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The official podcast of Tesla Motors Club (TMC). Join us as we cover the most interesting Tesla related topics. Formed in 2006, TMC was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts.

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The official podcast of Tesla Motors Club (TMC). Join us as we cover the most interesting Tesla related topics. Formed in 2006, TMC was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts.

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English

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Episodes

Optimus already sorting objects autonomously | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #51

9/28/2023
Apparently Optimus' neural network is trained fully end-to-end and it can now sort objects autonomously. We discuss this and more! Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 1:06 New Optimus video 24:44 Doug's road trip - FSD and Starship 54:54 Rove's 40-station EV charging center 1:06:14 FSD price reduced 1:10:12 Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective 1:18:00 Referral Program updates Link to the article "Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective" - Tesla FSD - A Five Year Perspective Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

Duration:01:23:28

Our thoughts on the Model 3 Refresh | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #50

9/11/2023
We finally have images and details of the Tesla Model 3 Refresh (aka Project Highland). We share our thoughts and cover other topics as well. Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 1:20 Model 3 Highland Revealed 20:26 Model Y Refresh incoming? 30:46 Land of the Giants podcast review 53:27 Doug's Road Trip 1:08:57 Supercharging not affecting Tesla battery longevity, according to study Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

Duration:01:17:13

Elon tests FSD v12 Beta on a live stream | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #49

8/30/2023
Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:21 Intro 1:30 Elon tests FSD Beta v12 36:00 Cybertruck delivery event 41:00 Cybertruck's Fit & Finish 1:04:40 How to fix public charging? 1:25:00 Viewer comments Co-hosts- Louis: @nebusoft Mike: @SteelClouds Doug: @doug Seb: @Seb P85D Producers- Adam: @ElectricAve84 James: @scrapps Daniel: @danny Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: Log into Facebook Instagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub Audio versions- Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple Podcasts Spotify: Tesla Motors Club Podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942 TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneIn RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rss Support us- PayPal: PayPal.Me TeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Support the show

Duration:01:27:30

Why we don't battery swap our Teslas | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #48

8/16/2023
0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 3:00 Doug's Hit&Run: Part Deux 22:38 Model Y HW4 Controversy 43:02 Battery Swap Redux 59:10 Land of the Giants podcast Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:05:49

Why Tesla is going to allow for one-time FSD transfers | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #47

7/24/2023
Tesla is going to allow one-time FSD transfers. Why the sudden change of heart after years of customers requesting this? We also discuss xAI and other topics. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 2:19 FSD transfers: "Amnesty" for FSD buyers 25:16 Tesla in discussions to license FSD 45:00 What is xAI? Should you care? 1:02:43 Questions/Comments from viewers Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:08:57

Discussing the CyberRoadster with @cyber_hooligan | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #46

7/17/2023
Special guest @cyber_hooligan joins us to tell us about his CyberRoadster project. We also discuss the latest Tesla news from the past couple weeks. Follow Cyber Hooligan - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyber_hooligan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cyber_hooligan_ Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 1:40 Meet the CyberRoadster 45:40 Cybertruck is imminent? 1:04:06 Viewer questions 1:06:36 Does Tesla need more Superchargers? TMC Poll asking members if Tesla will be able to match demand for Superchargers given the adoption of NACS by other automakers: Will Tesla Buildup Superchargers to Accommodate Anticipated Demand from Ford, GM, Rivian, and whoever else, Adopting NACS circa 2024/2025? Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:22:33

Talking FSD with @DirtyTesla | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #45

7/3/2023
We are joined by Tesla YouTuber and FSD tester @DirtyTesla to discuss FSD and the latest @tesla news. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:17 Intro 1:45 Who is DirtyTesla? 4:40 Cybertruck updates 21:44 Ross Gerber - Dan O'Dowd, FSD Beta video controversy 35:50 Talking FSD with DirtyTesla 1:01:54 More dominoes fall for NACS Follow Dirty Tesla- YouTube: / @dirtytesla Twitter: https://twitter.com/DirtyTesLa Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:25:49

Hardware 4 & Steer by Wire Coming to Model 3? | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #44

6/26/2023
We discuss the Model 3 Refresh, also known as "Project Highland" is expected to include Hardware 4, steer by wire, yoke steering wheel, matrix LED headlights, an updated exterior and interior, and RBG ambient lights. We also discuss Tesla's recent purchase of a wireless charging company Wiferion and what that may mean for Tesla's future innovations, as well as other topics. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:09 Intro 1:12 Tesla to purchase wireless charging company Wiferion 15:01 Rivian to adopt NACS as well, what about Lucid? 21:59 Model 3 Refresh to come with HW4 and steer by wire? 35:57 Dojo starting production, and more from Tesla AI on Twitter 55:36 Questions and comments Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@doug@Seb P85DProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:01:04

GM gets Supercharging via NACS w/Guest: Rocco Speranza | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #43

6/12/2023
We are joined by special guest Rocco Speranza @mechrocktech . Rocco has a great YouTube channel where he posts videos testing out each new version of FSD Beta. We will of course go in depth into FSD, while touching on some of the recent news such as GM's decision to use NACS. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 2:52 Who is Rocco Speranza? 6:45 Talking FSD with Rocco Speranza 15:13 GM announces use of NACS charging standard 40:15 Mike's spends hours trying to report a supercharger error to Tesla 51:15 More FSD talk with Rocco Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Checkout Rocco's YouTube channel: @mechrocktech And follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/R0cco_Speranza Co-hosts: @SteelClouds@doug@nebusoftProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:13:07

Ford Going All-In on Tesla Supercharging | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #42

5/30/2023
Next gen Ford EVs will include NACS port for access to Tesla's Supercharger network. They will also have a NACS to CCS adapter for existing Ford EVs and will be made compatible with Tesla Superchargers via software update. We discuss this as well as other topics. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 3:08 Tesla Supercharging: A gamechanger for Ford? 18:57 Tesla Shareholder meeting takeaways 26:45 Cybertruck details from Tesla Shareholder meeting 37:50 Thread of the week: DIY to fix Tesla's headrests 41:32 FSD Beta update 11.4.2 Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @SteelClouds@doug@Seb P85DProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:00:49:29

Model 3 Refresh Leak | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #41

5/16/2023
Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:24 Intro 1:46 Model 3 interior refresh leaks 26:12 Updated Referral Program 32:51 No more RHD Model S or X 42:34 FSD 11.4.1 rollout to testers 57:37 What are we looking forward to from Tesla in the near future? Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show Support the show

Duration:01:13:51

Starship, FSD, 4680, Chevy Bolt & More | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #40

5/5/2023
Rec. on 30th of April. Topics- 0:00 Stream beings 0:15 Intro 2:25 Elon says FSD by end of year again (again) 13:35 Starship launch on 4-20 24:42 Model S and X supercharger incentive 40:41 GM ends the Chevy Bolt 55:14 Tesla 4680 cell update 1:03:04 Texas to add $200 EV registration tax Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:18:24

Is the Model 3 Refresh leak real? | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #39

4/24/2023
This episode was recorded on April 26, 2023. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 2:54 Model 3 "Highland" image 19:20 FSD Beta V11.3.6 40:02 Privacy concerns with Tesla camera 53:02 Cybertruck spotted wind testing 1:07:00 Starship test launch soon Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@dougProducers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@dannySocial: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokAbout us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:22:04

Our Hands-On Experience with Tesla's FSD Beta V11 | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #38

4/5/2023
We just recently got the Tesla FSD Beta V11.3 updates on our vehicles. We discuss both the ups and the downs. Topics: 0:00 Stream begins 0:23 Intro 3:02 Our experience with FSD Beta V11.3 32:03 EV tax credit changes, and what they mean 40:10 Bloomberg surveyed Model 3 owners. Here's our take. 1:05:17 Mike reviews some new tires Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@doug Producers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@danny Social: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok About us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:14:24

Tesla FSD Beta V11, Powerwall, Neuralink, & AI w/ James Douma | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #37

3/14/2023
We are joined by special guest James Douma @jimmy_d to discuss Tesla's release of FSD Beta V11 (specifically V11.3), Powerwall now available without requiring Solar, Neuralink, the general progression of AI, and more. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:20 Intro 2:33 FSD V11.3 is out the door 18:55 Cost of FSD & the economics of robotaxi 29:30 Will Tesla face the "Innovator's Dilemma"? 35:30 Tesla's neural net architecture & Project Dojo 47:29 Tesla Powerwall now available w/out Tesla Solar 58:07 Mike's Model 3 wiper upgrade 1:04:14 Neuralink talk 1:31:51 Questions/Comments from viewers Thread mentioned in Mike's wiper upgrade segment: Wiper/Washer Arm Upgrade MY Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@doug Producers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@danny Social: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok About us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:47:55

Investor Day: Next Gen Vehicle, Mexico Gigafactory, & More (Disclaimer: Audio Issues) | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #36

3/4/2023
Tesla just had its 2023 Investor Day presentation. We discuss what we learned and share our thoughts. Note: We had some issues with Doug's mic so the sound quality is not ideal. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:18 Intro 1:02 Our thoughts on Tesla Investor Day 8:20 Tesla’s Master Plan is…climate change math 14:47 Is bidirectional charging coming to Tesla vehicles? 19:46 Tesla announces new factory in Monterrey, Mexico 25:16 Future predicted: Teslas with no rare earth elements? 30:26 Unlimited charging, coming to a Lone Star State near you 34:47 Mystery vehicles, and Tesla predicts on how well they’ll sell 45:00 Superchargers in the wild, and Tesla saving money on them 1:00:05 FSD rollout on hold. And should it be transferable? 1:05:55 Thread of the week: Make FSD Transferable - Sign the Petition! Link to thread of the week: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/make-fsd-transferable-sign-the-petition.295150/ Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@doug Producers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@danny Social: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok About us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:12:59

Does the FSD recall mean we're finally getting Beta V11? | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #35

2/21/2023
Topics - 0:00 Stream begins 0:27 Intro 1:34 FSD Beta recall 16:43 Dawn Project Superbowl Ad 31:55 Hardware 4 leaks 49:15 Update on Tesla Semi 1:00:32 White House: Tesla opening up Superchargers to other EVs 1:15:41 Thread of the week: Another Direct Model X vs. Rivian Comparison Link to thread of the week: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/another-direct-model-x-vs-rivian-comparison-my-personal-experience.293566/ Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@doug Producers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@danny Social: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok About us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:24:27

Tesla Price Changes are a Rollercoaster | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #34

2/6/2023
Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:22 Intro 1:10 Tesla's rollercoaster prices 14:20 Toyota's junk science 24:56 Plug-in hybrids: bridge or stalling tactic? 42:02 Mike's new Model 3 53:25 Thread of the week: Optimizing track mode for snow driving 59:08 FSD V11 coming by the end of this week? 1:07:04 Questions and comments from viewers Link to the Thread of the Week by @avramd : Optimizing track mode for snow driving Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@doug Producers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@danny Social: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok About us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:15:03

Former engineer claims 2016 self-driving demo staged | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #33

1/23/2023
Topics: 0:00 Stream begins 0:15 Intro 1:44 Was Tesla's 2016 self-driving demo video misleading? 27:33 GM budgeting ~$800M on a new V8 engine, but only ~$60M EVs 36:05 Doug's car gets hit and run 53:46 Tesla steps up its behind the scenes videos 54:25 Thread of the week: "FYI: My opinion is Model 3 better than Model S" Doug's hit and run recording: https://youtu.be/_6wzYqU6-zY Link to thread of the week: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threa... @TeslaMotors Videos that we mentioned - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xChD... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyGgr... Visit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@doug Producers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@danny Social: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok About us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:10:24

Tesla Price Drops - Is this good or bad for the company? | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #32

1/17/2023
Tesla has applied massive price drops to its entire product line. While prospective owners are welcoming this, existing owners are taking a hit to their vehicles resale value. We ask if this is a good or bad sign for the health of the company. Topics- 0:00 Stream begins 0:19 Intro 1:10 Tesla vehicle price drops 25:38 Electrify America charger reliability 39:05 FSD Beta V11 to make use of neural nets for vehicle navigation & control 41:50 Autopilot coming to a stop on the highway in California 53:49 EV ban proposed in Wyoming 1:06:46 Giga Press being installed in Austin 1:10:27 Questions/Comments from viewers Co-hosts: @nebusoft@SteelClouds@doug Producers: @ElectricAve84@scrapps@danny Social: TwitterFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTok About us- Formed in 2006, Tesla Motors Club (TMC) was the first independent online Tesla community. Today it remains the largest and most dynamic community of Tesla enthusiasts. Support the show

Duration:01:20:31