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

his week in My Tesla Podcast meet Wes an 83-year old early Model 3 owner who drove cross country in first month of ownership. In the news: Tesla Stock way up, will Tesla exit the public market Big Pickup in VIN Registrations Tesla starts hiring for Shanghi plant Looking to purchase a Tesla Model S, X or Performance Model 3.  Get free supercharging with my referral code: https://ts.la/paul73599 Also use code even if just signing up for Tesla newsletter. Sources: Tesla Stock Way Up.  Saudi Arabia Investment and tweet from Elon about going private: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-2-billion-saudi-arabian-sovereign-wealth-fund/ https://electrek.co/2018/08/07/tesla-tsla-private-elon-musk/ Lots of Vins registered first 7 days in Aug: https://twitter.com/model3vins?lang=en Tesla opens Body Shops: http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/tesla-body-shops-now-open/ Tesla Model 3 performance outperforming specs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=8P8DZKFUw3k   Tesla starts hiring for Shanghi plant: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-china/tesla-starts-hiring-for-new-2-billion-shanghai-plant-idUSKBN1KS0WQ

Elon and the Team report on Q2 results and look into the future at what is next.   Lots of great news about Model 3 production, Autopilot software AND hardware updates, expansion plans and more. If you plan to buy something from Tesla.  Or even just get on the Tesla mailing list, use my friend Michaels referral code.  michael43163 https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael43163

*getting ready for Q2 results and investor call *Panasonic is expanding cell production in Gigafactory by 30% *Tesla model 3 dominates US small and midsize luxury sedan sales in July *Tesla owner gets personal delivery of Model 3 by Elon Musk Sources: Panasonic expanding cell production 30% https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-panasonic-gigafactory-battery-output-model-3-ramp/ Tesla Production vs Jaguar: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/28/tesla-production-now-approximately-twice-as-high-as-jaguar-production/ Tesla Model 3 market share in July: https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2018/07/30/the-tesla-model-3-blew-away-the-competition-in-july-infographic/#73775c431c90 Delivery via Elon Musk: https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-tesla-model-3-delivery-factory-direct/ Model 3 performance review: https://www.motortrend.com/cars/tesla/model-3/2018/2018-tesla-model-3-dual-motor-performance-review/ If you plan to buy something from Tesla.  Or even just get on the Tesla mailing list, use my friend Michaels referral code.  michael43163 https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael43163

*200,000 teslas sold in US.  In 2019 tax credits to start winding down.  Or will they? *Model S with 400,000 miles demonstrates savings on  repair and maintenance cost *Bloomberg cover story gives some new insight into Making the Tesla model 3 Sources: Tax credits wind down for Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/support/incentives?redirect=no Bloomberg “Hell for Elon Musk Is a Midsize Sedan” https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-07-12/how-tesla-s-model-3-became-elon-musk-s-version-of-hell?utm_campaign=news&utm_medium=bd&utm_source=applenews More praise for model 3: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/07/15/sorry-elon-tesla-model-3-much-better-than-i-expected-cleantechnica-review/ Tesla Delivery Lot Timelapse video: https://twitter.com/Tesla/status/1014221135850827776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1014221135850827776&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teslarati.com%2Ftesla-fremont-logistics-lot-timelapse-video-q2-2018%2F If you plan to buy something from Tesla.  Or even just get on the Tesla mailing list, use my friend Michaels referral code.  michael43163 https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael43163

This week in My Tesla Podcast a news focused episode In the news: Elon in china signs preliminary agreement for Gigafactory 3 with potential 500K capacity Model 3 Configurator open to all North America – a sign production is on track Tesla Powerwalls making a difference in VT during heat wave last week update on slow rollout of 2018.24 for model 3s Sources: Elon in china signs agreement for Gigafactory: https://www.teslarati.com/elon-musk-shanghai-tesla-gigafactory-china-500k-production/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-to-build-auto-factory-in-shanghai-1531230784 Model 3 Configurator open to all North American orders: https://electrek.co/2018/07/09/tesla-model-3-online-configurator-everyone/ Tesla Powerwalls in VT helping in heat wave: https://electrek.co/2018/07/04/tesla-powerwalls-save-day-heat-wave-vermont/ If you plan to buy something from Tesla.  Or even just get on the Tesla mailing list, use my friend Michaels referral code.  michael43163 https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael43163

This week on my tesla podcast we have a news only episode covering: Tesla Q2 Production and Deliveries Pricing changes in AWD Performance options and bundles New software update 2018.24 Charging for internet connectivity And more Sources: 2018 Q2 Preliminary Deliveries: http://ir.tesla.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tesla-q2-2018-vehicle-production-and-deliveries Pricing changes in AWD Performance options and bundles: https://electrek.co/2018/06/26/tesla-model-3-update-options-pricing-dual-motor/ Charging for internet connectivity: https://electrek.co/2018/06/23/tesla-new-paid-premium-connectivity-package-in-car-internet-features/ Software update 2018.14.1: https://electrek.co/2018/06/22/tesla-model-3-update-summon-feature-cabin-overheat-protection-wifi/ https://electrek.co/2018/06/20/tesla-remotely-limit-speed-mobile-app-update/ Bill to remove 200K cap on EV incentives https://electrek.co/2018/07/02/new-bill-electric-car-federal-tax-credit-tesla-limit/ up to 1.1 GW battery in CA: https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/pge-proposes-worlds-biggest-batteries-to-replace-south-bay-gas-plants#gs.d=9GMjQ If you plan to buy something from Tesla.  Or even just get on the Tesla mailing list, use my friend Michaels referral code.  michael43163 https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael43163

I really think that if you can afford this car, you need to buy one.  It will make your drive and your life more enjoyable.  I will go over 20 features of the model 3 that I have grown to love and you will too if you take the leap and order one. Paul Dell, Host My Tesla Podcast If you are convinced and plan to buy something from Tesla.  Or even just get on the Tesla mailing list, use my friend Michaels referral code.  michael43163 https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael43163

This week in My Tesla Podcast meet Brian a Model 3 owner on his 4th EV.  find out how model 3 stacks up In the news: 9% workforce reduction at tesla Model 3 Performance rolling off new production line Elon reports employee Sabotage Looking to buy an S, X or Tesla solar.  Or just subscribe to the Telsa newsletter.  Use my friend Micheal’s referral code: https://www.tesla.com/referral/michael43163 Sources: Model 3 Performance production: https://electrek.co/2018/06/16/tesla-model-3-dual-motor-performance-new-assembly-line/ https://electrek.co/2018/06/19/tesla-model-3-assembly-line-inside-tent-elon-musk/ Sabatoge: https://electrek.co/2018/06/18/tesla-sabotaged-elon-musk-employees-alert/ War on Tesla: https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2018/5/29/1767826/-The-War-on-Tesla-Musk-and-the-Fight-for-the-Future

This week in My Tesla Podcast Meet Miles an Entrepreneur and founder of The Tesla Owners Club of New England In the News: -Latest software update for S, X and 3 -And the flood of information from Elon Musk at Tesla’s 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting

This week in My Tesla Podcast Meet John a retired electrical engineer and model S owner in Norther New Hampshire In the News: -More details on Model 3 Performance version -Activity at Gigafactory – pointing to expanding main building soon? -German teardown company shows edge Tesla can have in production and profits -Tesla Energy update- Puerto Rico 11,00 projects and worldwide tesla has installed 1 GW energy storage

This week on my tesla podcast: In the Tesla community segment.  Meet Kevin from NJ, just days away from receiving his Model 3. In the news:     *Model 3 production paused to upgrade line     *Elon responds to Consumer Reports with a software fix in 3 days.N     *Hypermiling record in model 3     *Supercharger map update with big expansion plans Sources: Model 3 production line upgrades going on this week: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/25/tesla-flies-in-equipment-to-speed-up-battery-production-for-model-3.html https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/25/stop-the-presses-tesla-stopped-producing-the-model-3/ Elon responds to Consumer Reports brake issues with a software fix in 3 days: https://electrek.co/2018/05/27/tesla-model-3-update-reduce-braking-distance-elon-musk/ https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-tesla-model-3-gets-cr-recommendation-after-braking-update/ Hypermiling record in model 3:  https://electrek.co/2018/05/27/tesla-model-3-range-new-hypermiling-record/ Updated Supercharger map with 2018-19 expansion plans: https://electrek.co/2018/05/26/tesla-updates-supercharger-locations-2018-2019-expansion/

This week on my tesla podcast: In the Tesla community segment.  I will be talking about receiving my model 3 In the news      *AWD & Performance pricing and specs released     *Model 3 production getting on track, with lead times for some models cut in half for people putting in orders today     *Consumer Reports says model 3 “Falls Short”     *IIHS releases first safety rating for model 3     *that and more Sources: Model 3 production getting on track, lead times for some models cut in half: https://electrek.co/2018/05/20/tesla-model-3-delivery-timelines-new-orders-production/ Consumer Reports “model 3 falls short”: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/tesla-model-3-review-falls-short-of-consumer-reports-recommendation/ IIHS partial release of safety ratings: http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/tesla/model-3-4-door-sedan# TC: Tesla explainer videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xxCgtXEMVY&list=PLEox0nUMFPF7ZaNZvUa8h65wEBSGtUgmw

This week on my tesla podcast From the Tesla community Michael and I talk about the Model 3 delivery process in our state that has no delivery centers In the news     *The online configurator will open for Model 3 AWD and Performance versions later this week     *Multiple signs Model 3 production is up 75-100% in past 4 weeks     *Elon conducts a Hackathon to fix some production bottlenecks     *Elon’s corporate reorganization to prepare for the future sources: Model 3 AWD and Performance model configurator opening up this week: https://cleantechnica.com/2018/05/11/hot-orders-opening-for-tesla-model-3-with-awd-high-performance-next-week/ Multiple signs Model 3 production up 75-100%: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-production-4k-week/ https://electrek.co/2018/05/15/tesla-model-3-production-500-per-day-elon-musk/ Hackathon to fix model 3 production bottlenecks: https://electrek.co/2018/05/13/tesla-hackathon-robots-model-3-production/ Elon doing some corporate restructuring at Tesla: https://electrek.co/2018/05/14/tesla-restructuration-elon-musk-reorganization/ Powerwall 2 software update allows load shifting of power consumption: https://electrek.co/2018/05/13/tesla-releases-powerwall-2-update/ South Australia Tesla Battery saves $35M in 4 months for ratepayers: https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-stunning-numbers-behind-success-of-tesla-big-battery-63917/ TC sites mentioned: Google Doc – Model 3 Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pVWe2d6vP8tEV6UWb3ioI5rocAWAbsb3/view

This week on My Tesla Podcast: From the Tesla community     -Michael’s first week with his Model 3 In the news     -Vin Registrations – production ramping back up     -New interior options for S & X     -Tesla Semi update     -Tesla Firing Contractors     -My Rant triggered by negative comments to a positive WSJ article Links: Nikola Motors suing Tesla over Semi https://electrek.co/2018/05/02/tesla-semi-patent-troll-nikola-motors-design/ Tesla Reviewing contractors https://electrek.co/2018/05/06/tesla-brutal-review-contractors-firing-vouching-employee/ Tesla Factory in a fishbowl https://www.wsj.com/articles/teslas-factory-in-a-fishbowl-1525716237 Tesla’s cashflow situation historical for each product launch https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/05/elon-musk-says-dont-worry-about-teslas-burn-rate-he-might-be-right/

Some highlights that jumped out to me about the Tesla 2018 Q1 update.   Tons of news and exciting times ahead. If you want to read the letter or listen to the call yourself, here is the link: Tesla, Inc. Q1 2018 Financial Results and Q&A Webcast http://ir.tesla.com/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=188711