With all the current focus on the Rivian deliveries and a few news articles on the lack of a heat pump on that incredible vehicle, we thought it was a good time to gain and share some knowledge on this subject.  Tom , Joel, and Robert bring the heat.. (I couldn't resist) in this latest addition to the show. Enjoy!  Please join our Patreon family for access to upcoming (and more regular) exclusive content. We will be going live on Youtube for SpaceX launches and a monthly "ask me anything" to thank and interact with our supporters. 

https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtesla?

Support the show

Mel gives a quick update about the TT reboot!!

Support the show

Salt and Pepper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxZ5s3UQNs4


TESLA,THE STOCK & EV STORIES“Hey SIRI, what’s Tesla’s stock price?”

Shell powers up plans to install 50,000 Ubitricity EV charge points

https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4036443/shell-powers-plans-install-ubitricity-ev-charge 

• (Paid content, I did not sign up for, who put this in?)
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-31/shell-to-install-50-000-on-street-ev-chargers-in-u-k-by-2025 
• Looks like Big Oil is diversifying into powering EVs
• Will they deploy fast chargers? Something useful for folks on the run, not Level 2 (<30 miles of range per hour) disguised as fast charging?
• Will it be a reliable network?
• Will they charge a reasonable fee?

U.S. Democrats propose dramatic expansion of EV tax credits that favors Big Three

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-house-democrats-propose-ev-tax-credits-up-12500-2021-09-11/ 

https://waysandmeans.house.gov/sites/democrats.waysandmeans.house.gov/files/documents/SUBFGHJ_xml.pdf (pg 282)

• The Bill’s Details
  • This is in the House Ways and Means Committee and has come out of committee and will most probably change. 
  • No cap per manufacturer
  • Must be able to plug in (HYBRIDS INCLUDED? Blah!) and:
    • “which is propelled to a significant extent by an electric motor which draws electricity from a battery which”
  • Phases out in Dec 31, 2031
  • Credit at point of sale (Yay!)
  • Income limit (under $800k joint/$400k/yr income (NET?)) then phase out loses $200 of credit for every $1000 over 800/400k
  • Vehicle Price Limit (less than 14 Gross Vehicle Weight)
    • $55k for Sedan
    • $69k for SUVs
    • $74k for pickups
    • $64k for vans
    • 2&3 wheeled Vehicles
• $4000 (additive)
  • Thru 2023 for any EV with 7khw
  • Thru 2031 10 kwh
  • Requires US final assembly after 2026
• $3500 (additive)
  • 2023 - Battery Capacity above 40kwh
  • 2031 - Battery Capacity above 50kwh
• $4500 (additive)
  • “Domestic Assembly”
    • “The term ‘domestic assembly qualifications’ means,with respect to any new qualified plug-in electric vehicle, that the final assembly of such vehicle occurs at a plant, factory, or other place which is operating

under a collective bargaining agreement negotiated

by an employee organization (as defined in section

12(c)(4)), determined in a manner consistent with section 7701(a)(46).” 

Congressional Comments

• Rep. Dan Kildee tells reporters it's a "possibility" they will change the union provision of proposed EV tax credit legislation if there's another way to reward companies w/ very high labor standards. "It's been a difficult path" to find a compromise "but we're open to it."
• But both

Support the show

AI, and so much foolishness...like all of the foolishness...is anyone still listening...really...6 years in...why...

Support the show

Mostly the Tesla impact report...and some seriously stupid banter, https://www.tesla.com/impact-report/2020

Support the show

Thoughts on the earnings call

Support the show

Bezos, Batteries, 350 kW Charging and moe

Support the show

Joel reviews FSD...it's hard...

Support the show

Lots of swear words in this one, be warned! Also lots of superchargers, EV 1000 mile race, letters, the heat, fires, FSD, and so much more...

Support the show

Joel puts car fires in perspective! And notes that fire, in that Tesla might have a VERY interesting back story!

Support the show