Frequently Asked Questions
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How fast can I charge?
Charging rate is primarily determined by what you’re plugged in to. A Tesla Supercharger charges up to 170 miles in just 30 minutes while the Tesla Wall Connector charges up to 58 miles per hour. For average charging rates of other options, check out the charging page on tesla.com.
There are several other factors that affect charging rate: amount of power available from the charge source, extremely cold temperatures, and current state of charge (a nearly empty battery charges faster than a battery that is almost full). -
Why is my Supercharger charging slowly?
There are a few factors that affect charging rate at a Supercharger. First, charging your battery from 10% to 80% is quick while charging from 80% to 100% doubles the charge time because the car must reduce current to “top off.” Second, extremely low ambient temperatures and extreme battery pack temperatures lead to slower charging rates. Third, sharing a Supercharger (i.e. two cars plugged in to 1A and 1B) can slightly reduce the charging rate of one or both of the cars. For more information about Supercharger, visit the Supercharger page on tesla.com.
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How can I find nearby charging locations?
The most convenient way to find nearby Superchargers, Destination Chargers, and other locations you’ve charged at before is by using the Navigation App on the touchscreen (tap the lightning bolt icon). There are also a variety of 3rd party smartphone apps you can download to locate charging options near you.
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Should I leave my Tesla plugged in while I’m on a trip?
Tesla recommends keeping your car plugged in while you’re away on trips to ensure you return to a full battery. When not plugged in, the range slightly reduces each day.
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What does Range Mode do?
Range Mode saves power by automatically limiting the amount of power the climate control system uses to maintain the temperature of the battery and the interior cabin. You can turn on this setting by tapping Controls > Driving > Range Mode.
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What is the purpose of the Projects Committee?
The R3 Projects Committee’s purpose is to “provide guidance and support, including funding opportunities, to organizational units for projects that promote engagement and collaboration and that foster IEEE’s goal of ‘Advancing Technology for Humanity.’”
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Why should Sections, Chapters, Affinity Groups, and Student Branches undertake projects?
Projects that solve real-world problems that our communities face help create engagement among our members. They foster strong bonds among members and between IEEE and our local communities. Projects also often encourage members to get more involved with IEEE, increasing member and volunteer engagement.
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What kinds of projects qualify for funding through the Projects Committee?
Projects funded through the Region 3 Projects Committee are meant to involve engagement and collaboration between IEEE members to address real-world problems. They are also meant to demonstrate IEEE’s commitment to “Advancing Technology for Humanity.” The Region 3 Projects Committee periodically announces a themed challenge and encourages IEEE Organizational Units within Region 3 to apply for funds for projects which fit this theme.
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My group has an idea for a project that promotes engagement and collaboration and that fosters IEEE’s goal of “Advancing Technology for Humanity,” but it doesn’t fit within any announced project funding theme. Can we still get funding?
We are always looking for new new project themes. Perhaps your idea could be the next one that the Region 3 Projects Committee adopts. It could also be possible that your idea could be combined with other ideas that the committee is considering. Please contact Allen Jones, the Region 3 Projects Coordinator, at [email protected] and explain your idea.
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How long should projects last?
The duration of the projects funded by the Region 3 Projects Committee is generally on the order of weeks to months.
- A one-day event would not normally be approved for funding since a single day is not normally enough time for people to really engage with each other.
- An ongoing program would not normally be funded through this committee since this source is not meant to provide funds for activities that should have their own line item in an annual budget. It is certainly possible, however, that a project initially funded through this committee could have enough success that it could then seek ongoing funding through other IEEE and external sources.
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How do we apply for funding from the Projects Committee?
When a new round of project funding is announced, the details of how to apply for funding will be included.
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How much funding is available?
The maximum funding that is offered to a group by Region 3 varies with the round of project funding, but it is normally on the order of one to two thousand dollars.
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Can multiple groups get together to do a project?
Yes, we encourage multiple IEEE groups to join together to collaborate on projects. We also encourage IEEE groups to partner with other organizations in their community to work on projects. The Region 3 Projects Committee, however, can only transfer funds to an IEEE Organizational Unit that is a part of Region 3. The IEEE Organizational Unit receiving the funding would then be responsible for coordinating project spending with any external groups.
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If we get funding from the Projects Committee to work on a project, can we also get funding from other groups within IEEE?
If we get funding from the Projects Committee to work on a project, can we also get funding from other groups within IEEE?
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We got approved for funding for a project by the Region 3 Projects Committee. I have incurred some expenses and need to be reimbursed. How do I do that?
Once the Region 3 Projects Committee approves a project for funding, Region 3 transfers the approved funds to the bank account of the IEEE Organizational Unit that is sponsoring the project. Requests for reimbursement need to be submitted to that Organizational Unit.
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We want to pay someone to do a project for us. Can we get funding from the Region 3 Projects Committee for that?
Although it may be acceptable to use funds to pay someone for services that are ancillary to your project (e.g. hosting a website associated with your project), the Region 3 Projects Committee would not approve a funding request where paying someone else to do a project was the primary use of the funds. Funds provided through this committee are meant to foster engagement and collaboration among IEEE members and their community. Paying someone else to do the project would not generally accomplish this goal.
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Can I continue my previous year’s project and ask for funding in the following year?
If the previous year’s project also fits this year’s theme, then it would be possible to receive funding. If it does not fit with this year’s theme, then you may be able to use your previous year’s success as justification to request ongoing funding from other sources.
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Who should I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions, please contact the Region 3 Projects Coordinator, Allen Jones, at [email protected]
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My charging connector is stuck in the charge port. What do I do?
Unlock the car before attempting to remove the connector. When your car is plugged in and locked, the connector locks into the charge port and the indicator light around the charge port turns off.
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Why do my rated miles drop faster than mile for mile?
Rated Range calculates your estimated range with a fixed formula based on existing energy in the battery and average energy consumed per mile. There are a few factors that could cause the rated miles to drop faster than mile for mile, i.e. driving style, wheel size, and ambient temperature.
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How do I turn off my car?
You can turn off the car either by simply putting the car in Park, exiting the vehicle, and closing the door behind you, or by tapping Controls > E-Brake & Power Off > Power Off.
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How do I use Autopilot?
To learn about driving with Autopilot, view the following instructional videos: Enhance your commute with Autopilot, Autopark, Autosteer, Auto Lane Change, and Summon. For thorough instructions, Tesla encourages all new owners to review the Driver Assistance section in the Owner’s Manual.
Also, check this video:
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How does Automatic Emergency Braking work?
If your car is equipped with Autopilot hardware, Automatic Emergency Braking automatically applies full braking in situations where a collision is considered imminent by the forward looking camera and the radar sensor. It is the driver’s responsibility to drive safely and remain in control of the vehicle at all times. Never depend on Automatic Emergency Braking to avoid or reduce the impact of a collision. To cancel Automatic Emergency Braking while it is engaged, press on either the accelerator or the brake pedal.