My Tesla Podcast: News and stories for the expanding Tesla community show

My Tesla Podcast: News and stories for the expanding Tesla community

Summary: News and interviews with Tesla owners and soon-to-be owners. Each week we will bring you the top news and interviews from real people about why they are excited about Tesla and why they drive one. The Tesla community is expanding dramatically so tune in to hear from the actual customers driving Tesla forward.

Podcasts:

 Tesla News: Price increases postponed, Model 3 Mid-Range ‘goodbye’, Q1 push to deliver 30,000 cars in 15 days | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:44

In the News: * Tesla delays 3% price increases * Model 3 mid-range is no longer an option * Tesla asks for employees help to deliver 30,000 cars in 15 days Thanks to our sponsor and Your future lacrosse source, SportStop.com Sources: Model 3&Y might have tow capabilities https://insideevs.com/tesla-model-3-model-y-tow-yes/ Model 3nMid-Range discontinued https://electrek.co/2019/03/17/tesla-discontinues-model-3-mid-range-battery-pack/ Price increase delayed https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1108007729170255875 End of Quarter push, call for employee volunteers https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-end-of-q1-2019-deliveries/

 Tesla Model Y details from March 14 unveiling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:35

Pricing, Performance, Options, Timeline and more Thanks to our sponsor and your future lacrosse source, SportStop.com Sources: C|Net 13min video highlights from reveal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBWJgBjq-s8 Electrek summary article: https://electrek.co/2019/03/14/tesla-model-y-electric-suv-unveil/ Great summary by YouTuber Marques Brownlee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQri1NdscR4

 Tesla News: V3 Supercharger Details, Telsa alters plans for closing stores, Elon fights back with SEC and more | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:19

Episode 47: 3/13/2019 In the News: * V3 Supercharging Details * Tesla Alters plans for closing stores and will increase some prices soon * Elon fights back to SEC contempt charge Thanks to our sponsor and your future lacrosse source, SportStop.com Sources: Model 3 ships in Mexico: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-launch-mexico/ Elon’s lawyers respond to SEC contempt charges: https://www.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nysd.501755/gov.uscourts.nysd.501755.27.0_1.pdf https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/11/18260339/elon-musk-sec-twitter-filing-contempt-response Tesla purchases $13.8M in car carriers with new stock issue https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/11/tesla-issues-13point8-million-in-stock-to-buy-trailers-to-transport-cars.html Tesla opens up Semi preorders again, why now? https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1121990_tesla-semi-opens-for-20000-reservations-no-update-on-arrival-date Mood inside Tesla factory vs Media coverage: https://cleantechnica.com/2019/03/10/the-world-inside-tesla-is-completely-different-from-the-medias-portrayal-of-tesla/ VW CEO expects software to make up 90% of auto industry innovation https://www.reuters.com/article/volkswagen-results-software/vw-ceo-expects-software-to-make-up-90-pct-of-auto-industry-innovation-idUSL8N20Z56V

 046: TC: Arash with Scent Wedge News: $35K, 500K, SC V3, Model Y, Buy Stores | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:46

In the News: * Tesla release $35K base model 3 and changes tons of options * Tesla changes retail strategy online and intends to close most stores worldwide * Model Y unveil date set Thanks to our sponsor and your future lacrosse source, SportStop.com Arash links: beach cleanup event: https://scentwedge.com/cleanocean free wallpapers: https://scentwedge.com/wallpapers tree planting organization: https://onetreeplanted.org/ purchase Scent Wedge: https://scentwedge.com/ Sources: Transcript of Elon Media call about $35K model 3: https://www.valuewalk.com/2019/03/tesla-conference-call-full-self-driving/ Electrek article on new model 3 options: https://electrek.co/2019/02/28/tesla-model-3-standard-battery-interior/

 45: TC: Ramin creator of app Stats: For Tesla Model S/X/3 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:09

From the Tesla Community meet Ramin the creator of a really neat app to give Tesla owners more information about their car and more control.   It picks up where the Tesla app stops. Thanks to our sponsor and your future lacrosse source, SportStop.com

 044: Tesla Model 3s arrive in China and sales take off, Investors freak out about Gigafactory 3 permission slips | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:00

In the News: * Models 3s arrive in China and sales take off * European Deliveries continue with some difficulties at the port * Tesla removes timeline for Standard model 3 version from website so some people go NUTS Thanks to our sponsor and your future lacrosse source, SportStop.com Sources: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-deliveries-china-cargo-shipment/ https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-orders-china/ https://electrek.co/2019/02/08/tesla-autopilot-standard-model-3-china/ https://electrek.co/2019/02/15/tesla-ends-contract-model-3-delivery-europe/ https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-demand-300k-vin/ https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-referral-program-winners-awards-by-february-28-deadline/ https://electrek.co/2019/02/18/tesla-standard-model-3-battery-website-fans-panic/ https://electrek.co/2019/02/19/tesla-sentry-mode-more-details/ https://cleantechnica.com/2019/02/09/tesla-model-3-ccs-charging-126-kw-higher-power-coming-soon/

 043: TC: Brad from ID News: Model 3 Most Loved Car, Tesla purchases Maxwell Tech, Model 3 ship arrives in Belgium | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:45

In the News: * Consumer Reports Survey has Model 3 as Most loved car in 2018 * Tesla buys energy tech company * First shipment of Model 3s arrive in Belgian port Thanks to our sponsor and your future lacrosse source, SportStop.com

 B04: Tesla 2018 Q4 and full year results | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 37:39

2018 Q4 and Full Year Results Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Save on huge selection of sale lacrosse equipment Source: http://ir.tesla.com/events/event-details/tesla-inc-q4-2018-financial-results-and-qa-webcast

 042: TC: Raj creator of Drop Lock News: Tesla cuts 7% of staff, Supercharger Prices Raise then lower | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:09:57

In the News: * Tesla cuts 7% of workforce to trim costs of model 3 * Model 3 gets approval for sale in Europe * Supercharger pricing raised a lot then lowered a bit a few days later Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Save on huge selection of sale lacrosse equipment Sources: Bloomberg article that electric cars cleaner even with coal powered electricity https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-01-15/electric-cars-seen-getting-cleaner-even-where-grids-rely-on-coal Gigafactory 3 construction video: https://electrek.co/2019/01/17/tesla-gigafactory-3-site-alive-construction-work-video/ Supercharger pricing went up and no longer tied to each state.  Varies by location: https://electrek.co/2019/01/18/tesla-increases-supercharger-prices/ Tesla 7% job cut, blog post of email sent to employees: https://www.tesla.com/blog/tesla-company-update%20 Tesla 7% cuts, analysis by Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/panosmourdoukoutas/2019/01/20/teslas-job-cuts-the-official-and-the-unofficial-story-behind-it/#330466376f8a Tesla gets approval for model 3 sales in Europe https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-homologation-approval-european-regulators/ Survey shows why Tesla may have killed the referral program https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/20/exclusive-survey-of-people-who-used-my-tesla-referral-code-explains-why-elon-killed-it/ Tesla securing battery sources in China https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/22/tesla-is-reportedly-in-talks-with-chinas-lishen-over-shanghai-battery-contract.html

 041: 75D discontinued, Hackers can win a Tesla model 3, VIN registrations soar | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:57

In the News: * Tesla discontinues 75D battery option from S & X * Hackers get a chance to win a model 3 * VIN registrations soar Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get 6 months unlimited supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Save on huge selection of sale lacrosse equipment Sources: Tesla discontinuing 75Kw pack: https://electrek.co/2019/01/09/tesla-discontinuing-75-kwh-battery-pack-model-s-model-x/ https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/14/tesla-supercharger-v3-vs-taycan-charging-75d-retirement-suggests-battle-prep/ Advanced Summon timeline update: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-advanced-summon-final-validation-early-access-release-date-regulators-elon-musk/ Gigafactory 3 funding – banks competing: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-3-funding-chinese-banks-model-3-production-insider/ SpaceX lays off 10% of workforce: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-spacex-layoffs/spacex-to-lay-off-10-percent-of-workforce-idUSKCN1P6002 Hacking contest for model 3: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2019/01/a-contest-is-offering-900000-for-hacks-that-exploit-teslas/ Model 3 seat locks: https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/15/innovative-tesla-model-3-seat-lock-aims-to-reduce-break-ins/ Powerwall subsidies now available in Australia: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-powerwall-2-energy-south-australia-home-battery-subsidy-plan/ VIN update for January: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-registers-28k-model-3-vins-3-days-20k-international-ramp/ https://twitter.com/model3vins?lang=en

 040: Tesla News: Q4 Production and Deliveries, Gigafactory 3 Groundbreaking with Elon, Q4 Vehicle Safety Report | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:19

In the News: * Q4 preliminary production and delivery numbers * Elon goes to china for Gigafactory 3 groundbreaking * Q4 Tesla Vehicle Safety Report Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get 6 months unlimited supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Save on huge selection of sale lacrosse equipment Sources: Preliminary Q4 Tesla Production and Delivery Numbers: http://ir.tesla.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tesla-q4-2018-vehicle-production-deliveries-also-announcing-2000 Increased range for Mid-Range Model 3: https://electrek.co/2019/01/03/tesla-model-3-increases-range-mid-range/ HW3 details https://www.reddit.com/r/teslamotors/comments/acjdrt/tesla_autopilot_hw3_details/?st=JQIAPP9Y&sh=6e1abf4d Gigafactory 3 groundbreaking: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-3-china-model-3-model-y-affordable-versions/ More Gigafacatory 3: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-rapid-shanghai-gigafactory-3-construction/ Tesla Quarterly Vehicle Safety Reports: https://www.tesla.com/VehicleSafetyReport

 038: Larry Ellison added to Tesla Board, 2018 Tesla news review, 2019 look ahead at Tesla | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:56

In the News: * 2 new independent board members added to Tesla’s Board of Directors * Tesla pushes quarter end sales at US full tax credit deadline hits Dec 31 * Tesla cuts prices in China Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get 6 months unlimited supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Save on huge selection of sale lacrosse equipment Sources: Tesla Model 3 vin registrations per quarter: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-ends-q4-2018-over-190k-total-model-3-vin-registrations/ Tesla headcount back to pre-layoff numbers: https://electrek.co/2018/10/15/tesla-45000-employees-elon-musk/ Has Tesla nearly sold out of on hand inventory in Q4? https://cleantechnica.com/2019/01/01/tesla-completely-sold-out-almost/ Elon SEC Settlement: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-226 Elon musk year in one stock chart: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/01/tesla-ceo-elon-musks-year-in-one-chart/

 037: Tesla Community: Bob from VT Tesla News: Elon Musk on 60 Minutes, European model 3 ordering opens, Tesla opens 11 new stores THIS week | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:21

In the News: * Elon Musk interview on 60 Minutes Tesla surprises European customers with model 3 test drives and opens up ordering * More Gigafactory 1 press tours * Elon Tweets there is still time to order a model 3 and get 7,500 tax credit * Tesla opens 11 new stores in the US in 1 week Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get 6 months unlimited supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Save on huge selection of sale lacrosse equipment Sources: 60 minutes interview with Elon Musk: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-the-2018-60-minutes-interview/ Tesla model 3 in Europe: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/12/10/breaking-tesla-allows-use-of-referral-codes-on-european-model-3-orders-but-with-a-twist/ Video of suprised European model 3 reservation holders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=e_Wnwb_cC3g Elon tweets full refund on model 3 if can’t deliver by year end in US: https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-refund-customers-cant-get-tax-credit-before-deadline-2018-12 Articles from Bob on Clean Technica: https://cleantechnica.com/author/borsh/

 036: News: Did Tesla make 1,000 model 3s in a day?, Model Y with 3rd row seat?, 1 Billion miles on autopilot | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:22

In the News: * Tesla making progress to 1,000 model 3s/day * Model Y may have 3rd row seating and be built in Gigafactory 1 * 1 Billion Miles driven on Autopilot * New easter eggs coming in Dec. Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get 6 months unlimited supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Save on huge selection of sale lacrosse equipment Sources: Tesla making progress to 1K model 32/day: https://electrek.co/2018/11/30/tesla-model-3-production-rate-1000-day-maintain-reduce-costs/ Model Y outdated production plans: https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-internal-timeline-for-model-y-2018-11 1 Billion miles: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-autopillot-milestone-1-billion-miles-driven-on-ap-10-percent-of-total-mileage-to-date/ Telsa roof rack sold out in minutes: https://electrek.co/2018/11/30/tesla-model-3-roof-rack/ https://shop.tesla.com/us/en/product/vehicle-accessories/model-3-roof-rack.html

 035: Tesla News: China Sales Plummet?, Elon on Axios, GM Cutbacks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:39

In the News: * Have Tesla sales plummeted in China? * GM closing assembly plants and firing workers – should Tesla buy a plant and hire the workers? * Panasonic is moving Tesla battery production from Japan to the US * In recent interview Elon Musk states that Tesla was weeks away from “near death” Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get 6 months unlimited supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s attack lacrosse heads. Sources: Tesla roller coaster sales in china: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-tsla-china-october-2018-sales-drop-inaccurate-response/ when Tesla lowered prices in china 6 months ago: https://money.cnn.com/2018/05/23/technology/tesla-china-lower-prices/index.html when Tesla raised prices in china 4 months ago: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/2154498/tesla-raises-prices-china-20pc-adding-us21000 Tesla lowers prices and absorbs some of the tariff impact: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-absorbing-import-tariffs-lower-model-s-model-x-price-china/ GM closing plants and firing workers: https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/26/business/gm-oshawa-plant/index.html GM voluntary buyout offer: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/why-general-motors-is-offering-buyouts-to-18000-workers/ar-BBPrzC6 Panasonic moving Tesla battery production to the US: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Electric-cars-in-China/Tesla-hints-at-seeking-new-battery-suppliers-in-blow-to-Panasonic Cold weather improvements in 2018.44.2: https://electrek.co/2018/11/22/tesla-model-3-software-update-cold-weather-issues/

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