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Tesla Sidekick Show

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A show about everything Tesla with a heavy emphasis on mission, vision, and Elon.
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Ep. 23 Model S Raven - What is it?

Tesla Sidekick ShowJul 29, 2019

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Ep. 47 Elon Musk combined with Artificial Intelligence

Ep. 47 Elon Musk combined with Artificial Intelligence

The machine that builds the machine.
Sep 03, 201911:22
Ep. 46 China Trade War and the Gigafactory

Ep. 46 China Trade War and the Gigafactory

Elon is setting a global stage.
Sep 01, 201909:09
Ep. 45 Love = Energy + AI (Jack Ma vs Elon Musk)

Ep. 45 Love = Energy + AI (Jack Ma vs Elon Musk)

Very interesting concepts and ideas to make the world a better place.
Aug 31, 201920:44
Ep. 44 Model 3 is almost all I can think about

Ep. 44 Model 3 is almost all I can think about

Manufacturing the Model 3 is a dream!
Aug 20, 201905:31
Ep. 43 Model S can’t keep my attention the same that Model 3 can

Ep. 43 Model S can’t keep my attention the same that Model 3 can

Model S is for the rich guys and only exciting me because of speed. Is that ludicrous?
Aug 19, 201914:18
Ep. 42 Elon Musk and the Tesla Factory

Ep. 42 Elon Musk and the Tesla Factory

Manufacturing the future.
Aug 19, 201907:50
Ep. 41 Energy within the Roadster

Ep. 41 Energy within the Roadster

I talk about Tesla Energy and the Roadster combined with building spaces and getting funding to make these episodes more engaging with real Tesla products.
Aug 17, 201918:07
Ep. 40 Model Y I want to move to Sparks Nevada

Ep. 40 Model Y I want to move to Sparks Nevada

Because of Gigafactory... and people!
Aug 15, 201908:15
Ep. 39 Model X - Nothing New - So I Ramble about Model 3 crash

Ep. 39 Model X - Nothing New - So I Ramble about Model 3 crash

Similar to a minivan crash I witnessed.
Aug 14, 201906:25
Ep. 38 Model 3 - The exact opposite of me today.

Ep. 38 Model 3 - The exact opposite of me today.

I’m not sure what that means.
Aug 13, 201902:06
Ep. 37 Inspiration from Model S to house the homeless

Ep. 37 Inspiration from Model S to house the homeless

Affordable housing...
Aug 12, 201916:10
Ep. 36 Getting a CDL because of Semi and Gigafactory

Ep. 36 Getting a CDL because of Semi and Gigafactory

It's a skillset worth developing...

Aug 11, 201906:21
Ep. 35 The POWER of Tesla - What is energy?

Ep. 35 The POWER of Tesla - What is energy?

More philosophical rather than scientific, my thoughts on the subject.
Aug 10, 201903:09
Ep. 34 Finding Inspiration in the Tesla Roadster for Product Development

Ep. 34 Finding Inspiration in the Tesla Roadster for Product Development

Is the original Roadster all that inspiring? You tell me in the comments!
Aug 09, 201905:16
Ep. 33 Discover Model Y: Tesla’s Crossover into $1 Trillion Dollar Territory 

Ep. 33 Discover Model Y: Tesla’s Crossover into $1 Trillion Dollar Territory 

Shares 75% of it’s parts with Model 3.

The Model X only shared about 30% of parts with the Model S.

Will have a faster production ramp due to already having worked out many problems during the Model 3 ramp up.

Currently everything is being produced in Fremont, the Model Y will most likely mark the 1st vehicle made entirely at Gigafactory 1. Even if it isn’t initially entirely produced at Gigafactory 1, it will be produced at Gigafactory 3 which is really helping to streamline everything Tesla learned ramping up the 3 combined with Chinese manufacturing expertise.

70 parts to 1 with the new casting machine for the frame.

Model 3’s biggest mistake was over-automation, they weren’t quite ready, Model Y will be the second attempt at such.

The Model S has 3 kilometers of wiring, Model 3 has 1.5 kilometers of wiring, and the Model Y will have 100 meters of wiring.

The new wiring architecture will not only save resources, but make manufacturing easier for robots.

With all these improvements, there is no way for Model Y to not sell huge quantities.

We really should be looking toward Model Y as likely the first vehicle released with Full Self Driving Capability out of the gate.

At that point Tesla will not only be able to build the cars without people, but drive them as well… It is an entirely new territory that will inevitably cause Tesla to reach the goal of a $1 trillion dollar market cap.

“If all of these milestones were to be achieved, Tesla will have meaningfully achieved its mission of transitioning the world to sustainable energy and will have become one of the most valuable and successful companies in the world. This is our ambition.”

Elon Musk could earn up to $55.8 billion in stock and awards, if Tesla hits operational, revenue, and market cap milestones.

Elon is betting his future and the company's future on the Model Y, but more importantly what the Model Y is built on and that is the Model 3.
Aug 08, 201911:23
Ep. 32 Elon Musk Revealed That Model X is Dead... Well not really.

Ep. 32 Elon Musk Revealed That Model X is Dead... Well not really.

Too many unique parts…

Not compelling enough…

Model Y coming soon…

Tesla Truck coming soon…

Too much attention to detail.

The Model X was overdone and now can’t command the same sort of attention as the other vehicles in the lineup, not to mention building new gigafactories around the world.
Aug 07, 201903:08
Ep. 31 Model 3 - Engineered from Tires to Top

Ep. 31 Model 3 - Engineered from Tires to Top

Mode 3 and Y are Tesla’s future, they engineered it that way.
Aug 06, 201911:05
Ep. 30 Model S - What is Model B?

Ep. 30 Model S - What is Model B?

The Model S is the car to beat and yet no one can, until Tesla cannibalize it’s own sales.
Aug 05, 201907:19
Ep. 29 Semi and Gigafactory Updates Aug 4 2019

Ep. 29 Semi and Gigafactory Updates Aug 4 2019

Inspired by the progress and excited for this future we are building.
Aug 04, 201915:56
Ep. 28 Megapack - Solar Energy and Storage on larger scales...

Ep. 28 Megapack - Solar Energy and Storage on larger scales...

Megapack is going to power the villages of the future!

Aug 03, 201907:39
Ep. 27 Roadster - DIY Electric in 09 to Autonomous in 19

Ep. 27 Roadster - DIY Electric in 09 to Autonomous in 19

The world is changing rapidly.
Aug 02, 201903:01
Ep. 26 Model Y - The car to outsell them all, if housing catches up to employee hiring needs.

Ep. 26 Model Y - The car to outsell them all, if housing catches up to employee hiring needs.

Housing, what’s the holdup?
Aug 01, 201903:05
Ep. 25 Model X - The most underrated of the Teslas

Ep. 25 Model X - The most underrated of the Teslas

Give it some love.
Jul 31, 201901:58
Ep. 24 Megapack and Solar - Taking a hint from Model 3

Ep. 24 Megapack and Solar - Taking a hint from Model 3

Megapack!? What is it and what does it mean?
Jul 30, 201911:01
Ep. 23 Model S Raven - What is it?

Ep. 23 Model S Raven - What is it?

Smoother Suspension and more efficient Model 3 Front Motors mean more Range.
Jul 29, 201904:27
Ep. 22 Gigafactory 2 - What does it mean to you?

Ep. 22 Gigafactory 2 - What does it mean to you?

Delayed does not mean dead.
Jul 29, 201903:54
Ep. 21 Tesla Energy - What does it mean for Tesla’s future?

Ep. 21 Tesla Energy - What does it mean for Tesla’s future?

PowerWall, PowerPack, and Solar Roofs...
Jul 27, 201907:06
Ep. 20 Tesla Roadster - Then and Now - Universal Inspiration

Ep. 20 Tesla Roadster - Then and Now - Universal Inspiration

Elon shot a Roadster into space, it’s truly an inspiration to the Universe.
Jul 26, 201909:29
Ep. 19 Model Y - What makes it so unique from the S, 3, or X?

Ep. 19 Model Y - What makes it so unique from the S, 3, or X?

The Model Y unveil was more about Tesla than the Model Y.
Jul 25, 201909:48
Ep. 18 Model X - Demand is falling 40%...

Ep. 18 Model X - Demand is falling 40%...

What does it really mean?
Jul 24, 201914:35
Ep. 17 Model 3 vs Model T

Ep. 17 Model 3 vs Model T

I love comparing Tesla to Ford. We are witnessing something extraordinary.
Jul 23, 201905:43
Ep. 16 Model S - ULTIMATE Car of the Year?

Ep. 16 Model S - ULTIMATE Car of the Year?

MotorTrend thinks so, here are my thoughts.
Jul 22, 201907:48
Ep. 15 Gigafactory Housing Complex and Inspiring New Companies

Ep. 15 Gigafactory Housing Complex and Inspiring New Companies

I think Tesla is an amazing ecosystem for people to invest their time into improving. This episode explains how I am doing it.
Jul 21, 201905:60
Ep. 14 Lost Power, with I had a Powerwall

Ep. 14 Lost Power, with I had a Powerwall

Tesla energy and semi.
Jul 21, 201906:46
Ep. 13 Lamborghini or the ENTIRE TESLA LINEUP including Semi!?

Ep. 13 Lamborghini or the ENTIRE TESLA LINEUP including Semi!?

Tesla has built a no-brainer lineup.
Jul 19, 201906:45
Ep. 12 Tesla at 200k to 1 million miles

Ep. 12 Tesla at 200k to 1 million miles

Tesla’s are engineered for the future and long term reliability. They are the cars of the future. MotorTrend’s Ultimate Car of the Year.
Jul 18, 201907:31
Ep. 11 Neuralink and Ai, Tesla’s future is innovative

Ep. 11 Neuralink and Ai, Tesla’s future is innovative

I discuss my thoughts after last nights Neuralink event.
Jul 17, 201905:10
Ep. 10 Tesla Sidekick Episode Crashed Anchor - Reduncy Saves Lives!

Ep. 10 Tesla Sidekick Episode Crashed Anchor - Reduncy Saves Lives!

Luckily Zoom saves the day for Audio!
Jul 16, 201908:30
Ep. 9 Introduction to Full Self Driving at Tesla

Ep. 9 Introduction to Full Self Driving at Tesla

Intro to what this week will cover. It’s all about people, teams, and what it takes to get something as innovative as autopilot to market.
Jul 15, 201906:36
Ep. 8 Tesla Sidekick - Engineering and Manufacturing the Future

Ep. 8 Tesla Sidekick - Engineering and Manufacturing the Future

This is Tesla’s strength beyond anything else.
Jul 14, 201909:58