TMC Podcast

Disclaimer: We experienced some technical difficulties during our recording. We apologize for the less than optimal sound quality. Description- We begin Podcast #5 by discussing the road trip that Mike just went and how his Model 3 handled it. We then consider how the road trip experience may be changed by the possibility of Superchargers opening up to other EVs. We say happy birthday to the Model 3, which turned 6 today. We discuss the rumors of FSD Beta expansion to new rumors. Finally we respond to viewer questions about other EVs such as the Polestar and BMW i4, and how many EVs are not as mod-friendly as Tesla's vehicles. Timestamps- 00:00 Intro 01:11 Mike’s Road Trip 12:37 Should Tesla open up Superchargers to other EVs? 21:12...

Description - In this episode, we start off by telling you a little more about us, the co-hosts. We then answer a question related to hardware versions for FSD beta, before launching into a broader discussion on FSD Beta, whether or not to purchase or subscribe to FSD, and Phantom Braking. We then touch briefly on the CCS1 adapter. After that we discuss the weaponization of smart devices, and how Elon is being asked to brick Teslas in Russia. On a related topic, we discuss how Starlink and Powerwalls are being sent to Ukraine, and how Starlink is now more broadly being used successfully in rural areas. Finally, we talk about the potential re-purposing of vehicle battery packs for use in the home, and mention the upcoming Austin Gigafest...

Description- In this episode, TMC admin Doug joins us as we discuss Rivian’s price increase, the Tesla Roadster price increase from back in 2009, the development status of the new Roadster, Cybertruck, and Semi, the difference in quality between vehicles coming out of the various Tesla production sites, the Polestar concept with its companion drone, and much more. Timestamps- 0:00 Intro. 0:53 Rivian’s massive price increase. 4:11 Doug describes the Tesla’s Roadster price increase from back in 2009. 9:53 Why did Rivian feel the need to increase the price? 11:41 Tesla had to weigh the pros and cons of their 2009 Roadster price change. 14:41 Doug’s Tesla story. 18:04 How will the Rivian price increase impact resales? 20:11 Doug’s thoughts...

This was our first TMC Podcast. In this episode we discussed various topics, including the FSD Beta Program, matrix headlights, the effect on EVs of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Gas at $6.89/gallon at an Arco!? 3:44 Solar cells and other options to lower your carbon footprint. 8:30 Marc on the Cybertruck: "I think its a very hideous thing, but I love it." 16:40 Tesla's addictive acceleration makes it hard to get into the FSD Beta Program. 19:46 Louis explains what excites him about owning a Tesla, and shares his thoughts on the yoke. 29:40 The Model 3 has been a success, and has done what it set out to do, despite the haters. 33:41 What is going on with Cybertruck development? 37:02 Thoughts...