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| Tesla has a bunch of new changes for its cars |
Several new functions and modifications to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have been announced through a test project in Europe.
Tesla has bragged for years that it doesn't produce new cars every year like most other automakers. Instead, these changes and improvements are implemented when they are ready for production.
However, as we all know, the company has collected many of these changes for New Year vehicles in recent years. Last year, for example, the company did a major upgrade to the new Model 3 starting in 2021.
Apparently, the company is now preparing to do the same for the Model 3 and Model Y in 2022. The company has submitted new versions of the Model 3 and Model Y to European authorities for testing.
These documents were published during the German-speaking Tesla Europe Forum. Many of the changes feature small changes or new versions of the Model Y from the Berlin factory, which are due to go into serial production in the coming months.
However, there are more significant and surprising changes. For example, the company appears to be converting 12-volt Model 3 and Y batteries into lithium-ion batteries. Replace old lead-acid batteries.
The company did this on the Model S and X, but it also happens at the lower levels of the company's product line.
In addition, the Model 3 Performance is also equipped with a new high-performance engine. The company is now using the new AMD Ryzen MCU chipset to build a new Performance Model Y in China that brings performance improvements.
While it's not 100% clear, it looks like the chip could fit the Model 3 as well.
Tesla brings the Superhorn to the Model 3 and Y.
With the 2021 3 model, the company has made the car even quieter with two soundproof windows. The 2022 version of the rear window also uses the same glass to improve acoustic performance.
There is also a so-called super horn, which combines amplifiers, alarms and external amplifiers. Last year, the company allowed customers to play pre-recorded sounds or music outside the car through external speakers to warn unattended pedestrians nearby.
This is done to comply with legislation that requires electric vehicles to be equipped with pedestrian warning systems. Now it looks like this feature can be integrated into the Superhorn.
This can prevent dangerous modifications. Some electric car owners like to be quiet while driving. As a result, they turned off the pedestrian warning loudspeaker. But for the super horn, the separation may also mean the disruption of the horn.
Other notable changes include a new cabin radar and infrared camera, doors and windows in the rear mezzanine, and a new infotainment computer.