Tesla To Update Software And Interior Materials After High Speed Model 3 Crash

Responding to a recent event involving a Tesla Model 3 crash, CEO Elon Musk announced that the electric car maker would be rolling out a software update to address observations about the car’s glove box that were shared by the ill-fated vehicle’s driver online. Musk also teased an addition to the glass 15-inch center touchscreen of the electric car, which would make the Model 3 even safer in the event of an accident.

As we noted in a previous report, a Tesla Model 3 owner recently shared some insights on the mass market compact electric sedan’ safety features. According to the owner, his Model 3 crashed head-on into a stopped vehicle at 60 mph, effectively totaling the car. While he and his passenger were able to walk away from the crash with relatively minor injuries, he observed two particular points of improvement for the vehicle.

SanJoseDriver - 2/17/2018 1:25:43 AM

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It did see it, but it was going too fast to stop in time.

SanJoseDriver - 2/17/2018 1:29:08 AM

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Also the photo is not of the Model 3 accident (which was at 60 mph)

SanJoseDriver - 2/19/2018 7:27:14 AM

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For starters that's a Model S

PUGPROUD - 2/16/2018 3:24:25 PM

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This is what happens when you don't do million mile development testing preferring to rush the product to market and having the consumer find the flaws.

MDarringer - 2/17/2018 2:35:39 PM

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Someone needs to throw a massive lawsuit against Tesla.

MDarringer - 2/17/2018 6:40:11 PM

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I'd love anything that puts Tesla out of business.

atc98092 - 2/16/2018 4:26:53 PM

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Obviously, none of you have read the details of the accident. The Tesla was following another car, which blocked the view of the fire truck. The other car moved over rapidly at the last moment, at which time the Tesla saw the truck. Look at the picture. If the Tesla hit the stationary truck at 60 MPH, there would have been far more damage, and the passengers would not have been completely unharmed. It seems clear that the car was braking before impact, and so reduced the speed. I'd guess from the picture that the Tesla wasn't going over 30 MPH by the time they collided.

I don't consider myself a Tesla fan. But I do care about facts.

atc98092 - 2/16/2018 7:57:03 PM

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Jazzy, I don't disagree. Until we have fully autonomous vehicles, the driver still has to pay attention. I'm sure the driver could have seen the accident they were approaching, if they were paying proper attention.

MrEE - 2/16/2018 7:03:46 PM

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Another example of reinventing the car business.

carloslassiter - 2/16/2018 7:34:52 PM

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Is the average IQ of people in here over 60? It doesn't seem like it. Let me guess? You hate Tesla, but are big fans of the maker of the Pinto.

MDarringer - 2/16/2018 8:22:49 PM

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To paraphrase a comment Jeremy Clarkson made about TVRs...

"In the old days Tesla built a car, put it on sale, and then found out if it was safe."

SanJoseDriver - 2/17/2018 1:27:48 AM

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He seemed to like the Model X on the last episode of The Grand Tour.

MDarringer - 2/17/2018 9:49:47 AM

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@SanJoseTroll he also gave it a few digs, but you're not sophisticated enough to realize how he did that.

SanJoseDriver - 2/19/2018 7:28:13 AM

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You are truly pathetic, you realize that right?

MDarringer - 2/19/2018 9:00:06 AM

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@SanJoseDriver When people who argue a point based on the ether of their emotions and they get slammed into the pavement by being proven wrong, their snowflake feelings get hurt and they start attacking the person debating them not the issue they are debating. When they do that they wear a crown of ignorance and unintelligence. Enjoy your tiara.

SanJoseDriver - 2/19/2018 6:07:45 PM

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I try to stay as fact-based as possible and clearly separate out what is opinion versus fact. Notice, that I never mock you or call you names outside of a direct response to something sophomoric that you said.

I never directly attack you MDarringer outside of a defense, look at any past conversation. Even here you are calling me unintelligent, ignorant, a troll a snowflake--all things which are untrue and unnecessarily hurtful. I would respect your opinions more if you gave respect in return and stated your comments (facts and opinions) without being an asshole. General tip for life that works with pretty much any human being.

SanJoseDriver - 2/19/2018 7:30:49 AM

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If it was another car hitting something dead-on at 60 MPH, they would probably be dead. Keep that in mind. Tweaks to the screen and glovebox are both minor items.

MDarringer - 2/19/2018 8:52:51 AM

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@Jazzyjazz It is my understanding that the Model 3 has not yet been crash tested. Thus, SanJose is running his mouth again for Tesla like he's paid to do.

SanJoseDriver - 2/19/2018 6:11:09 PM

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@Jazzyjazz the official ratings are not out yet, but based on the incidents so far it looks promising. It was *designed* to get 5 stars in every category, we'll have to both see what the reality is when the final results are released.

MDarringer - 2/19/2018 7:45:18 PM

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Of course it gets a 5-star demotion because the Autokill software steers you into horrific collisions.

SanJoseDriver - 2/21/2018 3:11:29 AM

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Really? The S has 5 stars in every category and I'm pretty sure is the only car that was able to handle an 80 foot drop with 5 people in it where everyone survived. You really have to be doing something pretty stupid or be involved in some freak chance accident to be injured in a Model S.

MrEE - 2/18/2018 2:22:12 PM

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Or like some automakers that find flaws that kill and proceed to cover them up rather than fix.