News From The Frunk

Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News.

THIS IS PART ONE OF A TWO PART VIDEO.

In this episode I discuss the range and navigation enhancements coming in version 6.2, due in the next few weeks.

Check out the full Press Conference Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXADb8gE9RU&t=2310

Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News.

Here’s what I cover today:

1. Tesla battles the auto dealers: http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/auto-dealers-sue-missouri-over-tesla-car-sales/article_c267e1c7-8ba9-55a2-835d-18ac9db7e8b9.html

2. Apple to buy Tesla? http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/25/apples-jony-ive-and-teslas-elon-musk-inseparable-in-conversation-at-oscars-after-party

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/39785/20150316/apple-urged-buy-tesla-what-acquisition-mean-rivals.htm

3. Model X spy shots: http://gas2.org/2015/03/02/more-tesla-model-x-spy-pics/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbZTc4wk-y0

4. Gigafactory pics: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2982946-teslas-big-battery-building-doom-or-progress

http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/44016-Gigafactory-Drone-Pics

5. New role for Jerome: http://www.autonews.com/article/20150313/RETAIL01/303139969/tesla-reassigns-sales-chief-amid-search-for-regional-executives

6. Apple Watch app: http://elekslabs.com/2015/01/apple-watch-tesla-car-how-far-can-we-drive-them.html

Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News.

Here’s what I cover today:

1. Changes to Model S Configurator: http://my.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/dual-chargers-gone-tesla-store

2. James Bond Lotus Esprit Easter Egg http://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/28/tesla-model-s-easter-egg-lotus-007-submarine-video/

3. Consumer Reports Top Car 2015 http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/04/consumer-reports-10-top-picks-of-2015/index.htm

4. Model S Crash http://www.komonews.com/news/local/No-injuries-when-Tesla-crashes-into-Issaquah-bank-292013251.html

5. Rocklin Foursome http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1096926_teslas-first-solar-powered-supercharger-store-service-center-is-almost-ready

6. Impact of drag on range: http://my.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/data-point-energy-usage-roof-bikes-and-pod

Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News.

Here’s what I cover today:

1. RHD P85D delayed until August http://my.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/spare-thought-rhd-countries-after-jeromes-email-today

2. Bug in 6.1 shutting down P85D? http://my.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/truth-about-167-and-total-loss-power

3. Tesla Premium Rear Console is shipping http://shop.teslamotors.com/collections/model-s/products/premium-rear-console

4. CHAdeMO adapter is shipping http://insideevs.com/tesla-now-shipping-model-s-chademo-adapter/

5. Door handles can now be extended simply by pressing the park button

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Today’s episode is a review of Wheel Bands from RimPro-Tec. I recently curbed my 21” wheel and replaced it, so I decided to fit from rim protectors and see how they perform.

http://evannex.com/products/wheel-bands

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Today’s episode is a breakdown of key information from the 4Q 2014 earnings call, including:

1. Model S delivery numbers

2. New $250 million paint shop

3. More than 10,000 employees

4. Elon pre-announces residential battery pack

5. Major software update coming to all cars

6. 350-400 mile range cars in 2019 or 2020

7. Elon teases Model X

8. Model 3 confirmed for 2nd half 2017

9. Tesla to be worth $700 billion by 2025 - 25-fold increase in share price.

The shareholder letter is here: http://ir.teslamotors.com/common/download/download.cfm?companyid=ABEA-4CW8X0&fileid=808854&filekey=BB31868E-588E-4E95-B72E-729E88E9E932&filename=Q4%2714%20Shareholder%20Letter%20Final.pdf

and the recorded webcast is here: http://ir.teslamotors.com/eventdetail.cfm?EventID=155787

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My media favorites have been randomly disappearing and appearing over the last few weeks. I’ve finally figured out why. Software version 6.1 introduces a new ‘feature’ that you need to watch out for.

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This special episode all about the Unplugged Performance body kit being installed on my Model S.

Note: I bought the kit myself and I have no relationship with Unplugged performance.

You can find more info at www.unpluggedperformance.com

Signature Custom Wraps did my install. http://www.signaturecustomwraps.com/index.php

Artsci’s front camera kit details are here: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/19669-Wireless-front-parking-camera-with-monitor-for-front-bumper-protection

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This is a video response to “7 rules for Dodge SRT Hellcat Owners” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFcqPbok2-c)

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Today I install some carbon fiber stickers from RPM Tesla http://rpmtesla.com

This is not a paid endorsement; I bought the stickers and have no affiliation with RPM tesla.