Can an unmanned Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot set a new hypermiling record?
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Machine beats man: Unmanned Tesla Model 3 drives 622 miles (1,001 km) on a single charge
A Tesla Model 3 on autopilot achieves a distance record on a test circuit / An identical electric car with driver only manages 978 kilometers (608 miles)
Video shows: Starman’s younger brother, Spacy, on board the self-driving Tesla Model 3 / A constant drive at 36 km/h only rarely interrupted
Electric car rental company, nextmove, organizes a record drive with several Teslas at the DEKRA testing grounds in Klettwitz, Brandenburg in Germany
At the DEKRA testing grounds in Klettwitz, Brandenburg in Germany, a Tesla Model 3 drove unmanned for over 28 hours in “autopilot mode” and covered a distance of 1,001 kilometers (622 miles) on a single charge. The white Tesla Model 3 from Germa-ny’s leading electric car rental company, nextmove, was “driven” by the mascot, Spacy, the younger brother of Tesla’s Starman, who is currently flying through space in a Tesla Roadster (Video). The unmanned electric car with a 75-kWh battery pack (Model 3 Long Range) achieved 23 kilometers (14 miles) more in distance than an identical Model 3 with alternating human drivers, which was driven along the track simultaneously.
For safety reasons, the nextmove team used the DEKRA testing grounds at Lausitzring for the risky event last weekend. “Naturally, a test circuit with clear markings, long straights, broad curves and few surprises provides near-ideal conditions for the Tesla autopilot”, says nextmove Managing Director Stefan Moeller. “Admittedly, we did not know in advance whether the autopilot could reach the total distance without fault, even during the night.” On Sunday afternoon it finally became clear: The machine completed its task like clockwork with a high degree of precision. Finally, it was possible to “capture” the vehicle again in time and recharge it at the grounds.
In order to make the autopilot think that there was a person sitting at the wheel, a number of tricks were employed: Stefan Moeller started the car and positioned the aids to imitate a human driver in the Tesla Model 3. Finally, he climbed out of the side window during a brief stop: This ensured that nextmove could reenter the car at any time. So as not to lose any aerodynamics, Moeller taped up the side window. Spacy sat in the driver’s seat but during the night, he slept on a mattress that was placed on the folded-down back seats.
A second Model 3 with identical features (Long Range, 18-inch wheels, summer tires) started the race at the same time, using alternating drivers. Ultimately, the manned vehicle was able to reach 978 kilometers (608 miles) using cruise control, and occasionally, autopilot. So even this vehicle beat the previous world distance record for a Model 3 with a driver. The previous publicly-known record of 975 kilometers (606 miles) was held by a team from the USA. Nevertheless, the drivers had to admit defeat to the efficiency of the unmanned vehicle: Machine beat man.
The approximately 7 kilowatt hours of consumption for 100 kilometers achieved by the Tesla Model 3 roughly equates to 0.7 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (33.6 mpg). The level of consumption achieved by electric cars shows the superiority of the electric motor over the combustion engine. The test vehicles were US-imported versions of the Tesla Model 3. The electric car will be delivered in the first half of 2019 to those in Europe who have preordered it.
About nextmove
With 180 vehicles, nextmove is Germany’s leading electric car rental company and is active in eight cities. The fleet consists exclusively of electric cars, such as Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq, VW e-Golf, Opel Ampera-e, BMW i3s, Renault Zoe, Renault Kangoo, smart, Nissan Leaf 2 and Nissan e-NV200. The following new market entries will be offered soon: Jaguar I-PACE, Audi e-tron, Hyundai KONA, e.Go Life, Mercedes eVito, StreetScooter Work L.
Customers can try out and compare various models from the fleet and thereby find their own dream car. Flexible long-term rental with is also a cost-effective solution for customers who wait for delivery of their new vehicle. Furthermore, the company also advises on all issues regarding purchasing, charging and driving electric cars. See more at www.nextmove.de
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