Tesla’s latest Mannequin 3 ‘Highland’ lastly features a function different autos within the firm line up embrace: a HEPA filter.
A HEPA filter (Excessive-Effectivity Particulate Air), is designed to entice particulate matter and varied airborne contaminants. HEPA filters are able to capturing particles as small as 0.3 microns in diameter with a 99.97% effectivity, which incorporates pollution reminiscent of mud, pollen, mildew spores, micro organism, and a few viruses. They’re generally utilized in varied functions, from family air purifiers to medical amenities, to make sure a cleaner and safer air setting.
HEPA filters operate by forcing air by way of a advantageous mesh that captures dangerous particles. The filters are composed of a mat of randomly organized fibers, sometimes made out of fiberglass. These filters permit Tesla to allow its Bioweapon Protection Mode for the Mannequin Y, Mannequin S and Mannequin X.
The unique Mannequin 3 didn’t have sufficient room for a HEPA filter. However the brand new Mannequin 3 ‘Highland’ does, as proven by Tesla’s Weibo account promoting the “starting of winter” (by way of @Tslachan). The picture above reveals a brand new Mannequin 3 indicated by the ambient lighting strip that’s in the back of sprint close to the windshield. The brand new Mannequin Y refresh with ambient lighting has its strip behind the display screen as seen beneath:
It’s unclear if the brand new Mannequin 3 helps Bioweapon Protection Mode, however a current screenshot shared @VidasL reveals the Mannequin 3 and the Bioweapon Protection Mode throughout the Tesla app, apparently shared by a French proprietor. I assume we’ll discover out quickly sufficient as information percolates on X and the net.
NEW FEATURE:
– Till now Tesla couldn’t embrace the big HEPA filter required for the Bioweapon Protection Mode in Mannequin 3 attributable to house constraints.
– Nevertheless with refreshed Tesla Mannequin 3 Highland this may increasingly have modified, Tesla app now has BW protection mode for Mannequin 3.$TSLA pic.twitter.com/RlCuqzKUil
— Tesla Vidas 🌍 (@VidasL) September 6, 2023