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Tesla CTO Talks Model S, Batteries and In-car Linux

Posted by samzenpus on from the driving-free dept.

angry tapir writes "The IDG News Service recently had a chance to speak to JB Straubel, chief technology officer for Tesla, about the Model S all-electric car, its design and technology, and his outlook on electric vehicle technology. He also shed a little light on the car's Linux-based software system."

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  1. Re:Never going to take off by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Informative

    No. That makes the Roadster off-topic.

  2. Re:I don't want a linux based "software system" by OlivierB · · Score: 4, Informative

    the article is not that long so you could have at least skimmed through it. The Tesla guy makes a key point in saying that Linux runs the entertainment system and dahsboard (google maps, speedo, etc.). The cars propulsion system (i.e. what runs the motors, battery, brakes, etc..) is completely separate. The linux front-end can crash completely and the car will continue to drive just fine. RTFA

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  3. Re:I don't want a linux based "software system" by nzac · · Score: 4, Informative

    RTFA...

    For the control and motor and things like that, we don't have operating systems. They run in a lower level and are actually running C code, so we have engineers upstairs writing in the C programming language, building the control loops from scratch.

    Linux is for running the UI. The article covers your concern quite well.

    Calling Linux a desktop kernel does not contribute to credibility of your rant.

  4. Re:Never going to take off by frontiersman · · Score: 5, Informative

    The Model S is actually built on the platform of the Lotus Evora...

    The Model S is actually designed from scratch and has no Lotus heritage whatsoever. The Roadster has 7% of its parts in common with the Lotus Elise and was built on the same production line.

  5. Re:Never going to take off by RaceProUK · · Score: 4, Informative

    Lambos and Ferraris are supercars, designed for people with more money than sense. Sports cars are usually taken to be about $20000-$60000, and usually have pretty good visibility all round.

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  6. Re:range by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    Chances are that by the time it hits that ... salaries will have risen to match

    ROFL. I stopped reading here.

  7. Re:Never going to take off by RaceProUK · · Score: 4, Informative

    Sports cars with good visibility, at least good enough to park without leaning out the door/window:
    Mazda RX-8
    Nissan 370Z
    Audi TT
    Alfa Romeo Brera
    Porsche Cayman
    Any convertible sports car

    I could go on.

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