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Tesla Daily: Tesla News & Analysis

Rob Maurertechcastdaily.com
Tesla Daily is a podcast covering all things Tesla, Inc., published every weekday. News on Tesla Motors, Tesla Energy, Tesla Solar, and Tesla Network is discussed in a concise and consistent manner, making it easy to stay up-to-date on the latest from Tesla. Dedicated to keeping investors and customers well-informed, Tesla Daily host Rob Maurer provides analysis and opinions on Tesla as a company, TSLA stock, and the future of the many industries Tesla competes in. Additionally, Tesla Daily covers major news from Elon Musk's SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company.

Episodes

Record Production, November Numbers, China Report, Tom Zhu, Twitter Debt (12.08.22)

➤ Tesla sets production record at Giga Shanghai in November ➤ CPCA reports retail and export sales ➤ Bloomberg reports on shift reductions at Giga Shanghai ➤ Elon Musk comments on macro economic conditions, CEO role ➤ Alex Potter shares insight on China market ➤ Tom Zhu reportedly working out of Giga Texas ➤ Elon Musk reportedly considers margin loan to cover Twitter debt Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladail...

Dec 09, 202212 min

Additional China Discount, CEO Rumor, Radar Update, Thailand Pricing, Holiday Update (12.07.22)

➤ Tesla adds another discount in China ➤ Tesla executives file Form 4s ➤ Report on Tesla CEO position ➤ China relaxes Covid policies ➤ Tesla requests extension from FCC ➤ Thailand design studio opens ➤ Report on Tesla holiday software update ➤ Volkswagen plans investment in Wolfsburg plant Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke E...

Dec 08, 202215 min

Fremont Permits, Model 3, Weekly China Numbers, Potter Note, Berlin, Apple Car (12.06.22)

➤ Tesla applies for Fremont factory updates ➤ Model 3 vehicles spotted with interesting camouflage ➤ Weekly insured vehicle numbers decline in China ➤ Piper Sandler issues Tesla note with research on China market ➤ Wired questions Giga Berlin staffing levels ➤ Tesla shares details on lithium refinery ➤ Volkswagen CEO to present software strategy to board ➤ Apple reportedly delays Apple Car project Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https:/...

Dec 07, 202214 min

Production Report Denied, November Sales, Taiwan, FSD Beta, F-150, Twitter (12.05.22)

➤ Tesla reportedly denies reports of production reduction in December ➤ CPCA reports wholesale sales numbers for Tesla in November ➤ China reportedly plans to continue loosening Covid-19 restrictions ➤ Tesla delivers first vehicles in Taiwan ➤ November registrations for Germany / UK ➤ Musk comments on FSD v11 ➤ Tesla Semi production line report ➤ Interesting Cybertruck design drawing displayed by Tesla ➤ Ford F-150 Lightning sales drop month-over-month ➤ Musk share positive news on Twitter adver...

Dec 06, 202214 min

Semi Battery, Charging, & Delivery Details + China Update (12.02.22)

➤ More information on the Tesla Semi regarding the vehicle’s battery, charging, and deliveries to Pepsi ➤ Updates on Tesla in China ➤ SpaceX receives important FCC authorization Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive p...

Dec 03, 202214 min

Chief Designer Discusses What’s Next, Cybertruck, Semi & Elon Musk (11.30.22)

➤ Tesla’s Franz von Holzhausen discusses Tesla’s next vehicle, Tesla’s Cybertruck, Semi, and working with Elon Musk: https://youtu.be/xTH3Nm_Ca1g ➤ Market rallies after comments from Fed chairman ➤ California Department of Transportation confirms large Tesla order ➤ Elon Musk meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook ➤ Netflix CEO Reed Hastings defends Musk ➤ Ukrainian President Zelensky comments on Musk Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www....

Dec 01, 202212 min

China Insured Vehicles, South Korea, Cybertruck, S&P Research, Brand Favorability, Mobile App (11.29.22)

➤ New weekly insurance numbers out of China show continued strength ➤ Looking at TSLA short interest ➤ South Korean government discusses Tesla factory in more detail ➤ Cybertruck hiring updates ➤ Cybertruck casting machine update ➤ S&P shares research on EV market ➤ Tesla appears to update rear screen in refreshed S/X ➤ Hertz begins adding Superchargers ➤ Tesla updates mobile app ➤ Volkswagen discusses Foxconn partnership Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tesl...

Nov 30, 202219 min

Model 3 Refresh Rumors, China Update, Giga Berlin Production, Semi, FSD Wide Release (11.28.22)

➤ Report on refreshed Model 3 coming in 2023 ➤ Updates on Tesla’s Giga Shanghai ➤ Giga Berlin reportedly hits record production ➤ Tesla announces launch in Thailand ➤ Elon Musk comments on Semi test ➤ Tesla opens FSD Beta to all North American customers ➤ Report on Tesla semiconductor partnership ➤ Elon Musk mentions possibility of making phone ➤ Aptera announces use of NACS Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teslad...

Nov 29, 202214 min

TSLA Upgraded, Analysts Updates, South Korea, BYD, Dolby Atmos, Australia (11.23.22)

➤ TSLA stock upgraded by long-time Tesla bear ➤ FOMC minutes released ➤ Morgan Stanley issues new note on Tesla ➤ Wedbush comments on Tesla ➤ Elon Musk notes possibility of factory in South Korea ➤ BYD plans price increase in China ➤ Tesla reportedly planning to add Dolby Atmos functionality ➤ Musk comments on v11 release ➤ Australia moves forward on EV credit Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tes...

Nov 23, 202218 min

AP Engineers Discuss Simulation, Weekly China Insured Vehicles, New Referral Program, Pininfarina (11.22.22)

➤ Tesla Autopilot engineers discuss FSD training, simulation progress ➤ BazelCon: https://youtu.be/ol5hwjr48Q4 ➤ Price cut rumor reporting in China ➤ New weekly insured vehicles numbers in China ➤ Volkswagen lowers China sales target ➤ Tesla updates referral program in the US ➤ Supercharger milestone ➤ Model Y Track Mode update ➤ FSD Beta expands to more owners ➤ Pininfarina Battista sets new acceleration records ➤ Sony / Honda comments on differentiating from Tesla Shareloft: https://www.sharel...

Nov 23, 202213 min

Energy Updates, Hardware 4, v11 Release Notes, Apple Music, Recalls (11.21.22)

➤ Interesting development in Australian energy market could have implications for Tesla Energy ➤ Tesla brings new energy storage project online in UK ➤ China concerns rise ➤ Report on TSMC and Tesla ➤ FSD Beta v11 full release notes ➤ Peterson exhibit opens ➤ Apple Music appears to be coming soon to Tesla vehicles ➤ Two more over-the-air recalls ➤ Volkswagen’s OTA update Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladaily...

Nov 22, 202212 min

New Safety Score Component, Insurance Expansion, S/X, New Merch (11.18.22)

➤ Tesla updates Safety Score, adds new scoring factor ➤ Peterson exhibit opens to media ➤ Tesla Insurance expands to new state ➤ Model S/X imminent in Switzerland ➤ Tesla adds new shop items Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimn...

Nov 18, 202211 min

Volkswagen Delays EV Plans, Tesla NPS, Supercharging, Musk Email, GM, Cruise (11.17.22)

➤ Volkswagen reportedly makes major changes to EV plans ➤ Bullard, George comment on rates ➤ Tesla tops EV Net Promoter Score survey ➤ Italy added to expanded Supercharger test ➤ Musk emails Twitter managers ➤ GM discusses EV profitability ➤ Cruise expands hours of operation Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive produc...

Nov 18, 202213 min

Musk Identifies Tesla CEO Successor, Expects Another Twitter CEO, Semi Launch, 4680 Update, Twitter, Lucid (11.16.22)

➤ Tesla board member says in court that Elon Musk has identified a potential successor for the CEO position ➤ PPI comes in below expectations ➤ Musk discusses Twitter position in court ➤ Tesla Semi production discussed ➤ Tesla sets Semi launch event ➤ Musk comments on FSD Beta V11 rollout ➤ Tesla plans to update safety score ➤ 4680 battery update: https://youtu.be/4XOHetABrag ➤ Tesla updates wait times in China ➤ New insured unit data ➤ Model S receives 5-star ENCAP rating ➤ Bank of America cuts...

Nov 16, 202222 min

FSD Beta V11, China Crash, California Sales, Solar Update, Twitter (11.14.22)

➤ Tesla begins rolling out FSD Beta version 11 to some employees ➤ Fed officials discuss lower rate increases ➤ Elon Musk interviewed at B20 summit ➤ Tesla crash draws questions in China ➤ Tesla retains top selling spot in California ➤ Model 3 receives 5-star Green NCAP score ➤ Tesla continues hiring solar installers ➤ Musk comments on Twitter, SpaceX, Tesla buyback ➤ SEC charges S&P Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...

Nov 15, 202221 min

Musk Comments on China Rumor, China Begins Covid Pivot, Tesla Seeks Charging Standard (11.11.22)

➤ Elon Musk denies Reuters report on China exports ➤ China loosens Covid-zero policies ➤ Report on Tesla China plans ➤ Clarification on insurance bonuses ➤ Tesla opens charging connector in push for new standard ➤ Tesla to hold Semi delivery event ➤ Semi shows up in Tesla app ➤ Clarification on Musk Twitter comments Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Execut...

Nov 11, 202214 min

Markets Pop, CPI, Wedbush, Cybertruck, Solar, Twitter (11.10.22)

➤ TSLA recovers alongside markets after CPI report ➤ Wedbush removes TSLA from best ideas list ➤ Tesla opens Cybertruck production job listings ➤ Electrek reports on Tesla solar cancellations ➤ New Quicksilver paint spotted ➤ Twitter updates Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive produc...

Nov 11, 202212 min

TSLA Continues Fall, China Production Record, EV Credit Bill, Rivian Earnings, Twitter (11.09.22)

➤ TSLA stock continues to drop on high volume ➤ Walking through the math on Elon Musk’s stock sales and Twitter requirements ➤ Tesla sets production record at Giga Shanghai ➤ More discussion on China demand ➤ EV tax credit changes proposed in Congress ➤ Tesla establishes new warehouse in Germany ➤ Foxconn discusses EV plans ➤ Rivian reports Q3 earnings ➤ Elon Musk shares more on Twitter plans ➤ Twitter notes: https://bit.ly/3NVyxgt Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitte...

Nov 10, 202221 min

Musk Sells $4B, Tesla China Discounting, Recall, Zoom, Lucid Earnings (11.08.22)

➤ Musk sells TSLA stock ➤ Tesla implements insurance rebate after cutting prices in China ➤ Zach Kirkhorn Form 4 ➤ Over-the-air recall of Model S/X ➤ Tesla China’s domestic and export sales for October ➤ New feature coming soon ➤ Tesla investor relations team recognized ➤ Musk comments on Twitter activity levels ➤ Lucid reports Q3 earnings Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://...

Nov 09, 202224 min

Thoughts on Elon Musk + Macro, Giga Berlin Expansion, Model Y Update, Sweden (11.07.22)

➤ Rob Maurer shares some thoughts on Elon Musk’s latest actions ➤ Update on macroeconomy ➤ Tesla plans to file application for Giga Berlin expansion ➤ Model Y receives new EPA certification ➤ Model S Plaid registered in Norway ➤ Tesla to open some Australian Superchargers ➤ Sweden cuts EV incentives Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jere...

Nov 08, 20229 min

Musk Interviewed by Ron Baron, German EV Incentives, Telecom License, Credit Pushbacks (11.04.22)

➤ Ron Baron interviews Elon Musk about Tesla, Twitter, SpaceX ➤ Ron Baron shares valuation expectation for Tesla stock ➤ Tesla updates customers on incentive deadline ➤ Tesla applies for telecom license in Canada ➤ Japan, South Korea push back on EV incentive plans Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Ch...

Nov 05, 202220 min

China Sales, Berlin Expansion, Tesla Bot, Ultrasonics, Giga Press (11.03.22)

➤ CPCA reports Tesla China’s sales for October ➤ Baron Funds possibly interviewing Elon Musk: https://bit.ly/3T5yRKG ➤ Tesla commences Berlin expansion, reportedly preparing third shift ➤ New software update contains ultrasonic sensor replacement code ➤ IDRA shares work on new Giga Press ➤ German Tesla registrations for October ➤ Q3 market share for BEVs in Europe ➤ Goldman Sachs issues report on Tesla Bot ➤ Ford reports October EV sales ➤ Canada tightens foreign investment regulations ➤ Saudi A...

Nov 03, 202213 min

FOMC Meeting, FSD Beta 10.69.3 Expands, China Production, Pepsi, Battery Production (11.02.22)

➤ TSLA stock drops alongside market following FOMC statement and press conference ➤ FSD Beta 10.69.3 begins rolling out ➤ Nio suspends production in China ➤ Tesla closes first store in China ➤ Frito Lay plans massive solar array ➤ Details on new Model Y suspension ➤ Northvolt reevaluates factory plans Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Je...

Nov 02, 202217 min

FSD 10.69.3 Release Notes, China Sales, Cybertruck, Twitter Crossover, Panasonic, Toyota, SpaceX (11.01.22)

➤ Release notes for FSD Beta 10.69.3 leaked ahead of broader rollout ➤ Tesla China insured units for October ➤ Report on Cybertruck production timeline ➤ Tesla employees reportedly help out at Twitter ➤ Panasonic to begin battery factory construction ➤ Toyota reports earnings ➤ SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive produc...

Nov 02, 202213 min

Former Tesla AI Director Explains Departure, State of FSD, Elon Musk & More + Giga Texas Production (10.31.22)

➤ Tesla’s former director of AI, Andrej Karpathy, discusses his time at Tesla, the decision to leave, the current state of FSD, and much more: https://youtu.be/cdiD-9MMpb0 ➤ Tesla discloses Giga Texas production milestone ➤ FSD Beta update ➤ GM halts Twitter ads ➤ Tesla Semi testing spotted ➤ George Hotz steps down at Comma AI Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert4...

Nov 01, 202213 min

Giga Berlin Expansion, Twitter Close, EU Ban, GM Credits, PCE (10.28.22)

➤ Tesla begins expansion work at Giga Berlin ➤ Elon Musk closes Twitter deal ➤ European Union agrees on ban of internal combustion engine vehicle sales by 2035 ➤ Personal consumption expenditures reported for September ➤ GM comments on EV credits Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive p...

Oct 28, 202212 min

Auto Valley of Death, Uber Update, Recalls, SEC Investigation, Lithium (10.27.22)

➤ Discussing the auto industry’s “valley of death” ➤ Amazon, Apple report earnings ➤ Uber provides updates on Tesla usage through Hertz partnership ➤ Tesla Model 3, Cyberquad for Kids recalled ➤ SEC reportedly investigating FSD marketing ➤ Tesla lets term sheet for lithium expire ➤ Model Y is best selling vehicle in Europe in September Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.l...

Oct 27, 202212 min

Musk Enters Twitter HQ, Tesla Investigated, Megafactory Progress, Ford Pivot (10.26.22)

➤ Elon Musk heads to Twitter HQ and they let that sink in ➤ Tesla reportedly under Department of Justice investigation ➤ Video of Tesla’s new energy Megafactory ➤ Multiple Tesla Semis spotted ahead of deliveries ➤ Ford pivots on autonomous strategy ➤ GM apparently borrows some media Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executiv...

Oct 27, 202216 min

Giga Press, Semi, Supercharging, GM Inventory & EV Delay (10.25.22)

➤ IDRA posts updated on 9000T Giga Press for Cybertruck ➤ Reports on Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition ➤ Tesla Semi receives EPA certification ➤ Tesla receives funding for Superchargers in Australia ➤ GM beats earnings expectations, inventory grows Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive p...

Oct 26, 202211 min

China Price Cuts, 10-Q Filing, Mexico, Toyota (10.24.22)

➤ Understanding the impacts of Tesla’s price cuts in China ➤ Tesla files 10-Q report after Q3 earnings ➤ Elon Musk reportedly discussing Tesla investment in Mexico ➤ Toyota rethinks EV plans Shareloft: https://www.shareloft.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimn...

Oct 25, 202214 min