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In this episode our hosts chat about Rivian's big reveal of the R2, R3, and R3X (00:41), with an aside on Fisker’s financial woes in the context of their previous incarnation (10:45). The gang also discusses Hertz failed bet on EVs (17:31), Elon’s legal battle with OpenAI (26:56), exciting updates on the Next Gen Tesla Roadster (41:54), and EU safety guidelines at odds with Tesla’s minimalist design (51:48).
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Published 03/25/24
In this episode, Louis, Doug, and Mike delve into the drama about certain Cybertrucks showing rust spots (3:12) and discuss the vehicle’s crashworthiness (10:36). The gang also explores EV truck maker Rivian’s financial challenges (17:12), revisits the hydrogen fuel cell debate (31:09), and wraps up with anticipation for the Tesla Model 3 Performance (41:03).
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Live version on Youtube
Hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug:...
Published 03/13/24
In this episode, Doug gives his impressions of the refreshed Model 3 (00:59), the Audi e-tron GT (17:27), and the Porsche Taycan (24:07) having recently test-driven those cars. The gang discusses this year's anti-FSD Superbowl Ads (30:03), Shell shutting down H2 filling stations in California (40:29), and the final domino falls for NACS adoption (48:39).
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Live version on Youtube
Hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug:...
Published 02/24/24
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We discuss the Tesla Model 2 (which is now expected in 2025) as well as other topics.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:15 Intro
11:33 Takeaways from Q4 Earnings Call
12:11 Cybertruck sales numbers
17:35 Model 2 speculation
1:02:40 Tesla FSD 12 coming soon
1:13:24 Optimus (Teslabot) "making good progress"
Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Seb: @Seb P85D
Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel:...
Published 02/04/24
We review our 2023 Tesla predictions - were we right? We then make our Tesla predictions for 2024.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:18 Intro
5:16 Cybertruck deliveries
7:55 Out of Spec range tests Cybertruck
11:07 Cybertruck still a work in progress
16:54 Cybertruck repairability
21:36 Recap of our 2023 predictions
57:24 Will Tesla unveil a brand new model in 2024?
59:31 Total number of worldwide superchargers by end of 2024?
1:01:54 Will Gigafactory Mexico or Megafactory Shanghai...
Published 02/03/24
In a series of thoughtful discussions, hosts Lewis and Doug from the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, along with special guest Chris from Dirty Tesla, intensely discuss the Tesla Cybertruck. The conversations revolve around the vehicle's design, materials, unique features, and the 48-volt power architecture of the vehicle. The team also contrasts the tri motor and dual motor versions. Further topics include opinions on the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta versions 11 and 12, concerns regarding Tesla's...
Published 01/18/24
Recorded live on November 30, 2023. Doug, Mike, and Jerry watch the Cybertruck delivery event, give their instant reactions, and respond to live viewer comments. Edited for time and clarity.
Guest-
Jerry Kurata: jboy210
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Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel: @danny
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Published 12/19/23
We discuss how GM's Cruise lost its license to operate and has undergone massive layoffs. Will it survive? And what does this mean for Tesla's FSD program?
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Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel: @danny
Social-
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Published 11/16/23
We are joined by controversial skeptic Dan O'Dowd to discuss Tesla "Full Self Driving" (FSD).
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Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Seb: @Seb P85D
Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel: @danny
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Published 10/31/23
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0:00 Stream begins
0:22 Intro
2:28 Programming note
3:47 Doug's recent TMC Marketplace purchase
11:32 V4 Superchargers with payment terminal
21:11 Tesla offers car wraps
47:26 Model 3 lease as low as $250
58:31 Tesla releases official API
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Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Seb: @Seb P85D
Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel: @danny
Social-
Twitter:...
Published 10/17/23
Apparently Optimus' neural network is trained fully end-to-end and it can now sort objects autonomously. We discuss this and more!
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0:00 Stream begins
0:15 Intro
1:06 New Optimus video
24:44 Doug's road trip - FSD and Starship
54:54 Rove's 40-station EV charging center
1:06:14 FSD price reduced
1:10:12 Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective
1:18:00 Referral Program updates
Link to the article "Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective" - Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective
Co-hosts-
Louis:...
Published 09/28/23
We finally have images and details of the Tesla Model 3 Refresh (aka Project Highland). We share our thoughts and cover other topics as well.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:18 Intro
1:20 Model 3 Highland Revealed
20:26 Model Y Refresh incoming?
30:46 Land of the Giants podcast review
53:27 Doug's Road Trip
1:08:57 Supercharging not affecting Tesla battery longevity, according to study
Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Seb: @Seb P85D
Producers-
Adam:...
Published 09/11/23
Topics-
0:00 Stream begins
0:21 Intro
1:30 Elon tests FSD Beta v12
36:00 Cybertruck delivery event
41:00 Cybertruck's Fit & Finish
1:04:40 How to fix public charging?
1:25:00 Viewer comments
Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Seb: @Seb P85D
Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel: @danny
Social-
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Facebook: Log into Facebook
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Published 08/31/23
0:00 Stream begins
0:15 Intro
3:00 Doug's Hit&Run: Part Deux
22:38 Model Y HW4 Controversy
43:02 Battery Swap Redux
59:10 Land of the Giants podcast
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Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most...
Published 08/16/23
Tesla is going to allow one-time FSD transfers. Why the sudden change of heart after years of customers requesting this? We also discuss xAI and other topics.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:20 Intro
2:19 FSD transfers: "Amnesty" for FSD buyers
25:16 Tesla in discussions to license FSD
45:00 What is xAI? Should you care?
1:02:43 Questions/Comments from viewers
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Adam...
Published 07/24/23
Special guest @cyber_hooligan joins us to tell us about his CyberRoadster project. We also discuss the latest Tesla news from the past couple weeks.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:18 Intro
1:40 Meet the CyberRoadster
45:40 Cybertruck is imminent?
1:04:06 Viewer questions
1:06:36 Does Tesla need more Superchargers?
TMC Poll asking members if Tesla will be able to match...
Published 07/18/23
We are joined by Tesla YouTuber and FSD tester @DirtyTesla to discuss FSD and the latest @tesla news.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:17 Intro
1:45 Who is DirtyTesla?
4:40 Cybertruck updates
21:44 Ross Gerber - Dan O'Dowd, FSD Beta video controversy
35:50 Talking FSD with DirtyTesla
1:01:54 More dominoes fall for NACS
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyTesLa
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Co-hosts:
Louis @nebusoftMike...
Published 07/03/23
We discuss the Model 3 Refresh, also known as "Project Highland" is expected to include Hardware 4, steer by wire, yoke steering wheel, matrix LED headlights, an updated exterior and interior, and RBG ambient lights. We also discuss Tesla's recent purchase of a wireless charging company Wiferion and what that may mean for Tesla's future innovations, as well as other topics.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:09 Intro
1:12 Tesla to purchase wireless charging company Wiferion
15:01 Rivian to adopt...
Published 06/26/23
We are joined by special guest Rocco Speranza @mechrocktech . Rocco has a great YouTube channel where he posts videos testing out each new version of FSD Beta. We will of course go in depth into FSD, while touching on some of the recent news such as GM's decision to use NACS.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:20 Intro
2:52 Who is Rocco Speranza?
6:45 Talking FSD with Rocco Speranza
15:13 GM announces use of NACS charging standard
40:15 Mike's spends hours trying to report a supercharger error to...
Published 06/13/23
Next gen Ford EVs will include NACS port for access to Tesla's Supercharger network. They will also have a NACS to CCS adapter for existing Ford EVs and will be made compatible with Tesla Superchargers via software update. We discuss this as well as other topics.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:20 Intro
3:08 Tesla Supercharging: A gamechanger for Ford?
18:57 Tesla Shareholder meeting takeaways
26:45 Cybertruck details from Tesla Shareholder meeting
37:50 Thread of the week: DIY to fix Tesla's...
Published 05/30/23
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0:00 Stream begins
0:24 Intro
1:46 Model 3 interior refresh leaks
26:12 Updated Referral Program
32:51 No more RHD Model S or X
42:34 FSD 11.4.1 rollout to testers
57:37 What are we looking forward to from Tesla in the near future?
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Co-hosts:
Louis @nebusoftMike @SteelCloudsDoug @dougProducers:
Adam @ElectricAve84James @scrappsDaniel @dannySocial:
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Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC)...
Published 05/17/23
Rec. on 30th of April.
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0:00 Stream beings
0:15 Intro
2:25 Elon says FSD by end of year again (again)
13:35 Starship launch on 4-20
24:42 Model S and X supercharger incentive
40:41 GM ends the Chevy Bolt
55:14 Tesla 4680 cell update
1:03:04 Texas to add $200 EV registration tax
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Co-hosts:
Louis @nebusoftMike @SteelCloudsDoug @dougProducers:
Adam @ElectricAve84James @scrappsDaniel...
Published 05/06/23
This episode was recorded on April 26, 2023.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:15 Intro
2:54 Model 3 "Highland" image
19:20 FSD Beta V11.3.6
40:02 Privacy concerns with Tesla camera
53:02 Cybertruck spotted wind testing
1:07:00 Starship test launch soon
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Published 04/24/23
We just recently got the Tesla FSD Beta V11.3 updates on our vehicles. We discuss both the ups and the downs.
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0:00 Stream begins
0:23 Intro
3:02 Our experience with FSD Beta V11.3
32:03 EV tax credit changes, and what they mean
40:10 Bloomberg surveyed Model 3 owners. Here's our take.
1:05:17 Mike reviews some new tires
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Co-hosts:
Louis @nebusoftMike @SteelCloudsDoug @doug
Producers:
Adam @ElectricAve84James @scrappsDaniel...
Published 04/05/23