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

From the Tesla Community meet Phillip a recent model 3 owner from Massachusetts In the News: * Tesla speeds up end of year deliveries of model 3 in the us * Ordering opens for model 3 in China * Solar getting some more attention from Tesla and Elon and more   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 accepting model 3 orders in China: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-model-3-china/tesla-starts-taking-model-3-orders-in-china-idUSKCN1NL1W0 https://electrek.co/2018/11/16/tesla-model-3-china-new-wheel-design/ Tesla Solar Gigafactory 2 tours: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-11-20/inside-elon-musk-s-forgotten-gigafactory-2-in-buffalo Inside Gigafactory 2 https://electrek.co/2018/11/17/tesla-gigafactory-2-solar-roof-tile-production-images/ Tesla lowers price of solar systems: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-solar/tesla-slashes-prices-on-home-solar-systems-to-spur-sales-idUSKCN1NK2UP GM and EVs: https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2018/11/09/general-motors-future-lineup-include-flying-cars/1930877002/ 2018.44 software release: https://electrek.co/2018/11/16/tesla-model-3-software-update-climate-controls-anti-theft-feature/

In the News: * Tesla names Robyn Denholm as new Chair of the Board * Track mode is released for Performance model 3 cars * Tesla changes options and pricing on S & X models * Model 3 reservation holders in Europe and Asia being invited to come see the model 3 in person * CNBC goes into the Gigafactory 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’s new Chair of the Board https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/blog/announcing-robyn-denholm https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-chair/tesla-appoints-robyn-denholm-as-chair-to-replace-elon-musk-idUSKCN1ND0PI?feedType=RSS&feedName=newsOne Tesla releases Track mode: https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/blog/how-track-mode-works https://www.inverse.com/article/48206-tesla-model-3-track-mode-exists-because-elon-musk-is-a-huge-nerd New larger warehouse in Lathrop CA https://electrek.co/2018/11/12/tesla-giant-building-lathrop-northern-california/ Model 3 on display in European and Asian stores https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-global-model-3-assault-europe-asia-viewings-reservation-holders/ CNBC at Gigafactory 1 https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/13/a-look-inside-teslas-gigafactory-the-key-to-the-automakers-success.html

In the News: * Tesla’s recent 10Q filing shows it is planning $5-$6Billion in Gigafactories 1,2,3 * Elon grants another lengthly Podcast interview * Autopilot pricing changes post purchase. * Tesla filing patents on new car production ideas Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Model 3?   Get 6 months unlimited supercharger use with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest women’s lacrosse sticks. Sources: Tesla 2018 Q3 10-Q filing: http://ir.tesla.com/sec-filings/sec-filing/10-q/0001564590-18-026353 Elon Musk’s interview with Recode: https://www.recode.net/2018/11/2/18053424/elon-musk-tesla-spacex-boring-company-self-driving-cars-saudi-twitter-kara-swisher-decode-podcast Tesla patent on new body panel clamping system: https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=US232563546&tab=PCTDESCRIPTION&queryString=ALLNAMES%3A%28tesla%29&recNum=1&maxRec=2193 Advanced Summon coming soon: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-advanced-summon-ready-in-6-weeks-elon-musk/

In the News: * Many new believers in Tesla as profitability hit * New Mid range model driving VIN registrations to new high in Oct * Model 3 Performance performance package gets $5K price drop. * Real world test of Model X vs Jaguar I-Pace demonstrates Tesla’s battery edge Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Model 3?   Get 6 months unlimited supercharger use with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest women’s lacrosse sticks. Sources: Tesla short turns Long on TSLA: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-tsla-short-seller-long-q3-earnings-call-citron-research-andrew-left/ Forbes article Everybody was wrong about Tesla: https://www.forbes.com/sites/enriquedans/2018/10/28/guess-what-everyone-was-wrong-about-tesla/#64bc85383ca4 Daimler CEO says Mercedes-Benz could again partner with Tesla on EVs in the future https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanbaptiste/2018/10/29/mercedes-benz-could-partner-with-tesla-again-says-daimler-ceo/#773a934d4580 Tesla offers new lower priced Mid-Range Model 3 https://www.teslarati.com/mid-range-tesla-model-3-45k-260-mile-battery/ Model X vs Jaguar I-Pace: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-battery-charging-tech-model-x-jaguar-i-pace-range-consumption-test/

Tesla makes $312M profit in Q3 with >20% margins on Model 3s. Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Model 3?   Get 6 months unlimited supercharger use with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest womens’s lacrosse sticks. Sources: http://ir.tesla.com/events/event-details/tesla-inc-q3-2018-financial-results-and-qa-webcast

News: Judge approves SEC settlement Tesla drivetrain tested for 1M miles and looks great VIN registrations continue strong climb in Oct Growth in headcount at Tesla Elon says Gigafactory 1 headcount could eventually reach 20K VW following in Tesla’s footsteps and will need to change dealer agreements v9 rollout finally goes wide on model 3s Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Model 3?   Get $100 supercharger credit with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest womens’s lacrosse sticks. Sources: SEC settlement approved by judge: https://electrek.co/2018/10/16/tesla-judge-approves-settlement-of-secs-complaint-tsla-elon-musk/ 1M miles on model 3 drivetrain: https://electrek.co/2018/10/15/tesla-drive-after-million-miles-test/ Vin registrations continue strong climb https://twitter.com/model3vins?lang=en Early Q4 production rumors: https://electrek.co/2018/10/12/tesla-model-3-production-strong-quarter/ 45K employees now at Tesla: https://electrek.co/2018/10/15/tesla-45000-employees-elon-musk/ April Email to employees: https://www.recode.net/2018/4/17/17249040/elon-musk-tesla-losses-expenses-model-3 Gigafactory 1 employee count could reach 20,000: https://electrek.co/2018/10/10/tesla-gigafactory-1-employees-housing-elon-musk/ VW copying Tesla with over the air updates and Internet sales: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-sales-contracts/vw-targets-online-sales-over-the-air-updates-in-new-contract-with-european-dealers-idUSKCN1MQ1TL?utm_source=applenews

From the Tesla Community meet Joe, a Dual Motor Model 3 owner from NJ in the news: *Telsa model 3 is the safest car in the US *VIN registrations ramp back up in Oct *Referral program is updated *Consumer Reports Automated Driving System rankings Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Model 3?   Get $100 supercharger credit with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest womens’s lacrosse sticks. Sources: NHTSA lowest probability of injury rating – ever https://electrek.co/2018/10/07/tesla-model-3-lowest-probability-of-injury-nhtsa/ Tesla Vehicle safety report Q3 2018 https://www.tesla.com/en_GB/blog/q3-2018-vehicle-safety-report?redirect=no Tesla Referral program updated: https://www.tesla.com/support/referral-program?redirect=no Consumer Reports: https://www.consumerreports.org/autonomous-driving/cadillac-tops-tesla-in-automated-systems-ranking/

 From the Tesla Community Michael joins us again after 6 months of model 3 ownership. In the news: -Tesla releases preliminary Q3 production and delivery numbers -SEC sues Elon on Thursday and settles on Saturday giving the stock a wild ride -Panasonic’s expansion of cell production at the Gigafactory is ahead of schedule Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Please use my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest womens’s lacrosse sticks. Sources: Tesla Preliminary Q3 production and delivery figures: http://ir.tesla.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tesla-q3-2018-vehicle-production-and-deliveries -SEC sues: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-219 https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-sued-by-the-sec-for-securities-fraud-1538079650 -SEC settles: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-226 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/29/business/tesla-musk-sec-settlement.html Cell production expansion at Gigafactory: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-gigafactory-1-panasonic-new-battery-lines-grohmann-machines-q4/ -Cop pulls over model 3 owner http://www.thedrive.com/news/23956/tesla-model-3-driver-pulled-over-for-having-computer-strapped-to-dashboar

From the Tesla Community meet Ryan a new Model 3 owner from RI In the news: Tesla V9 releasing to early access participants Tesla pushes to deliver as many model 3s in Q3.  Owners come out to help 5-star ratings on Tesla model 3 NHTSA Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get $100 supercharging credit with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s attack lacrosse heads. Sources: Software version V9 coming very soon: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-software-v9-early-access-model-3-first-look/ Tesla owners show up to help with model 3 deliveries: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-delivery-weekend-volunteers-wakeup-call/ Tesla increases Idle fees at superchargers https://electrek.co/2018/09/19/tesla-update-supercharger-idle-fees/ 5-star ratings on Tesla model 3 NHTSA https://electrek.co/2018/09/20/tesla-model-3-5-star-safety-rating-nhtsa/

From the Tesla Community meet Kim a performance model 3 owner from ri In the news: -Production Hell becomes Logistics Hell -v9 update WILL include dashcam -Free unlimited supercharging referral bonus ends then is briefly extended -Audi fully unveils e-tron to compete with Model X in 2019 Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get $100 supercharging credit with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s attack lacrosse heads. Sources: Dashcam coming to v9 https://electrek.co/2018/09/17/tesla-dashcam-feature-autopilot-cameras-version-9-elon-musk/ Audi e-tron https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/18/ubs-says-audis-disappointing-electric-car-launch-is-a-big-win-for-tesla.html

This week on My Tesla Podcast meet Josh a performance model 3 owner from PA In the news: Elon Musk’s message to employees about the huge current quarter Elon has 2.5 hour long interview with Joe Rogan Behind the scenes at the Gigafactory colors being eliminated and a price change Model 3 to appear at the Paris Auto Show Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get free supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s lacrosse shafts. Sources: 30 Walmart Tesla Semi orders: https://electrek.co/2018/09/06/tesla-semi-new-order-electric-truck-walmart/ Tesla New Bug bounty protects hacker and warranty https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/06/teslas-new-bug-bounty-protects-hackers-and-your-warranty/ Short seller files lawsuit: https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-tesla-lawsuit/tesla-musk-sought-to-burn-citron-other-short-sellers-lawsuit-idUSKCN1LM2N6 Big Delivery event in freemont: https://electrek.co/2018/09/08/tesla-big-model-3-delivery-event-for-model-3-deliveries-changes-strategy/ Current Tesla Quarter: https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-workers-share-insight-on-elon-musks-bold-q3-prediction-2018-9 Behind the scenes at the Gigafactory https://www.wormcapital.com/insights/tesla-gigafactory-visit Stats on Model 3 colors ordered: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSkckurdmbXt5Bh4dVenUhsjoal1Y6qRIkFBG_tcOhTxGp6xUL5j8DqkMPY0K9TfOCDz83A_7HGcQCl/pubhtml# Tesla model 3 at Paris Auto show: https://www.mondial-paris.com/fr/visiteur/exposant/551/tesla

n the news: -Record VIN registrations in August with some new configurations -The Grand Basil car show “suprise” -Tesla seems to have missed their Aug 6K/wk goal -After the going Private Tweet saga – Goldman Sacks resumes coverage with Sell rating   Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get free supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s lacrosse shafts. Sources: European VIN registrations: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/08/31/tesla-registers-17-lhd-model-3-vins-comin-to-europe-baby-cleantechnica-exclusive/ Software update: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/software-update-2018-34-b4c2b9a.127415/ V9 sneak peak: https://electrek.co/2018/09/03/tesla-version-9-software-update-new-ui-features/ Product reveal at Grand Basil show: https://electrek.co/2018/08/30/tesla-surprise-car-grand-basel-show/ https://www.grandbasel.com/ Rumors Tesla did not make goal of 6K Model 3 by end of Aug. https://electrek.co/2018/09/02/tesla-misses-model-3-production-goal-overall-q3-goal/ Forbes article – Passion vs Quality . https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2018/09/02/tesla-model-3-owner-review-quality-issues-consumer-reports-customer-satisfaction/#42ea101137a4 Goldman Sacks resume Tesla coverage with sell rating: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/04/goldman-tesla-shares-to-drop-30-percent-in-the-next-6-months.html Tesla Low Cobalt batteries giving cost advantage: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-04/tesla-s-cobalt-light-batteries-give-e-car-pioneer-cost-advantage Mercedes EQC launch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Da4nv48QI https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1012773/Mercedes-EQC-launch-countdown-electric-car-SUV-today Other Electric cars revealed in Sept: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/september-monster-month-future-ev-mercedes-audi-etron-tesla-volvo-bmw/

This week in My Tesla Podcast from the Tesla Community segment meet Mark a reservation holder waiting for the Standard Range model 3. In the News: *Tesla will stay private *Jay Leno Drives prototype of the new Tesla Roadster *Tesla has 2 wins in court one in US and one in Canada *Tesla ranger fleet to double this year Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get free supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s lacrosse shafts. Sources: Tesla Staying Public Blog Post: https://www.tesla.com/blog/staying-public Jay Leno’s Garage – Tesla 2020 Roadster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=c2_gxqCT2E4 Ontario Lawsuit Win: Filed:  https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/08/16/tesla-sues-ontario-over-ev-rebates.html Ruled: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/tesla-motors-canada-ontario-government-electric-vehicles-1.4801295 Lawsuit dismissed over model 3 production targets: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-lawsuit/tesla-elon-musk-win-dismissal-of-lawsuit-over-model-3-production-idUSKCN1LC26L?utm_source=applenews Release 2018.32.2 bug fixes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfgKhDc-Z_U VIN Analysis: https://twitter.com/Model3VINs?lang=en Mobile Service fleet Doubling in 2018: https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1032706860359417856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1032706860359417856&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Felectrek.co%2F2018%2F08%2F23%2Ftesla-model-s-modified-mobile-repair-service%2F

This week in My Tesla Podcast meet Michael a Dual motor model 3 owner from Oregon In the News: *VIN registrations soar past 100K *Elon Musk grants 2 interviews on the same day but was it the same Elon in both interviews? *More news on Tesla going private and speculation who should participate *Wall Street Journal cover story “Some Tesla Suppliers Fret About Getting Paid” *Tesla expanding Solar Roof installations into the Northeast Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get free supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s lacrosse sticks. Sources: Elon Musk interviews NYT article vs Youtuber video interview  Both done Aug 15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MevKTPN4ozw S&X factory tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr9kK0_7x08 Model 3 production tour by Evercore: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/16/analyst-great-teslas-model-3-facility-despite-musk-controversy.html Should Apple invest in Tesla? https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/20/tesla-investor-now-is-the-time-for-apple-to-invest-in-tesla.html Banks drop coverage of Tesla because they are working on transaction to help them go private: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-musk-morganstanley/morgan-stanley-halts-research-coverage-of-tesla-idUSKCN1L618Q WSJ Cover story on some suppliers worried about getting paid: https://www.wsj.com/articles/some-tesla-suppliers-fret-about-getting-paid-1534793592  (paywall-sorry) Tesla Expanding Solar Roof installations into the Northeast: https://electrek.co/2018/08/21/tesla-solar-roof-tile-expand-installation-northeast/

This week in My Tesla Podcast meet Chris a former Tesla technician and new model 3 owner News *Updates on taking Tesla Private *Model 3 production and sales updates *Tesla to open source some of the security software for autopilot *99% of US population within 150miles of a supercharger *Tesla hires another designer from Volvo Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get free supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Thanks to our sponsor SportStop.com Get the latest men’s lacrosse heads. Sources: Elon Musk Letter about going Private: https://www.tesla.com/blog/update-taking-tesla-private?redirect=no Tesla press release about forming Special Committee about going private: http://ir.tesla.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tesla-announces-formation-special-committee-evaluate-potential 7 charts on Model 3 sales.  Jan-Jul 2018: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/08/06/7-charts-tesla-model-3-vs-the-competition-us-sales/ Elon says Tesla with Open-Source for security: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/08/13/elon-musk-tesla-open-source-self-driving-safety.html Almost all Tesla stolen in US have been recovered: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/nearly-100-of-teslas-stolen-in-the-us-since-2011-have-been-recovered-2018-08-10 99% of us population within 150miles of a supercharger: https://electrek.co/2018/08/10/tesla-supercharger-cover-99-us-population-within-150-miles/ Tesla hires another designer from Volvo: https://electrek.co/2018/08/11/tesla-hires-lead-designer-volvo-xc40-suv/