TALKING TESLA

TT 192 2020 Q4 Earning Call

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Financials
1. Margins miss by about 20%
2. Zac: one time charges
  1. Employee Stock increase and Stock based compensation
  2. Bonds coming due which converted to stocks
  3. S and X refurb
  4. If excluded above, would be better than previous quarter
3. Risks for this year: Global Semiconductor market
  1. Other Covid impacts could affect them
4. Could look at Tesla as revenue/cell output and it’s value as a company
  1. They’ll excel because of efficiency and want all cell manufacturers to produce and sell to them.
  2. Will buy as much as they can send
5. Regulatory credits could be the same could be lower
Growth
1. Expect 50% growth for the next few years or more
2. Elon: The market undervalues FSD revenue still
3. Because of cash on hand, will move faster on:
  1. Service centers
  2. Superchargers
  3. Manufacturing
  4. ?Products?
4. Some human capital limitations but still expect above average growth
FSD
1. Status
  1. Still moving towards 360 Cameras views for all parts of the code
  2. Things are on track
  3. Expanding the beta program
2. Regulatory
  1. China will be allowing level 5 later this year
  2. EU is barely allowing level 3
  3. US is taking a wait and see.
    1. Looking at quality of software before going forward
3. Have had inquiries from OEMs
  1. Willing to sell the tech
4. Will be selling access to DOJO when the time is right
5. Version 4 HWD sounds done
  1. But expects this chip to be able to do everything he has promised
  2. Thinks introducing it now would cause confusion
  3. Will be 3x faster and user better cameras and more power efficient
Battery Advancements
1. Costs are in line with projections
  1. Won't get there for a 3-4yrs (seemed to sandbag a bit there)
2. Ordering 200gw/h of equipment expect 100 gwh next year
3. Suppliers are still being asked to make as much as they can and Tesla will buy them
  1. Prelim discussions on 4680’s made by suppliers too
Service
1. Gerrome: The best service is when it is not needed
2. Would like to get Tom not to borrow tires
3. 100 out of 140 centers can get an appt in less than 10 days
4. 40% are mobile in North America
5. 50% of all appointments are done in 2hrs
6. App is better than a phone call
  1. Has a written record for every one
  2. Can send photos
  3. Payment
  4. See where your tech in in the process of getting the car done
CyberTruck Info
1. Volume prod in 2021
2. Will use a 8k ton press for castings
3. Order parts and machinery
4. Engineering done
Electric Van
1. Nice idea but not enough cells out there.
2. Would like to eventually do a sprinter type van
Model S/X
1. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-model-s-ev-sedan-refresh-interior-debut/
2. Noticed touch controls on steering wheel
  1. Blinkers even!!
3. Dash seems to have air qual
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TT 191? - Year in Review and Predictions

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000

SHOW NOTES: TT 191Best New EV
Model Y
Taycan
VW ID3
VW ID4
Mach E
Top Space Story

SpaceX launches 26 rockets
SpaceX Crew 1
Chang’E 5 Moon Mission
Boeing Software Failure
SN8 best flight of the year
JAXA Touch & Go mission
Best Announced EV
Tesla Model $25k
GM Hummer
Buick Lyric
Aptera EV
Canoo
Zoox
Archimoto
Where’s Rivian?
Biggest Battery Announcement

Costs reductions at Tesla Battery Day
LG signs massive ~$10 billion deal to make batteries in Indonesia
Tesla battery researcher shows new test results pointing to batteries lasting over 2 million miles
Battery startup backed by VW and Tesla cofounder JB Straubel QuantumScape (QS) goes public
Microsoft will be carbon negative by 2030
https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2020/01/16/microsoft-will-be-carbon-negative-by-2030/
Apple commits to be 100 percent carbon neutral for its supply chain and products by 2030
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/07/apple-commits-to-be-100-percent-carbon-neutral-for-its-supply-chain-and-products-by-2030/
ITC extension (Solar investment tax credit)
A spending package President Trump signed before the New Year keeps the Investment Tax Credit at 26 percent through 2022 and at 22 percent through 2023, a policy similar to one the White House eliminated during spending negotiations at the same time last year.
US Presidential Change of Focus on Renewables
Joe Biden’s win presents major upside for the solar industry. The candidate campaigned on a national plan to reach 100 percent clean electricity by 2035. Solar offers a key technology to achieve that goal, with 2020 marking its second year in a row to claim the largest share of new generating capacity of any resource.
COVID impact on pollution
Half of the world population is under some form of lockdown due to COVID-19.
Environmental pollution is reduced up to 30%.
Mobility is reduced up to 90%.
A study found that even as NO2 emissions plummeted 60% and fine particulate matter dropped 31%, global average ozone went up slightly around the world.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969720323378
https://cen.acs.org/environment/atmospheric-chemistry/COVID-19-lockdowns-had-strange-effects-on-air-pollution-across-the-globe/98/i37#:~:text=When%20viewed%20broadly%20and%20globally,Natl.

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TT 190: The Undercarriage

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Highlights/News/Events
How to watch the Jupiter and Saturn 'great conjunction' of 2020 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/15/how-to-watch-the-jupiter-and-saturn-great-conjunction-of-2020
On Dec 21st Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer to one another and brighter than they have in 800 years
an event known as a “great conjunction”
TESLA,THE STOCK & EV STORIES

Plug-in hybrids in new emissions scandal as tests show higher pollution than claimed https://www.transportenvironment.org/press/plug-hybrids-new-emissions-scandal-tests-show-higher-pollution-claimed
AUTONOMOUS DRIVING

Las Vegas approves Boring Company’s Loop transport system with Tesla vehicles
Here’s a map of the next stop, The Wynn: https://www.teslarati.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/wynn-to-lvcc.jpg
BATTERIES, GIGAFACTORY, ENERGY STORAGE

Rumor: Tesla Giga Berlin Will Soon Receive Model Y Prototypes with New 4680 Tabless Cells & Structural Architecture https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-giga-berlin-will-soon-receive-prototypes-model-y-with-4680-tabless-cells-and-a-new-architecture
SUPERCHARGER UPDATE

Thank you to supercharge.info
Since our last BIG show, Supercharger activity includes:
Open20
Construction11
Permit1
TeslaStations:2079
Stalls:18,940
Electrify America (Volkswagen)
Stations:525
CCS Stalls: 1776 +24
CCS-CHAdeMO Stalls: 521+ 5 = Total: 2,297SPACE-X & AEROSPACE
SpaceX SN8 Flew, Pitched, Belly Flopped, Rited itself then KABOOMY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egHxiX40eJY
MEDIA PICKS

Mel
The Virgin Way - Richard Branson

Robert
Cooking with AOC https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIpCnIFHoE3/?hl=en She starts to make salmon in a cream sauce and gives an off the cuff breakdown of government efforts to pass a COVID stimulus bill, provide student debt relief and more.
Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me by Charlamagne tha God, A super honest self assessment and example setting for good health both physical and mental from provocative cohost of Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club

Tom
Street Food: Asia on Netflix - A lovely (low carbon) way to pretend to not be locked in your home and be able to travel in your mind
Season 2 of the Mandelorian
Aussie Gold Hunters on Netflix

Joel - https://www.parrygripp.com/ for the parents. He’s really good.

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TT 189 - The One Where We Hated Joel!!

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 01:00:00 +0000

At it again...
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Bonus: Biden Administration's impact on SpaceX with Eric Berger

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Joel interviews Eric Berger from Arstechnica they talk about the new administration's impact on NASA and commercial space providers like SpaceX. He delves into the future of SpaceX and his upcoming book Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX
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TT 188 - The One Where Elon got RICH!!

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:00:00 +0000

Highlights/News/Events
Dinosaurs could have survived
https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/18/world/dinosaur-extinction-intl-scli-gbr-scn/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNNi&utm_content=2020-11-22T21%3A31%3A03&utm_term=link
Dinosaurs were doing well and could have continued to dominate Planet Earth if they had not been wiped out by an asteroid, new research has found.
Timeline of all software updates: https://www.notateslaapp.com/software-updates/

BATTERIES, GIGAFACTORY, ENERGY STORAGE
Indonesia to woo Tesla investment in push to become battery superpower
https://ca.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-president-tesla-exclusive-idCAKBN27T13Q
What Indonesia's labor reforms mean for workers' rights, the environment
https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-labor-reforms-hit-workers-environment/a-55204313
Tesla Israel: Tesla Energy is setting its sights on another market that’s ready for a battery storage disruption
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-megapack-batteries-worldwide-invasion/
Tesla in the UK: Tesla (TSLA) launches new ‘Energy Plan’ to offer low electricity rates with solar and Powerwall VPP
https://electrek.co/2020/10/27/tesla-tsla-energy-plan-powerwall-vpp/
Tesla’s move into mining aimed at energising battery supply chain
https://www.ft.com/content/b13f316f-ed85-4c5f-b1cf-61b45814b4ee

Supercharger Update
Thank you to supercharge.info
Since our last BIG show, Supercharger activity includes:
OpenMore than 5…Fresno, Oakland, Emeryville
Construction7including Davis, CA
Permit3including Howard HughesSPACE-X & AEROSPACE
China launches Chang'e-5 lunar mission with Long March-5 rocket
https://youtu.be/vppYWohS67I AND
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/23/science/china-moon-rocks.html
SPACEX STARSHIP:ELON MUSK RESPONDS TO IMPRESSIVE RENDER OF FUTURE LAUNCH https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-starship-elon-musk-responds-to-impressive-render-of-launch
https://t.co/r4bM6Cz94x
https://twitter.com/Neopork85/status/1316437495748456448?s=20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94TUSNxX01c
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TT Bonus: Pierre Ferragu Interview

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Title: Tesla Could Be a 3 Trillion Dollar Giant
Description: Joel interviews wall street analyst Pierre Faragu about Tesla’s future, and get his thoughts about what makes Tesla so competitive and who he thinks will win autonomy. See a full breakdown of the Pierre’s analysis at:
https://www.newstreetresearch.com/download-page/tesla-a-decade-of-hyper-growth-ahead-call-replay/
Get in touch with Pierre at : info@newstreetresearch.com
Show notes:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t1EabqiZJ9lilF4eRZOZ1Oe-Xc9Tzgq8s0yqwdFV3QU/edit?usp=sharing

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T T Bonus - Joel Interviews Tesla Daily's Rob Mauer

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Tesla Daily Rob Mauer is all about Tesla as a stock - Joel gets his thoughts.
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TT 187 Resilience Launch and more

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:00:00 +0000

We do a play by play of yesterday launch and the such!
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TT 186 - The One That Never Ended!

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Highlights/News/Events
The US And The Paris Climate Agreement: 5 Things To Know
https://www.npr.org/2020/11/05/931837310/the-us-and-the-paris-climate-agreement-5-things-to-know
The U.S. has emitted more cumulative carbon dioxide into the atmosphere than any other country since the industrial era began in the mid-1800s.
Joe Biden has promised to rejoin the agreement "on day one" if he wins the election, putting us back in after a UN imposed 1-month cooling off period.
Mark to the rescue! Though not for Tom, for Talking Tesla Nation
RPM Tesla sells a Tire repair kit that is more complete than the Tesla Tire Repair Kit (sells for $80)
RPM’s kit https://www.rpmtesla.com/collections/wheel-accesories/products/tesla-titeseal-flat-repair-kit-69-with-20-off
Mark’s kit includes a
Compressor you plug in o the 12v socket
TITESEAL Fix a flat inflation can for a slow leak or a rim leak and
Plugs you can insert in a punctured tire
As always Mark made an instructional video https://vimeo.com/462514398

Tesla,The Stock & EV Stories

Kenya's "First" Tesla Model X Creates Buzz
https://cleantechnica.com/2020/11/02/kenyas-first-tesla-model-x-creates-buzz/
Tesla’s new Cybertruck design will be ‘better,’ but expect only ‘minor tweaks’
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-new-cybertruck-design-updates-elon-musk/
https://teslapodcast.libsyn.com/episode-274-interesting-cybertruck-rumors

Refreshed Model 3 with chrome delete, new aero rims, power trunk and a whole lot more - Drive Tesla Canada (Fan website)
https://driveteslacanada.ca/model-3/tesla-officially-announces-chrome-delete-new-aero-rims-and-power-trunk/
https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/jere7s/tesla_confirms_new_model_3_sound_proofing_and_hvac/

Tesla brings back AM and FM radio with retrofit, but for a price
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-radio-retrofit-price/
Tesla India: Elon Musk Announces that Configurator to Open Around January - Tasmanian, Eva Fox
https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-indiaAutonomous Driving
Tesla FSD Beta breezes through parking lot torture test
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-fsd-beta-challenge-parking-lot-video/partial/
https://
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TT 185 - The One that Started Slow

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The lads start 185 talking about spare tires...upsetting. It gets better, really it does! Mel missed this one...it is probably why this show starts slow...yes, Mel wrote these notes (very insecure).
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FSD report with Joel Sapp and Kim Paquette

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:00:00 +0000

Joel interviews Kim Paquette a FSD early access user! Great insights from this remarkable time in the history of driving (or not driving)!!
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TT 184 Q 3 2020 Earnings

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Joel officially joins the podcast and the team reviews Q3 earning call. Lots of great information and some very questionable accents and it gets heated at times as we try and work out the end game...
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TT 183: Jelly Roll and Joel

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:00:00 +0000

Sandy Monroe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_yp1jJMDPg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l6DPwKHWpY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkQga-mzO4Y

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TT 182 - Battery Day

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Join Mel, Tom, Robert and special guest Joel for their take on Battery Day!
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TT 182 - Battery Day

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Join Mel, Tom, Robert and special guest Joel for their take on Battery Day!
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56!

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The boys are at it again...so much to talk about, so much speculation that will be wrong...
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Talking Tesla 180 - The One Where Tom Gets the Referral

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 22:00:00 +0000

The usual silliness - lots of talk about charing versus range and SPace X and Lucid air and more...
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August 18th 2020

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0000

517 Miles range and Space X stuff
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TT 179: The One When Mel Fell Asleep

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:00:00 +0000

The boys talk a lot of space and a lot about the world, money, Mars and so much more...
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TT 178: The One Where We Ate a Poop Sandwich and Q 2 Earnings

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000

All about Q2 earning and poop jokes...
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July 12 2020

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 23:00:00 +0000

250 kW charging in S and X - WTF is going on here!
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June 26th, 2020: Truck and Big Batteries

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Lordstown Motors and Big Batteries
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TT 176: The One We Screwed Up The End

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 19:00:00 +0000

The boys are back - shorter version due to, let's say technical issues. Lots of Model Y talk in this puppy!
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Y First Impressions and COVID Update

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Mel. got is Y and has some first impressions and a quick COVID-19 update.
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TT 175 - The One Where Brandon Visited

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +0000

TESLA, THE STOCK & EVs
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-single-cast-giant-casting-machine-purchase/
https://www.wsj.com/amp/articles/is-teslas-model-y-crossover-the-worlds-best-car-11591365620
https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/05/30/nasa-astronauts-launch-from-us-soil-for-first-time-in-nine-years/
https://youtu.be/bIZsnKGV8TE
Here’s a video tour within the Dragon Capsule while Doug and Bob were on their trip to meet up with the ISS: https://spaceflightnow.com/2020/05/31/watch-the-astronauts-give-a-tour-of-their-new-crew-dragon-spacecraft/
And lastly how would you like to try your hand at docking to the ISS like the astronauts? YOU CAN!! Here’s a link to the simulator the crew used to train for this mission: https://iss-sim.spacex.com
https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/spacex-photos-demo-2
https://spacenews.com/spacex-launches-eighth-starlink-mission-first-visorsat-satellite/
http://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/ESA_moves_ahead_on_low-cost_reusable_rocket_engine
https://twitter.com/NASASpaceflight/status/1266442087848960000
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TT 173: Earning, FSD and Elon Tweets

Sun, 03 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000

The boys are back at it. Earning and FSD and Elon is being the bad Elon again. Hope you are all being safe...a little TT silliness to take up part of your day.
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TT 172 - Y So Many Media Pics

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:00:00 +0000

The boys are back! Hard to get it done as they are all busy with some virus thing - but let the good times roll!

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Lots of Y during the Pandemic

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 20:00:00 +0000

The boys do a happy hour recording at this most difficult time...This Won't Hurt a Bit Podcast
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COVID-19 Update no. 2

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Link to our free podcasts and textbook for clinicians. https://covid.emrap.org/
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COVID-19 Special Edition

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Mel reproduces an interview he did on Wednesday night with an infectious disease expert on COVID-19. Link to youtube video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp29gmsJJ4A
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TT 170: Mel's Still Waiting, Robert's Gone 3

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:00:00 +0000

Y, 3, GM and Batteries, Mel waiting for Y, Robert getting a 3, X with over 400,000 miles, Tom Ranting - all good stuff!

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March 6th 2020

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Joel Sapp and Dirt batteries! Solar and Storage in the home - is it worth it. More Y insights.

The Dirt Battery Guy from MIT:
short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRpQL1vFWLg
longer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiRrvxjrJ1U
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Feb 28th 2020

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:00:00 +0000

A letter about Battery Day! Some Y news and Corona virus...
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Feb 20th 2020

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

110 kWH battery, Y Frunk, 700 mile plus Roadster 2
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Feb 20th 2020

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Starlink Carbon footprint, letter and NO COBOLT!
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Feb 18th 2019

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Mel dives deep into Starlink.
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Feb 13th 2020

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Y folding seats!! Solar glass ramping. Solar the cheapest by far. Supercheap batteries coming?
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Feb 10th 2020

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Oscar, Charging Infrastructure musings, Model Y, Name Change
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Feb 7th 2020

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Letter on 18650 v. 2170, Model Y when and how big?
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Feb 5th 2020

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Mel is back, Ozzy fires, How many kWH to drive to Sydney, stock price overblown, model Y love, new show format?
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TT 168 - $650 going to $7000?!?

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:00:00 +0000

Jet lagged Mel bows out, leaving Tom and Robert to discuss the latest Tesla earnings call.
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Jan 30th 2020

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Robert's back with Starlink launch and recoveries, Tesla earnings call highlights and this day in history.

Starlink launch video, it's beautiful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KmBDCiL7MU

Tesla 2019 Q4 & Year End Earnings Call: https://ir.tesla.com/static-files/b3cf7f5e-546a-4a65-9888-c928b914b529

What a great day, plus this day in history: the last performance by the Fab Four.
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Jan 29th 2020

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Starlink Launch V1 L3 today?
https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-elon-musk-starlink-launch-tesla-earnings/
https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-starlink-launch-space-internet-prime-time/
SpaceX’s Elon Musk and his plans to send 1 million people to Mars
https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-ceo-elon-musk-plan-colonize-mars-1-million-people/
SpaceX is ready to build the first Starship destined for space after latest tests
https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-ready-first-starship-destined-for-space/
Earnings Call
http://ir.tesla.com
https://www.reddit.com/r/elonmusk/comments/euntxr/happy_monday/?%24deep_link=true&correlation_id=17bf5f44-117f-421f-80d3-75016f36619b&ref=email_digest&ref_campaign=email_digest&ref_source=email&utm_content=post_title&utm_medium=digest&utm_name=top_posts&utm_source=email&utm_term=day&%243p=e_as&%24original_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddit.com%2Fr%2Felonmusk%2Fcomments%2Feuntxr%2Fhappy_monday%2F%3F%24deep_link%3Dtrue%26correlation_id%3D17bf5f44-117f-421f-80d3-75016f36619b%26ref%3Demail_digest%26ref_campaign%3Demail_digest%26ref_source%3Demail%26utm_content%3Dpost_title%26utm_medium%3Ddigest%26utm_name%3Dtop_posts%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_term%3Dday&_branch_match_id=745021541118065938
https://www.tesla.com/megapack
Power plant developer pulls the plug on its natural gas project in Oxnard
https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-puente-gas-plant-20171016-story.html
Tesla Model Y: a couple of prototypes make it to Boulder, Colorado
https://electrek.co/guides/tesla/
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January 28, 2020

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

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Today Tom talks about GM's electric future and the Cruise Origin autonomous taxi!
Spoiler Alert!! the Cruise Origin looks amazing! and could be a game changer
Check out the articles here
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30679130/gm-electric-trucks-suvs-hummer-detroit/

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30613209/cruise-automation-self-driving-bus-revealed/

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January 27, 2020

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Elon Tweets and the Tesla nation tweets back. Tom discusses owner ideas sent via twitter for improvements and feature on Tesla cars.
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Jan 24th 2020

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Robert is back with a Giga-download and there are big Bombs and protests, no Teslaquila, but for flavor he lays down some SpaceX news.

Tesla destroys recent China FUD by releasing video of Gigafactory 3's stamping press
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-destroys-china-fud-gigafactory-3-stamping-press/
Amid protest, Tesla signs Gigafactory 4 contract; access road starts construction
https://electrek.co/2020/01/19/amid-protest-tesla-signs-gigafactory-4-contract-access-road-starts-construction/
Tesla Gigafactory 4 update: 187 pounds of Word War II ammunition found on site
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-4-ww2-ammunition-found-on-site/
7 unexploded U.S. bombs from WWII discovered at Tesla's German factory site
https://www.autoblog.com/2020/01/23/tesla-german-factory-site-unexploded-bombs-wwii/
There Are Still Thousands of Tons of Unexploded Bombs in Germany, Left Over From World War II
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/seventy-years-world-war-two-thousands-tons-unexploded-bombs-germany-180957680/
Trump Claims Tesla's Building a Huge New U.S. Factory Because It Has to
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a30629406/trump-announces-tesla-factory/
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January 23, 2020

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

100 Billion $$ and Counting, Australia bring another Huge Tesla Battery online
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January 22, 2020

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Michigan allows Tesla sales...225 Billion of investment in EV's! Will we buy them?
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Jan 21st 2020

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

It's an all Tesla show with Model Y coming soon?!? https://thedriven.io/2020/01/20/tesla-model-y-deliveries-now-expected-to-commence-in-two-weeks/
Model Y up close in SLO and sitting in the back seat. https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-interior-details-vs-model-3/ & https://insideevs.com/news/393843/tesla-model-y-rare-look-inside/
Still speculating on MY 3rd row seats https://electrek.co/2020/01/18/pictures-tesla-model-y-third-row-seats-not-large/
Speculation about a tenth Tesla vehicle https://carbuzz.com/news/tesla-planning-something-smaller-than-model-3
Analysis of the Cybertruck https://electrek.co/2020/01/20/tesla-cybertruck-cheap-production-manufacturing-expert/
and how to do CPR properly, whew what a show!
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Tesla & SpaceX Soaring

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Tesla stock price has been soaring & is now valued more than GM (#2) & Ford (#3) COMBINED but WHY? https://arstechnica.com/cars/2020/01/teslas-stock-just-blew-past-500-for-a-new-record/
Tesla cut prices in China by 16%resulting in sales surge with a daily sales as high as 1200 M3s! https://insideevs.com/news/393024/mic-tesla-model3-orders-surge/
Elon nears a performance milestone that will net him 1 BILLION dollars worth of Tesla stock. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2018/01/huge-pay-package-convinces-elon-musk-to-stay-at-tesla-for-10-more-years/
SpaceX aces the inflight abort test of Crew Dragon capsule, next up sending astronauts to the ISS in March 2020. https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-dragon-launch-abort-test-success.html
This show hosted by Robert, 7-days in a Model 3 and counting...
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Jan 17th 2020

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Boring company, Car sales, and a Mel Rant!
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Jan 15th 2020

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

We CAN do this...anyone got 73 trillion to spare?
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Jan 14th 2020

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Roberts totaled Model S, Ozzy Superchargers, Mel's Trip home and Koalas
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January 13th 2020

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Patreon teaser. Use Code Robert3177.
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Model 3 NO run flat tires.

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

James Staub notes I was so wrong - no run flat tires on Model 3!
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January 10th 2020

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Model Y already in production! Elon the world richest man! Vehicle to home energy! What is going on...
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January 9th 2020

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Letters and how to reduce invest in other peoples solar.
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January 8th 2020

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Good news stories, Elon at Gig 3, New Y Tech?
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January 7th 2020

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Letters, Model Y in China, Ozzy Fires...
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January 6th 2020

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:00:00 +0000

Notes from Cambria
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TT 166 Part 2

Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:00:00 +0000

More silliness from the boys about 2020. EXPLICIT - not for the kids.
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TT 166 Part 1 - Airing of Grievances - 2020 predictions - EXPLICIT

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The boys are unhinged and unedited! Do NOT let the kids hear this!
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January 1st 2020

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

More 2020 predictions, app asks and a voice mail.
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December 31st 2019

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Year end letters ad thoughts and thanks!
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December 30th 2019

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Mels new 3 and why 3 and not S and lots of love and a few gripes! Use Code Mel9983 this month.
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December 24th 2019

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Over the air updates galore, Wind Turbines and carbon footprint. use code Mel9983 this month.
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December 23rd 2019

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Autopilot love, 400 plus mile model 3, Starlink, over the air firmware upgrades really work! Use Code Mel9983 this month.
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December 20th 2019

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Interesting Trucks, Gig 4, New Battery Tech, 70's music and use code Mel9983 this month.
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December 19th 2019

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

FORD investing but how much in EV, Missed the Fairing, Model 3 Acceleration BOOST, Rivians says it has the best cooling, NO US EV Tax credit extension :( Use mode Mel9983 this month.
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December 18th 2019 - AGAIN

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0000

Oops second time lucky
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December 18th 2019

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

The EV is Dead except Tesla?
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December 17th 2019

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Solar Roof installation, Kona EV, Tesla on a TEAR. use code Mel9983 this month.
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TT 165 - Not a Family Show

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 07:00:00 +0000

SHOW NOTES
TOPICS:
Battery Road Map
Energy Storage
Car Dealer EV knowledge
Calling Ford Dealerships and Asking About the Mustang Mach E: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aq2k9d_ZPzE&feature=youtu.be
Fun with Release Notes

MEDIA PICKS
Mel - In Defense of Elitism Joel Stein
Robert - Queen & Slim
Tom - The Challengers with Amy Brenneman

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December 13th 2019

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Tesla super charger fire - by an ICE car, Greta!, F150 vs Model X, Truck and and Buses need to be EV's! Use code: Mel 9983 this month
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December 12th 2019

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

100k X 100k solar array, Meat, SUPERFAST charging at home. Use code mel9983 if getting a TESLA.
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December 11th 2019

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Starlink in black, Greenland is melting at 7X, Solar roof instillations are happening, an expensive Model 3 or a Mac Pro your call.

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December 10th 2019

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Elon "crashes" the Cybertruck, Gia 3 has hundreds of cars ready to sell, new visualizations coming soon, S gets new seats. Use code: mel9983 if you order a Tesla this month.

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December 9th 2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Cyberquad, JB strobel and recycling batteries, Ozzy fires and science denying getting better.

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December 6th 2019

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Model Y Q1!, Lidar and Fog, Space X Sticks the landing.

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December 5th 2019

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Vegas, autopilot and V3 Supercharging!

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December 4th 2019

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Amazon, Apple and more trying to make a mark. https://www.unitedforparisagreement.com/ , chargepoint flex a well reviewed EV charger...

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December 3rd 2019

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Another Model Y, Cybertrucks for everyone, Road Trip V3, GIG 3 battery factory.

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December 2nd 2019

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

SUPERCHARGERS!!!! and visitors!

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November 28th

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Tom's truck thoughts, Roberts battery thoughts, Model Y coming SOON!!

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November 27th 2019

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

New battery tech in 2020?, Truck pulling wars, Roberts thoughts on CyberTruck. use Code Laini9300 this month.

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November 26th 2019

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Letters and Truck and Portable Solar. Use code Laini9300 this month.

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November 23rd 2019

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Truck! Sentry Mode Bogey! Use Ocde Laini 9300 this month.

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November 21st 2019

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Truck Reveal Tonight. We will cover it live 8pm Pacific Time at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKbDEprVG5dZPBe5tCHFEgA

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November 20th 2019

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Starlink screwing up night sky, FORD E Mustang, Cybertruck, FSD for Mel? Use Code Laini9300 this month.

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November 19th 2019

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Should I stay with AAA. Use code Laini9300 this month

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November 18th 2019

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Mel goes on a stream of consciousness about building superchargers...he has got some issues...use code Laini9300 this month. Check out the Youtube video on a similar topic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QpJXS8_pDI&t=6s

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November 15th 2019

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

SUV's killing the world, Model 3 wins more awards, Gig 4 love, Gig 3 17,000 M3 by year end! Fool me twice :( use Code Laini9300 this for Tom!

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November 14th 2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Giga 4, V3 Superchargers are finally coming! Private Supercharging? use code Laini9300 this month if you get a Tesla.

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November 12th 2019

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

FSD branch, 310 again?, S 450 miles vs 3 again!, one pedal driving is cool! Use code Laini3900 this month is you get a Tesla.

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November 13th 2019

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Starlink is FAST, Model Y HUGE order, Gig 4! Use code Laini9300 this month for TOM

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TT 163 - It’s Burps Not Farts

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Show Notes:
California's Wildfires Are 500% Larger https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2019/07/climate-change-500-percent-increase-california-wildfires/594016/

Keystone 1 Pipeline shut down after leak discovered in North Dakota - CNN https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/31/us/keystone-pipeline-leak-trnd/index.html

More methane in atmosphere linked to more fracking https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/08/fracking-boom-tied-to-methane-spike-in-earths-atmosphere/

Tesla Model Y Will Crush The Crossover Competition, Here’s Why https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2019/10/27/tesla-model-y-will-kill-the-crossover-competition-heres-why/

Tesla Model 3 long wheelbase version for Chinese market https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-long-wheelbase-china-spy-shots/

Tesla hypes up 'Plaid Mode' with new tee https://electrek.co/2019/10/28/tesla-plaid-mode-tee-riding-shotgun-nurburgring/

Tesla’s Elon Musk pens open invite to TSLA short https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-elon-musk-tsla-short-open-invite/

Tesla Owners Can Edit Maps to Improve Summon Routes - Tesla Motors Club (Not a news source I often appreciate but this story is very good) https://teslamotorsclub.com/blog/2019/11/04/tesla-owners-can-edit-maps-to-improve-summon-routes/

Electrify America - Network update (An Electrify America detailed article) https://www.eenews.net/stories/1060110789
https://www.electrifyamerica.com/pricing

Tonopah solar plant could end up in bankruptcy, developer says https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/energy/tonopah-solar-plant-could-end-up-in-bankruptcy-developer-says-1865917/

Tesla reduces Solar + home battery pricing following California blackouts https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-reduces-solar-home-battery-pricing-following-california-blackouts/
https://www.infoplease.com/us/california/housing-statistics-237

SpaceX’s next Falcon 9 launch set to debut twin fairing recovery ships https://www.teslarati.com/spacex-next-f

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November 8th 2019

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Model 3 and Y in China, S 450 miles vs 3 with 322, Truck, and Apple and being green Use Code Laini9300

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November 7th 2019

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Y sighing? Truck reveal! Bigger batteries for S and X. Use code Laini9300 this month

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November 6th 2019

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

People LOVE model 3, Space X launch Nov 11th, Use code Laini9300 this month.

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November 5th . 2019

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Taycan V S again, Model Y every where, TURBO wheels, Cones I see Cones! Use Code Laini9300 this month is you get a Tesla.

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November 4th 2019

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Gig 3 starting at 3000 a week! One pedal driving. Demand is NOT a problem in US and Elon is pretty liquid!

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November 1st 2019

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000

ICE cars are as clean as EV's...really! https://theicct.org/

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October 31st 2019

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Tesla US sales YUGE drop, Ford following Tesla, Model 3 Taxis. Use code Robert3177 this month

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October 28th 2019

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Much love to the Patrons and the such...and some music...use code Robert3177 this month

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October 25th 2019

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Model 3 with 150,000 miles, Solar Roof reveal today. Letters, use code Robert3177 this month when ordering a model 3

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October 24th 2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Q3 Earning call review. Use code Robert3177

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October 23rd 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Solar pays, Vegas is getting Boring, Attribution science. Buying a tesla use code Robert3177

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October 22nd 2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

100,000 mile Model 3, Pedestrian warning system not good. Use Code Robert3177 this month if getting a Tesla.

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October 21st 2019

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Y so many Y's, Cheap Tycan, 2170 in S and X? use code Robert3177 this month is you buy a Tesla.

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October 17th 2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

More model Y news, Plaid S, 42,000 starlinks! Use code Robert3177 this month if you get a Tesla.

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October 16th 2019

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Model Y next quarter!! 2170 in X and S? Get patreon feed into your podcast app. Use code Robert3177 this month if you order a Tesla.

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October 15th 2019

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

GIG 3 production begins, Nobel prize for lithium, Salton Sea for lithium, BioDefense mode is cool. use code Robert3177 this month if you get a Tesla.

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TT 161 - Free Fallin’

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert get together to talk all things Tesla.

Show Notes:
“We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."
Smoke blankets L.A. as Saddleridge fire brings unhealthful air, pollution https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-12/saddleridge-fire-sends-smoke-across-l-a-as-santa-ana-winds-continue
Typhoon Hagibis: death toll rises in Japan as ‘worst storm in 60 years’ roars through https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/oct/12/japan-typhoon-hagibis-tokyo-earthquake-rugby-flood-rain
Watch here: https://twitter.com/AssaadRazzouk/status/1182983734682931200
'If they don't do it, we will': Greta Thunberg rallies climate strikers for long haul https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/12/if-they-dont-do-it-we-will-greta-thunberg-warns-climate-strikers-of-long-haul
North Dakota’s Standing Rock Indian Reservation (location of the protested KXL
Here’s a nice article highlighting teenage climate activists: https://www.dw.com/en/greta-thunberg-arrives-us-fridays-for-future-in-the-us-a-small-but-determined-movement-a-50146485/a-50146485
Arnold Schwarzenegger Sent Greta Thunberg an Electric Car https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a29279061/arnold-schwarzenegger-greta-thunberg-tesla/
Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Two-Hour Marathon Barrier https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/sports/eliud-kipchoge-marathon-record.html
Tesla to open new ‘Tesla Centers’ to avoid dealership restrictions, increase deliveries https://electrek.co/2019/10/12/tesla-centers-dealership-restrictions-increase-delivery/
15 Tesla Semi electric trucks to replace diesel trucks at Pepsi facility https://electrek.co/2019/10/04/tesla-semi-electric-trucks-replace-diesel-trucks-pepsi/
Tesla Pickup Truck still on track for November unveiling https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-pickup-truck-unveiling-still-on-track-for-november/
Ford Truck Engineer Linda Zhang Explains Electric F-150 Plans https://www.trucks.com/2019/09/18/ford-truck-engineer-explains-electric-f-150-pickup-plans/
Volvo Trucks Unveils Electric Truck, Readies Commercialization https://

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October 11th 2019

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Mel wrecked yesterday's story, Tesla powerwall Storm Mode, Elon double down on renewable Superchargers. Use code Robert3177 this month if you get a tesla.

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October 10th 2019

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Tesla Powerwall storm watch mode bug? The end of gas stations. Letters. Use code Robert3177 this month if you get a Tesla.

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October 9th 2019

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Fart noises, best Ev for trailers, US cleanest cities, autopilot and trucks, Kipchoge is the GOAT! Use code Robert3177 this month is you but a Tesla.

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October 8th 2019

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Greta and ABBA, Giga 3 more updates, Polstar 2, so many adapters, use code Robert3177 this month.

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October 7th 2019

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Chargers everywhere, New Battery tech, Amazon getting cleaner. Use code Robert3177 this month is you buy a Tesla.

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October 4th 2019

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Letter M3 v. S again, China "hyperloop" next year, Cali. v. Uber, Big Oil's new nemesis Getting a Tesla this month use code ROBERT3177

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October 3rd 2019

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Q3 Deliveries, Fire, Faster charging?, GIANT wind farm. Use code Robert3177 this month is you are buying a Tesla.

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October 2nd 2019

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Gig 3 yet again! Carbon offsets Letters Sales up, revenue down. Use Code ROBERT3177 this months is you are buying a tesla

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October 1st 2019

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Another short from Patreon episode because Mel did not get his act together!

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September 30th 2019

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +0000

A little sample from the Patreon edition. Sign up for the full episode.

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September 27th 2019

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

A faster Porsche, 2 MW charing, V10 Software, GIg 3 Oct production. Use code Mel9983 this month is you get a Tesla.

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September 26th 2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

NIC 8:1:1 and GIG 3, NACOO, Goldman Sachs getting hot and heavy. Buying a Tesla use code: Mel9983

September 25th 2019

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

NIO be in trouble, EXXON digs coal, Vegas getting a hole. use Code Mel9983 this month is you order a Tesla.

September 24th 2019

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

V3 Supercharger coming to Florida. UN Climate summit.

September 23rd 2019

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Climate strike, Porsche beats itself, letter, UN secretary general has hope. use code Mel9983 this month when getting a Tesla.

September 20th 2019

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Go listen the yesterday BIG show and Daimler all in on EV's! Use code Mel9983 this month if you buy a Tesla.

TT 159 - Rye Whiskey and Flu

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:00:00 +0000

Tom, Robert and a flu-ridden Mel get together to talk all things Tesla.

SHOW NOTES
We’re in the midst of National Drive Electric Week!! https://www.sierraclub.org/press-releases/2019/09/ninth-annual-national-drive-electric-week-kicks-september-14-22

Miners union president: 'Coal's not back. Nobody saved the coal industry.' https://apple.news/A3B-Fhh_YTYOfm8NZ2OW56w

https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/car-technology/a29086205/modified-tesla-model-s-beats-porsche-taycan-nurburgring/

Model S lapping the famous German circuit at a blistering 7:23—nearly 20 seconds faster than the 7:42 lap time set by the Porsche Taycan (Engage in a little tachycardia watching this Porsche video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m31EgQkswg )

(https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a28815000/2020-porsche-taycan-nurburgring-record-lap-video/ )

Tesla’s ‘Joe Mode’ in its V10 update is a lifesaver for parents https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-joe-mode-v10-update-best-feature-for-parents/amp/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#click=https://t.co/EGNT04At4e

Breaking: 28% Decrease In Tesla "Lost Work Day Injuries" At Fremont Factory, + Sensor Suits & Virtual Reality For Better Ergonomics | CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/2019/09/10/breaking-28-decrease-in-tesla-lost-work-day-injuries-at-fremont-factory-sensor-suits-virtual-reality-for-ergonomics/

The Shift to Electric Vehicles Propels a Strike Against GM | WIRED https://www.wired.com/story/shift-electric-vehicles-strike-gm/?bxid=5cc9e1b42ddf9c1a7adeb9e5&cndid=30487766&esrc=AUTO_PRINT&source=EDT_WIR_NEWSLETTER_0_DAILY_ZZ&utm_brand=wired&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_mailing=WIR_Daily_091719&utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl&utm_term=list1_p4

Tesla misses insurance firm’s ‘Safest Cars’ list because its EVs don’t crash often enough https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-disqualified-safest-cars-list-few-crashes/

Tesla’s patent for a stealthy, electromagnetic wiper is perfect for the new Roadster https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-roadster-electromagnetic-windshield-wiper-patent/

Bollinger Set to Debut Electric Sport Utility Truck This Month

September 19th 2019

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Gretta, Service, Virus, Enhanced summon on 2.0 hardware, Some Tesla Bullas. Use code Mel993 this month if you snag a Tesla.

September 18th 2019

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Tesla Plaid 7 Seater, FAST! Gig 3 again, 18650 and 2170 short review. And fever! Use code Mel9983 this month is you buy a Tesla

September 17t 2019

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Viruses are stupid, Raven S v. Model 3 letter, service MAX SPEED. Use coe Mel9983 if you order a Tesla this month

September 16th 2019

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Tesla wants to be Amazon, 3 better than S in lots of ways - is that a problem?

September 13th 2019

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

A new S, faster and 7 seats? FSD installs occurring. Chrysler and Tesla merger? Buying a Tesla use code Mel9983

September 12 2019

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Dual motors again, Tesla and Porsche weeing match, 800 plus volt eel. Buting a Tesla this month use code: Mel9983

September 11th 2019

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Do EV's need gas? Letters and Cricket! Buying a Tesla use code Mel9983

September 10th 2019

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Your Model 3 stink (again) and i!Tesla youtuber solution, GigFactory 2 new build out! Use mode Mel9983 this month is you buy a Tesla

September 9th 2019

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

1.5 and 12

September 6th 2019

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Follow up on the deab motor and a letter. Porsche disappoints. The Pale Blue Dot.

September 5th 2019

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Mel's excellent adventure - so need to hear this one! Use code Mel9983 this month if ordering a TESLA.

September 4th 2019

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

MEGA chargers a letter from TeslaXCanada, autonomous truck in Arizona, the Brink again. Buying a tesla use codeMel9983 this month

Sept 3rd 2019

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 21:00:00 +0000

Hurricane safety, Amazon giant solar array, Vegan 3 and ABBA.

September 2 2019

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Just a quick note and a bit of the patreon show for you on this fine American holiday!

Augut 30th 2019

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Tesla Insurance, not so fast! Elon and Ma debate. Stock price rising. HUGE rockets coming from Space X. Use code Laini9300 this month.

August 29th 2019

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Model 3 charging rate, Air suspension, Raven updates, Tesla buying experience is excellent! Use code Laini9300 this month.

August 28th 2019

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

HOP TEST!!! Gas car parity, Amazon and Tesla fires, Toyota getting EV serious? use code Laini9300 this month.

August 26th 2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Visualizations are getting better, Europe loves wind, solar catamaran, ASMR and carbon offsets. Use code laini9300 this month for your Tesla.

August 22 2019

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Japan likes Model 3, Big green perpetual motion machine, 100% solar airport and Tesla Solar fires at Walmart and ABBA. Use Tom code Laini9300 this month.

August 23 rd 2019

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Tesla not selling, Hop test coming, Powerwall letter, failed solar road, no ABBA. Use code Laini9300 this month for your Tesla.

August 21 2019

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Air suspension updates, how to differentiate S and X from 3, Gigafactory 3 still rolling, advanced auto summon delay. Use Tom's code this month Laini9300

August 20th 2019

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Efficiency v. increased battery size. Maxwell special sauce. X is killing Jag and Audi. Use Code Laini9300 for your Tesla this month.

TT 157 - Whispering Tom

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert get together to talk all things Tesla… SpaceX, climate concerns, EV competitors, Telsa prices and issues with service centers.
SHOW NOTES:
SpaceX Merch News https://shop.spacex.com/featured-products.html
From the source: https://youtu.be/gV6hP9wpMW8 (skip to 2:20)
Insect 'apocalypse' in U.S. driven by 50x increase in toxic pesticides
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/08/insect-apocalypse-under-way-toxic-pesticides-agriculture/?utm_source=reddit.com
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0220029
https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/cohb2y/us_agricultural_landscape_is_now_48_times_more/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app
A hotter planet will make solar power less efficient https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614140/a-hotter-planet-will-make-solar-power-less-efficient/
Tom’s new car: Drako unveils insanely powerful and expensive all-electric supercar - Electrek
European car sales analysis March and Q1 2019
http://carsalesbase.com/european-car-sales-analysis-march-q1-2019-brands/
European car sales are down this year:
7% decline in January
2,6% decline in February
3,7% in March
Most of the decline can still be attributed to the after effects of the introduction of new fuel efficiency and emissions testing standard called WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedure) in September
As in five out of the last six months, crossovers and SUVs are the only category to improve their sales volume year-on-year, with a 3,2% increase leading to a 36,9% market share.
Big winner among manufacturers is once again Tesla Motors, both in absolute figures and in year-on-year growth as Tesla more than triples its volume on last year thanks to the start of deliveries of the Model 3.
The PoleStar 2 Battery https://insideevs.com/news/343110/lets-take-a-closer-look-at-polestar-2-battery-details/
Change in Model 3 Price = Much!! https://electrek.co/2019/08/16/tesla-model-y-prcie-increase-model-3-performance/amp/
dropping the recently introduced ‘Standard Range’ Model S 3-weeks
Shutting down Loaner Program https://electrek.co/2019/08/16/tesla-shutting-service-loaner-elon-musk/amp/
https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/17/teslas-service-may-not-be-perfect-but-it-is-still-far-better-than-the-competition/amp/

August 16th 2019

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Rivians glass roof, Tesla Semi at 600 mile range, Letters. Use Laini9300 as your code for buying a Tesla this month.

August 15th 2019

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Model 3 sound system is the bomb, Star Hopper Friday, Electric bikes, use Laini9300 this month for your Tesla referral code.

August 14th 2019

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

RFID inserted in arm! Mini EV Coup, New Tesla app. Buying a Tesla use Tom's code Laini9300.

August 13th 2019

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Model 3 and 31 launches, Model 3 crash and Fire, Space X and startlink. Use code Laini9300 for your Tesla this month.

Untitled Episode

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 01:00:00 +0000
A new episode

August 9th 2019

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Apple Card, Oil is dead eve at $10 a barrel, Class action lawsuit, letters. Use Tom's code this month: Laini9300

August 8th 2019

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The End of the World and the Moon! Buy a Tesla use Laini9300

August 7th 2019

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

FSD price drop, but good luck finding how to pay for it. Elon wants to write a book. Use Tom's code this month to buy a Tesla laini9300

August 27th 2019

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Model 3 stink! Giga 3 inside shots, sinking cities, no hop test. Use code Laini 9300 this month.

August 6th 2019

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Letters, Autopilot almost doesn't suck, Dojo is teaching the machine!

August 5th 2019

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Indy, Impala, Dog Mode, China Boring Company, Stolen S and X and free supercharging again, really, again...

July 31st 2019

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

MegaPac, Ozzie model 3 safe!, Solar tiles are coming, use code Robert3177 for a Tesla this month.

August 1st 2019

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Powerwall letter, Cannon Ball EV run, FSD computer in the wild

July 30th 2019

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Letters, China sales, Ultimate Driving Experience...model 3. Use code Robert3177 if you buy a Tesla this month :)

July 29 2019

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

The Moot cannot be broke!

July 26th 2019

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Terawatts of battery, Utilities and insurance companies are planning for climate change, Mode 3 inside camera and GREAT letters. Buying a TESLA use code Robert3177

July 25th 2019

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Q2 2019 Earnings call

TT 155 - Neuralinked

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing, Mel, Tom and Robert get together to talk all things Tesla...

SHOW NOTES:
NeuraLink:
Presentation https://youtu.be/r-vbh3t7WVI
White Paper https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/6204648/Neuralink-White-Paper.pdf
Elon Musk's Secretive Brain Tech Company Debuts a Sophisticated Neural Implant - Scientific American
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/elon-musks-secretive-brain-tech-company-debuts-a-sophisticated-neural-implant1/
The “sewing machine” for minimally invasive neural recording https://www.biorxiv.org/content/biorxiv/early/2019/03/14/578542.full.pdf
5-star Euro safety rating, safest of all 2019 models https://www.facebook.com/2237170903166825/posts/2267672363450012?s=1162533441&v=e&sfns=mo
Tesla Cuts Prices Again. It's Not Good News.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-cuts-prices-again-apos-162000144.html
Tesla is changing its pricing and options at an unprecedented clip. By mid-March, it had already implemented four price changes this year
Tesla's Gigafactory 3 will be up and building cars by the end of the year, report says
https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-gigafactory-3-china-shanghai-production-morgan-stanley/
ready to start building cars by the end of the year, according to a report published Wednesday by Electrek.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brycehoffman/2018/03/03/if-you-arent-worried-about-a-trade-war-you-dont-know-about-the-chicken-tax/#74bb73445455
Tesla’s (TSLA) Elon Musk is currently the auto industry’s most tenured CEO | TESLARATI
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-tsla-elon-musk-most-tenured-ceo-auto-market/
It is evident from Tesla’s growing pains that Elon Musk is still learning the ropes This became evident during Tesla’s Model 3 production ramp, a “bet the company” strategy that Musk describes as one of the most arduous points in his career. These experiences ultimately give Musk a certain advantage over his fellow CEOs in the auto market
London: More Than 50,000 EV Charging Points By 2025 | CleanTechnica

July 24 2019

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Solar roof in another EV, Space X flight tomorrow is all recycled, New York wants Teslas Superchargers

July 23rd 2019

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Greta, 333 Europe, Model Y use Roberts code: Robert3177

July 22nd 2019

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:00:00 +0000

Q2 Earning Wednesday, Rivian production, Hot days, Good bye free supersharing for older cars, Hyperloop record, big show ? tomorrow. Use Robert3177 if you get Tesla

July 19 2019

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Woz gets some power walls, FSD going up in price, Gig 3 November, Tigers back :( use Robert's code: Robert3177 this month if you get a car :)

July 18th 2019

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Neuralink Updates, more price changes, Tesla killer not killing it! Getting a Tesla use Roberts code: Robert3177

July 17th 2019

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Model 3 16% of of EV battery capacity, S and X standard range now gone, Rich people got some work to do...Buying a Tesla use code Robert3177

July 16th 2019

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Neurolink reveal today, Hop Tests, Gig 3 to run on Renewables? Sydney in 20 minutes please. Getting a Tesla use Roberts Code this month: Robert3177

July 15th 2019

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Mel gets all ranty and philosophical: Climate change, what is the increase in production, how to differentiate S and X from Y and 3, the age of driving is soon over, next year might be the last year to buy a Tesla!

July 12 2019

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +0000

Mini terrible range, Model 3 Dual motor also safe!, Letter from Rhea, LG Chem making more batteries. Getting a Tesla use Roberts code: Robert3177

July 11th 2019

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Car of the century, the BIG production mystery, Prius trials solar panel on the car, Spotify coming soon? Getting a Tesla use Roberts code this month Robert3177

July 10th 2019

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

No S and X refresh, you can sort of keep buying Teslas, Autopilot/Sentry mode bug, destination suggestions. Getting a Tesla use code Robert3177

July 9th 2019

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

TED talk on global warming. FSD hardware retrofit by end of year. You will NOT be able to buy a Tesla "soon". Use Roberts code this month when you order you Tesla Robert3177

July 8th 2019

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Excerpts from the Patreon Show. Getting a Tesla use Robert's code this month: Robert3177

July 5th 2019

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 20:00:00 +0000

Elon Daily is back for Season 2. Lots of new things in the 2nd half of the year. The biggest thing? Maxwell acquisition.

TT 153 - Shareholder Meeting Recap

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Tom and Robert get together in Mel's absence to discuss the Tesla shareholder meeting.

Show Notes
United States Spend Ten Times More On Fossil Fuel Subsidies Than Education
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/06/15/united-states-spend-ten-times-more-on-fossil-fuel-subsidies-than-education/

Hot in here? Research shows extreme heat is killing Nevadans, and it’s only getting hotter-Reno Gazette Journal
https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2019/06/06/hot-weather-extreme-heat-climate-killing-nevadans-and-its-getting-hotter/1358953001/

Tesla 2019 Shareholder’s Meeting https://cleantechnica.com/2019/06/11/timestamped-summary-of-tesla-shareholder-meeting/

Bob Lutz Talks Panel Gaps, Tesla, and Why Every Detail Matters-Road and Track self authored piece
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a28008116/tesla-model-3-build-quality-bob-lutz/

Hydrogen station explodes, Toyota halts sales of fuel cell cars, is this the end? - Electrek
https://electrek.co/2019/06/11/hydrogen-station-explodes-toyota-halts-sales-fuel-cell-cars/

Tesla Gigafactory 3 builds up at incredible speed, already installing production equipment - Electrek
https://electrek.co/2019/06/16/tesla-gigafactory-3-installing-production-equipment/

Here's a real Tesla Solar Roof quote and the price will shock you - Electrek
https://electrek.co/2019/06/14/tesla-solar-roof-quote-price/

Astronomy Group Says Starlink and Other Satellite Constellations Could Threaten Science | Space
https://www.space.com/astronomy-group-worries-about-starlink-science-interference.html
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is voicing concerns about the risk that SpaceX's Starlink and other planned massive satellite constellations in low Earth orbit pose to astronomy.
To date, there have been fewer than 200 low earth orbit satellites
The Iridium constellation
The Globalstar internet networks
The OneWeb constellation (in-progress)
The Project Kuiper satellite internet (planned by Amazon)
The Athena internet satellite (planned by Facebook)
https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-why-we-re-still-so-bad-at-detecting-huge-dangerous-asteroids-heading-to-earth)
Asteroids a near threat: https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=2008%20KV2

June 14th 2019

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Last Vandenburg Launch for the Year, Correction V3 not V2, more games in the Tesla, Tesla service cars, last Elon Daily (probably) for a few weeks. Coming Back July 3rd

June 13th 2019

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Space X launch and landing, Mel cannot speak, 152 kW, Jacking up the house, Solar Roof V3

June 12th 2019

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

New record for charging, Storm watch and Power Walls, The Investor meeting

June 11th 2019

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Thorium, Norway!, Hydrogen

June 10th 2019

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Avocado toast, Letters, Rate of charing and a new record

June 7th 2019

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

147 kW, New VW EV Van, 400 mile S, When to charge

June 6th 2019

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

146 kW!, Japanese car vending machine, FSD BS

June 5th 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

China Gig 3, MAC Pro 1.4 kW, Gates and Nukes, Politics
Use code Mel9983 when you get a Tesla and support the show :)

June 4th 2019

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Elon on Ride the Lightening, Y updates, Pick-up vs. F150
Getting a Tesla use Mel code this month MEL9983

TT 151 - 4th Year Anniversary Show!

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert get together to talk all things Tesla... Supercharging, gigafactories, SpaceX and The Boring Company all feature in the 4 year anniversary of the show.

Show Notes:
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-inventory-model-s-model-x-free-unlimited-supercharging/
Inventory here: https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/ms?utm_campaign=FreeUnlimited&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
https://electrek.co/2019/05/31/tesla-model-3-made-in-china-price-delivery/amp/
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-china-website-crashes-model-3-pre-orders-gigafactory-3/
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-battery-advantage-interview/amp/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnparnell/2019/05/30/worlds-biggest-energy-storage-project-planned-for-utah/amp/
flow batteries
compressed air energy storage
solid oxide fuel cells.

https://www.technologyreview.com/f/613609/nasa-has-selected-the-first-three-companies-bringing-payloads-to-the-moon/
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2019/05/24/boring-company-shows-off-video-with-tesla-going-127-mph-in-hawthorne-test-tunnel/
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Bureau approved a $48.6 million contract
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremybogaisky/2019/05/16/lilium-flies-full-scale-version-of-its-elegant-electric-air-taxi/#4c6424db62f3
https://solarbeez.com/2016/07/05/independence-day/
https://solarbeez.com/2018/12/09/not-a-flamethrower-just-a-leaf-blower/

May 31 2019

Fri, 31 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Visualizations, S refresh good or bad, CHINA to the rescue

May 30th 2019

Thu, 30 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Starlink visible from earth?, Model Y in Fremont, Chinese surprise, 2 million dollar medical therapy

May 29th 2019

Wed, 29 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Starlink in North America in 2019!, S and X Price Drop, Best EV for a rental company is...

May 28th 2019

Tue, 28 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Secret China reveal, New supercharger "fines", Ozzy Solar, 1 million Tesla's a year!

May 27th 2019

Mon, 27 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Memorial Day, Rivian, Boring Holes

May 24th 2019

Fri, 24 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Giga 3, Mower, Starlink!

May 23rd 2019

Thu, 23 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Free supercharging, Sentry mode updates, Electric mowers and blowers

May 22nd 2019

Wed, 22 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Apple and Tesla, V3 in Texas, Starship v. Starship

May 21st 2019

Tue, 21 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

GiaFactory 3!, Advanced Summon, GM and OTA, Rivian camper mode

May 20th 2019

Mon, 20 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

TT150 Teaser, Gigafactory 2 and V3, other Tesla Podcasts

May 17th 2019

Fri, 17 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Autopilot death, Honda electric car, Maxwell, Space X launch

May 16th 2019

Thu, 16 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Starlink Q and A, Solar Tiles, Chinese demand, Tesla financial woes

May 15th

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Vandals, VW and batteries, Space X launch tonight, Panasonic "loves" Tesla

May 14th 2019

Tue, 14 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

$10,000 bet again Elon and FSD, Space X May 15th, 415 ppm!

May 10th 2019

Tue, 14 May 2019 02:00:00 +0000

Model 3 5 star review, Teslas and water, audi etron issues, Space X hoping
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May 13th 2019

Mon, 13 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Starlink, Peak Oil, Rabbits and autopilot.
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May 9th 2019

Thu, 09 May 2019 13:00:00 +0000

Starlink may 15th, Powerwall Update, 2.7 billion!
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May 8th 2019

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Canadian incentives again, Enhanced summon, improved visualizations
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May 7th 2019

Tue, 07 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Moving the goal posts, insurance, Space Poop

May 6th 2019

Mon, 06 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

2.4 billion. No unlocking of Canadian model 3. Space X lands one again. Lidar is bad.

May 3rd 2019

Fri, 03 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

150 kW and Letters

May 2nd 2019

Thu, 02 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

RHD, Canadian Cheap 3, GM and EV Truck

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May 1st 2019

Wed, 01 May 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Baron is happy, Space X 12,000 satellites, Tesla slashes solar prices!

April 30th 2019

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Teslas in China having build issues, renewables beat coal, NY storage for renewables. Mel forgot his mic because he is not so smart.

April 29 2019

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Y on display, Dubai HUGE solar installation, Truck Renders, Switzerland Cops get X's
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TT 149 - Q1 Earnings Call

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 19:00:00 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert get together and discuss the Q1 earnings call, range, autonomy, robo-taxis, SpaceX and more...

Show Notes

Elon Daily joins talking Tesla!!
Talking Tesla joins Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/talkingteslapodcast/

Episode Links:
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-next-gen-roadster-battery-update-range-supercars/amp/
https://electrek.co/2019/04/26/tesla-sentry-mode-capturing-crazier-thing/amp/
https://electrek.co/2019/04/26/tesla-unlocks-more-power-supercharger-150kw/amp/
https://electrek.co/2019/04/24/tesla-launch-insurance-program-elon-musk/
https://evannex.com/blogs/news/tesla-model-3-crushes-the-german-car-market

Supercharger Report:
Open 9
Construction 12
Permit 14

April 26th 2019 - Elon Daily

Fri, 26 Apr 2019 10:00:00 +0000

Elon Daily is now part of Talking Tesla!! This is HUGE! E Bikes, 2170 cells in S and X, Autopilot again

Ep 147 - Talking Tesla Not Weekly

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:53:37 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert get together to talk all things Telsa. Powerwalls to Sentry-Mode, Model 3 deliveries to SpaceX launches, the boys geek out on all their favorite topics.

Ep 145 - The Big Reveal...

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 03:26:37 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert discuss all things "Elon", from twitter missteps to autopilot promises, SpaceX and everything in between.

Ep 143 - Q4 Earnings Call

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:31:44 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert get together to discuss the Tesla earnings call.

Ep 142 - TWEENER - Elon's Scary Letter

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 23:31:20 +0000

Mel talks about Elon's letter and the 7% reduction in staff, it is making him anxious!

Ep 140 - TWEENER - Q4 and 2019 Preview

Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:23:43 +0000

Mel reviews the latest news, Giga Factory 3, Q 4 results and previews 2019.

Ep 139 - The Big Hole

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 22:38:28 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert discuss their experience at the Boring Company event. Also, they talk about Mel’s new X, and the usual array of Tesla news and banter.

Ep 138 - TWEENER - Preview of a Boring Event

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 18:22:33 +0000

Mel talks about the Boring Company event and the Tesla Powerwall.

Ep 136 - Solar - From Lab To Rooftop (TWEENER)

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:50:31 +0000

Mel talks with Barry Cinnamon (of Cinnamon Solar) about the latest solar panel technology.

Ep 135 - 12 Years!

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:37:37 +0000

Superchargers, rival EVs, Model 3 iPhone connectivity issues, BFR's and Mars...Is Elon the most important person alive today? Perhaps, according to Neil deGrasse Tyson. He certainly is doing a lot for the planet. Confronted with the White House Climate Report, the guys ponder how much more needs to be done.

TWEENER - Superchargers Again!

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 17:47:44 +0000

A little Tweener from Mel for the holidays.

Ep 128 - Short This!

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 21:35:13 +0000

Tesla is PROFITABLE - can it stay that way? Mel is enraged by the idea of opening up Tesla superchargers to other electric car manufacturers! The plan is to go back to twice a month with our full shows, for the Talking Tesla Patreon Patrons.

Ep 127 - SEC Smackdown

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 01:07:45 +0000

Talking Tesla Nation! Another episode is here. Just for a change, Mel rants about superchargers. Tom discusses his recent trip to Oregon. They discuss Autopilot and V 9.0. They talk Model 3 safety, and the 7 degree rise in temperature. Also Q3 sales and delivery. There is some Space X discussion and of course the news about ELON and the SEC drops.

Ep 126 - Supercharge This!

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 03:30:49 +0000

Lots of Tesla and Elon discussions and plenty of solar and gigafactory chats. Also they get into some hyperloop, SpaceX, Tesla SEMI, Tesla pick-up-truck and autonomous driving commentary.

TWEENER - Elon's Privates

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:28:25 +0000

Usually we would send out an interview or tell a Tesla story - but not this month. There has been SO much happening it the Tesla universe, that all three of the guys got together to discuss the news. There is discussion of the Tesla earnings call, and of course Elon’s recent tweet and blog post. Tesla going private?

Ep 125 - Cease and Desist

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:26:46 +0000

The guys begin this episode by calling out a certain podcast that has appeared with an awkwardly similar name! Robert tells the details of his recent car accident. Luckily, he was driving his Model S! The guys discuss. How long will it take to fix his S? How much will it cost? Mel talks about his recent Model X tyre replacement situation and his monthly Model S lease.They also catch up on the news of the past month for all things Tesla, Space X, Model 3 and more.

TWEENER - The Ultimate Tesla Road Trippers

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:22:01 +0000

In this, our first "Talking Tesla Tweener", Robert Rosenbloom interviews Nico Nevolo & Rob Jones about extreme road tripping in a Tesla!

Ep 124 - The Return With No S

Sat, 23 Jun 2018 01:59:44 +0000

Talking Tesla is BACK! And the guys are excited! This first episode of Season 3 the guys hit on some of the bigger news that when down while they were off the air, but mainly they focus on the recent Tesla "Earnings" Call.

SEASON 3!

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 19:13:17 +0000

Mel, Tom and Robert are all getting ready to return for Season 3. Send them messages so they know you are all still out there. info@talkingtesla.net

Ep 123 - Over And Out

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:55:38 +0000

The Talking Tesla team are going on hiatus. After two and a half years of bringing all of the news and stories of EV land to the Tesla nation, it is time for the team to take a well deserved break. We will be back soon to crush Tom's ICE car, and you will hear from us for upcoming events before too long. Thank you for all of your support. Email us at info@talkingtesla.net

Ep 122 - Model 3: Users Interfacing

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 11:23:07 +0000

Tom and Robert bring you this weeks Talking Tesla news! This week's show focuses on the Model 3 user interface. They walk us through the Model 3 screen interface and explain the centre screen in detail. They have also just returned from the Los Angeles Tesla Owners Club event and they have much to report, including this week's Tesla, Autonomous driving and Space X news.

Ep 121 - 2018: A Space X Odyssey

Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:05:10 +0000

Mel joins the guys for a quick conversation this week. Then much discussion ensues about the dubious rumors in articles this week about the fate of a top-secret spacecraft, known as Zuma. The guys talk about truckers and the future of automation- after reading a NY Times article about the "Death Of The American Trucker". They talk about solar in California, and the economics of public utilities. Plus all of the usual Tesla, and Supercharger news and updates.

Ep 120 - Model 3 QC?

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 00:39:30 +0000

Tom gives us a first hand report on his Model 3! What has his experience been thus far? Also, the Tesla Model 3 Easter Egg, Tesla news, Robert's big Supercharger report, and Space X news.

Ep 119 - The Year Of The 3 Begins!

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 21:07:19 +0000

A huge week in Talking Tesla nation! Happy 2018! Mel has his MODEL 3! Robert and Tom are surely not far behind!? Tom and Robert bring you all of the news of Tesla nation.

Ep 118 - For A Good Time Call Elon!

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 04:03:10 +0000

Happy Holidays to everyone! Lots of fun to report this week. Tom and Robert return from their big adventure up to Vandenberg for the Space X Falcon 9 launch with stories to tell. Elon Musk accidentally tweeted out his personal phone number! Lots of Supercharger goodness this week, and plenty of listener letters. Robert interviews the first Non-tesla-employee-or-person-with-tesla-connections to receive their Model 3! Also Mel gives us a little update about what has been going on in his world. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TALKING TESLA NATION!

Ep 117 - Space Out With Robert And Tom

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:16:29 +0000

Robert and Tom talk Model 3 Deliveries, including the delivery of Model 3s to non-Tesla employees! Big news for EV's in China this week, apparently by the end of 2017, Shenzhen's entire fleet of 16,000 buses will have shifted to electric. Also another big week of Supercharger announcements, and Robert and Tom invite you to come meet up with them at the Vandenberg SpaceX Launch!

Ep 116 - Model 2 Out Of 3 Ain't Bad

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 05:26:54 +0000

Both Tom and Mel have configured their Model 3s! Alas, Robert is still awaiting his email. This week Tom and Robert bring you all of the tesla news, including some exciting Boring Company plans. News about VW, the US Postal service, and London Black Cabs. Also Tesla Semi receives another large order of 50 electric trucks from Sysco and some investors in exchange traded funds are taking another look at the long term future of energy companies focused on fossil fuels.

Ep 115 - Much Ado About Batteries

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 01:12:56 +0000

Tom and Robert bring the Tesla news to Tesla nation this week. Lots of focus on batteries, with switching on of South Australia's new Tesla lithium battery, the Hornsdale Power Reserve. In other exciting news, the reported total orders of the Tesla Semi trucks including WalMart, Loblaws, Ryder & J.B Hunt is up to around 200! The guys cover the ePrix, Elon's Roadster in space, the supercharger update, and the wonderful letters from our listeners.

Ep 114 - Manual Leakage

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 20:12:08 +0000

Mel is back in the studio this week! He and Tom talk the Model 3. This week the Model 3 Owners Manual was leaked in full, and Tesla opened up Model 3 orders for regular reservation holders to configure! Exciting times. They also speculate about the Tesla Semi and its cost, batteries and more. Robert reports from NYC about this week's Supercharger updates.

Ep 113 - Semi vs. Roadster

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 18:59:21 +0000

THE SEMI EVENT! Tom and Robert have so much to report this week...and they have a special guest in the studio: Dr Mel Herbert! The team are back together and they are talking Trucks and fast cars.

Ep 112 - Reveal This

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 23:26:19 +0000

Tom and Robert are in the studio and they are gearing up for the big Tesla Semi Truck event later this week. In the mean time they bring us all of this week's EV, Tesla, Solar, Space X, and supercharger news. Mel chimes in about charging infrastructure, and the ideal EV range. Join us this Thursday for our livestream commentary (we'll shoot out a link via twitter and the show notes) of the Tesla Semi Truck event.

Ep 111 - Elon's Inferno

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 23:06:36 +0000

This week Robert and Tom focus on the Tesla Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Call. In this 2017 third quarter, Tesla delivered the 250,000th Tesla, and they experienced an order of magnitude increase in five years. Elon said they were experiencing a “mad growth rate”. This being said, there was also discussion about the Battery issue, and the Model 3 delays. The guys deep dive, and unpack the earnings call.

Ep 110 - Model 3 Deep Dive

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 22:37:03 +0000

This week Mel and Robert go deep into the Model 3. They have a friend, Carl Gustave-Rydberg, standing in for Tom this week. Much discussion about the Model 3 trunk, the cupholders, the seats and the screen ensue! Also, they talk about Tesla installing Powerpacks at a Children's hospital in Puerto Rico, some Space X news and Elon Musk’s Gigafactory Campfire!

Ep 109 - A Lot Of Hats

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 05:00:02 +0000

Thanks to a sale of some 4,000 hats, The Boring Company has raised an additional $80,000 in funding! Tesla is launching new all-electric service vehicles, used to replace service vans next year. They also plan to build a manufacturing plant in China. Talking all this news and so much more from the guys this week. Also...join us on Patreon and lets #crushtomscar!

Ep 108 - 1 Trillion Dollar Idea

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 02:01:59 +0000

This week the guys speculate on the financial potential of Space X's broadband constellation plan, based on Gwynne Shotwell's talk "The Road to Mars". They also discuss the 11,000 recalls of Model X, Hyperloop One - now called Virgin Hyperloop, due to The Virgin Group investing in Hyperloop One, and Mel and Robert give their latest opinions on AP 2.0 v AP 1.0. They talk about what it would it take for Tesla to Fix Puerto Rico and Supercharger news.

Ep 107 - Model 3 Misfire

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 21:01:08 +0000

This weeks episode focuses on the Model 3 production schedule. It seems that Tesla has missed production by 85%, according to the goals for delivered vehicles by September. The guys discuss what this means, and why this happened. Level 5 autonomy is also a hot topic this week, after Director of autonomous vehicle integration for General Motors, Scott Miller questioned whether Tesla's hardware is capable of Level 5!

EP 106 - Elon's BFR

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:01:28 +0000

This week's episode focuses on the big Mars and Earth news from Elon's presentation at the International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide, Australia. Specifically, Elon announces Space X's 'BFR', the largest rocket ever! Also, Talking Tesla has exclusive audio of Elon unveiling the progress on the world’s largest battery, in South Australia (thanks to Brad Clark). Another huge week in Supercharger news, and lots of other EV news and fun.

Ep 105 - A Lot Of Junk In The Model 3 Trunk

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:57:57 +0000

Tesla has released a configurator for employees, so the guys discuss whats next. There is much talk about how Tesla is expected to introduce more options for the vehicle, like the non-premium interior and the standard battery pack. Lots of other EV news from Jaguar and Infiniti. Some rumors about Tesla battery packs, news about Gigafactory 1, and a huge week for Superchargers. Another exciting week in Talking Tesla nation!

Ep 104 - Baby Driver

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:18:15 +0000

Much discussion of the effects of climate change on coffee. And of course, some Emmy's talk. But there is plenty of actual EV discussion to follow! Nissan, Renault ad Mitsubishi are all ganging up to make EV’s. Elon has been tweeting about the Tesla Pick up. Gigafactory 2 is ramping up officially manufacturing solar roof tiles. Discussion about the power outages during Irma, and how some houses kept the lights on with Solar and batteries. And so much more.

Ep 103 - Superchargers And Powerwalls For Everyone

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 00:46:57 +0000

It has been quite a week in Tesla land, with Tesla turning on more range for cars in Florida, to help out during the storm. Plenty of climate change discussion after Former FEMA chief advocates rebuilding infrastructure in a way that mitigates storm damage in the future. China announced they will set a deadline to stop fossil fuels, and Chinese EV supercar maker is prepping an all-electric SUV! Also, Tesla updates Model S interior with new back seats. All this, and the usual banter.

Ep 102 - Needed: Half Price Model 3

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 01:17:41 +0000

Lots to get through. Discussion about Dual Motor and Air Suspensio, Tesloop is now the first to drive 300,000 miles in a Model S, SONO unveils a solar powered car, Cummins unveils an electric big rig and so much more! The Tesla Roof, Space X, and all the usual topics.

Ep 101 - 5 Million Teslas

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:55:07 +0000

Tom returns from Eclipse hunting, with tales of his travels. Mel and Tom discuss their Model 3 delivery estimate, the Tesla Semi, T Tunes, the model 3 battery, and Model Y! Also Autonomous driving discussions, The Boring Company and Robert sends us some supercharger and Space X updates from his holiday.

Ep 100 - Eclipsing 100!

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 22:10:10 +0000

100! 100! 100! Our One-hundredth episode of Talking Tesla! Thank you for your support over the years, Talking Tesla Nation. We have loved all of your letters and your gifts, and your messages. We bring you the usual discussion with Mel, Tom and Robert, and then stick around for some of our favourite clips from the 100 episodes.

Ep 99 - Hardware 2.5, really?

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 21:05:20 +0000

So much talk this week in Talking Tesla Nation about the confirmed existence of Hardware 2.5! As you can imagine, the guys have some thoughts. Also discussions about how Tesla sold $1.8 billion of eight-year unsecured bonds at a yield of 5.30 percent. Lots of other news, including more Model 3 details, Bollinger's B1 electric utility truck, the new Leaf, and Mel drools over a story about the Model Y. The guys manage to squeeze in plenty of energy and Solar, Space X, and AI talk this week too.

Ep 98 - Burning Cash For 3 And Y

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 21:05:56 +0000

This week is all about the Tesla 2017 2Q Earnings Call. Mel, Tom and Robert unpack all that was said. There is also some more discussion about who is placing their orders for the Model 3, and we received an anonymous letter from a Tesla employee, explaining some misunderstandings about the Model 3 Delivery Event. Keep sending us your letters, and please go write us a review on itunes!

Ep 97 - All Model 3, All The Time

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:59:06 +0000

Join Mel, Tom and Robert as they talk through every detail of the Model 3. After the big Model 3 there is a lot to unpack. This week the guys take you through Elon's presentation and then discuss all of the aspects of the Model 3. Who in the Talking Tesla team will be buying the 3?

Ep 96 - Model 3 Launch: T Minus 3 Days And Counting

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:43:27 +0000

The week has finally arrived! Model 3 Launch this Friday and the guys are seriously excited. Lots of news this week, including Smart Air Suspension now being standard in all Tesla Models S & X! Lots of other Tesla, EV, renewable,supercharger, Tunnel and Space news. Mel and Tom will be Live Streaming their viewing and some post-game commentary of the Model 3 event (from the comfort of the studio). Come join them at https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkingTesla this Friday evening.

Ep 95 - Elon's AI-nxiety

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 06:23:39 +0000

Saturday in Rhode Island at the National Governors Association meeting, Elon Musk described artificial intelligence as “the greatest risk we face as a civilization” & said that regulators must reign in AI developers. The guys unpack the meeting in detail, including Elon's discussion about the future of autonomous vehicles, Space, Gigafactories and the Tesla stock price. There is also all of this weeks EV, renewables, Space X and supercharger news to discuss!

Ep 94 - Any Color, As Long As It's Black

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 22:50:14 +0000

A huge week in Talking Tesla Nation! The Model 3! SN1 arrived on Saturday, Tesla board member Ira Ehrenpreis was in line to receive the first car, but passed its rights to Elon Musk as a 46th birthday present. Other big EV news is that Volvo announced that all Volvos will have some electric motor, hybrid or full EV from 2019. In Battery news, TESLA energy is about to install the world's biggest battery backup in the world, by a factor of 3 (130 MWH) in 100 days...or forfeit about 50 million! Lots of other renewable energy, autonomous driving, and EV discussions this week.

Ep 93 - Model 3 Has Arrived

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 18:39:29 +0000

The Model 3 has arrived and Mel is back in town! Its a big week for EV's with Elon's very exciting tweets on Sunday about the Model 3 production schedule, also Tesla introduces new performance enhancements to the Model S and X, Porsche plans 50% of its production to be electric within 6 years, and a Model 3 was spotted in New Zealand!

Ep 92 - Elon's Double Double

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 23:39:16 +0000

Tom Wolfson and Robert Rosenbloom bring you all of this weeks Tesla Nation news! Before they get to the exciting double header Space X news, they bring you some encouraging EV and renewable news from around the planet. There are some new Model 3 photos which are pointing to 300+ mile range and a lot of interior details. Also, conference organizer, "Forth", recently helped to launch an electric car-sharing program for a low-income community in Portland, The Queen of England has made some very green announcements, and a certain little Nissan Leaf is going to do a 10,000 mile trip from the UK to Mongolia! This and much more from Tom and Robert. Next week Mel is back for a return to our usual show. Keep sending us your thoughts to info@talkingtesla.net

Ep 91 - Crash That X

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:14:42 +0000

Another news filled week in Tesla Nation.The happy Tesla news this week is that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) awarded the Model X a 5-star safety rating in every category and sub-category, making it the first SUV ever to earn the 5-star rating across the board. Tom and Robert talk about the pre-owned Model S' on the Tesla site right now and the Model 3 counter. The Model3Counter is using a new algorithm (2.0), and the guys discuss Tom's place in line. Discussions about Tesla’s latest Autopilot 2.0 ‘smooth as silk’ update, an announcement from Lyft that “a majority” of Lyft’s trips will be in self-driving cars by 2021, and lots of other renewable energy, battery, and Space X news to cover!

Ep 90 - Who Needs Mel?

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:59:06 +0000

Tom and Robert are in the studio, holding down the fort and bringing you all of the Tesla Nation news from the past week. Lots to talk about this week, Tesla Surpasses BMW to Become the 4th Most Valuable Car Company in the World, plenty of discussion about Autonomous driving, solar & batteries and Space X has a launch coming up this weekend.

Ep 89 - Robert's Model 3 Encounter

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 19:16:54 +0000

Robert returns from his fourth Factory Tour, and has stories to tell! He went up to Fremont as a participant in the Tesla Owners Clubs Leadership forum. Obviously the guys address the news about the United States withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord, and Elon Musk's departure from the presidential councils and the usual Tesla, renewable energy, and Space X news for the week.

Ep 88 - S vs. 3

Tue, 30 May 2017 22:30:36 +0000

Tom is BACK! Tesla came out with a Model 3 vs. Model S comparison chart, which brings up a lot of questions. Also lots of Model 3 sightings lately, which is ramping up the excitement in the studio. Lots of other autonomous driving, Space X, and renewable energy news to talk about. Also, we have been receiving some lovely gifts from listeners lately. Keep up the letters, we love hearing from our listeners.

Ep 87 - Robert Talks To Elon

Tue, 23 May 2017 19:31:30 +0000

News this week that existing owners can give free, unlimited Supercharging to up to five friends by sharing their referral code seems to have caused confusion, and mixed reactions. Meanwhile, our most exciting news this week is that Robert got into a little tweet exchange with Elon Musk about the Tesla Autopilot Software. Also lots of talk of gigafactory, solar and supercharger news.

Ep 86 - Drag Racing Your Tesla Loaner Car

Tue, 16 May 2017 20:18:33 +0000

Robert and Mel are back this week, sans Tom, to discuss all of your Tesla news. Mel clears the air about his Model X's Wavy lines, and they discuss the sad news this week involving the Gruber Motors fire and the loss of the TZero, a rare EV that inspired Elon to make EV’s. Mel tells of his Tesla Solar Roof plans, and talks real costs. Robert reports that the Tesla P100DL loaner program cars are limited to a top speed of 85 mph. Discussions ensue about the Model 3 margin, The Boring Company, battery lifespans, and supercharger updates!

Ep 85 - Junk In The Frunk (Q1 Earnings Call)

Tue, 09 May 2017 21:46:48 +0000

The guys are all together. Kind of! Robert is trying out the new vocal booth for us in the new studio. There is a LOT to discuss about the earnings call, but also other Tesla, Space X and The Boring Company news from the week.

Ep 84 - Elon, Ted, Boring!

Tue, 02 May 2017 19:35:42 +0000

This week's big focus is on Elon Musk and The Boring Company, after his conversation at the 2017 TED conference. So much to discuss! Tunnels! All three of the guys are back in the new studio this week. Lots of talk of the Semi-truck, Space X & Mars, the Model 3, solar roof tiles, batteries, and gigafactories! Also, they talk about the Tesla market surge. They cover the whole gamut this week.

Ep 83 - Superchargers For Everyone

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 23:18:28 +0000

Tom & Mel are in the studio this week, reporting on all things Tesla. Including the safety of the Model S, after a Californian Tesla driver was unhurt last week, after rolling down a 500 foot hill in his S! The guys discuss an infographic which shows how autopilot sees the world, Elon's current status with his milestones, and some battery and renewable energy news for the week. Robert chimes in with the breaking supercharger news, and also a few secrets from the inside, about the Model 3!

Ep 82 - The Trucks Are Coming

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:20:53 +0000

Also, they have a few complaints this week. Mel has another injury from the Falcon Wing doors, and Robert talks about his Autopilot, and all the things to be careful of when cruising in Autopilot. Meanwhile, the California DMV granted Apple clearance to start using autonomous vehicles, and VW have announced EV plans. And in sad news this week, The Tesla Parking Lot instagram has been removed.

Ep 81 - Model 3 Loaner Car

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 23:37:54 +0000

It seems Tesla have been listening! Mel got a call last week from the Tesla Service centre, suggesting all this talk of his wavy lines was getting embarrassing for them. So, he tells us how it all went down. Including his Tesla loaner. Meanwhile, Robert went up north to visit the Tesla Factory for his 3rd tour! He reports about the tour and also, the Gen 4's first big trip. He talks all about autopilot and how the trip went. Big discussions about A.I. and the demise of civilization, some Easter egg treats, the stock price, Lockheed "Mars Base Camp" plans,  and Model 3 spy videos.

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Ep 80 - Launch, Land, Repeat

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 01:34:46 +0000

This 80th episode is our first Talking Tesla recorded in the new studio! Mel talks about plans to go 100 % solar in the studio, and his ongoing efforts to "go zero".This weeks excitement focuses mainly on the big Space X news! A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a used first stage launched the SES-10 communications satellite from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. And they stuck the landing! More discussion about Update 8.10, including regenerative breaking and Mel's wavy lines. Also....Robert tells us all about picking up his new S!

Ep 79 - TESLA gives you EVERYTHING

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 19:09:42 +0000

Elon's big tweet storm this week gave us a lot to talk about! Much discussion ensues about the expectations of the Model 3, the Model Y, and the solar roof. Mel is also in great spirits as his Falcon Wing doors were fixed! He was also informed that the firmware update which could fix the wavy lines is only a week away. Tom is away this week, so its just Robert and Mel in the studio, covering all this week's news, including Space X, Gigafactory, Supercharger updates, and kids suing to save the climate!

Ep 78 - 5 Minutes For Model 3 Delivery

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 00:11:08 +0000
Elon Musk wants the Model 3 delivery process to take 5 minutes! All the guys are back in the studio in LA to discuss.

Ep 77 - Beware Model 3 Tracker

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 01:52:01 +0000
Mel believes he may have stumbled across some kind of shady hacker site whilst trying to find the model 3 tracker. For the correct link go to our shownotes! Also, Mel's S still has WAVY LINES! So things get off to a feisty start this week.

Ep 76 - What Do You Think, Mel?

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 01:10:03 +0000
Mel is away in Hawaii, so Robert and Tom are in charge. They talk about all the news this week, including the Space X announcement to fly passengers on a private trip around the moon in 2018. Tom has some strong opinions about that story. They tell us about the massive solar park on the Tibetan Plateau in Eastern China.

Ep 75 - Tesla "world's biggest company"

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:48:27 +0000
The big focus this week is on the Tesla Earnings Call. Aside from the obvious financial discussions, the most exciting news (in Mel's mind) is the announcement that Tesla plans to accelerate the expansion of the Supercharger network this year, starting with doubling the number of North American Supercharger locations in 2017.

Ep 74 - Space Poop

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 01:02:13 +0000
So much news! Another successful Space X launch and landing, Mel steers us away from the usual depressing start with a Tesla feel good story for the week involving a good samaritan Tesla owner.

Ep 73 - Tom's Leaving

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 20:12:43 +0000
The big app update is here and the guys discuss. Tom gives us a report of the Lucid Motors event last weekend, with details about the canapés, the bar and the car! Robert continues the discussion about his issues with the P100D and the lack of Supercharging for life.

Ep 72 - The Model 3's Booty

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 06:08:02 +0000
Its Tom's birthday and there are presents! Also some breaking news about production on the Model 3! The guys can all be happy once more. Except for the obvious trumpression. In the news this week, Tesla drops 'Motors' from name, becoming a diversified energy products company.

Ep 71 - Who IS The Smartest?

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:48:21 +0000
As per usual its a feisty morning in the studio, as the guys discuss EVs, Model 3 rumors, autopilot, tech, renewable energy, news and thoughts. Not to mention Mel's recent Netflix picks! They also have some guests in the studio this week: OK Google, Amazon's Alexa, and Siri.

Ep 70 - The Alt Fact Episode

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:11:26 +0000
Another week in Talking Tesla land. This week Mel is ANGRY about the "Alternate Facts" statement. Robert is also angry, but mainly at his Model S windshield wipers for getting him wet! Expect all the usual discussions: stock price, new superchargers, and autonomous news.

Ep 69 - Heads Up, Model 3 is Coming!

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:41:54 +0000
Robert had an exciting weekend, up in Vandenberg, for Space X's successful Falcon 9 return-to-flight mission.

Ep 68 - The S**T Ton (Tonne) Episode

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 02:26:30 +0000
We are back, with the longest episode yet! Mel has returned from his journey to New Zealand, and he is ready to discuss all the news from the last couple of weeks. Its a heated episode this week.

Ep 67 - A Model S For The Holidays

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 02:24:03 +0000
Mel is in New Zealand on holidays, so this weeks Talking Tesla is a break in the usual programing. We take you on the journey of our friends Jess and Dave Mason going to pick up their new Model S! We'll be back to the usual show next week. Happy New Year to all! Team Talking tesla.

Ep 66 - Santa Drives A Model S

Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:50:59 +0000
Teslas for everyone….except Tom. This holiday season there is much excitement in the Talking Tesla studio. All three of the guys are in-studio, and they are feeling merry. Lots of news this week, not least of which is the secret code to make your Tesla dance!

Ep 65 - Elon's Dreidel

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:03:36 +0000
Another week, so much to discuss! Robert is on a road trip in the south-west with his family, so he skips into the studio, and tells us about his trip.

Ep 64 - Mel's Buying Model 3's For Everyone

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:11:13 +0000
Mel is buying everyone a Model 3 - the day he becomes a billionaire. Meanwhile, the guys get into this weeks EV news, including news about the Chrysler Plug-in Hybrid Minivan, Samsung to make Tesla self-driving chips, Superchargers, and the Future Faraday drag-race with the Model X.

Ep 63 - Beware Of Wallabies

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 17:44:34 +0000
We bring you a much more upbeat Talking Tesla this week! Robert is fresh from the Tesla Motors Club LA brunch, and he comes bearing gifts. There is some great news this week in Tesla Nation - the Model X now has a 5 seat option - and they fold! Toyota have made announcements which sound like they are about to get real with EV’s. Model S Beats the RANGE Gauge, Mercedes is planning an $11 billion investment for in EV's, and there are reasons to believe that Apple is making an Autonomous car?!

Ep 62 - Don't F With My Supercharger

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 20:19:33 +0000
The guys do their best to get all of the bad news out of the way quickly this week, so they can move on to the good stuff. Unfortunately with the recent announcement of Myron Ebell heading the EPA transition team, the vandalized supercharger incident in Barstow, and the disinformation campaigns about Elon Musk, it takes a little longer than planned.

Ep 61 - Should Have Bought NVIDIA

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:07:47 +0000
Another week of Tesla news & renewable energy discussions with the guys! This week they discuss the Tesla/Solar City merger. Elon had a lot to say about the effect of a potential pullback of subsidies.

Ep 60 - This Is Going To Be HUGE

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 21:55:53 +0000
The guys find themselves reeling from the past week. There is discussion about what the next administration could mean for energy and renewables, and specifically for Tesla.

Ep 59 - The Existential Crisis

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 05:43:02 +0000
Yesterday was Mel's Birthday. And today is election day! Tom and Robert do their best to alleviate Mel's concerns. They talk the Solarcity/Tesla merger call, the model 3's big hole, the Bolt, Elon's Twitter storm and so much more.

Ep 58 - Desperate Housewives Go Solar!

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 16:55:47 +0000
Following last week's big Solarcity event, the guys get together and discuss their thoughts on the solar roof tiles.

Ep 57 - The Aftermath

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:44:11 +0000
Our longest episode yet! Mel, Tom and Robert discuss last week's big announcement.

Ep 56 - Full Autonomy!

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:28:00 +0000
FULL AUTONOMY! We waited for Elon's announcement today, and we are glad we did. Mel, Tom and Robert bring you the usual fun, plus their reactions to the big news.

Ep 55 - Going Zero

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 16:42:08 +0000
This weeks Talking Tesla comes to you directly from Mel's studio - where all the guys are located! We bring you a new segment called "Going Zero", in which Mel explores how much energy his company uses, and attempts to find a way to go carbon neutral.

Ep 54 - Mars, Here We Come!

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 22:46:51 +0000
Mel, Tom and Robert are all in back in LA in the studio this week and they are talking MARS. Much discussion ensues about Elon's announcement of his plans to colonize Mars.

Ep 53 - 8.0 Has Landed

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:54:37 +0000
UPDATE 8.0 has landed and the guys are excited. They also talk autonomous driving, renewables and Space X.

Ep 52 - 8.0 Countdown

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:13:57 +0000
We are all waiting for 8.0 to land! Tom is away (again) this week - so he skypes in from Florida. It turns out, though, that perhaps Tom was right about some things last week!? Robert went to the Alt Car Expo - an EV and renewables event in Santa Monica. He fills us in on the details. Mel made some youtube videos this week about his Model X doors

Ep 51 - UFO Avoidance Mode

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 19:30:40 +0000
We are back to our usual programming. Mel, Tom and Robert are all in the studio this week and they have things to discuss!

Ep 50 - The Frankensteinian Episode

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 07:48:42 +0000
Mel and Tom just got back from a week in Chile. We did our best to pull together an episode for you this week - be prepared for a series of rants!

Ep 49 - Searching For Model 3 Surrogates

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:45:08 +0000
Another busy week in the Tesla nation. Mel, Tom and Robert discuss the implications of the 100D. The guys talk about the announcement that VW will have 300 mile car that charges in 15 minutes.

Ep 48 - Elon Groks Mel

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 21:21:20 +0000
This week Tom calls in from Chicago to join Mel and Robert in the weekly discussion. So many stories this week. Everything from how hard it is to steal a Tesla to the resurrection of the Fisker Karma to the Falcon Wing doors.

Ep 47 - All Energy is Solar

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 02:08:09 +0000
Another Space X launch and landing success! Is this getting boring yet? We think not. Robert is away this week so he Skypes in from Cape Cod to chat with Mel and Tom about all of this weeks stories and shenanigans.

Ep 46 - Alien Dreadnought v0.5

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 15:03:57 +0000
Warning! There is some language this episode. Mel, Tom and Robert discuss Tesla's second quarter earnings call. They also cover a lot of ground (in between rants by Mel), ranging from Tesla losses, to the supercharger car wash.

Ep 45 - 50 Billion Hamsters

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 22:32:59 +0000
Robert returns from the Gigafactory event with many a story to tell.

Ep 44 - The Palindrome

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 03:04:10 +0000
Tom tells the sad story of his broken Rav4 EV. What will his next car be? Tom, Mel and Robert discuss the options.

Ep 43 - The Masterplan

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:16:50 +0000
Late last night, Tom Mel and Robert got together to discuss Elon's Masterplan, Part Deux.

Ep 42 - The Tesla Master Plan

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 22:24:53 +0000
What is Elon's "Top Secret Tesla Masterplan, Part 2"? The guys discuss the possibilities.They also discuss how to change a tyre. Or more importantly where to change the tires on your Tesla. Rob talks about the future of High-Speed transport. They get to the bottom of the "Electric Road Trip" - a series of meet-ups at destination chargers. They talk wind, solar, and fossil fuels, Tesla renting, and the electric bus.

Ep 41 - Elon's RUD

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 23:46:19 +0000
Mel, Tom and Robert bring you the usual EV news and banter. The guys do an overview of EV sales. A discussion ensues about Space X and how they have managed to keep NASA happy, even after last years RUD (Rapid unexpected disassembly) of the resupply mission, known as CRS-7.

Ep 40 - The Little Phallus That Could

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:47:06 +0000
Bezos had a successful fathers day with launch, separation, landing of crew capsule and landing of the first stage of Blue Origin’s rocket.

Ep 39 - My Tesla Can Swim!

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 22:10:34 +0000
Mel and Robert Rosenbloom are talking Tesla this week, from the midst of this mega heat wave. The power companies probably aren’t complaining now about too much solar!

Ep 38 - The Accelerator is Not a Brake

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 19:18:21 +0000
There have been a lot of Tesla crashes in the news lately. Wasn’t anyone listening to our "Don’t Lie To Tesla" episode? Tom and Mel discuss many of the aspects related to this, including the media reactions to these stories.

Ep 37 - You Are Living In The Matrix

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 21:08:46 +0000
This week Mel, Tom and Robert discuss Elon Musk's conversation at the Code Conference 2016.

Ep 36 - It's Called Weather

Tue, 31 May 2016 20:48:07 +0000
Our second lengthy episode! Mel, Tom and Robert Rosenbloom cover the usual array of topics.

Ep 35 - Hydrogen Is For Losers

Tue, 24 May 2016 21:28:07 +0000
Mel and Tom are on a high after our big Space X tour on the weekend. But the mood is quickly altered, as the topic shifts to Tom's favorite thing to hate: Hydrogen.

Ep 34 - Don't Lie to Tesla!

Wed, 18 May 2016 05:09:07 +0000
Tom is back from Vegas and there is a lot to talk about!

Ep 33 - Elon's Sleeping Bag

Mon, 09 May 2016 23:31:44 +0000
Tom is in Vegas, so Robert Rosenbloom has joined Mel for this week’s Talking Tesla. Mel and Robert take a minute to revel in the news that Elon has a desk and a sleeping bag at the end of the Model X production line, before covering a range of topics.

Ep 32 - Robot Wars and Too Much Solar

Tue, 03 May 2016 22:54:02 +0000
Mel can't live without Autopilot. He may have to re-think previous comments about autopilot being stupid.

Ep 31 - The X has Arrived

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 23:02:13 +0000
Mel's X is here! This week, a different format. An episode from inside the X! Mel takes Tom and Robert Rosenbloom for a spin in the new car.

Ep 30 - 12 Years of Kurzweil

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:14:13 +0000
Ray Kurzweil has boldly predicted that solar shall dominate the energy industry in 12 years!

Ep 29 - Elon Sticks The Landing

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 23:33:45 +0000
What a week Elon has had! Tom and Mel obviously discuss the Falcon 9 barge landing. They recap the Model 3 news, including the differences between the Tesla website information and Elon's speech at the Model 3 launch.

Ep 28 - Model 3 Mania

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 23:51:39 +0000
The Model 3! Unlike Elon's brief presentation, Mel and Tom have a LOT to say about the Model 3 launch event last week.

Ep 27 - The Model 3 And The Giant Bum

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 23:21:25 +0000
An early episode this week, in anticipation of the big Tesla Model 3 event on Thursday night!

Ep 26 - We Didn't Want To Go Anyway

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 21:30:30 +0000
The upcoming Tesla Model 3 event? Mel and Tom didn't want to go anyway.

Ep 25 - It's Made out of Babies and Steel

Wed, 16 Mar 2016 20:57:15 +0000
Episode 25 deals with new levels of nonsense. Both Mel and Tom receive their invites to enter the draw for the Model 3 event.

Ep 24 - The Massive Electric Dingo

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 18:00:12 +0000
Electric bikes! Mel tells of his newest purchase - the Bolt Motorcycle electric bicycle.

Ep 23 - Elon Sends The Gun Ships

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 18:20:44 +0000
The start of weekly episodes! Mel and Tom talk Space X, the recent issues with a boat near the landing pad, and the deploying of parachutes for manned-capsules. T

Ep 22 - I Was Told There Would Be No Math

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 22:42:55 +0000
Talking Tesla is moving to weekly shows! This week Tom & Mel cover the new Radio Flyer Tesla, the Merchants of doubt amendment and the Koch brothers, Mel's new solar panels and so much more.

Ep 21 - Tom Speaks To Light

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 18:13:03 +0000
TT is 21, which has implications. Lots of revelations. Tom gets his $5000 deposit back, upon cancelling his X reservation. But, unfortunately he does the math.

Ep 20 - Tom Drops A Bomb

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 21:30:15 +0000
Tom has some big, fast, exciting news...But first, Mel tells us about his Space X, "Falcon 9/Jason 3" launch adventure.

Ep 19 - The Falcon Has Landed

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 21:43:52 +0000
Our first episode of 2016! This week we talk about the Space X Launch and Landing of a first stage rocket that went into orbit. We are excited!

Ep 18 - 1000 Mile Battery

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 23:38:16 +0000
Our last episode for the year! Could we really have a 1000 mile battery?

Ep 17 - The Xciting Email

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:14:07 +0000
The X email arrived! Mel and Tom are very excited to configure Mel's Model X!

Ep 16 - 87 % Wrong

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 22:22:50 +0000
Although they may indeed be wrong 87 % of the time, Mel and Tom do talk some sense this episode.

Ep 15 - Elon's Riddle

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 19:17:55 +0000
All kinds of questions are raised in this, our fifteenth episode. Were Tom and Mel wrong about Auto-pilot?

Ep 14 - Autopilot of Death?

Wed, 28 Oct 2015 16:20:21 +0000
Tom and Mel discuss the 7.0 software upgrade that allows the Tesla to drive semi-autonomously. Is it safe?

Ep 13 - Motley Coup d'éTOM

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:48:21 +0000
Tom tries to take over the show. Kind of. They talk about Tom's tesla-fied Rav 4, and Mel speaks to some experts.

Ep 12 - Model X Zombie Mode

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:38:22 +0000
Mel de-briefs "The Tom" on the Model X launch.

Ep 11 - Folding Waffle Seat

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 01:08:16 +0000
Mel and Tom are excited about the X. Do the founders editions have a soft serve machine behind the 3rd row?

Ep 10 - Safely Distracted

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 23:04:42 +0000
Tom and Mel talk vehicle safety, Tesla's new relationship with Airbnb, and Tom's decision about his next car. They also revisit the math on how much switching from gas to electric will really save you.

Ep 9 - Money Hunting

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 19:26:22 +0000
Tom and Mel participate in a Tesla Club LA scavenger hunt, they talk Tesla and money and Stocks, oh and Mel makes grand electric skateboard plans.

Ep 8 - The Autonomous Horse

Wed, 19 Aug 2015 16:57:51 +0000
Eric Bergerson tells us that autonomous technology is going to have a huge impact on the human race. Oh, and Mel and Tom discuss sugar vs saccharin.

Ep 7 - The Hindenburg of Vesting

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 20:31:28 +0000
Mel and Tom talk about the Hydrogen car, Elon Musk's Stock Vesting and the perils of weekends in the wilderness with no spare tire.

Ep 6 - Mel and Tom's Excellent Adventure - Part Two.

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:20:21 +0000
Part Two of Tom and Mel's trip to the Tesla Motors Club Connect Conference.

SHORT - Ludicrous Breaking News

Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:10:43 +0000
In TALKING TESLA'S first SHORT,  Mel and Tom talk about todays Tesla's Model S press conference and the new Ludicrous Speed.

Ep 5- Mel and Tom's Excellent Adventure - Part One

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 20:34:38 +0000
Mel and Tom head north on the "5" towards the Tesla Motors Club "Connect" conference. Whilst dealing with range anxiety and a myriad of other issues, they meet and chat to fellow Tesla owners also driving north.

Ep 4 - A billion swaps are dead

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 21:26:51 +0000
In Episode 4, Mel and Tom discuss the short-lived Battery swap situation, they do some more math and they learn something about Batteries from an expert.

Ep 3 - What's all the hype about hyperloop?

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 00:17:02 +0000
This episode Mel and Tom discuss the Hyperloop, the importance of great coffee in Space, and they give some perspective on government solar subsidies.

Ep 2 - Its basically a battery

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 05:17:50 +0000
Mel and Tom talk all things tesla. This episode they attend the Tesla Battery event and sample some tasty hor d'oeuvres. Mel does some math, and together they ponder the cost of energy.

Ep 1 - How do you start this thing?

Sat, 06 Jun 2015 04:44:08 +0000
Mel and Tom quickly launch into discussions about range anxiety, hyper milers and Tom's tesla-fied Toyota.