

Tesla Daily: Tesla News & Analysis
Rob Maurer
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.
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Mar 12, 2021 • 13min
More Price Changes, Plaid+ Timeline, New TSLA Analyst, China Quality, Semi (03.11.21)
➤ Tesla adjusts US pricing for the third time in the last month ➤ Model S Plaid+ delivery timeline change ➤ China vehicles compared on complaints per 10,000 vehicles ➤ Mizuho initiates coverage on TSLA stock with a buy rating ➤ Tesla Semi spotted possibly shooting promotional footage ➤ EVs may soon come into focus in US legislation Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Mar 11, 2021 • 12min
People Are Wrong About Tesla’s Battery Costs + IIHS Study, Security Breach (03.10.21)
➤ Research group publishes study on Tesla’s battery costs compared to the rest of the automotive industry ➤ GM EV Day recap episode: https://youtu.be/4qbwoXxtQzk ➤ IIHS publishes study on automated driving assistance system impact on driver situational awareness ➤ China MIIT confirms Model 3 SR purchase tax exemption in China ➤ Security breach impacts a number of organizations and companies, including Tesla ➤ Another state minister in India chimes in on Tesla’s local production plans ➤ Survey results indicate top reasons people may not want to buy a Tesla Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Mar 10, 2021 • 12min
TSLA Rockets to Biggest Day Ever + Shanghai Production, FSD Beta, New Street Upgrade (03.09.21)
➤ TSLA stock jumps 20%, increasing by more than $100 per share in a single day ➤ Last year’s TSLA price jump episode: https://youtu.be/x2Z8pZjF8vU ➤ Analyzing Tesla’s Giga Shanghai production for the first quarter as February numbers are released ➤ Elon Musk clarifies FSD Beta rollout ➤ New Street Research upgrades TSLA stock, increases price target ➤ TSLA short interest update ➤ VW schedules event for next week Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Mar 9, 2021 • 17min
Starlink + Tesla, FSD Beta Expansion, Internal FSD Emails, Cathie Wood on TSLA, Nickel Supply (03.08.21)
➤ SpaceX files with the US Federal Communications Commission for mobile Starlink ground stations ➤ TSLA stock falls another 5% ➤ Elon Musk says FSD Beta expansion via download button coming soon ➤ Tesla internal emails with California DMV discussing FSD published ➤ Cathie Wood of ARK Invest discusses TSLA and macro environment on CNBC / Bloomberg ➤ Group of Model S refresh vehicles spotted, possibly with 3rd row seat ➤ Bloomberg uncovers secret Tesla battery project in Texas ➤ Tesla partners on nickel mining operation in New Caledonia ➤ VW announces updated electric vehicles targets for 2030 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Mar 5, 2021 • 27min
A Simple Explanation of TSLA's Valuation (03.05.21)
Today's episode involves spreadsheets, so video may be preferred: https://youtu.be/i9eWmAkTTTw ➤ Rob Maurer discusses Tesla's valuation after the recent decline in TSLA's stock price. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Liftoff - The Early Days of SpaceX: https://amzn.to/3uWWdr9 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives. Product links may earn additional revenue for the channel.

Mar 4, 2021 • 29min
Elon Musk & The Launch of SpaceX - Liftoff Author Eric Berger Interview (03.04.21)
➤ Rob Maurer sits down with Eric Berger, author of the new book ‘Liftoff’, to discuss the early days of SpaceX, the company’s evolution, Elon Musk’s management style, balancing SpaceX with Tesla, Gwynne Shotwell, and more. Find Liftoff here: https://amzn.to/3uWWdr9 Timestamps: 00:00 - Background 03:02 - Slim chance of success 04:39 - Musk balancing Tesla & SpaceX 06:43 - Musk's gravitation towards Texas 08:20 - Starship SN10 11:23 - Tesla & SpaceX IP sharing 13:02 - SpaceX during Tesla's production hell 15:29 - Gwynne Shotwell 18:01 - Surprises while at SpaceX 20:35 - Favorite part of the book 23:25 - What didn't make the cut 25:10 - Musk writing a book? 27:42 - Insight on Elon Musk Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives. Product links may earn additional revenue for the channel.

Mar 4, 2021 • 10min
EV Market Share is Overrated, FSD Updates, UBS Increases Price Target (03.03.21)
➤ An argument against a commonly-used metric to evaluate Tesla and the electric vehicles landscape ➤ Morgan Stanley issues note on Tesla, Ford Mustang Mach E, US EV market ➤ UBS increased TSLA price target ➤ Elon Musk tweets about the next version of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta ➤ Whole Mars tests Tesla FSD vs. Waymo: https://bit.ly/2Oj2dJV ➤ SpaceX completes test flight of Starship SN10 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Mar 3, 2021 • 10min
New Solar Roof Design, Tesla India, Starbase Texas, Volvo, Nio (03.02.21)
➤ Tesla spotted testing what appears to be a new Solar Roof design ➤ Transport minister in India offers heavy incentives for Tesla ➤ Addressing Tesla’s market share in Europe ➤ Elon Musk tweets about intent to create Texas town called Starbase ➤ Starship SN10 test flight on track for March 3rd ➤ Dear Moon project announcement ➤ Volvo announces intent to move to 100% all-electric vehicles ➤ Nio adjusts production plans in wake of semiconductor shortages Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Mar 2, 2021 • 12min
German Battery Research, China Expansion, Giga Texas FTZ, FSD Subscription, CNBC (03.01.21)
➤ Tesla partners on battery research with university in Germany ➤ Checking in on Tesla’s production status in Fremont ➤ Tesla requests Foreign Trade Zone designation for Giga Texas ➤ Shanghai approves land near Giga Shanghai for new energy vehicle manufacturing ➤ Elon Musk provides timeline update on Full Self-Driving subscription ➤ Yoke steering wheel spotted on refreshed Model S ➤ CNBC hosts Gene Munster/Gordon Johnson, Ron Baron finally rescheduled ➤ Morgan Stanley issues updated TSLA note ➤ SpaceX prepares for Starship SN10 test flight and Starlink launch Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Feb 27, 2021 • 8min
Latest on Tesla’s Production, Semiconductor Supply, Jaguar’s Misleading EV Plans + SpaceX Updates (02.26.21)
➤ Latest information on Tesla’s production halt ➤ More news on automotive semiconductor supply issues ➤ Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas talks Tesla on CNBC ➤ Jaguar shares more details on EV plans at investor day ➤ SpaceX updates and upcoming news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Executive producer Jessie Chimni Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives