.

[@ArtifexBarbarus]

Does a Tesla cooling system suck or blow? 🙂 Years ago in the Twin Cities while visiting Unisys for Microsoft, a Unisys engineer walked me through their corporate museum and explained that was one of the key differences between their mainframe liquid cooling system and IBM's - Unisys pumps suck the coolant through the system, while the IBM pushes it through the pipes. An inconsequential difference until a line is ruptured in which case the IBM will "blow" it all over the entire chassis!

[@nigelweir3852]

Is the windscreen different for right hand drive ?

[@lanesalbacka1821]

Given that they are different in other RHD Teslas, I would say that's likely. Although RHD MY doesn't exist, so who knows?

[@sxdrujandis]

thanks for doing this, even though I'm not a mechanic or engineer very interesting.

[@sbollmeyer]

Munro Live! Yeah!

[@cr4zyg047]

Sandy Munro keeps it tight.

[@Renegade-Master-88]

More Munro Merch! Go for it!

[@tudopatroi]

About the change to 48V, not likely to happen in my opinion, as most new electronics likes lower voltages closer to 6-12V. Having power distribution busses running at 48V means more complicated and expensive dc-dc down converters. A reduction of wires diameters already happened with LED lighting etc. And a reduction in total wires lengths is happening already from several kilometers to a few hundreds meters. So it is over.

[@Raylen_Fa-ield]

I loved you on third row podcast! I would love to see an episode on Munro live, where you take a call from Elon and you guys just exchange question and comments on manufacturing. That would be a dream.

[@meamzcs]

Watch the latest Episode of the third row Tesla podcast.

[@Raylen_Fa-ield]

@@meamzcs I already did, and that's why I'm saying this. On 3rd row they weren't really let loose to talk. I love the crew but they were kinda fanboying over Elon and not letting the two professionals talk. I wanted something more technical. So just the two of them talking for 20-30 minutes would be nice

[@meamzcs]

@@Raylen_Fa-ield I agree... Oh wait. You actually wrote that you have seen the podcast. I completely missed that.

[@stevecooke8503]

Why aren’t there at least ads in this?? That’s one way to support the operation!

[@MTNRanger]

For new channels that even have high subscriber numbers, KZbin makes you wait a certain period of time before monetization. I think Munro will be able to start after a month.

[@MunroLive]

@@MTNRanger Correct. We have submitted our application for monetization, but there is a 1 month review period. Thanks for your willingness to watch ads on our behalf and thanks for tuning in!

[@thisflyingpotato4227]

Thank you

[@frank118]

I wonder if Tesla lowered the clock speed of the Full Self Driving Computer in the Model Y to conserve energy/increase efficiency. Everything on the touch screen in my Model Y seems to run slower than on my Model 3 that I traded in for it. That awesome beast of a computer must consume a ton of energy.

[@ahmedkhalil3015]

You get amazed easily

[@rollingtones1]

Do a freeze frame at 6:03 and you can scan the VIN

[@alkhan5445]

Possible answer to why 12V and not 48, maybe you’d need a heavier 48V battery to run a 48V system. I know you could just have power from the high voltage supply stepped down dc to dc, but then if there’s some fault surely you’d want to be able to run emergency lights etc.

[@ralphnolletti9988]

How about Sandy Monro apparel? As in “In Sandy We Trust” Ts, ball caps, hoodies, etc.

[@asaftzadok6647]

Sandy, can you please check the option for a front facing 3rd row option, as shown in Tesla's website ? Do you see Tesla making a flat floor, moving the battery bump elsewhere similar to what they did for Model X ?

[@richardmckrell4899]

Wonder if Tesla moved the PDC in later designs.

[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

Can someone clarify whether 48 Volts is still the legal limit of low voltage circuits. Off-grid systems trended up from 12V to 48V some years ago. Cordless tools were 18V then added 42V tools but now some are 60V or 80V which is way higher than 48V. 😵

[@allencrider]

So am I correct in thinking that this car's heating and cooling system can, say, heat the cabin and at the same time cool the ADAS?

[@JRP3]

Yes.

[@mgmacius]

Reverend Al looks like it. And its a great idea as you always have some source of heat especially with all the electronics and you also have the place to send that heat to (the cabin). Wonder what happens when it’s 40 degrees outside (C, not some crazy F stuff)

[@JRP3]

@@mgmacius When you don't need heat it gets routed to a radiator and cooled outside, if it needs to be colder than ambient air can get it then the A/C circuit kicks in to cool it.

[@mgmacius]

JRP3 of course, but I wonder where is the breaking point where the radiator can’t dissipate all the heat from the electronics, battery and the inside. The radiator itself was not so awfully big, was it?

[@JRP3]

@@mgmacius I thought it was a fairly large unit considering there is no giant ICE to cool down. The electric motor/inverter generate the most heat but still much less than an ICE.

[@ouch1011]

Absolutely agree that the automotive industry needs to move away from 12v, especially now that so many ICE cars use idle-stop , lots of electronics and electrical devices now requiring huge current output from the alternator, etc. Seems like it would make more sense for cars to use at least higher voltage systems, maybe 48V. I believe even a mild hybrid system would be beneficial, even if it was just like GMs old BAS system, since that could aid with the stop-start, allow for high voltage, etc. A higher voltage system (probably higher than 48V) could even allow for electric AC systems and resolve the issue of interior cooling during idle stop on hot days. It would also allow for the reduction in the size of wiring and electric motors for high torque applications like steering assist, cooling fans, starter motors, etc. I'm sure you know more about this than I do, but I suspect the reason that Tesla (and other manufacturers) haven't done this yet is because the entire industry is design around 12(ish) volts. 12v motors, control modules, electronics, etc won't work on 48v (or at least, not for long.) You could make a 12v motor work on 48v but it would require additional circuitry to step down the power output. Building a car around a 48v system would require them to use either custom built everything that requires electricity or sourcing all of it from a different industry that uses 48v (if such an industry exists).

[@lmamakos]

As a fan of "The Expanse", when I saw your title, I was wondering why a Tesla needed a Point Defense Cannon, a rail gun like device that fires slugs at very high velocities. Perhaps some defense against deer attacks against your car. expanse.fandom.com/wiki/PDC

[@andygranger3662]

Interesting to note the ADAS is VIN coded, not just region and country.

[@mithrasize]

Love the intro and opening lol

[@vetteb96c]

Love it. Keep them coming...

[@chrisjackson2802]

Hello, I think my MYLR has a faulty PDC, which the service center is calling a high voltage control module. Does anyone know if they are one and the same? thanks for all your videos, they are fantastic!!

[@jpmackin]

Sandy, with all the technical advancements Tesla has injected into the Model Y, for only a few thousand dollars more than the 3, would you agree the extra money would be well worth stepping up to the Y?

[@waboswell]

Aren’t the 12 volt heavier gauge lines to the front driver’s side for “jumping” the battery?

[@raymondjones7489]

I appreciate your content!.. thank you very much! 😊😊

[@popebobcat3716]

I want to know whether the heat pump is bidirectional. Does it use the pressure coming out of the pressurized section to help drive the pressurizing action?

[@paulhanley3368]

Very intelligent and I love your commentary! Only criticism is to manage your ums. Other than that great work!

[@qiuqiuba8147]

Hi host,would u pls share the SOC in magic box, I mean the application processor

[@castletown999]

Sandy - Fascinating.. But to be honest I am rather shocked by the complexity of all the plumbing. It seems to be a rats nest of tubes pipes pumps and valves. It may have a million mile battery but will all that plumbing last very long? Seems to me it will require flushing servicing frequently and replacing before long. Is it durable enough?

[@gayanti]

Why does Tesla not use electrically dimmed glass on the roof and back windows like Boeing does on the 787 windows. That would be a great feature for hot climates! Can you propose that to them?

[@AustinChopra]

You should use a wider angle lenses when recording, especially when recording inside a vehicle

[@teslaxyz4660]

Wicket graphics now!

[@cyntiedan5654]

Would you please explain the drumming sounds coming out of the back seat of model Y/3?

[@robertm8380]

Would a alternator make a difference if it was put in Model Y

[@johncampbell4214]

LOVE THIS!!!!

[@nonyanks2510]

What time is it? It's Howdy Doody Time! Kinda scarey huh?

[@zodiacfml]

4:13 figure out a supplier selling higher voltage components. Simply, if there's even a supplier for higher voltage car horns, it would be much more expensive (volume/scale).

[@jhindson88]

At some point could you tell us what voltage is used for the A/C compressor in the Tesla and other EVs?

[@Xiku]

One idea: After the virus is gone, why not organize conferences in the USA, Europe, etc?

[@camarosspr]

2023?

[@echtogammut]

A manufacture like Ford could make the bridge to 48v, but Tesla is just breaking into the world of being a major manufacture and I would imagine the cost creating new connectors and re-engineering non-inhouse parts would be costly. In my experience, suppliers are often your biggest handicap. It is interesting that 48v hasn't become more widely used, I see it in the marine industry, albeit haphazardly, but not much elsewhere.

[@mikewayshak]

Love your site!. Could you compare a Cybertruck to a military grade Hummer. I would think the Cybertruck has many more applications than the Hummer at far less money.

[@tomasvidziunas5543]

Why is windscreen has curved bottom edge? What is the purpose of that, isn't it just more difficult to manufacture and install?

[@rossac9221]

Sandy what is the maximum continuous current I can draw from the 12 volt system so that I know how big to size a 12 volt to 240 volt AC sine wave inverter?