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In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, hosts Louis, Doug, and Mike discuss Tesla’s Q3 spike in sales (0:43), changes in the vehicle options (6:26) as many government incentives end. Other topics include rumors about a scaled down cybertruck (16:20), MKBHD’s Roadster order (19:59), KungFu Optimus (27:08), Elon’s crazy pay plan (32:51) and more!

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
0:43 Tesla's Q3 Sales Numbers
6:26 Tesla Model Updates and Features
6:39 Model Y Performance and Standard Versions
11:56 Model 3 Upgrades and Features
16:20 Cybercab, Smaller Cybertruck, and Future Models
19:59 Reaction to MKBHD's Canceled Tesla Roadster
22:31 Referral Program
23:56 Tesla's Early Adopter Issues
24:45 Electric Supercar Competition
27:08 Tesla's Optimus Robot and Competitors
28:45 Unitree Robot Martial Arts
29:26 Optimus Hand
30:01 Wuji Hand
32:51 Elon's New Pay Package
37:24 Shareholder Meeting and Future of Tesla
37:54 Opposition and Concerns
42:42 Conclusion and Community Engagement


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Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

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In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, Louis and Doug discuss info gleaned from the Q2 earnings call. The hosts analyze the current state of self-driving technology, compare Tesla’s approach to competitors like Waymo, and discuss the implications of massive AI spending versus actual revenue. Other topics include new Tesla Model Y variants, the opening of the Tesla Diner in LA, Optimus, humanoid robots, and more! Recorded July 27, 2025 and still relevant!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:50 Robotaxi Trials in Austin - Initial Impressions
10:56 Uber's Partnership with 3rd Party Robotaxis
16:35 Licensing Tesla's Self-Driving Technology
19:30 AI5 Delays and 10X HW4 Parameters
27:03 XAI Fundraising and the AI Bubble
34:22 Would Tesla buy XAI?
38:34 Vibe Physics
45:28 AI in Space - Technical Challenges
47:58 Model Y Variants
53:27 Tesla Diner Opening in LA
57:45 Optimus Competitors and Humanoid Robot Safety
1:02:15 Outro

Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Doug: @doug

Producers-
Daniel: @danny
Doug: @doug

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In this episode Seb, Mike, Doug, and Louis speculate about the Tesla autonomous Cybercab (01:08), discuss the much desired new Model 3 Performance (14:43), the Cybertruck accelerator pedal recall (20:35), Tesla possibly licensing FSD to another automaker (23:20), and Tesla’s Optimus vs. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas (37:13).

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Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Seb: @Seb P85D

Producers-
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Doug: @doug

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In this episode Doug and Mike talk about traveling in their Teslas to view the solar eclipse (00:41).  Their impressions of FSD version 12 (05:55), the subscription price drop to $99 and concerns about the 30 day free trial (11:47), Model 2 cancellation rumors and robotaxi speculation (17:42), the curious case of Tesla vs. Rivian at the Supercharger (26:06), the Porche Taycan revisited and the used EV market (34:37), and Dan O’Dowd’s recent shenanigans (41:23).   

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Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

Producers-
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In this episode our hosts chat about Rivian's big reveal of the R2, R3, and R3X (00:41), with an aside on Fisker’s financial woes in the context of their previous incarnation (10:45). The gang also discusses Hertz failed bet on EVs (17:31),  Elon’s legal battle with OpenAI (26:56), exciting updates on the Next Gen Tesla Roadster (41:54), and EU safety guidelines at odds with Tesla’s minimalist design (51:48).  

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Hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
Daniel: @danny
Doug: @doug

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In this episode, Louis, Doug, and Mike delve into the drama about certain Cybertrucks showing rust spots (3:12) and discuss the vehicle’s crashworthiness (10:36). The gang also explores EV truck maker Rivian’s financial challenges (17:12), revisits the hydrogen fuel cell debate (31:09), and wraps up with anticipation for the Tesla Model 3 Performance (41:03). 

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Hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

Producers-
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Doug: @doug

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In this episode, Doug gives his impressions of the refreshed Model 3 (00:59), the Audi e-tron GT (17:27), and the Porsche Taycan (24:07) having recently test-driven those cars. The gang discusses this year's anti-FSD Superbowl Ads (30:03), Shell shutting down H2 filling stations in California (40:29), and the final domino falls for NACS adoption (48:39).

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Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

Producers-
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Doug: @doug

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We discuss the Tesla Model 2 (which is now expected in 2025) as well as other topics.

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0:00 Stream begins
0:15 Intro
11:33 Takeaways from Q4 Earnings Call
12:11 Cybertruck sales numbers
17:35 Model 2 speculation
1:02:40 Tesla FSD 12 coming soon
1:13:24 Optimus (Teslabot) "making good progress"

Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug
Seb: @Seb P85D

Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel: @danny

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We review our 2023 Tesla predictions - were we right? We then make our Tesla predictions for 2024.

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0:00 Stream begins
0:18  Intro
5:16 Cybertruck deliveries
7:55 Out of Spec range tests Cybertruck
11:07 Cybertruck still a work in progress
16:54 Cybertruck repairability
21:36 Recap of our 2023 predictions
57:24 Will Tesla unveil a brand new model in 2024?
59:31 Total number of worldwide superchargers by end of 2024?
1:01:54 Will Gigafactory Mexico or Megafactory Shanghai open in 2024?
1:03:00 Will another vehicle dethrone Model Y as best-selling car?
1:04:08 Will we see Model 3 v2.0 in the United States?
1:05:05 How many Cybertrucks will be on the road by end of 2024?
1:08:00 Will we see a driverless ride from west coast to east coast?
1:11:43 Will Tesla deliver Roadster 2.0 in 2024?
1:15:28 Viewer comments/questions

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Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
Daniel: @danny

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In a series of thoughtful discussions, hosts Lewis and Doug from the Tesla Motors Club Podcast, along with special guest Chris from Dirty Tesla, intensely discuss the Tesla Cybertruck. The conversations revolve around the vehicle's design, materials, unique features, and the 48-volt power architecture of the vehicle. The team also contrasts the tri motor and dual motor versions. Further topics include opinions on the Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta versions 11 and 12, concerns regarding Tesla's Auto Wipers, and a collective wishlist for future Tesla improvements. The sessions also included audience Q&A addressing Cybertruck reservations and FSD explainability.

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Co-hosts-
Louis: @nebusoft
Mike: @SteelClouds
Doug: @doug

Producers-
Adam: @ElectricAve84
James: @scrapps
Daniel: @danny

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