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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/11/2021

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 Discord Server https://discord.gg/3292NxXAUy Patreon Support https://patreon.com/howigotmytesla Referral Program https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 min
07/04/2021

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 Discord Server https://discord.gg/3292NxXAUy Patreon Support https://patreon.com/howigotmytesla Referral Program https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 min
06/27/2021

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 Discord Server https://discord.gg/3292NxXAUy Patreon Support https://patreon.com/howigotmytesla Referral Program https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 min
06/20/2021

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 https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 min
06/13/2021

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 https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 min
06/05/2021

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 https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 min
05/30/2021

No Radar Love for the Model 3 and Y

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 increases Tesla accounted for 74% of all EVs sold in the US for the past 3 years: study https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-75-percent-us-market-share-study/ Non-Performance Tesla Model 3 And Y Now More Expensive https://insideevs.com/news/508859/nonperformance-tesla-model-3y-prices/ Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, now start at $40,000 https://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 plant https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-first-ever-megacharger-frito-lay-plant-modesto/ Tesla kills radar as Model 3, Model Y move to camera-based tech https://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 says https://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 option https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-walkthrough-video/ Tesla structural battery pack patent hints at clever contingencies for crashes, cell failures https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-structural-battery-pack-patent-crashes-cell-failures/ 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 https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 min
05/30/2021

Containment Holds and Front Castings

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 3rd Tesla Giga Texas’ Model Y front megacast is as intimidating as it is revolutionary https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-front-megacast-giga-texas-first-photo/ Tesla produces first Model Y megacast at Gigafactory Texas https://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 Ways https://www.torquenews.com/13417/first-megacast-will-change-model-y-better-multitude-ways Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas will launch with 4680 cells, confirms Elon Musk https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-y-texas-4680-batteries-elon-musk/ Elon Musk Confirms Made-In-Texas Model Y Will Be 4680-Powered https://insideevs.com/news/508103/tesla-confirms-texas-modely-4680/ Tesla's Model S Plaid may pack a retractable spoiler https://www.engadget.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-spoiler-165725054.html Army Of Tesla’s Refreshed Model S Cars Spotted In A Flyover Of Fremont Factory https://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 Fremont https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-plaid-final-delivery-date-elon-musk/ Tesla Stops Accepting New Plaid Plus Model S Orders Pointing To High Demand https://www.torquenews.com/11826/tesla-stops-accepting-new-plaid-plus-model-s-orders-pointing-high-demand Tesla Cybertruck sighting shows best look at electric pickup’s bed and tailgate ramp https://electrek.co/2021/05/18/tesla-cybertruck-shows-look-electric-pickups-bed-tailgate-ramp/ Tesla Contacting Buyers, Cybertruck Production Starts In 2021 https://insideevs.com/news/508335/tesla-cybertruck-coming-2021/ Tesla is stuck with over 10,000 cars on factory hold, resulting in a logistical nightmare https://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 delayed https://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 approval https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-berlin-final-assembly-line-takes-shape/ 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 https://ts.la/matthew40942 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How I Got My Tesla

How I Got My Tesla

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Salty Patent Application and HIGMT Update #5

Pushing Through 200K

Pseudo Shifting Gears

Provoked Steering Yoke

Model S Delivery Yea !

Texas Deliveries Nixed & Local Stats Update

No Radar Love for the Model 3 and Y

Containment Holds and Front Castings

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