Tesla Motors Club Podcast

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 safety guidelines at odds with Tesla’s minimalist design (51:48). Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Live version on Youtube Hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Save on a New Tesla Support the show Support the show

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 Performance (41:03). Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Live version on Youtube Hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show Support the show

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 (48:39). Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Live version on Youtube Hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Daniel: @danny Doug: @doug Social- X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show Support the show

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 good progress" 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 into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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 a brand new model in 2024? 59:31 Total number of worldwide superchargers by end of 2024? 1:01:54 Will Gigafactory Mexico or Megafactory Shanghai open in 2024? 1:03:00 Will another vehicle dethrone Model Y as best-selling car? 1:04:08 Will we see Model 3 v2.0 in the United States? 1:05:05 How many Cybertrucks will be on the road by end of 2024? 1:08:00 Will we see a driverless ride from west coast to east coast? 1:11:43 Will Tesla deliver Roadster 2.0 in 2024? 1:15:28 Viewer comments/questions Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Support the show

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 motor and dual motor versions. Further topics include opinions on the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta versions 11 and 12, concerns regarding Tesla's Auto Wipers, and a collective wishlist for future Tesla improvements. The sessions also included audience Q&A addressing Cybertruck reservations and FSD explainability. 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://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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 into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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 1:18:00 Referral Program updates Link to the article "Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective" - Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective 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 into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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 battery longevity, according to study 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 into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

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: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

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 from viewers Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

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 Cybertruck is imminent? 1:04:06 Viewer questions 1:06:36 Does Tesla need more Superchargers? TMC Poll asking members if Tesla will be able to match demand for Superchargers given the adoption of NACS by other automakers: Will Tesla Buildup Superchargers to Accommodate Anticipated Demand from Ford, GM, Rivian, and whoever else, Adopting NACS circa 2024/2025? Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

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: / @dirtytesla Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyTesLa Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

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, as well as other topics. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:09 Intro 1:12 Tesla to purchase wireless charging company Wiferion 15:01 Rivian to adopt NACS as well, what about Lucid? 21:59 Model 3 Refresh to come with HW4 and steer by wire? 35:57 Dojo starting production, and more from Tesla AI on Twitter 55:36 Questions and comments Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@doug@Seb P85DProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

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 Talking FSD with Rocco Speranza 15:13 GM announces use of NACS charging standard 40:15 Mike's spends hours trying to report a supercharger error to Tesla 51:15 More FSD talk with Rocco Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Checkout Rocco's YouTube channel: @mechrocktech And follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/R0cco_Speranza Co-hosts: @SteelClouds@doug@nebusoftProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

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? 18:57 Tesla Shareholder meeting takeaways 26:45 Cybertruck details from Tesla Shareholder meeting 37:50 Thread of the week: DIY to fix Tesla's headrests 41:32 FSD Beta update 11.4.2 Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @SteelClouds@doug@Seb P85DProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show