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A Tesla podcast of indeterminate length, chronicling the personal journey from internal combustion vehicles to an all-electric transportation solution.
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How I Got My Tesla Matt Wilson

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A Tesla podcast of indeterminate length, chronicling the personal journey from internal combustion vehicles to an all-electric transportation solution.
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    Salty Patent Application and HIGMT Update #5

    Salty Patent Application and HIGMT Update #5

    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 podcast
    Musk Confirms Plaid UI Coming To Model 3/Y With FSD Wide Release
    https://insideevs.com/news/518505/musk-new-ui-tesla-fsd/
    Tesla Model 3 formally becomes Britain’s best-selling car, period
    https://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 costs
    https://electrek.co/2021/07/09/tesla-patent-reveals-elon-musk-table-salt-lithium-extraction-process/
    Tesla Shows MIC Model Y Quality Control Process
    https://insideevs.com/news/519049/tesla-mic-modely-quality-control/
    US: Tesla Increases Model S And Model X Prices By $5,000
    https://insideevs.com/news/519218/tesla-model-sx-prices-up5000/
    Tesla Giga Berlin: Minister still hopeful for 2021 launch despite final approval delay
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-final-approval-delay-minister/
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNA
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15
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    • 17 min
    Pushing Through 200K

    Pushing Through 200K

    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
    https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-deliveries-record-q2-elon-musk-evs/
    Tesla quarterly deliveries hit 200,000 mark for the first time
    https://o.canada.com/pmn/business-pmn/tesla-quarterly-deliveries-hit-200000-mark-for-the-first-time-2
    Tesla Announces Record Number of Vehicle Deliveries in Q2
    https://www.iphoneincanada.ca/tesla/tesla-record-vehicle-deliveries-in-q2/
    Why Tesla Chose the 18650 Battery Over the 4680 In the Model S Plaid
    https://www.torquenews.com/14093/why-tesla-chose-18650-battery-over-4680-model-s-plaid
    Tesla Model S Long Range Deliveries Begin, $50K Less Than Plaid
    https://insideevs.com/features/517049/tesla-models-long-range-bargain/
    Tesla Model 3 gets safety recommendation back after ditching radar
    https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/29/22555745/consumer-reports-tesla-vision-model-3-top-pick-iihs
    Tesla Model 3 Regains CR Top Pick Status and IIHS Safety Award
    https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/tesla-model-3-regains-cr-top-pick-status-iihs-safety-award-a1085318072/
    Tesla Model Y Standard Range Returns, Only In One Market For Now
    https://insideevs.com/news/517769/tesla-modely-standard-hong-kong/
    Check Out Tesla Cybertruck's Unique Solar Charging Tonneau Cover
    https://insideevs.com/news/517798/tesla-cybertruck-solar-charging-patent/
    Elon Musk confirms Tesla Cybertruck will have 4-wheel steering like Hummer EV’s ‘Crab mode’
    https://electrek.co/2021/07/03/tesla-cybertruck-4-wheel-steering-hummer-ev-crab-mode/
    Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s latest round of objections rejected by German Court
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-objections-rejected-german-court/
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNA
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15
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    • 10 min
    Pseudo Shifting Gears

    Pseudo Shifting Gears

    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 Berlin
    How 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 Works
    https://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 Deliveries
    https://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-surging
    Tesla Model 3 tops Cars.com’s ‘American Made’ Index, first time an EV conquers the list
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-american-made-index-cars-com/
    Primed Tesla Model Y Bodies Shown At Giga Berlin Paint Shop
    https://insideevs.com/news/515670/tesla-modely-germany-paint-shop/
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNA
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15
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    • 8 min
    Provoked Steering Yoke

    Provoked Steering Yoke

    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 Texas
    First look at Tesla’s new user interface
    https://electrek.co/2021/06/11/tesla-new-user-interface-first-look/
    2022 Tesla Model S Plaid Steering Yoke Review: The Pros and Cons
    https://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 away
    https://electrek.co/2021/06/17/tesla-yoke-steering-wheel-elon-musk-says-progressive-steering-years-away/
    Tesla Model S Plaid Has 12V Lithium-ion Battery
    https://techstory.in/lifespan-of-tesla-model-s-plaid-increased-12v-lithium-ion-battery/
    Tesla’s carbon-wrapped motor to pave way for new Roadster improvements
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-roadster-torque-max-rpm-boost-elon-musk/
    Tesla downgrades range of brand new Model S Long Range
    https://electrek.co/2021/06/12/tesla-downgrades-range-brand-new-model-s-long-range/
    See The Secret Tesla Supercharger At Goodyear Proving Grounds
    https://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 months
    https://thedriven.io/2021/06/15/shanghai-made-tesla-model-y-available-in-europe-in-coming-months/
    Stunning Aerial Footage of Giga Shanghai
    https://www.torquenews.com/14335/stunning-aerial-footage-giga-shanghai
    Tesla is getting closer to production at Gigafactory Texas as Model Y body is spotted on-site
    https://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 filings
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-4680-battery-factory-details-giga-berlin-revealed/
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNA
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15
    Discord Server
    https://discord.gg/3292NxXAUy
    Patreon Support
    https://patreon.com/howigotmytesla
    Referral Program
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    • 14 min
    Model S Delivery Yea !

    Model S Delivery Yea !

    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 thing
    Tesla Model S Plaid+ canceled, Musk says there’s ‘no need’ for it
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-plus-canceled/
    Hundreds Of New Tesla Model S Wait For Delivery At Temp Location
    https://insideevs.com/news/512757/tesla-models-waits-temp-location/
    Check Out Drone Footage Of Tesla's Model S Plaid Event Site
    https://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-performance
    Top 5 Things To Take Away From Teslas Model S Plaid Event
    https://www.torquenews.com/14335/top-5-things-take-away-teslas-model-s-plaid-event
    Tesla Model X Plaid interior first look shows sizable rear screen, cool third row toys
    https://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 Factory
    https://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 Factory
    https://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 Fremont
    https://insideevs.com/news/513210/tesla-modely-general-assembly-updates/
    Tesla looks to recruit Autopilot testers in major U.S. cities
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-adas-test-operators-autopilot-full-self-driving/
    Tesla Is Hiring Test Drivers To Test Self Driving Around The World
    https://insideevs.com/news/513281/tesla-hiring-adas-test-drivers/
    Massive Tesla fleet sighted in Port of Zeebrugge for Europe’s apparent quarter-end push
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-fleet-europe-quarter-end-deliveries-video/
    Action Spotted At Giga Berlin As Tesla Begins To Test Production Lines
    https://www.torquenews.com/13417/action-spotted-giga-berlin-tesla-begins-test-production-lines
    Has 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 footage
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNA
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15
    Discord Server
    https://discord.gg/3292NxXAUy
    Patreon Support
    https://patreon.com/howigotmytesla
    Referral Program
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    • 12 min
    Texas Deliveries Nixed & Local Stats Update

    Texas Deliveries Nixed & Local Stats Update

    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 Ottawa
    By Stiffing Tesla, Texas Legislators Prove That They Don’t Really Value Freedom
    https://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 needed
    https://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.html
    AMD confirms it’s powering the gaming rig inside Tesla’s Model S and Model X
    https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/1/22462660/amd-tesla-model-x-s-plaid-ryzen-radeon-rdna-2
    Tesla starts producing Model Y front megacasts in the Fremont Factory
    https://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 2021
    https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-overtakes-model-3-global-ev-sales-april-2021/
    Elon Musk Explains Tesla Model Y and 3 Price Increases
    https://interestingengineering.com/elon-musk-explains-tesla-model-y-and-3-price-increases
    Tesla officially applies to build battery cells at Gigafactory Berlin
    https://electrek.co/2021/06/04/tesla-officially-applies-build-battery-cells-gigafactory-berlin/
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Joe Tegtmeyer semi-daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4UwT7zCc-T_BN9_E45FVNA
    GigaFactory Texas Updates - Jeff Roberts daily drone footage
    https://www.youtube.com/user/peterdog15
    Discord Server
    https://discord.gg/3292NxXAUy
    Patreon Support
    https://patreon.com/howigotmytesla
    Referral Program
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    • 15 min

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