Salt and Pepper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxZ5s3UQNs4TESLA,THE STOCK & EV STORIES“Hey SIRI, what’s Tesla’s stock price?”HEY ALEXA, What’s Telsa’s Stock Price?  UPDATE graph:Shell powers up plans to install 50,000 Ubitricity EV charge pointshttps://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 EVsWill 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 Threehttps://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 DetailsThis is in the House Ways and Means Committee and has come out of committee and will most probably change. No cap per manufacturerMust 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, 2031Credit 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 800/400kVehicle Price Limit (less than 14 Gross Vehicle Weight)$55k for Sedan$69k for SUVs$74k for pickups$64k for vans2&3 wheeled Vehicles$4000 (additive)Thru 2023 for any EV with 7khwThru 2031 10 kwhRequires US final assembly after 2026$3500 (additive)2023 - Battery Capacity above 40kwh2031 - 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 operatingunder a collective bargaining agreement negotiatedby an employee organization (as defined in section12(c)(4)), determined in a manner consistent with section 7701(a)(46).” Congressional CommentsRep. Dan Kildee tells reporters it&apos;s a "possibility" they will change the union provision of proposed EV tax credit legislation if there&apos;s another way to reward companies w/ very high labor standards. "It&apos;s been a difficult path" to find a compromise "but we&apos;rSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Salt and Pepper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxZ5s3UQNs4TESLA,THE STOCK & EV STORIES“Hey SIRI, what’s Tesla’s stock price?”HEY ALEXA, What’s Telsa’s Stock Price?  UPDATE graph:Shell powers up plans to install 50,000 Ubitricity EV charge pointshttps://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 EVsWill they deploy fast chargers? Something useful for folks on the run, not Level 2 (

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TT 207: Salt and Pepper Vegan Leather

AI, and so much foolishness...like all of the foolishness...is anyone still listening...really...6 years in...why...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

TT 206 - We Think?

Mostly the Tesla impact report...and some seriously stupid banter, https://www.tesla.com/impact-report/2020Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

TT 205 - Time to Save the World

Thoughts on the earnings callSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Elon Today July 29 2021

Bezos, Batteries, 350 kW Charging and moeSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Battery Constraint and Recycling

Joel reviews FSD...it&apos;s hard...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Elon Today: FSD is Hard

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 (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

TT 203: Superchargers and Swearing

Joel puts car fires in perspective! And notes that fire, in that Tesla might have a VERY interesting back story!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Elon Today: Car Fires

Link to Dave Lee Interview with Sandy Monroe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOtnmHvR49YSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

July 6th 2021 No FSD For You!

Q2 Deliveries! So many deliveries....and other storiesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Elon Daily 2021

Tesla club la - Santa Clarita supercharger meetup and Plaid S Marge - a member of the LA Tesla club and all around good person was one of the first 25 delivered at the event in FremontWas kind enough to bring it to see in personIt’s white - has full self driving - 21” wheels - carbon fiber trim -Sitting in it is great - the display just works. So much better in landscape position. And I like how it’s built into the dash instead of floating like in the 3 The yoke was really low so you could really see the binnacle very well. Fit and finish seems very good. Almost hand built I imagine since it was first 25. The roof is super dark - seemed much darker than my model three was in 2017 - and even darker than the tint I have on mine now.The door handle design was great and seemed much more traditional than the original s design - which I also liked a lotThe inside of the front hood is redesigned Running software v10.2There seemed to be a ton of controls and settings for the suspension,but since I have not been in an model s for a good long while I am not sure if that is been like that for a while.I’ll add the photos an maybe they will go on Instagram Seat were comfortable and the mover the lumbar adjuster to in front of the seat back and forward and back adjustment knobs Franz autographed it under the hoodPockets in the door will hold a water bottle sort ofThe little rear screen was cool , it be great if it was bigger but that’s pretty nitpickyCenter console seems a few inches higher. Than in the previous S. Especially right under the dash and wear the phone goes. A really good high ergonomicallyHad alcantara headliner-is this standard in S?The graphics are very nice and the screen does seems noticeably higher def/resDashboard seems narrower than on the 3 which is maybe where the additional room in the rear comes fromFeels very roomy in both the front and backIt’s new but it’s a Tesla unmistakable design aesthetic If you’ve been waiting. For a redesign.. wait no more.Trickle down: What Plaid features do you expect to see in other Teslas or EVs ? Pick 3Smaht ShiftModel S will auto-magically determine if you want to go into forward or reverse. Yoke Steering wheelTesla’s yoke steering wheel has 7 dedicated capacitive touch buttons and 2 multi function wheel buttons.https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-model-s-steering-wheel-yoke-only/ Lithium ion 12v battery Tesla has eliminated the lead acid battery in favor of a very small 12 v lithium ion battery that is designed to last the life of the car. https://electrek.co/2021/02/02/tesla-model-s-x-get-rid-lead-acid-12v-battery-moves-li-ion/ vEntertainment:The Model S’s entertainment system uses graphics processing system that is on par with processors found in the newest console game controllers. The 17” center screen can pan towards the driver for better visibility. HVACin the rear can be controlled by a small rear touch screen along with being able to watch movies and play video games. Video game level processingRear ScreenSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

TT 202: It's a Plaid Plaid World

This is the audio of our LIVE coverage of the Plaid S reveal - not the best audio sorry, and here is also a link to the youtube stream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNnArk8iGl8Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

TT 201 -Plaid S Reveal Event

Mels gets the invite and asks...will we get a 500 mile range Plaid S?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

June 6th - Plaid Plus No More

Electric Vehicle Growth: the brands, consumers, and EV public opinion trends in 2021 (Interesting, the social media side of EV adoption)https://www.pulsarplatform.com/blog/2021/electric-vehicle-growth-ev-brands-consumer-trends-in-2021/Online interest in EVs has more than doubled in the past year & “social chatter” has grown 5-fold per Pulsar TRAC (a social media data aggregator)They analyzed over 300k posts & articles authored in the US and UK between Feb 15 – Apr 5, across social and news platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, TikTok, AmazonSearch queries beginning with ‘can…’ can they tow? will they catch fire?Can they charge at home?Can they use the HOV lanes?at-home charging stations emerge time after time as a key point of discussionCompared to the non-Tesla EV audience, people talking about Tesla are younger, more male, and American.brands only making EVs make up almost 45% of the total brand conversationUK: Royal Mail Fully Electrifies Its First Delivery Office (a short story)https://insideevs.com/news/512067/royal-mail-electrifies-first-office/amp/100% electric delivery fleet… at a single UK post office23 formerly diesel vans replaced withPeugeot e-Expert mid-size vansThe electricity for powering the office and for charging the vehicles is from 100% renewable sourcesWhat OS version are you rockin’?Versions of all Tesla updates here: https://www.notateslaapp.com/software-updatesMel Model S = 2019.16.2 ??Model 3 = 2020.48.35.11 ??Model X = ??Model Y = 2021.4.6 ??Tom Model 3 = 2021.4.18Robert   2020 Model 3 = 2021.4.18 (4 versions, all bug fixes improvements?!?) as of 06/05/2021Joel In transition...TESLA,THE STOCK & EV STORIES“Hey SIRI, what’s Tesla’s stock price?”Tesla Cybertruck UI patent hints at 610-mile range, eye tracking mirror adjustments (a bit more after touching on this last show, wanted to get Tom & Mel’s input)https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-range-610-miles-patent/partial/?_=1622463422905 Recall the tri-motor Cybertruck was announced with 500+ miles of EPA estimated range, in a series of images in a US Patent Office document we see a range of 610 miles!Images also reveal a much richer User Interface with pitch and clearance data, torque at each wheeleye tracking technology to adjust the vehicle’s mirrors, as well an air conditioning system that tracks passengers for optimum climate control. Several images from the patent also hint at the Cybertruck pulling a 20,000-pound trailer, as well as 20 inches of suspension travel.There areSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

TT 200 - Wow 200!

TT199 (the Tesla/EV/tech - Short Legs Show)NEWS:https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/climate-change-exxonmobil-harvard-study-1169682/ Getting organized category:National Drive Electric Week (Month...Year) Coming up in the Fall (Sept 25th to Oct 3rd), keep an eye out for events in your area and organize one to give ICEV drivers a look at your BEV in all it’s glory, https://driveelectricweek.org/events What OS version are you rockin’?Versions of all Tesla updates here: https://www.notateslaapp.com/software-updatesMel Model 3 = 2020.48.35.11 ??Model S = 2019.16.2 ??Model Y = 2021.4.6 ??Tom Model 3 = 2021.4.11 ??Robert   2020 Model 3 = 2021.4.18 (bug fixes improvements) as of 05/28/2021Joel Updates on your Tesla plans!! Gonna ‘Yoke’ next Thursday ?TESLA,THE STOCK & EV STORIES“Hey SIRI, what’s Tesla’s stock price?”AUTONOMOUS DRIVING BATTERIES, GIGAFACTORY, ENERGY STORAGESupercharger Update - RR Thank you to supercharge.infoSince our last Tesla focused show, Supercharger activity includes:Open?     (Last show: 108)Construction  ?      (Last show: 95)Permit  ?      (Last show: 65)TodayLast Show(s)TeslaStations:        (2,633, 2,418, 2079)Stalls:(23,544, 21,819, 19,409) Electrify America (funded by Volkswagen’s penalty money)https://www.electrifyamerica.com/locate-charger/  Stations:?(612, 569, 556, 525)Stalls - CCS: ?(2026, 1892, 1856, 1776, 1752)Stalls-CCS-CHAdeMO:? (612, 565, 552, 521, 516)Total: ?(2638, 2457, 2408, 2297)POTPOURRIANNOUNCE THIS EVERY SHOW… ANNOUNCE THIS EVERY SHOW…  ANNOUNCE THIS EVERY SHOW… ANNOUNCE THIS EVERY SHOW...THIS EPISODE of TALKING TESLA SPONSORED BY:You, our viewer & the gracious Patreon Supporters, THANK YOU TO ALL 217 of our  Patreon supporters (Lost a couple as of 1/22/21 was 220)Writing us a review on your podcasting appGive us your money to support production costs:talkingtesla.net/patreonChange Patreon, currently it’s $5/mo minimum.(Or go to TalkingTesla.NET/support (not live as of 1/22/2021).Use our referral code to buy your Tesla or Tesla energy products, go to: www.TalkingTesla.net/SupportJoin your local Tesla Owners Club! Get more Tesla talk, share camaraderie, go oSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

TT 199: The One Before the One Before"

Every month Mel Herbert, Tom Wolfson and Robert Rosenbloom get together to talk about the cars, the batteries, the superchargers, the rumours, the stock price, anything and everything Tesla.Plus 'Elon Daily' - Mel's daily review of all things Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, Boring Company, Hyperloop and more. Short, fun and current.

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