Model Y E36: The Octovalve Episode
What it is
Munro Live's Model Y episode 36 has Sandy Munro walk through the disassembled Tesla Octovalve and heat pump system. He explains how the components are made and what each one does.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN cites it as a deeper look at Tesla's integrated thermal management system, from a commentator respected for auto industry knowledge.
- 1 people recommended it
- 1 different months
- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2020, last 2021
What HN commenters said
“Sandy generally has great commentary on the auto industry.”
Explains Tesla thermal management system
verdverm, 2021-11 · Recommendation · in “Tesla, electric SUVs get poor scores from Consumer Reports”
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Topics: octovalve, heat pump, tesla model y, teardown, electric vehicles
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