Tesla has just released an update to version 7 software, which includes "Launch Mode", for improved acceleration off the mark. Improvements are small, & sometimes inconsistent between runs in the Drag Times article. Zero to 100 mph improves by 0.1 second. Time to 60 mph improves by only 0.04 sec.
http://www.dragtimes.com/blog/launch-mode-testing-on-tesla-p90d-ludicrous/ Tesla released software update new feature called Launch Mode help car accelerate as quickly as possible release notes new Launch Mode test requires car Max Battery Power Mode Tesla’s Launch Mode operates similarly other performance cars car completely stopped press firmly brake left foot press accelerator completely down right foot release accelerator press down all the way again car displays message Launch Mode Enabled 4 seconds release brake take off Launch Mode procedure feel car loading up power against brakes creaking noises release brakes and go Launch Mode resulted slightly quicker performance numbers previous software release falls short Tesla’s 10.9 1/4 mile performance specifications back to back 0-60 MPH testing with without launch mode engaged enabled best 0-60 MPH time obtained using Launch Mode runs dead even between using Launch Mode not using it wheels car lighter than stock Pulse Speed Design GmbH video below performance comparison table /
Platte, Germany – photographed with a camera phone Credit: Karsten Schoenberg/iPhone Photography School
Camera phones are well-suited to landscape photography. Your friends with SLRs & a collection of interchangeable lenses may sneer, but look at the image above. More work of Karsten Schoenberg, at:
http://iphonephotographyschool.com/karsten-schoenberg/?usrc=email/ how Karsten Schoenberg learned take superb iPhone photos nature interview Karsten Schoenberg takes beautiful iPhone photos landscapes nature Karsten’s photography entering images iPhone photo contest has a great eye interesting subjects light composition only been shooting seriously with iPhone six months interview take stunning photos with his iPhone northern Bavaria Germany iPhone photography takes great nature photos DSLR camera took some pictures iPhone during my vacation pictures were really good take more photos with my iPhone beautiful island of Ruegen in Germany I shot hundreds of pictures with my new iPhone 6 wonderful landscape photos iPhone genre of photography outside in nature northern part of Bavaria charming landscape between Fichtelgebirge and Steinwald natural parks stunning natural beauty of Germany my homeland photographs photos composition is really important landscape photography creating sense of depth scale composition tips aspiring landscape photographers taking more eye-catching pictures basic rules of composition leading lines adding interesting foreground elements rule of thirds ask yourself what’s the main subject in this scene take pictures from different positions angles find the best perspective landscapes contain extensive details simplification powerful prominent compositions type of light shoot big impact landscape photos time of day landscape photography golden hour sunrise sunset most dramatic light warm colors beautiful landscape nature photos macro photography rainy days long exposure photos rivers waterfalls most challenging aspects landscape photography creating well-exposed image detail both foreground and sky good exposure iPhone photosuse a camera app ProCamera separate focus exposure points more control setting correct exposure level difficult lighting situations sunrise 645 PRO app feature under over exposed areas get the settings exactly right student iPhone Photo Masters online training program unique tricks techniques world-class iPhone photographer what you’ve learned iPhone Photo Masters program improve my photography skills exposure composition light how to get sharper pictures how to use motion blur take more creative photos learning changed approach iPhone photography rules of composition course make pictures rather than just take them video tutorials assignments photo review sessions expert learning photo review sessions iPhone photography expert review your photos improve your iPhone photography leave your comfort zone structure of the course learn a new genre new photography skills online photography community students courses share their photos online community your photography feedback photos community successful images improve iPhone photography community different photography techniques photo apps apps taking photos native camera app ProCamera 645 PRO weather light conditions Cortex Cam low light photography Slow Shutter long exposure photos favorite apps post-processing favorite editing app Snapseed edits noise reduction Photoshop Express Enlight add mood photo VSCO beautiful filters erase an unwanted object picture TouchRetouch iPhone photography accessories tripod smartphone mount remote bluetooth shutter mobile battery charger wireless card reader back up photos SD card olloclip macro pro lens shooting close-up photos wireless off-camera flash from Nova beautiful long exposure photos of water long exposure photos tripod remote shutter best results Slow Shutter app try different settings app adjust blur strength shutter speed stand right in the middle of river be in best position take the photo landscapes /
GetUp! is an organisation which, to quote their web site, “... is an independent movement to build a progressive Australia & bring participation back into our democracy.”1
Woolworths, in Australia,2 is primarily known as a grocery retailer. Less well known is that they are also a major owner of poker machines.3,4,5
GetUp! has been addressing the issue of poker machines, & in particular, the fact that Woolworths is major poker machine owner. To this end, they recently produced a spoof of a Woolworths advertisement. But they have had trouble getting it aired:
‘We just received word that Channel 9 is refusing to run our new TV ad exposing Woolworths as Australia's largest poker machine owner. Why? Because “Woolworths are a key business partner”’ – info@getup.org.au
5 “Who wins from ‘Big Gambling’ in Australia?”, https://theconversation.com/who-wins-from-big-gambling-in-australia-22930/ Woolworths owns more poker machines top five Las Vegas casinos combined Getup members phoned local MPs reject Government's smokescreen gambling reform bill spoke out against shoddy bill Senator Nick Xenophon Andrew Wilkie MP Australian Greens declaring bill dead on arrival will not support boardrooms largest players poker machine industry major grocery chains Coles Woolworths CEOs Wesfarmers Coles Woolworths power meaningful reform problem gambling gaming problem addiction bankruptcy rent money bill money children family gamblers anonymous /
Team standings: http://www.fiaformulae.com/en/all-results/season-2/team-standings.aspx/ Formula E all electric racing series Formula E, season 2, round 3, Punta del Este, Uruguay ePrix stadium races F1 FIA electricity sport electric vehicles EV terrific acceleration pass passing possible tracks with tight corners technology range race organizers Spark-Renault SRT_01E built French company Spark Racing Technology carbon fiber aluminum chassis Dallara electric powertrain electronics McLaren Electronics Systems Williams Advanced Engineering building 200 kiloWatt battery pack batteries powertrain generate 270 horsepower five-speed paddle shift gearbox fixed gear ratios Michelin 18 inch tires wet dry conditions sound 80 decibel whine full grid 20 cars FIA Formula E strategy street courses dedicated circuits tire wear grip management battery life charge prematurely testing drivers learn knowledge teams construction constructors constructing FanBoost pit stop second fully charged car advances in battery technology battery swaps charging battery Renault Michelin DHL Qualcomm Richard Branson Virgin Racing team Leonardo DiCaprio Venturi team lithium ion LiIon battery charge recharge range battery management system BMS /
Formula E, season 2, round 3, Punta del Este, Uruguay is tomorrow, Saturday, 19 December 2015
Sadly, the Trulli team has left Formula E
Jaguar announced this week, a Formula E team for next season http://hhg2tech.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/jaguar-returning-to-world-motorsport.html/ Punta del Este, Uruguay Formula E all electric racing series ePrix stadium races F1 FIA electricity sport electric vehicles EV terrific acceleration pass passing possible tracks with tight corners technology range race organizers Spark-Renault SRT_01E built French company Spark Racing Technology carbon fiber aluminum chassis Dallara electric powertrain electronics McLaren Electronics Systems Williams Advanced Engineering building 200 kiloWatt battery pack batteries powertrain generate 270 horsepower five-speed paddle shift gearbox fixed gear ratios Michelin 18 inch tires wet dry conditions sound 80 decibel whine full grid 20 cars FIA Formula E strategy street courses dedicated circuits tire wear grip management battery life charge prematurely testing drivers learn knowledge teams construction constructors constructing FanBoost pit stop second fully charged car advances in battery technology battery swaps charging battery Renault Michelin DHL Qualcomm Richard Branson Virgin Racing team Leonardo DiCaprio Venturi team lithium ion LiIon battery charge recharge range battery management system BMS /
With subsidies of fossil fuels running at $10 million per minute world-wide, there is plenty of money to finance a move to renewables./ University of Melbourne Frank Larkins Australia’s targets increase renewable energy electricity more expensive problems consistency storage developments renewable energy integration electricity grids technically feasible scenarios Australian electricity industry 100 per cent renewable energy Sun shine irregular weather patterns uncertain intermittent power output electricity generators retailers money variability renewable energy sources better understood empirical experience wind power electricity grids hourly computer simulations demand states countries global regions South Australia coal fired coal-fired power stations gas fired gas-fired wind farms non-renewable energy supply Germany Schleswig-Holstein Mecklenburg-Vorpommern transmission links neighbouring states supply problems National Electricity Market (NEM) generation Ben Elliston Iain MacGill UNSW meet demand reliably papers published in peer-reviewed international journals, downloaded website mix Elon Musk forward-thinking technology buff serially successful businessman thinking about the world’s big problems possible solutions powering the entire United States with solar power analysis analyzed sense whole country powered a little corner of Nevada or Utah government leaders cooperated invested in infrastructure UN climate conference Musk address Paris 02 December 2 global policy makers business leaders speech Tesla SpaceX CEO very small segment of land capture solar energy convert electricity power entire nation very small area generate electricity power civilization little corner of Nevada or Utah power entire United States science Musk’s recommendation more than enough solar energy beams down on the U.S. each hour match electricity consumed in a year capture capturing collect collector solar power country’s energy consumption nation eventually run entirely on solar power solar taking the lead among energy sources by 2031 Musk’s concept Land Art Generator Initiative maps showing how little real estate necessary generate electricity needed 20 percent conversion rate optimal lab performance for solar panels area size of Spain source 100 percent electricity clean low-cost renewable source politicians energy industry on board /
