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Episode 51 - 5-0 Dec 25, 2017

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Did you get the 2017.50 update? Some new, useful features. But the most fun... the new Christmas Easter Egg! My car is now a sleigh!
News
Elon tweets that a major navigation update is coming in early 2018
Tesla is the NUMBER ONE car manufacturer for customer satisfaction according to a new Consumer Reports survey! Read more at USA Today
Tesla is now the number one selling car in Norway. Read more at Electrek
UPS has ordered 125 Tesla Semis... the largest order yet. Read more at Electrek
Tip of the Week
Update your Tesla app on iOS or Android. There are new features, including the ability to precondition your car on freezing days, allowing you to heat the battery using your home's power and extending your range.

Episode 50 - FIDDY! Dec 18, 2017

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Wow! I can't believe it's been a year since the first Plug Your Ride podcast! THANK YOU for your support and, mostly, your emails and Facebook messages.
So, after I spend $800 on an Eddie-powered folding bike for the Tesla, Tobe & Sergio email to tell me about a great ELECTRIC folding bike they got for their Tesla. Fit's perfectly in the back AND helps with those uphill rides. FOR UNDER $500!
Here's the link if you wanna check it out
News
PepsiCo has now placed the largest order to date of Tesla Semi trucks! They ordered 100 this week bringing the total orders to 267. Read more at TechCrunch
It looks like Model 3 production is getting back on target. Tesla has notified suppliers that they will need parts to build 5,000 per week in December. Read more at Electrek
It looks like the $7,500 EV tax credit has survived the Republican tax bill. That's good news for those planning to purchase a Tesla in the coming months. Read more at Jalopnik
Tesla has updated its Fair Use Policy for Superchargers. If you drive for Lyft or Uber or deliver for Amazon, you need to charge at home or elsewhere. Read the new policy from Tesla
Great news if you need a new Mobile Charging adapter. The price of the new Gen 2 chargers, now standard with all new Teslas, is 40% less than the previous version. The new charger is only $300. Check it out at the Tesla Store
Tip of the Week
The problem with Christmas gifts for Tesla owners is everything is so expensive. The blog Cars With Cords has put out a (short) list of some gift ideas, some as low as $10. I mean, I would LOVE to get Tesla logoed valve stem covers. Seriously!
Check out the list here
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Episode 49 - Trip Planner Showdown Dec 12, 2017

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Made the annual Festivus road trip this weekend and decided it would be a good test for the trip planning options.
The winner: Of the two sites, EVTripping came closer to predicting the needed charge. My old favorite, EVTripPlanner didn't plan enough energy reserve and, on one leg, didn't even recommend enough charge to make the leg! But, my favorite planner is now... the Nav planner in the Tesla. Just put in the destination and charge until the car says go! It's pretty accurate but I find that I lose about 5% immediately after getting back on the road. So, if you want to arrive with 15% let it charge to 20.
News
Anheuser-Busch has ordered 40 Tesla Semis! That brings the total to over 200 orders. Read more at Electrek
Forbes has named Tesla Model X 100D as its Car of the Year. See the best and worst at Forbes
A UK insurance company has begun offering a discount for Teslas with Autopilot enabled. Read more at Popular Mechanics
Things are looking up for Model 3 production with several indicators that more reservations are being converted to orders. Read more at Motley Fool
Tesla has won a court battle that allows them to return to the state of Missouri. Read more at Electrek
Tip of the Week
Have you used Camper Mode? Did the sun get in your eyes? Here's a great hack!
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Episode 48 - Roadsters In Space Dec 04, 2017

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Got a road trip coming up this weekend! Excited to spend about 15 hours in the Tesla!
News
Oh Elon's tweets...
Looks like the Boring Company is going to pitch for a Chicago Downtown to O'Hare loop. Read more at Electrek
Elon Musk has two fo the top 5 places to work in the tech industry!
Motor Trend got its hands on a Model 3 and ran its comprehensive tests on it. Check out the details here
Panasonic is stepping up battery production, which should speed up Model 3 production. Read more at Electrek
More bad news at Faraday Future as they lose ANOTHER executive. The Verge reports no one is even showing up for work anymore! Read more at The Verge
Meanwhile, over at Lucid they are moving into beautiful new offices. Follow the link to check out some nice pics of the new digs. Read more at Electrek
Tip of the Week
Put on a holiday show with your Model X!
Press and hold the Tesla “T” for 5 seconds
When the “PLEASE ENTER ACCESS CODE” prompt appears, enter the code “holiday” or “ModelXmas” and press “OK”
A prompt will appear that reads “The show will begin after you exit the car, close all doors and press the lock button on the key. The show requires 6 feet of space above and around the vehicle.”
Step out of the car and enjoy the show!
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Episode 47 - Affordable Semi Nov 27, 2017

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Pricing was announced this week for the Tesla Semi and it was $150K to $180K. Considering that a diesel semi costs about $120K I'd say that is affordable. But the haters came out in force saying they expected it to be $100,000. Seriously? I could spend more than that on a Model X!
News
Got a Model S or X P90DL? Want it to be a 100D? It looks like Tesla is making those upgrades soon. IF you have $20K to spare. Read more at Teslarati
GM is currently leading in EV's sold but Tesla is a close second. But, does either want to get to 200,000 first? When that happens your cars will effective be $7,500 higher thanks to losing the federal tax credit.Read more at The Drive
Elon won his bet! The world's largest battery has been completed in South Australia. Elon had promised if it wasn't finished in 100 days it was free. They finished with 40 days to spare. Read more at C/Net
Tip of the Week
With winter coming you may be tempted to postpone waxing your Tesla until warmer weather. Now you can do it in the garage. With zero water! Their waterless wash & wax is easy to use... just spray a light film and wipe it with a microfiber cloth. Buff with another and you've got a real wax shine. Great for apartment dwellers or those, like me, that like to do it in a warm garage.
They sent me a sample and I was able to wash and wax my Model S with Zero H2O in about 40 minutes.
Check them out at SmartPolishPro.com and let me know what you think. Note: I don't get anything for your clicks or purchase.
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Episode 46 - One More Thing Nov 20, 2017

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Did you watch the Semi reveal on Thursday?
What a surprise the Roadster was! This week we look at everything we learned about the Semi and the Next Gen Roadster.
If you didn't watch, you can see it here - Tesla Live Stream
Tip of the Week
Christmas shopping for Tesla fans!
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Episode 45 - Tire Pressure Low Nov 13, 2017

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Welcome to winter... home of the low tire pressure warning light!
Now it's easier to keep in touch - just email me at eddie@PlugYourRide.com
News
It's finally here! The Tesla semi truck reveal is this Thursday. You should be able to watch the live stream at tesla.com starting at 8PM Pacific. Elon promises to blow your mind!
Tesla is working on new maps. A hacker has found new open-source maps hidden in the latest update. Read more at Electrek
Tesla has purchased a company that makes some of the automation they use to make cars. Read more at The Verge
Good news for 100D owners. Looks like YOU can get "uncorked" now for quicker acceleration. And it looks like owners are getting more than promised. Check out the video below.
A company has made a hydrogen powered Tesla Model S, doubling it's rang to over 600 miles on a full charge and full tank of H. Read more at Wall Street Pit
Things are looking even more grim at Faraday Future as they lose their CTO and CFO, both recent hires. Insiders are saying the company's days are numbered. Read more at Electrek
Tip of the Week
The latest version of the Tesla iOS app integrates Siri! All I can get her to do is lock and unlock the car, but that's pretty stinking cool! Let me know if you find any other skills!
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Episode 44 - Chill Man Nov 06, 2017

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After last week's rant I think I could stand to chill a bit. And Tesla has added a mode for that.
News
After a disappointing Q3 report TSLA stock tumbles. I LOVE Elon's dedication, moving his office to the Gigafactory to address Model 3 production issues.Read more at Fortune
Panasonic's CEO says they are responsible for part of Model 3 bottlenecks as the battery production is still partly being done manually.Read more at Reuters
The new GOP tax bill kills the $7,500 EV tax credit immediately. EEK!Read more at Electrek
A new update adds "Chill mode" that makes the car accelerate more slowly. WTF? Also, adds ext mode to move the steering wheel to make it easier to get out of the car.Read more at Electrek
Tip of the Week
Check your settings after installing an update.
They apparently added a checkbox to turn off the chime when auto-opening or auto-closing the garage door. And it defaulted to off. I never missed it until Anson emailed and told me to check it. Boom! Or DING! Now it works like it used to!
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Episode 43 - Solid Oct 30, 2017

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Warning: I had a bad day trying to listen to podcasts so this is a bit of a rant. But, seriously, how crappy can that center screen be???
News
This guy has documented all the issues he's had with his Model S. Now, I may have had some of those issues but he is pretty picky. What do you think??
Over 2,500 Model 3 VINs have been issued by NHTSA. Read more at Teslarati
UAW has filed a complaint against Tesla. Read more at Fast Company
Europe's largest Supercharger is being built in Norway. Read more at Electrek
An update on Puerto Rico relief efforts and how Tesla is helping. Read more at Yahoo
Tip of the Week
Tesla $1,000 referral discount ends on October 31st!
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Episode 42 - 10K Each? Oct 28, 2017

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I've decided that if I want to stay up to date with ALL the changes Tesla makes to ALL the models, I need one of each. If each of you sends $10,000 I can buy them. Or. more likely, I'll just keep reading a lot.
News
Tesla has reached an agreement with the Chinese government to build a giant factory in Shanghai. Read more at The Verge
Tesla lashes out at Consumer Reports after they give Model 3 an "average" rating without even testing the car. CR lashes back. Tesla lashes again. Lots of lashing. Read more at USA Today
An over-the-air update on AP 2.5 cars raises automatic emergency braking speeds from 50 mph to 90 mph. Read more at Electrek
Your 75D may be eleigible for a free upgrade that shaves a second off your 0-60 time. But you gotta ask your Service Center is your car is eligible. Get your VIN ready and hit them up! Read more at Electrek
Tesla confirms... there is NO free Supercharging included when you buy a Model 3. Read more at Electrek
Imagine... you're watching the football game on Sunday and your Tesla runs out to drive people around for money! It could happen. Read more at Reuters
Tip of the Week
We got a letter from a Model S owner whose wallet got lost in the center console.
I've been using a combination wallet/iPhone case and it's great. If you lose your wallet, it has Find My iPhone on it! You can find them pretty cheap on Amazon.
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