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My 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid: I Bought It for the Power, but the Intelligence Impressed Me Most
I have owned three generations of the Tesla Model S, and each was impressive in its time. However, my 2026 Model S
Plaid has advanced so far beyond the earlier cars that it makes them seem considerably less remarkable by comparison.
I initially purchased the Plaid for its extraordinary power and acceleration. After driving it for several months, however,
I have become even more impressed by its Full Self-Driving (Supervised), nine-camera system and artificial-intelligence
features.
I now use FSD for more than 90 percent of my driving. On two occasions, it helped me avoid potential collisions that
could have significantly damaged the car. Neither would have been my fault, but avoiding an accident is far better than
proving responsibility afterward.
Discussed Maintenance, Stories Behind Names, andPphone App in Handout, NOT video..
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Tesla’s personality goes beyond performance and technology. From Spaceballs-inspired Ludicrous and Plaid to controls
that go to eleven, these figures and the accompanying list reveal the movies, books, television shows, and playful stories
behind Tesla’s names and hidden Easter eggs.
Stories Behind Names (Figures)
Stories Behind Names (List in PDF)(opens in new tab)