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Tesla takes on $30B in credit as it approaches unprofitability

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  1. speedgoose · · focus · HN ↗
    Sorry TSLA holders, it's partly my fault as I got my 5 years old Model Y checked by a third party garage for everything that should be fixed by Tesla before the end of the main warranty period.
    1. sippingabonedry · · focus · HN ↗
      I'm reminded nearly every other day that EVs need no maintenance and should never see the inside of a mechanic's garage.
      1. collabs · · focus · HN ↗
        You still need things like brakes though, right?
        1. rlt · · focus · HN ↗
          They need brakes changed far less often due to regenerative braking.
          1. scheme271 · · focus · HN ↗
            Yeah, but the brake fluid still needs to be regularly changed. The fluid is hygroscopic and if the fluid absorbs too much moisture from the air, the brake system can fail under hard braking. Basically hard braking heats up the brake fluid and the water inside can boil and turn to steam which is compressible and your brake pedal goes to the floor without actually making the brake calipers close. Regenerative braking should still work but in an emergency you probably want more.
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