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

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

This week on My Tesla Podcast:

A special Tesla Community Only Episode

    -Meet Kevin an expert auto detailer from CT

Links:

Kevin’s detail shop in CT:

http://www.arkhamshine.com/

Products he uses and to find a detailer in your area:

https://usa.gtechniq.com/

This week on My Tesla Podcast:

From the Tesla community

    -Meet Michael a local soon-to-be model 3 owner

In the news

    -Elon Musk interview on CBS This Morning

    -Model 3 production shuts down for a week

    -rumors of Model Y production Nov 2019 at Freemont

    -And Batteries on Tesla cars going strong after 160K miles

Links:

CBS segment about Tesla Model X crash:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO33rOofFpg

CBS long segment inside Model 3 production line:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=lOz7cPJQd8E

Rumors of Model Y production by Nov 2019:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-model-y-exclusive/exclusive-tesla-targets-november-2019-for-start-of-model-y-production-sources-idUSKBN1HI2ZV

Tesla batteries degrading only 10% after 160,000 miles:

https://electrek.co/2018/04/14/tesla-battery-degradation-data/

This week on My Tesla Podcast:

From the Tesla community

    -Meet Bruce an Architect and Model S & 3 owner from CT

In the news

    -2 large batches of VIN registrations already in April

    -AWD model 3 may be available in July according to Elon Musk s

    -China pledges to cut auto import taxes

    -and more

Links:

Fan produced Elon Musk 3D animation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=57&v=8Hoe9by0wNc

BFR rocket mold next to Model 3

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhVk3y3A0yB/

This week on My Tesla Podcast:

-From the Tesla community Meet Jason a former SpaceX employee and Model 3 owner since December.

In the news

-Q1 production & delivery numbers released

-Model X crash, credit rating downgrade, recall all hit Tesla stock hard

-more software updates for all Tesla models

-and Visible site work at Gigafatory.

2018 Q1 production press release:

http://ir.tesla.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=1062670

Model S recall – cost estimate:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckjones/2018/03/30/tesla-model-s-recall-more-a-psychological-than-financial-hit/#5e1f6d0dcfe3

Gigafactory:

https://electrek.co/2018/03/30/tesla-moving-ground-gigafactory-1/

This week on My Tesla Podcast

-Model 3 production ramping up, will they hit 2,500/wk goal?

-More software updates with New Navigation maps coming soon

-Canadian customers get invites to configure model 3

-New 10 year bonus plan approved for Elon Musk

From the Tesla Community

-we meet a longtime software engineer and technology enthusiast now enthusiastic about Tesla

Sources:

New Navigation Maps:

https://electrek.co/2018/03/26/tesla-new-navigation-and-maps-engine-weekend-elon-musk/

2018.10.5

http://firmware.teslafi.com/

https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/2018-10-5-arrived.111662/

Model 3 production ramping up:

https://electrek.co/2018/03/23/tesla-model-3-deliveries-production-q1/

Elon Musk bonus:

https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-approve-elon-musk-new-performance-award/

check details on Tuesday:

https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?CIK=TSLA&action=getcompany&owner=exclude

more background in Inc:  https://www.inc.com/thomas-koulopoulos/what-would-you-do-with-184-billion-heres-what-elon-musk-is-likely-to-do-with-it.html

Giving Pledge:

https://givingpledge.org/Home.aspx

frustrating coverage like New York Post:

https://nypost.com/2018/03/24/new-york-taxpayers-gift-to-elon-musk/

Motley Fool examine incentives:

https://www.fool.com/investing/2018/03/26/the-real-problem-with-elon-musks-massive-tesla-pay.aspx

Canadian customers configuration emails:

https://electrek.co/2018/03/21/tesla-model-3-canada-price/