Slipstream Following another Tesla Closely
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With Autopilot and agreement between vehicles, allow one Tesla vehicle to tailgate another Tesla vehicle to reduce power consumption.
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The lead vehicle could communicate driving intentions allowing perfect synchrony and very close distance.
There could even be a reward system so that if you allow connected slipstreaming behind you the car behind pays you a little per mile to use your drag.
Tesla trains!
Moderator: This may be illegal to do in many states, but if made safe, perhaps the laws could be changed. Such a feature is planned for the Tesla Semi.
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Such a system is under development in Europe for trucks. Up to 6 trucks in a row with only 5 feet distance. The front vehicle does all the controls; the others are just following with no activities from the drivers. I have viewed a test 2 years ago of 200 miles with 6 trucks. If the front driver needs a rest, one of the others drives up front. Saves a lot of energy.
