SANDY MUNRO DROPS A BIG SURPRISE AUTOLINE AFTER HOURS 539

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Sandy Munro, a renowned automotive analyst, shares his initial impressions and plans for a cross-country cold-weather test of the 2021 Tesla Model 3. While he found some improvements in build quality compared to earlier models, he also noted areas that were disappointing and some neutral observations. Munro plans to drive the Model 3 from Minnesota to Arizona with his president, Corey Steuben, to gather empirical data on its efficiency and performance in varying climates, specifically focusing on range degradation in cold temperatures and the effectiveness of its new heat pump system. He aims to compare these findings with data from older Model 3s and potentially other EVs. The discussion also touches upon the burgeoning three-wheeled vehicle market, with Munro expressing optimism about companies like Arcimoto, Aptera, and Nimbus, highlighting their potential to disrupt personal transportation, especially in light of California's proposed EV mandates.