Battery based electric vehicles of today and tomorrow.

[sd455dan]

Rich Rebuilds

the (salvage) Tesla model 3 Mad Max off road edition

 

[Grumpycat]

Funny you mention that. Chrysler and RAM products actually turn ON an additional light up front when turning (cornering lamp) to assist.
Maybe that’s why they’re twice bankrupt and now owned by a Dutch company lol.

Many do that with “fog/aux” lights. My Tesla and Subaru. Can’t say I’ve seen the F-150 do it, or not do it.

 

[Grumpycat]

I've never noticed this on taillights, but I've seen where a front headlight will turn off when the corresponding turn signal is active. This was during the daytime, so the driver didn't need the headlight to see where he's going. I assumed it was to provide more contrast for the turn signal and make it more visible.

Yes when headlight is used for DRL the turning side headlight or DRL is usually extinguished because it is hard to see a flashing turn signal close to another light.

 

[Jstpssng]

What are these "turn signals" some of you refer to, and where do people actually use them? It seems like many people wait until they are starting their turn before using the signal light... at that point I already have it figured out.

 

[txdon]

What are these "turn signals" some of you refer to, and where do people actually use them? It seems like many people wait until they are starting their turn before using the signal light... at that point I already have it figured out.

If the turn signal is too close the the DRL that one DRL will turn off. No vehicle's night time headlight will turn off when a turn signal is activated.

Here's Why Modern Cars Turn Off One Of Their Lights When Signaling - Jalopnik

Have you ever noticed cars shutting off one of their front lights to activate a blinker? Well, I certainly have, so to find out why I see awkward one-eyed vehicles signaling turns at seemingly every intersection, I decided to dig into it.

jalopnik.com

 

[Jstpssng]

If the turn signal is too close the the DRL that one DRL will turn off. No vehicle's night time headlight will turn off when a turn signal is activated.

Here's Why Modern Cars Turn Off One Of Their Lights When Signaling - Jalopnik

Have you ever noticed cars shutting off one of their front lights to activate a blinker? Well, I certainly have, so to find out why I see awkward one-eyed vehicles signaling turns at seemingly every intersection, I decided to dig into it.

jalopnik.com

Mine was a reference to people who don't use their turn signals, or wait until they actually are rounding the corner.

 

[drssg]

What are these "turn signals" some of you refer to, and where do people actually use them? It seems like many people wait until they are starting their turn before using the signal light... at that point I already have it figured out.

That's just common sense. If you turn on the turn signal too early, you lose the element of surprise!

 

[goeduck]

Yes when headlight is used for DRL the turning side headlight or DRL is usually extinguished because it is hard to see a flashing turn signal close to another light.

It is? Strange that I have been driving for decades and I have not had a problem seeing a turn signal next to a running light. Or headlight brightness for that matter..

 

[Gale Hawkins]

BYD Delivers First Electric Cars To Customers In Norway

BYD is really the competition to Tesla at this time. BYD started out as a battery maker. It is rumored that Tesla's going to start using their blade battery in cars built in China but it's just a rumor at this point. The 3000 pound towing capacity will be a hit in Norway.

 

[Jstpssng]

That's just common sense. If you turn on the turn signal too early, you lose the element of surprise!

I confess that I don't signal before passing somebody for that reason. It gives them too much advance notice that it's time to step on the gas.