How Tesla Reinvented Driving for Us | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #1

Description- This was our first Tesla Motors Club (TMC) Podcast. In this episode we discussed various topics, including the FSD Beta Program, matrix headlights, the effect on EVs of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and much more. Tesla Motors Club website: https://teslamotorsclub.com/ Podcast comments thread: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/how-tesla-reinvented-driving-for-us-tesla-motors-club-podcast-1.259339/ Timestamps- 0:00 Intro 0:50 Gas at $6.89/gallon at an Arco!? 3:44 Solar cells and other options to lower your carbon footprint. 8:30 Marc on the Cybertruck: "I think its a very hideous thing, but I love it." 16:40 Tesla's addictive acceleration makes it hard to get into the FSD Beta Program. 19:46 Louis explains what excites him about owning a Tesla, and shares his thoughts on the yoke. 29:40 The Model 3 has been a success, and has done what it set out to do, despite the haters. 33:41 What is going on with Cybertruck development? 37:02 Thoughts on Polestar 2 and other Model 3 alternatives. 44:45 What are the perceived issues preventing faster EV adoption? 49:41 Louis put his Plaid order on hold to make sure he is getting an S with matrix headlights. 54:56 If you are always waiting for the next feature (such as 3680 cells), you will never buy the car. 58:39 Supply shortages and the role does Russia plays (nickel, palladium). Iron battery chemistry? 1:12:53 How the Model 3 reinvented driving for Marc (lutriant) 1:13:47 West Virginia HB4560 bill threatens to force auto makers to only update software at dealers. Co-hosts- Marc: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/lutriant.132231/ Louis: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/nebusoft.208811/ Mike: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/steelclouds.198735/ Producers- Adam: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/electricave84.77510/ James: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/scrapps.42261/ Joshua: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/nogasnobrakes.181233/ Doug: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/doug.143/ Daniel: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/members/danny.3/ Social- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeslaMotorsClub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teslamotorsclubofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclub 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