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Pushing Through 200K

Ep. 49

Tesla breaks through the 200,000 delivered vehicles for the first time ever; Model 3 gets back it’s Top Pick recommendation from Consumer Reports and the CyberTruck takes a cue from GM’s Hummer EV


Tesla Q2 deliveries breaks record with over 200,000 EVs


Tesla quarterly deliveries hit 200,000 mark for the first time


Tesla Announces Record Number of Vehicle Deliveries in Q2


Why Tesla Chose the 18650 Battery Over the 4680 In the Model S Plaid


Tesla Model S Long Range Deliveries Begin, $50K Less Than Plaid


Tesla Model 3 gets safety recommendation back after ditching radar


Tesla Model 3 Regains CR Top Pick Status and IIHS Safety Award


Tesla Model Y Standard Range Returns, Only In One Market For Now


Check Out Tesla Cybertruck's Unique Solar Charging Tonneau Cover


Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck will have 4-wheel steering like Hummer EV’s ‘Crab mode’


Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s latest round of objections rejected by German Court


GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage


GigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footage


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  • 50. Salty Patent Application and HIGMT Update #5

    17:20
    The Model 3 is the best selling vehicle in the UK; Tesla applies for a patent to extract lithium from table salt; Model S and Model X prices have gone up $5,000 and I provide listeners an update to the How I Got My Tesla podcastMusk Confirms Plaid UI Coming To Model 3/Y With FSD Wide Releasehttps://insideevs.com/news/518505/musk-new-ui-tesla-fsd/Tesla Model 3 formally becomes Britain’s best-selling car, periodhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-britain-best-selling-car-period/Tesla patent reveals Elon Musk’s ‘table salt’ lithium extraction process that could slash costshttps://electrek.co/2021/07/09/tesla-patent-reveals-elon-musk-table-salt-lithium-extraction-process/Tesla Shows MIC Model Y Quality Control Processhttps://insideevs.com/news/519049/tesla-mic-modely-quality-control/US: Tesla Increases Model S And Model X Prices By $5,000https://insideevs.com/news/519218/tesla-model-sx-prices-up5000/Tesla Giga Berlin: Minister still hopeful for 2021 launch despite final approval delayhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-final-approval-delay-minister/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942
  • 48. Pseudo Shifting Gears

    08:44
    How to purchase and install your very own steering yoke for your Model 3 or Model Y; MotorTrend tests out the Auto Shift Out of Park feature in the refreshed Model S and progress is made at GigaFactory BerlinHow About A Plaid Yoke For Your Tesla Model 3 Or Model Y?https://insideevs.com/news/515130/tesla-model3-y-plaid-yoke/Tesla Model Y Features Custom Yoke: Do You Like It?https://insideevs.com/news/515347/tesla-modely-custom-yoke-steering/Tesla Predictive Shifting Test and Review: Well, It Almost Workshttps://www.motortrend.com/cars/tesla/model-s/2022/2022-tesla-model-s-plaid-predictive-shifting-test-review/Rumor: Elon Musk Pushes Tesla's Q2 Production And Deliverieshttps://insideevs.com/news/515129/elon-musk-pushes-tesla-q2/Tesla Deliveries by Quarters. Model Y Surging!https://www.torquenews.com/14335/tesla-deliveries-quarters-model-y-surgingTesla Model 3 tops Cars.com’s ‘American Made’ Index, first time an EV conquers the listhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-american-made-index-cars-com/Primed Tesla Model Y Bodies Shown At Giga Berlin Paint Shophttps://insideevs.com/news/515670/tesla-modely-germany-paint-shop/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942
  • 47. Provoked Steering Yoke

    14:17
    More news regarding the refreshed Model S Plaid, including low-speed issues with the steering yoke; GigaFactory Shanghai keeps getting larger and a Model Y body makes an unannounced appearance at GigaFactory TexasFirst look at Tesla’s new user interfacehttps://electrek.co/2021/06/11/tesla-new-user-interface-first-look/2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Steering Yoke Review: The Pros and Conshttps://www.motortrend.com/cars/tesla/model-s/2022/2022-tesla-model-s-plaid-steering-yoke-wheel-review/Tesla is sticking with yoke steering wheel; Elon Musk says progressive steering is still years awayhttps://electrek.co/2021/06/17/tesla-yoke-steering-wheel-elon-musk-says-progressive-steering-years-away/Tesla Model S Plaid Has 12V Lithium-ion Batteryhttps://techstory.in/lifespan-of-tesla-model-s-plaid-increased-12v-lithium-ion-battery/Tesla’s carbon-wrapped motor to pave way for new Roadster improvementshttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-roadster-torque-max-rpm-boost-elon-musk/Tesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Rangehttps://electrek.co/2021/06/12/tesla-downgrades-range-brand-new-model-s-long-range/See The Secret Tesla Supercharger At Goodyear Proving Groundshttps://insideevs.com/news/513660/secret-tesla-supercharger-goodyear/US: Tesla Model Y Long Range Almost Sold Out For Q3?https://insideevs.com/news/513977/tesla-modely-almost-soldout-q3/Shanghai-made Tesla Model Y available in Europe in coming monthshttps://thedriven.io/2021/06/15/shanghai-made-tesla-model-y-available-in-europe-in-coming-months/Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Shanghaihttps://www.torquenews.com/14335/stunning-aerial-footage-giga-shanghaiTesla is getting closer to production at Gigafactory Texas as Model Y body is spotted on-sitehttps://electrek.co/2021/06/15/tesla-closer-production-gigafactory-texas-model-y-body-spotted/Tesla’s 4680 cell production process outlined in Giga Berlin’s revised filingshttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-4680-battery-factory-details-giga-berlin-revealed/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942
  • 46. Model S Delivery Yea !

    12:34
    Refreshed Model S Delivery day finally happened this week; Tesla looking for AutoPilot testers in the US and Canada; Tesla end-of-quarter push from GigaFactory Shanghai and creeping around Tesla delivery centres is a thingTesla Model S Plaid+ canceled, Musk says there’s ‘no need’ for ithttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-plus-canceled/Hundreds Of New Tesla Model S Wait For Delivery At Temp Locationhttps://insideevs.com/news/512757/tesla-models-waits-temp-location/Check Out Drone Footage Of Tesla's Model S Plaid Event Sitehttps://insideevs.com/news/512999/tesla-models-plaid-event-setup/Elon Musk demos Cyberpunk 2077 on new Tesla infotainment system with ‘PS5-level performance’https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/11/22529210/tesla-model-s-plaid-cyberpunk-demo-ps5-performanceTop 5 Things To Take Away From Teslas Model S Plaid Eventhttps://www.torquenews.com/14335/top-5-things-take-away-teslas-model-s-plaid-eventTesla Model X Plaid interior first look shows sizable rear screen, cool third row toyshttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-x-plaid-interior-first-look-pictures/Tesla Model S with Elon Musk’s favorite “Deep Crimson” paint spotted in Fremont Factoryhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-deep-crimson-elon-musk-sighting/Tesla’s new ‘deep crimson’ color spotted on a Model S body at Fremont Factoryhttps://electrek.co/2021/06/08/tesla-deep-crimson-color-spotted-on-a-model-s-body-fremont-factory/Tesla Making Tooling Improvements For Model Y At Fremonthttps://insideevs.com/news/513210/tesla-modely-general-assembly-updates/Tesla looks to recruit Autopilot testers in major U.S. citieshttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-adas-test-operators-autopilot-full-self-driving/Tesla Is Hiring Test Drivers To Test Self Driving Around The Worldhttps://insideevs.com/news/513281/tesla-hiring-adas-test-drivers/Massive Tesla fleet sighted in Port of Zeebrugge for Europe’s apparent quarter-end pushhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-fleet-europe-quarter-end-deliveries-video/Action Spotted At Giga Berlin As Tesla Begins To Test Production Lineshttps://www.torquenews.com/13417/action-spotted-giga-berlin-tesla-begins-test-production-linesHas Tesla Model Y Fit And Finish Improved For June 2021?https://insideevs.com/features/512776/tesla-modely-fit-finish-june/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942
  • 45. Texas Deliveries Nixed & Local Stats Update

    15:49
    Texas delivers a blow to Tesla consumers in the state; Model S delivery event pushed to June 10th; AMD reveals their relationship with Tesla; Elon answers Model 3 and Y price increase question and I update local Tesla trends here in OttawaBy Stiffing Tesla, Texas Legislators Prove That They Don’t Really Value Freedomhttps://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/28/by-stiffing-tesla-texas-legislators-prove-that-they-dont-really-value-freedom/Tesla delays first Model S Plaid deliveries, Musk says one more week of ‘tweak’ is neededhttps://electrek.co/2021/05/29/tesla-delays-first-model-s-plaid-deliveries-musk-tweaking/Tesla delays Model S Plaid deliveries to June 10th for a 'tweak'https://www.engadget.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-delivery-date-152029394.htmlAMD confirms it’s powering the gaming rig inside Tesla’s Model S and Model Xhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/6/1/22462660/amd-tesla-model-x-s-plaid-ryzen-radeon-rdna-2Tesla starts producing Model Y front megacasts in the Fremont Factoryhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-front-megacast-fremont-video/Tesla Model Y overtakes Model 3 in April Global EV sales, Model 3 #1 in 2021https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-overtakes-model-3-global-ev-sales-april-2021/Elon Musk Explains Tesla Model Y and 3 Price Increaseshttps://interestingengineering.com/elon-musk-explains-tesla-model-y-and-3-price-increasesTesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlinhttps://electrek.co/2021/06/04/tesla-officially-applies-build-battery-cells-gigafactory-berlin/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942
  • 44. No Radar Love for the Model 3 and Y

    08:56
    Tesla accounts for 74% of all EVs sold in the US; Tesla ditches radar in the Model 3 and Model Y which provides an interesting turn by Consumer Reports and Model 3s and Model Ys get another round of price increasesTesla accounted for 74% of all EVs sold in the US for the past 3 years: studyhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-75-percent-us-market-share-study/Non-Performance Tesla Model 3 And Y Now More Expensivehttps://insideevs.com/news/508859/nonperformance-tesla-model-3y-prices/Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, now start at $40,000https://electrek.co/2021/05/21/tesla-tsla-increases-model-3-y-prices/Tesla’s first-ever Semi ‘Megacharger’ to be installed at Frito-Lay’s Modesto planthttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-first-ever-megacharger-frito-lay-plant-modesto/Tesla kills radar as Model 3, Model Y move to camera-based techhttps://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-model-3-y-radar-camera-tech/Tesla Model 3, Model Y lose IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus designation, report sayshttps://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-model-3-y-lost-iihs-top-safety-pick-plus-consumer-reports-camera-radar/Tesla Model S Plaid walkthrough teases possible new door handle optionhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-walkthrough-video/Tesla structural battery pack patent hints at clever contingencies for crashes, cell failureshttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-structural-battery-pack-patent-crashes-cell-failures/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942
  • 43. Containment Holds and Front Castings

    10:21
    Tesla evaluates initial front castings for the Model Y and confirms structural battery pack using 4680 battery cells at GigaFactory Texas; containment holds for Model 3s and Ys at Fremont and Model S event planned for June 3rdTesla Giga Texas’ Model Y front megacast is as intimidating as it is revolutionaryhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-front-megacast-giga-texas-first-photo/Tesla produces first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texashttps://electrek.co/2021/05/17/tesla-produces-first-model-y-megacast-gigafactory-texas/First Megacast Will Change The Model Y For The Better In a Multitude Of Wayshttps://www.torquenews.com/13417/first-megacast-will-change-model-y-better-multitude-waysTesla Model Y from Giga Texas will launch with 4680 cells, confirms Elon Muskhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-texas-4680-batteries-elon-musk/Elon Musk Confirms Made-In-Texas Model Y Will Be 4680-Poweredhttps://insideevs.com/news/508103/tesla-confirms-texas-modely-4680/Tesla's Model S Plaid may pack a retractable spoilerhttps://www.engadget.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-spoiler-165725054.htmlArmy Of Tesla’s Refreshed Model S Cars Spotted In A Flyover Of Fremont Factoryhttps://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/16/army-of-teslas-refreshed-model-s-cars-spotted-in-a-flyover-of-fremont-factory/Tesla to hold Model S delivery event on June 3 from Fremonthttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-final-delivery-date-elon-musk/Tesla Stops Accepting New Plaid Plus Model S Orders Pointing To High Demandhttps://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-stops-accepting-new-plaid-plus-model-s-orders-pointing-high-demandTesla Cybertruck sighting shows best look at electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramphttps://electrek.co/2021/05/18/tesla-cybertruck-shows-look-electric-pickups-bed-tailgate-ramp/Tesla Contacting Buyers, Cybertruck Production Starts In 2021https://insideevs.com/news/508335/tesla-cybertruck-coming-2021/Tesla is stuck with over 10,000 cars on factory hold, resulting in a logistical nightmarehttps://electrek.co/2021/05/18/tesla-stuck-with-over-10000-cars-factory-hold-resulting-logistical-nightmare/Elon Musk visits Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, complains about bureaucracy as production is delayedhttps://electrek.co/2021/05/17/elon-musk-visits-tesla-gigafactory-berlin-complains-about-bureaucracy-production-delayed/Tesla Giga Berlin’s final assembly line takes shape after new approvalhttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-final-assembly-line-takes-shape/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942
  • 42. Model X Deliveries Pushed Further

    07:37
    IDRA ups their product offering with a 9,000 ton GigaPress; refreshed Model X delivery dates get pushed further into 2021 and GigaFactory Texas passes an important milestoneTesla’s Giga Press supplier is building a cryptic 9,000-ton press in Chinahttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-9k-ton-giga-press-25k-car/Sandy Munro Shares A New Image Of Tesla's 4680 Packhttps://insideevs.com/news/506435/munro-4680-battery-image-analyzed/Tesla updates Model X ‘Refresh’ delivery timelineshttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-updates-model-x-refresh-delivery-timelines-october-2021/Tesla Model X Deliveries Pushed Back From February To Octoberhttps://insideevs.com/news/507467/tesla-modelx-deliveries-pushed-october/Report: Tesla Model Y First Test Casting Completed At Giga Austinhttps://insideevs.com/news/507403/tesla-model-y-casting-texas/Home Sweet Home: Tesla discreetly places Cybertruck inside Giga Texashttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-cybertruck-giga-texas-spotted-inside-video/Tesla Cybertruck spotted at Gigafactory Texas makes people wonder if it’s a new onehttps://electrek.co/2021/05/14/tesla-cybertruck-spotted-gigafactory-texas-new-one/GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNAGigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/3292NxXAUyPatreon Supporthttps://patreon.com/howigotmyteslaReferral Programhttps://ts.la/matthew40942