*wistful sigh* I can hardly wait until I can afford to get a Tesla. I just finished re-reading Elon's biography and I'm just so obsessed with Tesla as a company and the mission behind it.
Also, who can resist summoning your car- it's easier than getting your dog to "come!", not to mention the cool, futuristic factor of it.
@katesegrin Amen! Honestly, even if I had a million bucks, I would get one of the Tesla cars over a Ferrari or other hot sports cars. Mainly to support the mission behind it, because I love Elon Musk and the tech/genius ideas behind it all.
@joshdance@jmacias oh I realize that. Im not being surprised in my comment, merely wondering how many valid hunts it will garner. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes the most uprooted product over variety of feature releases.
@jmacias ah but we don't wonder why each app gets it's own hunt, even though we use the same phone or computer to access it! It's hardware vs. software :)
Tesla keeps pushing the boundaries where others are afraid to. Other car companies can clearly develop a similar software, but the fear of consumers' misuse is stopping them from pushing progress forward. It's all about risk mitigation.
Tesla is well known to be bolder than others and to be able to handle bad publicity like a few other car companies can, but I guess they have an advantage of a more mature customer base.
@reot004 Every car should be able to do this but having seen the i3 do basically this at CES last year, I think the i3 will be higher up on that list than others.
This is how product should be developed. Simple (relatively speaking) first steps, with a clear dream-like end goal:
"Eventually, your Tesla will be able to drive anywhere across the country to meet you, charging itself along the way."
@blainehatab haha - I like the totally frank and clear sarcasm coupled with your project's name.
This is not "mind-blowing" or "utterly impressive" or qualifies for any superlative description, but it is a small step, that just has been added for free without much fuss and it is another scent of future.
Imagine, Apple would have saved this for a big keynote announcement :D
PS: It would be cool if the car would drive to where you stay. Imagine you are 3 streets away and you call your car - that would be impressive. Though, I believe this scenario is the goal.
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