TALKING TESLA

Talking Tesla Nation. This weeks show will be the final regular show of this podcast. We are forever humbled by your love and support throughout the years we have been doing this show. The plan is to potentially do special shows every so often when there is some exciting news to share and we just want to talk about it, but the regular weekly show you have come to expect is no more. We hope you enjoy this show and once again we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for listening to our show. It has been our pleasure to talk with you each week. Sincerely, Mel, Tom, Joel and RobertSupport the show

Mel, Robert and Tom are in studio this week and fired up! A few letters kick off the show and then there is discussion of V4 superchargers in the wild as well as the California ask for a credit card payment system to be added to SC in order to take advantage of a small grant. Some newly approved Alaskan drilling rounds out the show as well. Enjoy.Show Note are HERE Support the show

Tom, Robert, and Joel get together to discuss all the goodness and badness from the 2023 Investor Day event livestream. Mel sent in his thoughts as well and we kick off the show hearing from him. So much was covered and we tried to get through it quickly for you. Let us know your thoughts on all the stuff that was discussed during the event. email us at info@talkingtesla.net Show Notes can be found HERE Support the show

Robert and Joel are joined by Patreons and FSD beta users Michael Pastrone and Matt F Anthes-Washburn  - For this discussion of the current state of FSD beta and their hopes for improvements.  Matt lives near Beaverton Oregon and when he is not putting FSD Beta through its paces he's hiking and surfing or pulling a camper with his  Performance Model 3.Michael lives in a sleepy bedroom community outside of Boston where he finds time to test FSD the areas cold and snowy weather. Michael has been on record saying he would let FSD drive his kids to school in his Long Range Model S. Support the show

Robert and Tom are at the helm this week and what a week it has been. The Super Bowl was all EV all the time, with a massive number of ads for EV's ran during the broadcast. Ford has shut down the F-150 "lightning" assembly line in the wake of some battery issues and Tesla is recalling 300,000 + vehicles for problems with FSD. Large scale solar projects are being piloted in California with the hope of someday covering the aqueduct in solar panels. All that and more on  this weeks show. Click HERE for show notes Support the show

This week we are going back to an old "Elon Daily" style episode. Mel shares his thoughts on the current state of EV's with a special spotlight on the latest news from Toyota. We hope you enjoy. Support the show

This weeks show brings you a conversation focused on the final earnings call of 2022. Final production numbers, overall financial health, and the overall current state of Tesla Inc. are topics of discussion. Show notes featuring charts and a link to the presentation deck can be found HERESupport the show

This week on the EV show of record we bring you the dynamic duo of Robert and Tom. Topics up for discussion this week are auto window wiper settings on the model 3, The recent price reductions of the Model 3 and Y and the impact on market share these price reduction can have for Tesla, also on the slate is an interview in Slate with Bloomberg news Tesla beat writer Dana Hull and an Iberian wind farm that just got a major solar panel upgrade. Good things are happening all over the place to get us to the carbon goals we need to get to. Show notes can be found HERE Support the show

Joel and Mel talk about the really large price drop on Tesla in Nth America and its implications. What is going on here, the beginning of the end, or the start of complete dominance! Tesla Daily: https://www.youtube.com/@TeslaDaily/videosSupport the show

Joel, Robert and Tom are your hosts for Episode 260. The first episode of 2023 and it's a doozy (sp). A bit longer than usual as there is a lot going on in the world of Tesla and Elon. We discuss the final delivery numbers for 2022, spoiler alert, they are pretty good, but not great. There is a discussion about FSD...I know, I know it's enough already, but it's such a critical part of Tesla's future that we can't seem to help ourselves. We discuss the lack of female crash test dummies and the risk that poses to female drivers and passengers as a result, and a couple of companies that are working to rectify that major safety shortcoming of the auto industry. We hope you enjoy the show and please leave us a review on whatever platform you listen to us on. Show notes can be found HERESupport the show

Tom, Robert and Mel are your hosts on this weeks journey though Teslaland!. There is as always a lot going on. We discuss Ford and it's path to profitability for the F-150 Lightning and beyond. There is a precedent setting legal case in Washington state on the agenda as well as the normal tangent filled streams of conversation you all know and love. Enjoy and Happy Holidays to all. Show notes can be found HERESupport the show

All four of your favorite hosts are together again and it's like they were never apart. A wide release show with wide ranging discussions. Neural Link, Elon and Twitter, Elon and Apple, Elon and ???, a supercharger report. Just a good old fashioned Talking Tesla show. You know it, you love it and we love making it for you.  Show Notes can be found HERE Support the show

Robert and Joel an Ghostly Mel drop a show.Ford F-150 Lightning powers EV electric plane flight Zoomtopia 2022 - Zoom User ConferenceGiga Berlin application to build “Phase 2” plant, greatly increase plant size in 2023 - The Wolf Pack Berlin (YouTube) & @gigafactory_4https://www.google.de/maps/contrib/102231319048650692942/place/ChIJ51B0_1g7qEcRAAs8N5sgtNo/@52.3926173,13.7902534,3a,75y,72.52h,65.32t/data=!3m8!1e1!3m6!1sAF1QipMi49Q3DCLJuGc6w3idJ5yw7F_66hh5pRxNUf1x!2e10!3e12!6shttps:%2F%2Flh5.googleusercontent.com%2Fp%2FAF1QipMi49Q3DCLJuGc6w3idJ5yw7F_66hh5pRxNUf1x%3Dw365-h260-k-no-pi-20-ya240-ro0-fo100!7i8192!8i4096?hl=deTweet by Martin Viecha:For the first time ever, the Tesla IR program ranked #1 in the Institutional Investor survey in our segment - the largest survey of IR programs. https://twitter.com/MartinViecha/status/1590096133971640320/photo/1A Lame Bird is Freed - Amy Vanderpoolhttps://open.substack.com/pub/shero/p/a-lame-bird-is-freed?utm_source=direct&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webSupport the show

One of our favorite things to do is ask google questions. This episode we might have gone a bit overboard on that. There is a discussion about Toyota and the initiation of a group to rethink it's EV strategy yet again, the third time is the charm. The Hyundai battery factory in Georgia and the usual tangent festival you've come to know and love. Apologies for Joels audio which is at times not good and at other times just bad. While Robert could not join us for the show he was able to send in a pretty amazing SC report and a media pick that is sure to delight. Enjoy the show.Notes can be found HERE Support the show

Can you believe we made it to show 250? Neither can we. We are ever so grateful for your support over the years and we can't wait for the next 250! We discuss the the fact that Greece was 100% renewable powered for a short time recently, a super sized/super powerful wind turbine, Tesla opening services/sales/delivery centers in New Mexico despite state laws requiring independent dealerships, and a whole bunch more. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for some outtakes. Enjoy.Show notes can be found HERESupport the show

It's Joel and Robert and Joel and Robert alone who carry the torch for the show this week. Mel is still out of the country and Tom is well....he is not well and we shall leave it at that. Rest assured the whole team will be back at it together next week. At least we hope you can rest assured. The big A.I. day event is the main topic of discussion this week. So kick back and enjoy the conversation about the future full of robots that work in factories and the robots that drive them there. Enjoy.Shownotes  - Click HERE Support the show

Joel and Robert welcome the Secretary of the Western Australia Tesla Club and the mythological namesake of the media picks segment to guest host the show this week. That's right folks Harald Murphy joins in on the fun while Mel and Tom are away. They discuss a two week long  journey around the whole of Australia in a Model Y, Starlink RV mode, the future of Supercharging, and how Tesla owners and vehicles can help the grid in times of high electricity demand. Enjoy Show Notes can be found HERE Support the show

The four amigos are back together again. Tesla's sales dominance in California is a topic as is the big Space X/ T-Mobile partnership announcement. And listen in as Joel discovers the wonder of the cloaca in real time. Enjoy Show notes can be found HERE Support the show

Mel, Joel and Tom discuss EV battery materials, their form factors and the end of ICE. It's a downright humdinger of  a show. Enjoy. Show notes can be found HERE Support the show

Special Release of the Patreon only episode -  This week the "inflation reduction act" has our attention as we dig into some of the not so pretty details of the latest attempt to get some meaningful climate legislation enacted in the United States.  Joel, Robert and Tom press on without Mel in this latest edition of the pod. There is a ton of stuff in the show notes this week for those of you who would like to dive deep into the ramifications of this legislation. CLICK HERE for access. Thank for listening Support the show

Finally we are all together again and what a week it's been. There was a lot to talk about coming out of the shareholders meeting. Held at Gigafactory Texas and attended by a bunch of shareholders and one Elon Musk himself. We dive into some of the interesting topics covered during the Q&A session and as usual add our our opinions and thoughts to the discourse. EnjoyShow notes can be found HERESupport the show

It's earnings call time and we dive deep into the nuances of the information shared during the call and what they could mean for Tesla and EV's in general in the near future. Enjoy For the Show notes click HERESupport the show

This latest edition of the podcast is still technically down a man as Robert joined only via pre-recorded audio for a  Supercharger report and a "Harold Murphy Media Pick". The other trio of your favorite energy dense hosts have a lively conversation about non-Tesla road trip charging and the newly minted giant Swiss water battery that is online and humming away in the Alps. It's a trip around the renewable energy globe and you get to come along for the ride! Show notes can be found HERESupport the show

It's a trio of your favorite hosts this week as Robert is off saving lives yet again. The rest of the gang discusses charging. charging costs vs gasoline for road trips, charging standards and non Tesla's charging using the Supercharger network. Did I mention we discussed charging?  And as you might have guessed from the title we talked  a bit about space duty, or is it doody or maybe it's dooty? The way you spell it is your business, but discussing it is ours. At least it is this week. Enjoy.Show notes can be found HERESupport the show

I met up with Dianne Martinez at the Electrify Expo in Long Beach to discuss East Bay Community Energy the organization that is providing renewable energy choices to the citizens of Alameda County in California's Bay area and reinvesting into more and more renewable projects towards a goal of 100% renewable energy production by 2030. Learn more about the EBCE by clicking this link. This interview is part of our Patreon member release to hear the entire episode join our Patreon at the link below. Enjoy. Support the show

In this latest episode the team discusses the revelation that Mel actually did purchase FSD despite all the declarations of "fool me twice". In addition, there is talk of the latest utility scale megapack to come online and some real practical information about heat pumps vs. traditional HVAC systems for your home. Toss in some media picks and you've got yourself on heck of a show. Enjoy.Show notes an be found  HERESupport the show

This weeks show has us not one, but two members down. Mel is off to France for the week and Joel is a tad under the weather. The show, however, must go on. Tom and Robert discuss a host of topics this week including: A proposal by a Canadien organization to get EV charging sites into 1 million multi-family dwellings.The latest Patreon page poll on FSD. Starlink's new RV service coming online. A supercharger Update and the Harold Murphy Media Picks. What a show what a show! Enjoy. Do you like notes? Well have we got some notes for you. CLICK HERE Support the show Join Patreon today. Support the show

The latest and greatest from the fab four of the EV and renewable energy realm! This week we discuss the 2021 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report from Tesla. It's a long and winding road of topics and opinion.  We think it's one of the best episodes we've released this week! There is also talk of the latest Patreon Poll results. You just gotta join the Patreon channel for 2x more content each month.  Enjoy.Show Notes? If you want them...we got them CLICK HERESupport the show

In this episode the gang discusses the takeover of Twitter by Elon musk along with the start of production of the Ford Lightning EV pickup. Add in a conversation of Man vs. Tesla in a long distance challenge and you got yourself one hell of a show. Enjoy. And if you are so inclined - CLICK HERE for show notes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Another week and another show. Robert, Joel and Tom discuss one mans path to riches stopping polluters in New York City, the Honda/GM EV partnership and the US governments 7.5 billion dollar plan to add 400,000 EV chargers across the nation. Media picks aplenty and in honor of spring we left a little blooper reel in after the ending music. We hope you enjoy. You gotta have more show notes - CLICK HEREJoin the Patreon Community and Support the show Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

The big show is over and the team gets together to discuss the aftermath of the biggest party the Lone Star State has seen in quite a while. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Back at it again this week with more fun than you can poke a stick at! The whole gang is together to talk about Elon's "Master Plans". What they were, how they are going and a little speculation on what could be next thrown in for good measure. Then a short conversation about the rising interest in EV's as it pertains to google searching and the price of fuel etc... Robert bring a supercharger update, spoiler alert, it's a lot. Thanks for listening and write us a review on whatever platform you listen to the show on. iTunes , Soundcloud, Pocketcasts they all work and your reviews are the best way to get others to listen. Also please join our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla. You'll get early access to some content as well as exclusive access to live streams and the knowledge that you are supporting the show and by the show I mean Tom. It's his job now. So he could really use the help! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

We are back! Well two of us are. This week it's just Joel and Tom. Listen in as they dive deep into a listener suggested topic. Special thanks go out to Patreon supporter Brad Sandleback for asking us to  discuss bi-directional charging. We learned so much about this topic over the last week. We also talk about the latest price increases and try and contextualize them a bit, Then Robert pops in during the media pick section. Enjoy the show and for 2 more shows a month and a whole lot more please join our Patreon community by clicking here.Show notes are just a click awaySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Are you thinking about getting an EV? Know someone who is? In this first installment of a new series, on one persons journey to purchase an EV and eventually a Tesla Model 3, Tom drives around with his good friend Cynthia Griffiths and discuss her thinking about buying an EV as well as the how and why of her decision to get a Model 3 as well as her first impressions of owning it. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to your comments and suggestions for future segments. Be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode.Contact us at  info@talkingtesla.netSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

This week we invited the Patreons to joins us live while we recorded the show. And by live we mean via Zoom. Oh Zoom.This episode covers:The Price increase announced by Rivian. (Spoiler alert!) We recorded it prior to Rivian walking back the increase for existing reservation holders...So it might sound like we don't know what we are talking about. Nothing new there.A fundraising  challenge for WCK.org. An incredible organization that is responding to climate based disasters around the globe with the simple mission of feeding people.A supercharger updateWe discuss the war in Ukraine and it's potential to speed up Europe's transition to green energyMedia picks"Ask us anything" with the PatreonsWe hope you enjoy this episode.Support the show by clicking here and you can join in on the next live recording session.Click Here for detailed show notesSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

This is a small section from the latest Patreon supporters episode. The latest twitter controversy is at the forefront. We discuss our own feelings on the subject and share messages from the Patreon community as well. To listen to the rest of the show  you'll need to join our Patreon channel.  In which the guys spotlight the latest home charger survey from JD Power and Assoc. (spoiler alert - Tesla got the trophy!), Robert get's a chance to ask his theoretical questions to Elon, and  have a short little discussion on a 1 million battery milestone for the 4680. All that, along with the typical tangents, and you have your self the latest edition of the world's favorite EV and renewable energy podcast. Send your comments to info@talkingtesla.netJoin in on the conversation by becoming a  Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtesla?Shownotes - Click Here Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

You asked and we answered. One of our long time listeners and Patreon supporter asked us our thoughts in regards to Elon Musk's compensation packages. So we decided to do a deeper dive into the subject and this special episode is the result. We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to hearing from you. Send your comments to info@talkingtesla.netJoin in on the conversation by becoming a  Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/join/talkingtesla?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

So much silliness and also quite a bit of that TT magic you know and love. Sans Robert this week, the rest of the gang discuss the raging lack of electrification happening at the United States Postal Service as well as the European standards for Plug-in hybrid vehicles that are under scrutiny to incorporate real world emissions data in the results and a little game we like to call "what would you ask Elon". Now this was recorded prior to the latest tweetstorm caused by the CEO of all things assininery, so things have, shall we say, changed a bit in our minds. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Jumping jack flash we are back with another edition of your favorite "save the planet" podcast. Mel shares some shocking news about his new suspension in the Model Y. We finally get to the bottom of how much gas is not burned into the atmosphere after driving a Tesla for 50,000 miles. We read some messages from our Patreon pages and so much more. Tune in, turn on and burn out with us on this episode of Talking Tesla! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

Potential changes coming to net metering for rooftop residential solar, Model Y in the wilds of the lone star state (Texas) and a conversation about what happens when your Tesla lease is up. All that and more is in store for you when you tune in to this edition of everyone's favorite save the planet show. Support the show and get access to lots of exclusive live streaming events. Patreon.com/talkingteslaContact us: info@talkingtesla.netSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/talkingtesla)

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

Mel gives a quick update about the TT reboot!!Support 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 (

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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