I know a few engineers that are/were at Tesla, and not only did they do
environmental chamber tests, but also Alaska and Death Valley in
winter/summer. I don't know any other particulars. However, No amount
of testing can cover every situation of course, and there is a difference
between how a
On cold-testing cars...
I grew up in Michigan, at a time when the US auto industry was king. Friends of
mine worked for various automakers. They each had huge environmental test
chambers that could be adjusted for anything from -40 deg.F deep freezes to 140
deg.F deserts, howling winds,
Hi Folks,
I've tried the various recommendations on the Teslamotorsclub.com,
JoeButcrack website etc. to open my Frunk Tesla Y 21' at 10F last night &
release the solenoid/latch. The Allen wrench didn't work, coat hanger,
crowbar, large screwdriver with cinder-block counterweight, blow dryer,
