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Tesla Motors is transforming the automotive world with its incredible electric vehcles. Join Nick Howe, author of "Owning Model S" to catch up on the latest Tesla Motors news in News from the Frunk. The ‘Frunk’, in case you were wondering, is the front trunk in the Tesla Model S (where an internal…

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    NFTF 43: Supercharger build-out animation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2015


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Tesla has build nearly 500 Superchargers in less than 3 years. Here’s a quick animation, courtesy of http://Supercharge.info showing the build out.

    NFTF 42: Elon gets ludicrous (P90D: 2.8 sec 0-60!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2015 9:15


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. On Friday July 17th Tesla made a slew of announcements about the Model S and X, including: — new 70 kWh rear drive Model S — new 90 kWh battery pack option — new "Ludicrous Mode” - 0-60 in 2.8 for P90D — new Roadster in 4 years — Model X coming in two months

    NFTF 41: Chelsea Sexton Interview at TMC Connect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2015 7:18


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today’s video was shot at TMC Connect (https://www.teslamotorsclub.com/connect/) the annual get together of Tesla Motors Club forum members. This year the event was held at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley, and I had the chance to spend some time with Chelsea Sexton a leading electric vehicle advocate and star of the movie “Who killed the Electric Car" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJAlrYjGz8)

    NFTF 40: Liquid Cooled Supercharger cable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2015 0:56


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Tesla’s latest innovation is liquid cooling for its Supercharger cables. Any of you that have used a Supercharger will know that the cables are very thick, heavy and inflexible. At the Palo Alto Supercharger, Tesla has just introduced liquid cooling to the cable, which means it can be much thinner, lighter and more flexible. Check out this short video I shot while I was at the Palo Alto Supercharger.

    NFTF 39: TIP: Supercharging - Follow up to last video

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2015 3:05


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today’s I clarify the situation when two people charge at the same time in a Supercharger. Sorry for the audio quality - had mic problems.

    NFTF 38: TIP: How to speed up your Supercharging

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2015 2:39


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today's episode is a quick tip on how to ensure you maximize your Supercharger speed.

    NFTF 37: Tesla Q1 2015 Earnings Call

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2015 10:00


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week I break down the Q1 2015 earnings call

    NFTF 36: Tesla Energy - Tesla Motors isn’t a car company any more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2015 10:31


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. A couple of weeks ago Elon Musk hit the stage at the Hawthorne design center to announce Tesla Energy. In this episode of NFTF I break down the announcement.

    NFTF 35: New Model S 70D, and P85D gets even more insane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2015 5:43


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. In this episode I discuss the new Model S 70D, improvements to performance of the 85D and P85D, and changes to options and pricing.

    NFTF 34: Software Version 6.2/7.0 - Part Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2015 8:22


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. THIS IS PART TWO OF A TWO PART VIDEO. In this episode I discuss the active safety enhancements coming in version 6.2, due in the next few weeks. I also discuss version 7, due in June/July. I forgot to mention that Elon said they are rolling out LTE connectivity to cars (vs. the current 3G connection), but didn’t provide any details. My assumption is that new cars will have the LTE chipset, but there will be no retrofitting of existing cars. Check out the full Tesla Press Conference recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXADb8gE9RU&t=2310

    NFTF 33: Software Version 6.2 - Part One

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2015 6:54


    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

    NFTF 32: Elon and Jony, Model X, the Gigafactory, and the Apple Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2015 4:43


    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

    NFTF 31: Model S Options, 007 and a Tesla crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2015 6:11


    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

    NFTF 30: P85D delays and software bugs, and CHAdeMO is finally here

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2015 5:10


    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

    NFTF 29: Product Review: Wheel Bands from RimPro-Tec

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2015 4:23


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

    NFTF 28: Tesla 4Q 2014 Earnings Call breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2015 10:12


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

    NFTF 27: Disappearing Media Favorites with Software 6.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2015 2:41


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

    NFTF 26: Installing the Unplugged Performance Tesla Model S Body Kit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2015 6:15


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

    NFTF 25: 7 Rules for Model S owners (vs Dodge SRT Hellcat)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2015 1:15


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This is a video response to “7 rules for Dodge SRT Hellcat Owners” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFcqPbok2-c)

    NFTF 24: Product Review: Carbon Fiber stickers for the Model S

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2015 1:34


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

    NFTF 23: Model S negative range degradation, China, and James Bond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2015 6:00


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Here’s what I cover today: 1. China extends EV subsidies:: http://seekingalpha.com/news/2199765-china-extends-ev-subsidies 2. Tesla partners on used car trade ins in China: http://seekingalpha.com/news/2197045-tesla-pushes-model-s-in-china 3. Model S becomes an Infra Red camera and massive projector platform http://youtu.be/drZ1-oYflT8 and http://racingextinction.com 4. 3400 Wh/m 5. My car’s range has increased - 267 Rated Miles 6. Tesla Drivers Group hat 7. Date for Q4 earnings announced (Feb 11th) http://ir.teslamotors.com

    NFTF 22: Model S Efficiency Tips, VisibleTesla, and Web apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2015 6:04


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today I cover: 1. Model S Efficiency - which are the best wheels and tires: http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/driving-range-model-s-family 2. Updates to the Visible Tesla app by Joe Pasqua: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/19975-VisibleTesla 3. TeslaTime web site: http://dash.teslatime.com and http://my.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/teslatime-clock-stocks-and-weather-first-and-free 4. Quick Tesla: http://quicktesla.com or http://qtes.la and http://my.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/httpqtesla-web-portal-tesla-web-browser

    NFTF 21: Torque Sleep, Gigafactory Progress and Model X sightings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2015 4:40


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Here’s what I cover today: 1. Model X testing in Alameda and Battery sizes 2. Gigafactory progress: http://imgur.com/a/rnZlN; Gigafactory costs; http://www.insidermonkey.com/blog/tesla-motors-inc-tsla-gigafactory-foundations-alone-cost-16m-337950/ 3. Torque sleep is now working in Dual Motor cars with software 6.1(139) and above.

    NFTF 20: Tesla drag racing at PBIR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2015 3:37


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today I’m at Palm Beach International Raceway with other Model S owners and the DragTimes crew for the annual StreetCarDrags event. I’ve you haven’t seen Brooks in his P85D destroy the Hellcat, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG6veF_34QE Sorry for the sound and video quality - not used to doing outside broadcasts, and still getting used to my new camera.

    NFTF 19: Software Version 6.1 for the Tesla Model S (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2015 6:48


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This is the second of two videos about Model S software version 6.1. This video covers only changes that affect cars with autopilot hardware. (Sorry about the slight video wobble - the camera was moving in the wind gusts) The first video is here: http://youtu.be/KO-yAwt5wCw This video covers: Traffic Aware Cruise Control Overtake Acceleration Auto High Beam

    NFTF 18: Software Version 6.1 for the Tesla Model S (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2015 6:19


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This is the first of two videos about Model S software version 6.1. This video covers those enhancements that apply to all cars, whereas the over video covers only changes that affect cars with autopilot hardware. (Sorry about the slight video wobble - the camera was moving in the wind gusts) This video covers: Trip Energy Prediction New Navigation View: Route Overview Control navigation instructions volume with volume button Reversing Lines More detailed Park Distance Control display Open charge port by pressing and holding the trunk button on the fob Smart Preconditioning Calendar Enhancements: Meeting Notes & Phone Numbers - dial Media App Improvements - shuffle tracks in a playlist or repeat tracks on a USB fast forwarding, rewinding in TuneIn podcasts Better buffering for Rdio users in Europe Simplified Right Steering Wheel Controls Factory Reset Consumption graph defaults to average The next video will cover Traffic Aware Cruise Control.

    NFTF 17: Sad news - the loss of Cliff Hannel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2015 1:17


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Yesterday we found out that Clif Hannel has passed away. Cliff and his son Ben were the developers of the EVTripPlanner web site. Cliff was a big EV supporter, and he will be missed. Our condolences to his family. If you’d like to support the EVTripPlanner web site and contribute to Ben’s College Fund follow this link: http://www.evtripplanner.com/donate/?page=donate/index.php EVTripPlanner - http://www.evtripplanner.com/

    NFTF 16: Battery Swap, Aerodynamics in Snow, and Supercharging

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014 5:30


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Here’s what I cover today: 1. Tesla fleet passes 1billion km: https://www.facebook.com/teslamotors/posts/10152901513482801:0 2. Supercharger map updated: http://www.teslamotors.com/supercharger 3. Battery Pack Swap enters beta testing: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/545967015521820672 http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/battery-swap-pilot-program 4. Solid modeling Tesla aerodynamics with snow 5. 363 open Superchargers; 34 in the last three weeks. http://Supercharge.info 6. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 15: P85D performance mystery solved (maybe)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2014 2:12


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today is the third in a series of P85D videos. In this short episode I explain why the Model S performance is different if the car is charged to 100% vs 70% - or at least one possible reason. Look out for a regular episode next time.

    NFTF 14: Tesla Model S P85D Test Drive - OK, It's Awesome!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2014 6:36


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today’s episode is a follow up to my P85D test drive where I dig into the 0-60 test. In summary - it’s awesome!! One thing I discovered is that 100% charge improves the 0-60 time considerably vs a 70% charge.

    NFTF 13: Tesla Model S P85D Test Drive - first impressions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2014 5:40


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today’s episode is all about my P85D test drive. It was surprising - and maybe not for the reason you expect.

    NFTF 12: Tesla P85D delays, confusion about range, Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2014 10:58


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Here’s what I cover today: 1. P85D delays… http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/39409-First-P85D-adopters-stuck-in-black-hole From Jerome Guillen: "Your car was built with some of the first new generation seats. The side airbags built into these specific seats might have some concerns when deploying. As per my previous message, we want to err on the side of caution and we will replace the seats. Since the airbags are sawn inside the seats, the practical way is to replace the seats. Although we assemble the seats locally, we depend on some parts coming from outside suppliers. Lately, the port of Oakland has undergone a succession of problems and we receive shipments randomly and not in the order we are expecting. We are working non-stop to expedite the completion of your Model S. We still intend to deliver your car in 2014, although it might be in the last few days (if not the last few hours). Thank you for your understanding and your patience." and "I realize that some of the earlier P85D customers are getting anxious about the longer production time for their cars. The delays are simply longer on the earlier cars: it takes ten times more labor and time to remove and replace parts from that car than to make it on the production line. We have pulled people from every part of Tesla and hired outside contractors overseen by Tesla personnel to do this. If there was something more we could do, we would do it. Any customer that has suggestions for adding more highly skilled labor to the process should please let us know. We were also just hit by the worst storm in a decade and trouble at the port of Oakland, where containers with parts needed to complete the cars are released on an unpredictable schedule." 2. P85D delivered. http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/updated-p85d-autopilot-1st-days Frunk is much smaller... No Steering Settings with 2.0.x software Front motor noise not really noticeable More wh/m in same driving conditions lower range 3. New MPGe and range for P85D - down!! http://www.plugincars.com/changes-epa-range-formula-126624.html http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/new-epa-rating-system-explained 4. New supercharger functionality coming to the smartphone app? http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/new-supercharger-functionality-coming-tesla-app 5. Tesla hits Australia Electric car maker Tesla charges into the Australian market with Model S http://www.cnet.com/au/news/tesla-motors-unveils-first-australian-supercharger-locations/ 6. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 11: Tesla Model S aftermarket cosmetic tweaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2014 9:54


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today is a random assortment of things about living with the car. Links to what I cover today: 1. EVannex Carbon Fiber Accents: http://evannex.com/products/copy-of-accent-e-carbon-fiber-exterior-accent-packages 2. Home Depot Ladder Hook: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Tornado-20-lb-Steel-Extended-U-Hook-48014/202639943 3a. Poster: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/13559-Car-Show-Poster-Draft 3b. Download my poster: (PDF) https://www.dropbox.com/s/2u0jzjrszlt30d7/Tesla%20Poster%20v2.pdf?dl=0 3c. Download my poster: (PPTX) https://www.dropbox.com/s/wfcptqkve5mbgij/Tesla%20Poster%20v2.pptx?dl=0

    NFTF 10: Tesla Model S cold weather performance and batteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2014 11:39


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today’s episode is all about the effect of cold weather on Model S batteries. Bottom line - cold weather is bad, but the effects can be mitigated if you preheat the battery. The best way to do that, is via cabin preheating. Links to what I cover today: 1. Battery PreHeat thread - http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/how-preheat-battery 2. VisibleTesla app: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/19975-VisibleTesla

    NFTF 9: Tesla Gigafactory, BMW/Audi electric cars, and Superchargers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2014 10:11


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week: 1. Nevada’s $1.3B incentive package for Tesla formally approved: http://www.reviewjournal.com/business/nevada-s-13b-incentive-package-tesla-formally-approved 2. Elon blogs about the Nevada incentives: http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/house-always-wins 3. Peter Elkind story about the Gigafactory project: http://fortune.com/inside-elon-musks-billion-dollar-gigafactory 4. Elon interview in Der Spiegel: https://magazin.spiegel.de/digital/index_SP.html#SP/2014/48/130458676 5. Audi discussed electric vehicles: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2698445-audi-confirms-300-mile-range-ev-plans-to-compete-with-tesla?uprof=45 6. Morgan Stanley cuts TSLA earnings estimates: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/tesla-tsla-shares-skid-as-morgan-stanley-cuts-estimates-analyst-blog-cm415873#ixzz3JkwCTacl 7. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212 8. Supercharger News: http://Supercharge.info

    NFTF 8: Tesla 3Q14 Earnings Call and Model S Design Studio Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2014 9:57


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. Today I cover the news from the Q3 2014 earnings call, and the changes in the Model S design studio. Shareholder letter: http://ir.teslamotors.com/common/download/download.cfm?companyid=ABEA-4CW8X0&fileid=791902&filekey=d7b8cc04-9c3e-4216-9ce3-7fb4d7e0c00b&filename=Q314%20SHL%20Final.pdf Earnings call transcript: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2647055-tesla-motors-tsla-ceo-elon-musk-on-q3-2014-results-earnings-call-transcript?uprof=45 Earnings call recording: http://seekingalpha.com/article/2645025-tesla-motors-tsla-q3-2014-results-earnings-call-webcast?uprof=45 Stifel Nicolaus $400 target: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102160533 Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 7: Tesla Model X Delay, Model S Price reductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2014 9:11


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week: 1. Adam Jonas: Model X will slip: http://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/19/autosphere/17463271/ 2. TeslaTap autopilot retrofit: http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/cost-autopilot-retrofit?page=1 3a. Teo - seat pricing http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/p85d-now-has-19-wheel-option-addtl-seat-colors#comment-492263 3b. Tesla wheel pricing: http://shop.teslamotors.com/collections/model-s 4a. Iowa owners give test drives. http://insideevs.com/tesla-model-s-owners-unite-offer-law-skirting-test-drives-iowa/ 4b. Michigan law - http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_57657-339774--,00.html 5 Daimler unloads stock: http://online.wsj.com/articles/daimler-sells-tesla-stake-for-780-million-1413926628, http://www.daimler.com/dccom/0-5-7171-1-1753215-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html 6. Toyota sells stock http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Deals/Toyota-jettisons-some-Tesla-Motors-shares 7. Supercharger News: http://Supercharge.info 8. Highest VIN http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/tracking-highest-vins?page=26#comment-490995 9. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 6: Winter Is Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2014 8:17


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week: 1. Anguish and delight over the D 2. Tesla Taxis at Schipol: https://twitter.com/Tesla_Europe/status/522673381842247680 3. Nevada approves $70m access road funding: http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/nevada/nevada-approves-70-million-tesla-related-road-work 4. Auto Bild EV winter test http://teslamondo.com/2014/10/15/model-s-beats-all-in-snowy-grip-test/ 5. Bjorn Nyland Norway Model S videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/bjornnyland 6. 2016 European Supercharger map: http://www.teslamotors.com/supercharger 7. Supercharger News: http://Supercharge.info 8. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 5: Tesla Model S upgrades, Gigafactory, Tesla trinkets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2014 10:49


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week: 1. New Visors!!: http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/dual-motor-model-s-and-autopilot 2. No dates for autopilot 3. Reviewing speed assist and lane departure warning 4. Time to upgrade to the D? 5. Certified Pre-Owned program?: http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1094785_used-tesla-electric-cars-certified-previously-owned-cpo-program-coming-company-confirms 6. Panasonic confirms investment in Gigafactory: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/07/us-panasonic-tesla-motors-idUSKCN0HW06920141007 7. Closing the Frunk. Tesla Walkthrough videos: http://www.teslamotors.com/models/walkthrough 8. Tip: Dismissing popups 9. PortaPow fast charge only USB http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GC4AJOU/ref=pe_385040_121528360_TE_dp_1 10. Silicone FobPocket: http://www.abstractocean.com/silicone-fobpockets/ 11. Supercharger News: http://Supercharge.info 12. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 4: It's all about the D

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2014 10:39


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week it’s all about the D. Last night Elon unveiled the dual motor Model S and autonomous (autopilot) driving capability. In this episode I cover the announcement in detail. Watch the unveiling here: http://youtu.be/FZ6lZJWL_Xk

    NFTF 3: Elon's mysterious tweet, Tesla Model S range degradation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2014 5:35


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week: 1. Elon’s mysterious tweet: https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/517486950589014016 2. Adelman’s photo: http://www.teslamotorsclub.com/showthread.php/36465-About-time-to-unveil-the-D-and-something-else?p=774253&viewfull=1#post774253 3. Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212 4. Elon talks Autopilot: https://twitter.com/CNNMoney/status/517738916892270592 5. Rated range degradation - or not 6. Maps updated: http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/nav-maps-updated-last-night 7. Today’s Tip: TuneIn Radio 8. Superchargers: http://Supercharge.info

    NFTF 2: Tesla Model S driver assist, first 100000 mile Model S

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2014 7:11


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week: * New features: http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/breaking-new-cars-are-shipping-lane-departure-warning-and-speed-assist-update-3-929 * My5bAby reaches 100,000 miles - almost: http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/100000-miles-tesla-grin-still-intact * Inside EVs: http://insideevs.com/tesla-model-s-sets-all-time-sales-record-in-u-s-in-september/ * Superchargers: http://supercharge.info * Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 1: Tesla Model S Software V6 and Drive Electric Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2014 3:21


    Join Nick Howe, author of Owning Model S, to catch up on the latest Tesla News. This week: * Software V6: http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/software-v60 * National Drive Electric Week: https://driveelectricweek.org/ * 200th Supercharger: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotors/status/515293273749856256 * Highest VIN: http://www.teslamotors.com/forum/forums/tracking-highest-vins?page=23 * Tesla Stock Price: https://www.google.com/finance?cid=12607212

    NFTF 0: Welcome to the podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2014 1:05


    Welcome to News From The Frunk - a semi-regular podcast covering news related to Tesla Motors and their all-electric cars. I'm Nick Howe and I took delivery of my Model S in January 2013. I was so impressed by the car, and by Tesla Motors vision, that I wrote a book for prospective and current owners of the Tesla Model S, or for anyone interested in electric cars. Check out http://OwningModelS.com

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