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Episode 31 - Tasty Burger Aug 07, 2017

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Q2 report sends TSLA stock through the roof! Read more at ForbesElon says he may have egg on his face with his promise to make an autonomous LA to NY trip before the end of 2017. Read more at Yahoo FinanceWill Model 3 be spying on the driver? Photos show a cam above the rear view mirror. Tesla confirms. Read more at ElecktrekElon says people are cancelling Model 3 orders because it's like an hour and a half wait for a hamburger. Read more at Business InsiderNew hypermiling record breaks 1,000 km on a single charge!Read more at ElectrekTesla has dropped the price of the base Model X by $3,000! GO BUY ONE! Read more at The VergeTip of the WeekBuying a Model S or Model X? Use a friend's referral code! It saves you $1,000, you get FREE Supercharging and your friend gets some great Tesla merchandise. You don't have any friends with a Tesla? Come on, we're friends! MY referral code? Thought you'd never ask!
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Episode 30 - Model 3 Special Jul 31, 2017

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Ladies and Gentlemen... the Model 3This week, everything we know from Friday's Model 3 delivery event. Specs, opinions, availability... we've got it all.
LOVE the glass roof!
Here's the quick drive review from our Aussie friends. http://www.caradvice.com.au/570816/tesla-model-3-quick-drive-review/Tip of the WeekWorried about getting stranded if you get a flat and are too far away from a Tesla Service Center? For $50 this is a pretty good insurance policy:Tesla Tire Repair Kit
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Episode 29 - Vegan Butt Jul 24, 2017

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Had a chance to meet a lot of local Tesla owners at a VIP party for the grand opening of the new Cherry Creek Mall showroom. If you get an invite for a Tesla event in your area... GO! Tesla people rock. And the catering is amazing, as you would expect!NewsTesla has made some changes to the Premium Package for Model S and Model X. The lighting upgrade and air suspension are now standard equipment. But, if you're a fan of rich Corinthian leather you'll be disappointed.
There are NO options for a leather interior! So, vegans rejoice.Read more at ElecktrekElon says TSLA stock is overpriced. It promptly dropped.Read more at CNBCChevy Bolt is not flying out of showrooms. Less than 1,700 of the "Tesla Killers" sold in June. A far cry from the 400,000 people who put down a deposit on Model 3.Read more at JalopnikFaraday Future may not be "dead yet." They made a big hire from BMW as CTO.Read more at TechCrunch Tip of the Week
Photo credit: Jim Roger Johansen / Facebook
How about camping in your Tesla? With the rear seats folded down an air mattress fits perfectly. And you can keep the air conditioning (or heating) on all night long with minimal battery hit. There's an iOS app that will check the HVAC every two minutes and make sure it stays on, up to 24 hours. Check the thread at Facebook.
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Episode 28 - A Snobby Car? Jul 17, 2017

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Met a guy at brunch today and his wife thinks Tesla is a "snobby person's car." And she drives a Mercedes! Whaaaa? NewsThe driver of a Tesla that was involved in a rollover crash this weekend says he engaged Autopilot and the car accelerated, causing the crash. A lot of holes in the story so it will be interesting to see the car's logs if Tesla releases them.Read more at The DriveElon says it's unlikely Model 3 will ever have a solar roof. Way too complicated for very little additional range.Read more at ElectrekI have said it before... Faraday Future will never produce a car. This week they cancelled construction on their massive North Las Vegas plant. Tesla Killer... lolRead more at TechCrunchMeanwhile, on the road to Vegas, Tesla is planning to build a 40 stall Supercharger between LA and Sin City. Read more at ElectrekMy favorite headline of the week - Tesla Will Rule The WorldRead it at Green Car ReportsTip of the WeekNav sending you on a 20 hour trip that should take an hour and a half? Maybe it's just trying to save you a few quarters
Make sure "Avoid Toll Roads" is not checked and have it re-route. It may just be planning a route that doesn't take toll roads... which may be tough if all the bridges into Canada are toll roads!
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Episode 27 - Happy Birthday Elon Jul 10, 2017

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Between no internet and traveling for the 4th I didn't get a show done last week. BUT, I had a great time while my buddy did a 24 hour test drive on a Model S in Seattle!NewsHere she is! Model 3 Serial Number 1pic.twitter.com/is6Hthjjoj— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 9, 2017
TSLA stock: OUCH!Are you going to use this (temporary) crash as an opportunity to buy?Read the hit piece, er, story at CNBCModel S fails to get a good score on an IIHS crash test. That keeps it from being a "Top Safety Pick."Read more at WiredTesla is building the world's largest lithium-ion battery in Australia. It will be charged with wind power and can provide power for 30,000 homes. Read more at the BBCA new EV Cannonball Run record as a Model S beats out a Model S by over three hours. Check out the great video!
France is outlawing petrol and diesel cars by 2040. Read the story at ElectrekIn Norway last month 42% of vehicles sold were EVs! That is an insane number, driven by VW e-Golf and Model X sales. Read more at ElectrekTip of the WeekJoining my buddy on his extended test drive reminded me: you may not know you can take a Tesla overnight! Want to see how it fits in your garage? What's it like to Supercharge? Will your child's car seat fit? After your test drive, ask if you can get an extended test drive. I know Denver let me and Seattle let him so I assume it's available everywhere. If not, tell them I said it's OK!
Pearly McPearl charging in Arlington, WA
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Episode 26 - Loading Error Jun 26, 2017

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Is Elon Musk working on a music streaming service? WHY?? Please focus on making cars better and not try to reinvent the wheel. Make a deal with Spotify and be done with it! (Apologies for the rant! But, if we had a Tesla streaming service they could name it LOADING ERROR)Read more at EntrepreneurSo this guy gets some awesome Model 3 photos. Uploads them to Reddit. Then loses his mind every time someone shares them! I'm not sharing them here but Electrek don't care. See the photos at ElectrekA couple of guys have set a new mileage record for Tesla: 560 miles on a single charge. Read the story hereElon thinks they can do better:Over 1000 km should be possible in a 100D with the right tires https://t.co/8czN3dVZE4— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 21, 2017
Are you one of the lucky few who have gotten the "Silky Smooth" Autopilot update? Seems to be pretty nice. Check out the YouTube video in the link.Read the silky details at ElectrekThe driver killed last summer in a crash while operating his Tesla on Autopilot was warned by the car SEVEN TIMES to put his hand on the wheel, according to then NHTSA. Read more at CNN A bill in the UK could force gas stations to add EV chargers. Read more at ElectrekTesla confirms they are in talks with the Chinese government to build a factory near Shanghai.Read more at The VergeTesla hires a deep learning expert to lead their Autopilot division. Read more at TechCrunch Tip of the WeekShould you leave your Tesla charger plugged in at your house all the time? Yes.Read more at Teslarati
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Episode 25 - Here Kitty Kitty Jun 19, 2017

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How in the heck did a kitten get in the bumper of a Tesla?
OTHER NewsModel S is the safest SUV you can buy. 5-star ratings in EVERY category of NHTSA safety tests! Read more at ElecktrekSome interesting rumors regarding Model 3 from someone who claims to have an "insider" at Tesla.Read the post at Model 3 Owners ClubThat $7,500 tax credit could be going away soon as Tesla creeps up on 200,000 vehicles sold. Projections show it reducing, then going away, by Q1 of next year.Read more at StockNewsFree Supercharging on new purchases ends at the end of the year according to a note sent out by Tesla this week.Read more at ElecktrekHyundai's new EV could have a higher range than Model 3. What?!? NEVER!Read more at Hyundai BlogTesla wins a battle and will be able to sell cars in Arizona. Also, more dirt to come in the battle with Michigan. THEY won't go quietly! Read more at ElectrekTip of the WeekCharger etiquetteIf you're using a slow (Level 2) charger and don't need the charge to get to your destination (topping off), leave a note on your dash with your cell number. That way if someone who needs to charge is waiting you won't have to worry. When using a Supercharger, note that the A and B units for each number share the charge. So if someone is using 1A, don't plug in to 1B if other stalls are open. You'll both charge faster if you are the only one on that number. If they're busy all bets are off. But why slow each other down if you don't have to?
Visual aid. Leave some space
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Episode 24 - Road Trip for Coffee Jun 12, 2017

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My favorite Starbucks in the world! Breckenridge, CO
I have fallen in love with the Road Trip. Tesla gave a Time writer a Model X for the weekend and he realized the same thing. It's a great article and really reflects how I think most of us feel.Read the article at TimeNewsTESLA IS THE 4th MOST VALUABLE AUTO MAKER IN THE WORLD!Passed BMW this week and continues to grow every week.Read more at ElectrekTesla held their annual shareholders meeting this week and Elon says Model 3 is on schedule and there could be 20 Tesla factories down the road.Read more at MarketWatchAutopilot Hardware 2 owners could be getting a software update this week. It will add "silky smooth" Autopilot as well as a few other "missing" features.Read more at ElectrekElon says in the future "all" Superchargers will be off the grid, using solar and battery tech to generate their own power.Read more at Interesting EngineerinTip of the WeekUse the voice command "Play some Monty Python." Hilarity ensues. In the US, you can ask your Tesla to play any Monty Python (or other comedy) skit. Doesn't work outside US yet.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 8, 2017
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Episode 23 - Loyalty Discount? Jun 05, 2017

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Get ready. Looks like some insurance companies are gouging Tesla owners with up to a 30% rate increase on premiums.Read more at Automotive NewsAm departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world.— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1, 2017
Toyota has broken up with Tesla. Don't worry... it's not us, it's them.Read more at ReutersElon Musk has address injuries at the Fremont factory with an email to staff promising to work on it. He wants every injury reported directly to him and he will visit with each person injured and do their job to make sure it's safe!Read the letter at Business InsiderGet ready to add Louisiana to the list of states buckling under pressure from polluting car dealers. The governor is deciding whether to sign or veto a bill that makes direct-to-customer vehicle sales illegal.Read more at Miami HeraldTesla is discontinuing the 90 kWh battery on June 8th. Makes sense, as there is a 100 kWh option as well. After the 60 was discontinued that leaves only two power options on Model S and Model 6 - 75 kWh and 100 kWh.Read more at ElectrekTip of the WeekEver been cruising along on Autopilot and have the car wig out because of some isolated issue... construction... something like that? The Co-Pilot app is here to help. It monitors, using the mic on your smartphone, when you enable and disable Autopilot and notes those locations on a crowdsourced map. It's only available for iOS at the moment but it's free. Check out Co-Pilot here
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Episode 22 - Strap On iPad May 30, 2017

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Happy Memorial Day! Road tripping season begins!!NewsWe got a pretty up-close look at a Model 3 dash this week. Man it looks stupid... like an iPad stuck on the dash! Seriously, I feel like a kid could pull it off! Hope they use strong straps.Read more at TeslaratiApple co-founder Steve Wozniak says Tesla is the kind of company that will be driving the future. He says if you make things you'd like, people will like it. And that's what Elon Musk does.Read more at CNETA pretty scary thesis on Tesla Autopilot's inability to recognize bikers. A robotics specialist cites a 1% recognition rate and that is scary to cyclists. Notably, there have been no incidents with cyclists and Teslas using Autopilot. That would be ZERO.Read more at FortuneModel S is outselling basically all other luxury sedans combined.Check out the graphs at ElecktrekFaraday Future Fell Frough (sorry, ran out of F-words) and they need ONE BILLION dollars. I'm still not convinced they'll ever get a car to market after that laughable presentation at CES this year.Read more at Inside EVsTip of the Week OK, this is just a silly Easter egg. Click your Autopilot stalk 4 times quickly and you are on the Rainbow Road from Mario Kart!
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