How I Got My Tesla

The Model 3 is the best selling vehicle in the UK; Tesla applies for a patent to extract lithium from table salt; Model S and Model X prices have gone up $5,000 and I provide listeners an update to the How I Got My Tesla podcast

Musk Confirms Plaid UI Coming To Model 3/Y With FSD Wide Release

• https://insideevs.com/news/518505/musk-new-ui-tesla-fsd/

Tesla Model 3 formally becomes Britain’s best-selling car, period

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-britain-best-selling-car-period/

Tesla patent reveals Elon Musk’s ‘table salt’ lithium extraction process that could slash costs

• https://electrek.co/2021/07/09/tesla-patent-reveals-elon-musk-table-salt-lithium-extraction-process/

Tesla Shows MIC Model Y Quality Control Process

• https://insideevs.com/news/519049/tesla-mic-modely-quality-control/

US: Tesla Increases Model S And Model X Prices By $5,000

• https://insideevs.com/news/519218/tesla-model-sx-prices-up5000/

Tesla Giga Berlin: Minister still hopeful for 2021 launch despite final approval delay

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-final-approval-delay-minister/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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Tesla breaks through the 200,000 delivered vehicles for the first time ever; Model 3 gets back it’s Top Pick recommendation from Consumer Reports and the CyberTruck takes a cue from GM’s Hummer EV

Tesla Q2 deliveries breaks record with over 200,000 EVs

• https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-deliveries-record-q2-elon-musk-evs/

Tesla quarterly deliveries hit 200,000 mark for the first time

• https://o.canada.com/pmn/business-pmn/tesla-quarterly-deliveries-hit-200000-mark-for-the-first-time-2

Tesla Announces Record Number of Vehicle Deliveries in Q2

• https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/tesla/tesla-record-vehicle-deliveries-in-q2/

Why Tesla Chose the 18650 Battery Over the 4680 In the Model S Plaid

• https://www.torquenews.com/14093/why-tesla-chose-18650-battery-over-4680-model-s-plaid

Tesla Model S Long Range Deliveries Begin, $50K Less Than Plaid

• https://insideevs.com/features/517049/tesla-models-long-range-bargain/

Tesla Model 3 gets safety recommendation back after ditching radar

• https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/29/22555745/consumer-reports-tesla-vision-model-3-top-pick-iihs

Tesla Model 3 Regains CR Top Pick Status and IIHS Safety Award

• https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-model-3-regains-cr-top-pick-status-iihs-safety-award-a1085318072/

Tesla Model Y Standard Range Returns, Only In One Market For Now

• https://insideevs.com/news/517769/tesla-modely-standard-hong-kong/

Check Out Tesla Cybertruck's Unique Solar Charging Tonneau Cover

• https://insideevs.com/news/517798/tesla-cybertruck-solar-charging-patent/

Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck will have 4-wheel steering like Hummer EV’s ‘Crab mode’

• https://electrek.co/2021/07/03/tesla-cybertruck-4-wheel-steering-hummer-ev-crab-mode/

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s latest round of objections rejected by German Court

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-objections-rejected-german-court/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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How to purchase and install your very own steering yoke for your Model 3 or Model Y; MotorTrend tests out the Auto Shift Out of Park feature in the refreshed Model S and progress is made at GigaFactory Berlin

How About A Plaid Yoke For Your Tesla Model 3 Or Model Y?

• https://insideevs.com/news/515130/tesla-model3-y-plaid-yoke/

Tesla Model Y Features Custom Yoke: Do You Like It?

• https://insideevs.com/news/515347/tesla-modely-custom-yoke-steering/

Tesla Predictive Shifting Test and Review: Well, It Almost Works

• https://www.motortrend.com/cars/tesla/model-s/2022/2022-tesla-model-s-plaid-predictive-shifting-test-review/

Rumor: Elon Musk Pushes Tesla's Q2 Production And Deliveries

• https://insideevs.com/news/515129/elon-musk-pushes-tesla-q2/

Tesla Deliveries by Quarters. Model Y Surging!

• https://www.torquenews.com/14335/tesla-deliveries-quarters-model-y-surging

Tesla Model 3 tops Cars.com’s ‘American Made’ Index, first time an EV conquers the list

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-american-made-index-cars-com/

Primed Tesla Model Y Bodies Shown At Giga Berlin Paint Shop

• https://insideevs.com/news/515670/tesla-modely-germany-paint-shop/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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More news regarding the refreshed Model S Plaid, including low-speed issues with the steering yoke; GigaFactory Shanghai keeps getting larger and a Model Y body makes an unannounced appearance at GigaFactory Texas

First look at Tesla’s new user interface

• https://electrek.co/2021/06/11/tesla-new-user-interface-first-look/

2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Steering Yoke Review: The Pros and Cons

• https://www.motortrend.com/cars/tesla/model-s/2022/2022-tesla-model-s-plaid-steering-yoke-wheel-review/

Tesla is sticking with yoke steering wheel; Elon Musk says progressive steering is still years away

• https://electrek.co/2021/06/17/tesla-yoke-steering-wheel-elon-musk-says-progressive-steering-years-away/

Tesla Model S Plaid Has 12V Lithium-ion Battery

• https://techstory.in/lifespan-of-tesla-model-s-plaid-increased-12v-lithium-ion-battery/

Tesla’s carbon-wrapped motor to pave way for new Roadster improvements

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-roadster-torque-max-rpm-boost-elon-musk/

Tesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Range

• https://electrek.co/2021/06/12/tesla-downgrades-range-brand-new-model-s-long-range/

See The Secret Tesla Supercharger At Goodyear Proving Grounds

• https://insideevs.com/news/513660/secret-tesla-supercharger-goodyear/

US: Tesla Model Y Long Range Almost Sold Out For Q3?

• https://insideevs.com/news/513977/tesla-modely-almost-soldout-q3/

Shanghai-made Tesla Model Y available in Europe in coming months

• https://thedriven.io/2021/06/15/shanghai-made-tesla-model-y-available-in-europe-in-coming-months/

Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Shanghai

• https://www.torquenews.com/14335/stunning-aerial-footage-giga-shanghai

Tesla is getting closer to production at Gigafactory Texas as Model Y body is spotted on-site

• https://electrek.co/2021/06/15/tesla-closer-production-gigafactory-texas-model-y-body-spotted/

Tesla’s 4680 cell production process outlined in Giga Berlin’s revised filings

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-4680-battery-factory-details-giga-berlin-revealed/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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Refreshed Model S Delivery day finally happened this week; Tesla looking for AutoPilot testers in the US and Canada; Tesla end-of-quarter push from GigaFactory Shanghai and creeping around Tesla delivery centres is a thing

Tesla Model S Plaid+ canceled, Musk says there’s ‘no need’ for it

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-plus-canceled/

Hundreds Of New Tesla Model S Wait For Delivery At Temp Location

• https://insideevs.com/news/512757/tesla-models-waits-temp-location/

Check Out Drone Footage Of Tesla's Model S Plaid Event Site

• https://insideevs.com/news/512999/tesla-models-plaid-event-setup/

Elon Musk demos Cyberpunk 2077 on new Tesla infotainment system with ‘PS5-level performance’

• https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/11/22529210/tesla-model-s-plaid-cyberpunk-demo-ps5-performance

Top 5 Things To Take Away From Teslas Model S Plaid Event

• https://www.torquenews.com/14335/top-5-things-take-away-teslas-model-s-plaid-event

Tesla Model X Plaid interior first look shows sizable rear screen, cool third row toys

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-x-plaid-interior-first-look-pictures/

Tesla Model S with Elon Musk’s favorite “Deep Crimson” paint spotted in Fremont Factory

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-deep-crimson-elon-musk-sighting/

Tesla’s new ‘deep crimson’ color spotted on a Model S body at Fremont Factory

• https://electrek.co/2021/06/08/tesla-deep-crimson-color-spotted-on-a-model-s-body-fremont-factory/

Tesla Making Tooling Improvements For Model Y At Fremont

• https://insideevs.com/news/513210/tesla-modely-general-assembly-updates/

Tesla looks to recruit Autopilot testers in major U.S. cities

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-adas-test-operators-autopilot-full-self-driving/

Tesla Is Hiring Test Drivers To Test Self Driving Around The World

• https://insideevs.com/news/513281/tesla-hiring-adas-test-drivers/

Massive Tesla fleet sighted in Port of Zeebrugge for Europe’s apparent quarter-end push

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-fleet-europe-quarter-end-deliveries-video/

Action Spotted At Giga Berlin As Tesla Begins To Test Production Lines

• https://www.torquenews.com/13417/action-spotted-giga-berlin-tesla-begins-test-production-lines

Has Tesla Model Y Fit And Finish Improved For June 2021?

• https://insideevs.com/features/512776/tesla-modely-fit-finish-june/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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Texas delivers a blow to Tesla consumers in the state; Model S delivery event pushed to June 10th; AMD reveals their relationship with Tesla; Elon answers Model 3 and Y price increase question and I update local Tesla trends here in Ottawa

By Stiffing Tesla, Texas Legislators Prove That They Don’t Really Value Freedom

• https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/28/by-stiffing-tesla-texas-legislators-prove-that-they-dont-really-value-freedom/

Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is needed

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/29/tesla-delays-first-model-s-plaid-deliveries-musk-tweaking/

Tesla delays Model S Plaid deliveries to June 10th for a 'tweak'

• https://www.engadget.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-delivery-date-152029394.html

AMD confirms it’s powering the gaming rig inside Tesla’s Model S and Model X

• https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/1/22462660/amd-tesla-model-x-s-plaid-ryzen-radeon-rdna-2

Tesla starts producing Model Y front megacasts in the Fremont Factory

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-front-megacast-fremont-video/

Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-overtakes-model-3-global-ev-sales-april-2021/

Elon Musk Explains Tesla Model Y and 3 Price Increases

• https://interestingengineering.com/elon-musk-explains-tesla-model-y-and-3-price-increases

Tesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin

• https://electrek.co/2021/06/04/tesla-officially-applies-build-battery-cells-gigafactory-berlin/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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Tesla accounts for 74% of all EVs sold in the US; Tesla ditches radar in the Model 3 and Model Y which provides an interesting turn by Consumer Reports and Model 3s and Model Ys get another round of price increases

Tesla accounted for 74% of all EVs sold in the US for the past 3 years: study

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-75-percent-us-market-share-study/

Non-Performance Tesla Model 3 And Y Now More Expensive

• https://insideevs.com/news/508859/nonperformance-tesla-model-3y-prices/

Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, now start at $40,000

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/21/tesla-tsla-increases-model-3-y-prices/

Tesla’s first-ever Semi ‘Megacharger’ to be installed at Frito-Lay’s Modesto plant

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-first-ever-megacharger-frito-lay-plant-modesto/

Tesla kills radar as Model 3, Model Y move to camera-based tech

• https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-model-3-y-radar-camera-tech/

Tesla Model 3, Model Y lose IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus designation, report says

• https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-model-3-y-lost-iihs-top-safety-pick-plus-consumer-reports-camera-radar/

Tesla Model S Plaid walkthrough teases possible new door handle option

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-walkthrough-video/

Tesla structural battery pack patent hints at clever contingencies for crashes, cell failures

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-structural-battery-pack-patent-crashes-cell-failures/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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Tesla evaluates initial front castings for the Model Y and confirms structural battery pack using 4680 battery cells at GigaFactory Texas; containment holds for Model 3s and Ys at Fremont and Model S event planned for June 3rd

Tesla Giga Texas’ Model Y front megacast is as intimidating as it is revolutionary

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-front-megacast-giga-texas-first-photo/

Tesla produces first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/17/tesla-produces-first-model-y-megacast-gigafactory-texas/

First Megacast Will Change The Model Y For The Better In a Multitude Of Ways

• https://www.torquenews.com/13417/first-megacast-will-change-model-y-better-multitude-ways

Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas will launch with 4680 cells, confirms Elon Musk

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-texas-4680-batteries-elon-musk/

Elon Musk Confirms Made-In-Texas Model Y Will Be 4680-Powered

• https://insideevs.com/news/508103/tesla-confirms-texas-modely-4680/

Tesla's Model S Plaid may pack a retractable spoiler

• https://www.engadget.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-spoiler-165725054.html

Army Of Tesla’s Refreshed Model S Cars Spotted In A Flyover Of Fremont Factory

• https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/16/army-of-teslas-refreshed-model-s-cars-spotted-in-a-flyover-of-fremont-factory/

Tesla to hold Model S delivery event on June 3 from Fremont

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-final-delivery-date-elon-musk/

Tesla Stops Accepting New Plaid Plus Model S Orders Pointing To High Demand

• https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-stops-accepting-new-plaid-plus-model-s-orders-pointing-high-demand

Tesla Cybertruck sighting shows best look at electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/18/tesla-cybertruck-shows-look-electric-pickups-bed-tailgate-ramp/

Tesla Contacting Buyers, Cybertruck Production Starts In 2021

• https://insideevs.com/news/508335/tesla-cybertruck-coming-2021/

Tesla is stuck with over 10,000 cars on factory hold, resulting in a logistical nightmare

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/18/tesla-stuck-with-over-10000-cars-factory-hold-resulting-logistical-nightmare/

Elon Musk visits Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, complains about bureaucracy as production is delayed

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/17/elon-musk-visits-tesla-gigafactory-berlin-complains-about-bureaucracy-production-delayed/

Tesla Giga Berlin’s final assembly line takes shape after new approval

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-final-assembly-line-takes-shape/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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IDRA ups their product offering with a 9,000 ton GigaPress; refreshed Model X delivery dates get pushed further into 2021 and GigaFactory Texas passes an important milestone

Tesla’s Giga Press supplier is building a cryptic 9,000-ton press in China

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-9k-ton-giga-press-25k-car/

Sandy Munro Shares A New Image Of Tesla's 4680 Pack

• https://insideevs.com/news/506435/munro-4680-battery-image-analyzed/

Tesla updates Model X ‘Refresh’ delivery timelines

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-updates-model-x-refresh-delivery-timelines-october-2021/

Tesla Model X Deliveries Pushed Back From February To October

• https://insideevs.com/news/507467/tesla-modelx-deliveries-pushed-october/

Report: Tesla Model Y First Test Casting Completed At Giga Austin

• https://insideevs.com/news/507403/tesla-model-y-casting-texas/

Home Sweet Home: Tesla discreetly places Cybertruck inside Giga Texas

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-giga-texas-spotted-inside-video/

Tesla Cybertruck spotted at Gigafactory Texas makes people wonder if it’s a new one

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/14/tesla-cybertruck-spotted-gigafactory-texas-new-one/

GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage

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6-month delays abound for GigaFactory Berlin; another round of price increases for the Model 3 and Model Y and project Bobcat sets up roots in Austin, Texas

Tesla said to be facing 6-month delay in opening Gigafactory Berlin, based on German report

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/03/tesla-facing-6-month-delay-in-opening-gigafactory-berlin-german-report/

EXCLUSIVE: Tesla Giga Berlin isn’t facing a 6-month delay: German Minister

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-isnt-facing-6-month-delay-jorg-steinbach-interview/

How Tesla pivoted to avoid the global chip shortage that could last years

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/03/how-tesla-pivoted-avoid-global-chip-shortage/

Tesla raises Model 3 and Model Y prices anew after selling out Q2 production capacity

• https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-model-y-price-q2-2021-update/

Tesla Model 3, Model Y get more expensive as automaker jacks up prices again

• https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-model-3-model-y-prices-increase-expensive/

Tesla is planning a new facility named ‘Bobcat Project’ next to Gigafactory Texas

• https://electrek.co/2021/05/06/tesla-planning-new-facility-named-project-bobcat-next-gigafactory-texas/

What We Know About Tesla’s “Bobcat Project”

• https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/07/what-we-know-about-teslas-bobcat-project/

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