In this episode our hosts chat about Rivian's big reveal of the R2, R3, and R3X (00:41), with an aside on Fisker’s financial woes in the context of their previous incarnation (10:45). The gang also discusses Hertz failed bet on EVs (17:31), Elon’s legal battle with OpenAI (26:56), exciting updates on the Next Gen Tesla Roadster (41:54), and EU safe…

In this episode, Louis, Doug, and Mike delve into the drama about certain Cybertrucks showing rust spots (3:12) and discuss the vehicle’s crashworthiness (10:36). The gang also explores EV truck maker Rivian’s financial challenges (17:12), revisits the hydrogen fuel cell debate (31:09), and wraps up with anticipation for the Tesla Model 3 Performan…

In this episode, Doug gives his impressions of the refreshed Model 3 (00:59), the Audi e-tron GT (17:27), and the Porsche Taycan (24:07) having recently test-driven those cars. The gang discusses this year's anti-FSD Superbowl Ads (30:03), Shell shutting down H2 filling stations in California (40:29), and the final domino falls for NACS adoption (4…

Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ We discuss the Tesla Model 2 (which is now expected in 2025) as well as other topics. YouTube timestamps- 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 11:33 Takeaways from Q4 Earnings Call 12:11 Cybertruck sales numbers 17:35 Model 2 speculation 1:02:40 Tesla FSD 12 coming soon 1:13:24 Optimus (Teslabot) "making g…

We review our 2023 Tesla predictions - were we right? We then make our Tesla predictions for 2024. YouTube timestamps - 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 5:16 Cybertruck deliveries 7:55 Out of Spec range tests Cybertruck 11:07 Cybertruck still a work in progress 16:54 Cybertruck repairability 21:36 Recap of our 2023 predictions 57:24 Will Tesla unveil …

In a series of thoughtful discussions, hosts Lewis and Doug from the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, along with special guest Chris from Dirty Tesla, intensely discuss the Tesla Cybertruck. The conversations revolve around the vehicle's design, materials, unique features, and the 48-volt power architecture of the vehicle. The team also contrasts the tri…

Recorded live on November 30, 2023. Doug, Mike, and Jerry watch the Cybertruck delivery event, give their instant reactions, and respond to live viewer comments. Edited for time and clarity. Guest- Jerry Kurata: jboy210 Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Adam: @Elec…

We discuss how GM's Cruise lost its license to operate and has undergone massive layoffs. Will it survive? And what does this mean for Tesla's FSD program? Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https:…

We are joined by controversial skeptic Dan O'Dowd to discuss Tesla "Full Self Driving" (FSD). Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log int…

Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:22 Intro 2:28 Programming note 3:47 Doug's recent TMC Marketplace purchase 11:32 V4 Superchargers with payment terminal 21:11 Tesla offers car wraps 47:26 Model 3 lease as low as $250 58:31 Tesla releases official API Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: …

Apparently Optimus' neural network is trained fully end-to-end and it can now sort objects autonomously. We discuss this and more! Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 1:06 New Optimus video 24:44 Doug's road trip - FSD and Starship 54:54 Rove's 40-station EV charging center 1:06:14 FSD price reduced 1:10:12 Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective 1:1…

We finally have images and details of the Tesla Model 3 Refresh (aka Project Highland). We share our thoughts and cover other topics as well. Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 1:20 Model 3 Highland Revealed 20:26 Model Y Refresh incoming? 30:46 Land of the Giants podcast review 53:27 Doug's Road Trip 1:08:57 Supercharging not affecting Tesla b…

Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:21 Intro 1:30 Elon tests FSD Beta v12 36:00 Cybertruck delivery event 41:00 Cybertruck's Fit & Finish 1:04:40 How to fix public charging? 1:25:00 Viewer comments Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https:…

0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 3:00 Doug's Hit&Run: Part Deux 22:38 Model Y HW4 Controversy 43:02 Battery Swap Redux 59:10 Land of the Giants podcast Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Doug @doug Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Daniel @danny Social: Twitter Facebook Instagram Y…

Tesla is going to allow one-time FSD transfers. Why the sudden change of heart after years of customers requesting this? We also discuss xAI and other topics. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 2:19 FSD transfers: "Amnesty" for FSD buyers 25:16 Tesla in discussions to license FSD 45:00 What is xAI? Should you care? 1:02:43 Questions/Comments fro…

Special guest @cyber_hooligan joins us to tell us about his CyberRoadster project. We also discuss the latest Tesla news from the past couple weeks. Follow Cyber Hooligan - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyber_hooligan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cyber_hooligan_ Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 1:40 Meet the CyberRoadster 45:40 Cybertruc…

We are joined by Tesla YouTuber and FSD tester @DirtyTesla to discuss FSD and the latest @tesla news. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:17 Intro 1:45 Who is DirtyTesla? 4:40 Cybertruck updates 21:44 Ross Gerber - Dan O'Dowd, FSD Beta video controversy 35:50 Talking FSD with DirtyTesla 1:01:54 More dominoes fall for NACS Follow Dirty Tesla- YouTube: / @d…

We discuss the Model 3 Refresh, also known as "Project Highland" is expected to include Hardware 4, steer by wire, yoke steering wheel, matrix LED headlights, an updated exterior and interior, and RBG ambient lights. We also discuss Tesla's recent purchase of a wireless charging company Wiferion and what that may mean for Tesla's future innovations…

We are joined by special guest Rocco Speranza @mechrocktech . Rocco has a great YouTube channel where he posts videos testing out each new version of FSD Beta. We will of course go in depth into FSD, while touching on some of the recent news such as GM's decision to use NACS. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 2:52 Who is Rocco Speranza? 6:45 Ta…

Next gen Ford EVs will include NACS port for access to Tesla's Supercharger network. They will also have a NACS to CCS adapter for existing Ford EVs and will be made compatible with Tesla Superchargers via software update. We discuss this as well as other topics. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 3:08 Tesla Supercharging: A gamechanger for Ford…

Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:24 Intro 1:46 Model 3 interior refresh leaks 26:12 Updated Referral Program 32:51 No more RHD Model S or X 42:34 FSD 11.4.1 rollout to testers 57:37 What are we looking forward to from Tesla in the near future? Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Doug @doug Produ…

Rec. on 30th of April. Topics- 0:00 Stream beings 0:15 Intro 2:25 Elon says FSD by end of year again (again) 13:35 Starship launch on 4-20 24:42 Model S and X supercharger incentive 40:41 GM ends the Chevy Bolt 55:14 Tesla 4680 cell update 1:03:04 Texas to add $200 EV registration tax Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: Loui…

This episode was recorded on April 26, 2023. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 2:54 Model 3 "Highland" image 19:20 FSD Beta V11.3.6 40:02 Privacy concerns with Tesla camera 53:02 Cybertruck spotted wind testing 1:07:00 Starship test launch soon Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Doug @d…

We just recently got the Tesla FSD Beta V11.3 updates on our vehicles. We discuss both the ups and the downs. Topics: 0:00 Stream begins 0:23 Intro 3:02 Our experience with FSD Beta V11.3 32:03 EV tax credit changes, and what they mean 40:10 Bloomberg surveyed Model 3 owners. Here's our take. 1:05:17 Mike reviews some new tires Visit our website at…

We are joined by special guest James Douma @jimmy_d to discuss Tesla's release of FSD Beta V11 (specifically V11.3), Powerwall now available without requiring Solar, Neuralink, the general progression of AI, and more. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 2:33 FSD V11.3 is out the door 18:55 Cost of FSD & the economics of robotaxi 29:30 Will Tesla …

Tesla just had its 2023 Investor Day presentation. We discuss what we learned and share our thoughts. Note: We had some issues with Doug's mic so the sound quality is not ideal. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 1:02 Our thoughts on Tesla Investor Day 8:20 Tesla’s Master Plan is…climate change math 14:47 Is bidirectional charging coming to Tesl…

Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:27 Intro 1:34 FSD Beta recall 16:43 Dawn Project Superbowl Ad 31:55 Hardware 4 leaks 49:15 Update on Tesla Semi 1:00:32 White House: Tesla opening up Superchargers to other EVs 1:15:41 Thread of the week: Another Direct Model X vs. Rivian Comparison Link to thread of the week: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/an…

Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:22 Intro 1:10 Tesla's rollercoaster prices 14:20 Toyota's junk science 24:56 Plug-in hybrids: bridge or stalling tactic? 42:02 Mike's new Model 3 53:25 Thread of the week: Optimizing track mode for snow driving 59:08 FSD V11 coming by the end of this week? 1:07:04 Questions and comments from viewers Link to the Thread o…

Topics: 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 1:44 Was Tesla's 2016 self-driving demo video misleading? 27:33 GM budgeting ~$800M on a new V8 engine, but only ~$60M EVs 36:05 Doug's car gets hit and run 53:46 Tesla steps up its behind the scenes videos 54:25 Thread of the week: "FYI: My opinion is Model 3 better than Model S" Doug's hit and run recording: …

Tesla has applied massive price drops to its entire product line. While prospective owners are welcoming this, existing owners are taking a hit to their vehicles resale value. We ask if this is a good or bad sign for the health of the company. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:19 Intro 1:10 Tesla vehicle price drops 25:38 Electrify America charger relia…

Topics: 0:00 Stream begins 0:33 Intro 1:54 V11 FSD Beta going wide in about 2 weeks 21:43 Doug's EVSE install 33:33 Will hands free driving be a big win for Tesla? 41:56 Tesla has released "normal" steering wheel option 54:39 Caliper covers in "performance" vehicles Autel Charger discussed during episode: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2ZF784L?tag=tm…

Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:17 Intro 1:07 Will Tesla's new end of year incentives motivate customers? 14:22 CPUC caves to power companies 21:00 Thread of the week - Tesla adding radar 30:54 Mike's new Autel MaxiCharger charging station 41:21 TMC's predictions for 2023 Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Larry: Everything EV Producers: Adam…

Topics (w/YouTube timestamps)- 0:00 Stream begins 0:22 Intro 1:20 About Larry 3:27 Semi Delivery Event Redux 30:48 Cybertruck Megawatt Charging 43:12 Model 3 Refresh (Project Highland) 1:00:39 Question/Comments from viewers Guest: Larry Lynch @larryl of the Everything EV channel. Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @Electric…

Live stream watch party for Tesla Semi Delivery Event - the TMC Podcast gets together to watch the Tesla Semi Delivery Event presentation and discuss what we find out. YouTube Timestamps- 0:00 Stream begins 0:22 Intro 7:11 Tesla's stream starts 38:30 We share our thoughts Guest- Wes Wahlin - Former Tesla AP Program Manager Co-hosts: Doug @doug Prod…

Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:25 Intro 3:04 Consolidation in LiDAR manufacturers 22:14 Volvo EX90 to ship with LiDAR 47:50 FSD Beta Full Release in N.A. 1:01:49 FSD detecting autopilot cheats 1:11:10 Gwen Shotwell directly overseeing SpaceX Starship 1:13:31 Viewer comments from previous podcasts Co-hosts- Louis: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/membe…

We cover Tesla opening up their charging connector to the world, Tesla scaling back on solar, FSD V11 going out to Tesla employees, and more. Topics- 0:00 Intro 2:47 Tesla opens up their connector standard 26:10 Tesla scales back on solar 49:50 California power companies and solar 55:32 FSD V11 ships to Tesla employees 1:04:25 Tesla adding Zoom int…

Topics- 0:00 Intro 1:14 FSD camera upgrades 14:56 Andrej Karpathy interview 28:58 Ford nixes self-driving 37:48 Elon becomes Chief Twit 47:38 Supercharger Voting 55:00 EVgo "Autocharge+" Lex Fridman's inteview with Andrej Karpathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdiD-9MMpb0 Co-hosts- Louis: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/nebusoft.208811/ …

Guest: James Lock https://www.youtube.com/c/JamesLocke/about Topics- 0:00 Intro 1:23 Who is James Locke 3:23 James on FSD Beta 30:31 James' Twitter drama with Elon 38:33 Cost of Ultrasonic Sensors 48:44 Toronto FSD Geofence 53:18 Trevor Milton convicted of fraud Co-hosts- Louis: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/nebusoft.208811/ Mike: https:/…

We discussed a variety of topics such as: Tesla replacing ultrasonic sensors with Tesla Vision; our thoughts on AI Day 2 now that the dust has settled; and more! Topics- 0:00 Intro 1:19 AI Day 2 Recap 17:41 Mike cancelling FSD subscription 28:15 Tesla to delete ultrasonic sensors 41:08 Tesla delivering first Semis to Pepsico by December 51:14 Elon …

We share our predictions and expectations, then after watching the stream together, we discuss our thoughts and reactions. Topics- 0:00 Start 0:22 Our intro 1:12 Our AI Day expectations, and FSD thoughts 42:37 AI Day presentation begins 46:00 Tesla Bot demos 1:26:46 Autopilot and FSD Beta 2:25:38 Project Dojo 2:55:07 Q&A w/Elon and Engineers 3:50:5…

We covered the recent wide release of FSD Beta and shared our experiences. We also discussed the best times to charge and Tesla's official CCS adapter. Topics- 0:00 Intro 1:17 We finally got da Beta! 4:31 FSD Beta personal experiences 44:41 When's the best time to charge? 57:39 CCS Adaptapalooza 1:08:05 AI Day Preview YouTube Version Co-hosts: Loui…

We spoke with Former Tesla AP Program Manager, Wes Wahlin. Topics- 0:00 Intro 1:40 Wes' on FSD and time at Tesla 35:34 Near future of FSD (HW4 and more) 49:57 Gear stalks going away? 1:04:15 Moody's Credit Rating Nonsense YouTube Version Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Joshua @NoGasNoBrakes …

We discuss the improvement Tesla's self-driving hardware needs, Tesla Dojo, FSD Beta 10.69's new release, and the Lucid Air Sapphire! Timestamps are linked below: 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - VinAI’s Self-Driving Cameras (Storytime with Doug) 39:57 - Tesla Dojo 50:50 - FSD Beta 10.69 1:03:15 - Lucid Air Sapphire 1:13:00 - Status on Getting Into FSD Beta You…

0:00 Intro 1:06 FSD Beta 10.69 rollout 3:17 Only the Tesla charging network doesn't suck? 22:53 Finally the Tesla Semi 40:42 Virtual Power Plant YouTube Version Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Joshua @NoGasNoBrakes Doug @doug Daniel @danny Social: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Su…

0:00 Intro 2:04 EV Tax Credit 2.0 13:40 Model Y, 3 Gangbuster Sales 21:36 Low Model X Demand 35:06 California FSD Drama YouTube Version Co-hosts: Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Joshua @NoGasNoBrakes Doug @doug Daniel @danny Social: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Support us- PayPal: Pay Tes…

Topics- 0:00 Intro 1:37 Tesla vehicle pricing versus inflation 13:30 Tesla Director of AI, Andrej Karpathy, exits 43:44 Is Tesla monitoring you, and do you care? YouTube Version Co-hosts: Marc @lUtriaNt Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Joshua @NoGasNoBrakes Doug @doug Daniel @danny Social: Twitter Face…

Topics- 2:48 4680 Structural Pack 22:43 HVAC Smell Snake Oil 30:10 Tesla and Future of Energy Production 52:28 Data-Labeling Layoffs 58:40 Questions/Comments from previous episode Watch on YouTube. Co-hosts: Marc @lUtriaNt Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Joshua @NoGasNoBrakes Doug @doug Daniel @danny …

In TMC Podcast #14, we discussed FSD Beta's exciting v11 update, EAP coming to the U.S. and Canada, and more! 0:00 Intro 1:27 Louis gets PLAID 11:30 The return of Enhanced Autopilot 37:57 FSD What's Next 49:19 The Future State of EV Ownership 1:01:41 Plaids Qualifying on Pikes Peak Watch on YouTube. Co-hosts: Marc @lUtriaNt Louis @nebusoft Mike @St…

Topics- 0:00 Intro 1:29 Model Y launches in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Singapore 21:15 Tesla to improve service? 36:29 Nationwide EV chargng expansion 57:07 Viewer comments from previous episodes Co-hosts: Marc @lUtriaNt Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Joshua @NoGasNoBrakes Doug @doug Daniel @…

Topics- 0:00 Intro 2:49 Elon's comments on no more work from home 17:22 Autopilot improvements 31:45 FSD Beta expansion 57:18 Comments from Podcast #11 Co-hosts: Marc @lUtriaNt Louis @nebusoft Mike @SteelClouds Producers: Adam @ElectricAve84 James @scrapps Joshua @NoGasNoBrakes Doug @doug Daniel @danny Social: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Tik…