Tesla Daily: Tesla News & Analysis
Rob Maurer
Last episode over 2 years agoTesla 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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Episodes (1428)
First Berlin Production Equipment, New Largest Supercharger Location, Daimler Emissions (09.14.20)
➤ Tesla starts to bring paint shop equipment on to Giga Berlin site ➤ Newly discovered Supercharger location may be the biggest worldwide ➤ Electrek tweets about mysterious thicc battery cell ➤ Daimler reaches settlement agreement in the US over emissions test allegations ➤ Nikola Motors reportedly under Department of Justice investigation after research report, following reports of SEC investigation as well Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Autopilot Rewrite, China Model Y Production Volume/Timing, Bill Gates/Elon Musk, Tesla Solar (09.14.20)
➤ Elon Musk updates on timeline for significant update to Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software ➤ TSLA stock fully recovers from worst single-day performance in less than a week ➤ Goldman Sachs issues updated note on TSLA exploring Tesla app downloads ➤ Bill Gates casts doubt on Tesla's Semi plans, Musk responds ➤ Nikola Motors reportedly under SEC investigation after research report ➤ China heat pump supplier documents may reveal production schedule and volume for the made-in-China Model Y ➤ Elon Musk breaks down cost of solar as Tesla partners with third-party installers for Tesla Solar Roof ➤ Battery Day invitations conclude as Elon Musk hints at Plaid update Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Shanghai Exports? + Analyst Updates, Musk Tweets (09.11.20)
➤ Bloomberg and Reuters report that Tesla plans to export from Giga Shanghai — is it a sign of demand constraints in China or a move to optimize logistics? ➤ Looking back at Tesla's previous comments about Giga Shanghai ➤ UBS, JMP Securities weigh in on TSLA in updated notes ahead of Battery Day and after Tesla's $5B capital raise ➤ Elon Musk tweets about Battery Day, Tesla's HVAC plans ➤ EU reportedly considering raising 2030 emissions requirements Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Giga Berlin Growth Plans, Lucid Air Reveal Recap & Analysis (09.10.20)
➤ Giga Berlin timeline and completion percent discussed by Tesla executive ➤ Analysis of Tesla's current factory expansion plans ➤ Brandenburg Minister of Economics comments on Giga Berlin employee counts, hinting at huge growth ➤ Tesla reportedly looking to expand Giga Berlin site with new land purchase ➤ Public hearing for discussion on Giga Berlin approval scheduled for September 23 ➤ Recap and analysis on Lucid's reveal of the Lucid Air. Livestream link: https://youtu.be/SFNqiQ2QqaU Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Giga Texas Timeline Update, Giga Shanghai/New York Growth, Musk Comments on Lucid, TSLA Rebounds (09.09.20)
➤ TSLA stock rebounds after its worst single-day performance ever ➤ Giga Texas project schedule possibly shared on TeslaMotorsClob forum ➤ Global Times reports on Phase 2 progress at Giga Shanghai ➤ Tesla expands hiring at Giga New York in renewed effort to grow solar business ➤ Estimated Tesla delivery wait times updated again ➤ Elon Musk comments on Lucid Motors founder Peter Rawlinson, who also comments on Tesla's business and TSLA's stock price Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
TSLA's Worst Day Ever, $5B Raise Completed, Musk & Volkswagen, Delivery Wait Times (09.08.20)
➤ TSLA stock has its worst day in history, finishing trading -21% ➤ S&P announces index adjustments, but leaves Tesla and Zoom out of the S&P 500 index for the time being ➤ Tesla completes $5.0B capital raise through follow-on stock offering ➤ Elon Musk meets with Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess in Germany, test drives VW ID.3 ➤ Diess shares thoughts on the Tesla Model Y ➤ Elon Musk discusses Giga Berlin, says vehicle production from the factory will involve changes to the core structural technology ➤ Tesla plans to have up to 8 casting machines at Giga Berlin ➤ Model S, Model X, and Model Y US delivery estimated pushed out to 10-14 weeks ➤ Lucid Air unveiling September 9th at 4pm PST Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Gordon Johnson and Rob Maurer Debate TSLA Bull/Bear Thesis (09.03.20)
Rob Maurer of Tesla Daily is joined live by Gordon Johnson, founder and CEO of GLJ Research, to discuss the bull and bear cases for TSLA stock at its nearly $400B valuation. Johnson has a $19 price target on TSLA stock. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction and Gordon Johnson's bear case 6:24 Is Tesla's automotive business burning cash? 11:57 Is Tesla's growth story over? 13:50 Are electric vehicles disruptive technology? 16:18 Gordon Johnson's forecasts for Q3 and Q4, and discussing the regulatory credit situation 21:22 Service gross margin and warranty impacts 25:06 What about the impacts of the pandemic on growth? 28:30 Tesla's market share 34:51 Regulatory credits in depth 40:22 Is competition finally coming? 46:07 How does forecasting for revenue growth fit with the growth story being over? 49:07 Tesla's profitability, capital raise, and S&P 500 inclusion 57:16 What would it take for Gordon Johnson to become more bullish on TSLA? 58:54 Has Gordon Johnson used Autopilot? 1:02:46 Closing comments #Tesla #TSLA #Investing Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Battery Day Invitations, Baillee Gifford Lowers TSLA Stake, Elon Musk in Germany (09.02.20)
➤ Tesla starts sending invitations for upcoming Battery Day event and annual shareholder meeting ➤ TSLA stock falls, illustrating disadvantages of at-the-market offering ➤ Major TSLA investor Baillee Gifford reduces stake in the stock ➤ Bank of America increases TSLA price target ➤ Elon Musk in Germany for Giga Berlin meetings Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Potential $5B Capital Raise, TSLA S&P 500 Inclusion Check-In, China Model Y (09.01.20)
➤ Tesla sets up possible $5B capital raise through an equity distribution offering of TSLA stock ➤ Exploring the dynamics of the offerings and what it means for Tesla's business ➤ Checking in on S&P 500 inclusion after TSLA's stock split, surge in share price, and potential capital raise news ➤ Tesla Model Y spotted with camouflage in China ➤ Remembering Jack Rickard: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mo/cape-girardeau/marion-jack-rickard-11373892 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
TSLA All-Time High After Stock Split, Musk Heads to Germany, Firmware 2020.36, Supercharging, Ford Battery Strategy (08.31.20)
➤ TSLA stock hits new all-time highs as 5-for-1 stock split is completed ➤ Tesla begins rolling out firmware version 2020.36 with new features ➤ Elon Musk heads to Germany for Giga Berlin and Tesla RNA microfactories ➤ Tesla expands supercharging partnership with major US retailer ➤ Neuralink progress update includes mention of Tesla ➤ Ford's chief of product development and purchasing discusses the company's battery strategy ➤ US court of appeals rules against 2019 policy reducing emissions violations penalties Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
No, Tesla Doesn't Need Regulatory Credits to Make Money (08.28.20)
➤ Tesla has faced criticism for its reliance on regulatory credit sales to achieve full-year GAAP profitability and S&P 500 inclusion eligibility. Today's episode explores this argument and other considerations that should be made when discussing TSLA's profitability. ➤ California approves budget of hundreds of millions of dollars for electric vehicle charging infrastructure Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Battery Day Teaser, Extortion Sting Operation, Octovalve Updates, Lucid Air Battery (08.27.20)
➤ Tesla CEO Elon Musk gives some new hints on Tesla's upcoming Battery Day and what Tesla is teasing in the background image on the Battery Day webpage ➤ Walking through Tesla's tabless battery patent ➤ Sandy Munro reports on some updates from a new Model Y ➤ Tesla prepares to open a new high-capacity delivery center in China ➤ New job openings at Giga Shanghai hint at progress on Phase 2, Model Y ramp ➤ Data extortion attempt made on Tesla, Russian citizen arrested after sting operation ➤ Lucid reveals battery capacity on Lucid Air Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
TSLA Bull/Bear Debate: Rob Maurer of Tesla Daily & David Trainer of New Constructs (08.26.20)
Founder & CEO of New Constructs, David Trainer, joins Rob Maurer of Tesla Daily to discuss the recently published research by New Constructs which calls TSLA stock "The Most Dangerous Stock for Fiduciaries". David and Rob discuss valuation metrics, profitability, risk vs. reward, long-term growth, investment philosophies, valuation models, market share, competition, and more. You can find New Constructs' research note here: https://www.newconstructs.com/tesla-the-most-dangerous-stock-for-fiduciaries/ For more visit Tesla Daily on TheStreet: https://www.thestreet.com/tesla/interviews/tsla-bull-bear-debate-rob-maurer-david-trainer Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:58 Why do you think Tesla is overvalued? 4:04 Tesla's market cap per vehicle sold 9:17 Influence of regulatory credits on Tesla's business 11:46 Tesla's market share, growth, and competitive outlook 17:26 Modeling Tesla's valuation 25:42 Counterpoints to the valuation models 37:05 Risk vs. reward when investing in TSLA 40:46 Tesla insurance bull case 42:16 Scaling up and Tesla's competitive position 48:44 Are other automakers finally catching up? 55:09 Wrapping up Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Model Y Casting Stats, California Fires, New Model 3 Trim (08.25.20)
➤ Tesla China posts infographic detailing improvements to the Tesla Model Y from Tesla's one-piece casting machine ➤ California fires lead to evacuation orders and warnings near Tesla's Fremont factory ➤ A new application from Tesla may show Tesla's plans to update the trim on the Tesla Model 3 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Silicon Nanowire Batteries: Amprius and Tesla Battery Day(08.24.20)
➤ Tesla announces event details for upcoming Battery Day & annual shareholder meeting and includes a background image which may be a teaser for the events ➤ Discussion on silicon nanowire anode battery technology and a battery startup which has moved their headquarters next to Tesla's Fremont facilities: Amprius Technologies ➤ Fortune article discussed: https://fortune.com/longform/race-build-better-battery/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Maurer/Cramer: Wedbush $3,500 Bull Case, Growth in China, Tesla Battery Day (08.24.20)
Jim Cramer joins Rob Maurer on Tesla Daily to discuss Wedbush's new $3,500 price target on TSLA stock, Tesla's growth in China, Battery Day, planned obsolescence and more. Timestamps: 0:00 Wedbush increases TSLA bull case price target to $3,500 per share on China upside, Battery Day expectations 4:00 Impact of planned obsolescence for Tesla and other automakers 5:32 Can Tesla justify its market share and continue growing? 6:45 Retail investor access to Tesla, and Tesla's Battery Day 8:27 Tesla's expansion and production capacity in China and worldwide Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Incredible Tesla Satisfaction Results, Tesla Service Expansion, New Interior Monitoring System (08.21.20)
➤ TSLA stock hits yet another all-time high, but falls into market close ➤ Tesla appeal spans generations in new satisfaction survey from Consumer Reports ➤ Tesla's President of Automotive solicits job applications to help Tesla expand their service network ➤ Tesla applies for approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for a new in-vehicle monitoring system Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
3-Year Anniversary of Tesla Daily - Checking In (08.20.20)
On Tesla Daily's third anniversary, we're checking in behind-the-scenes on what has been accomplished and, more importantly, what is yet to come. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
TSLA Stock Hits $2,000, Panasonic Increasing Battery Investment, California Blackouts (08.20.20)
➤ TSLA stock continues to hit new all-time highs, hitting $2,000 per share and a $375B market cap ➤ Panasonic discusses expanding investment in Tesla's Gigafactory in Nevada, demand for Tesla's vehicles ➤ Exploring Tesla's production capacity ➤ California heat wave causing wildfires and blackouts incites criticism of renewable energy sources, demonstrates need for energy storage 3-year anniversary episode of Tesla Daily: https://youtu.be/NpFO2U9x-04 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Jim Cramer & Rob Maurer Discuss TSLA Stock, Elon Musk, Tesla's Battery Day, and Tesla's Advantages (08.19.20)
Jim Cramer joins Rob Maurer on Tesla Daily to discuss Tesla's valuation, Elon Musk, Wall St.'s expectations for Tesla's upcoming battery day, and Tesla's advantages versus its competition. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:43 How has Cramer's thinking on Tesla evolved over time? 4:18 Is TSLA stock overvalued at $1,900 per share? 6:08 What are the expectations for Tesla's Battery Day? Does Tesla have a million mile battery? 13:43 Why isn't Tesla advertising? 15:12 Tesla's differentiating factors 16:32 Will Tesla's Cybertruck be successful? 21:20 What is exciting about Tesla right now? S&P 500 inclusion? Stock split? Why is Tesla ahead? 30:44 Is Elon Musk TSLA's biggest risk? 32:45 Is Tesla stock being manipulated? 39:28 Tesla is a technology company Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Ice Lakes Investments Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Project Dojo, Hardware 4.0, TSLA Stock, Autopilot Rewrite (08.18.20)
➤ Is Tesla quietly developing and building the world's fastest, most advanced supercomputer? Looking at the details of Tesla's "Project Dojo". ➤ TSLA stock continues to set new all-time highs after announcing a 5 for 1 stock split and continued analyst upgrades ➤ Elon Musk provides an updated timeline for "quantum leap" Autopilot update ➤ Is Elon Musk teasing the Plaid powertrain on Twitter? ➤ Tesla is attempting to ramp Powerwall production ➤ Reports indicate Tesla may be ready to test production of their next-generation full-self driving hardware computer chip ➤ Elon Musk tweets about an electric vertical take-off-and-landing (VTOL) supersonic plane Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Plaid producer Doug Pauly Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Insurance in China, Stock Split Questions, Model Y Casting, Lucid Air, Tesla Energy/Charging/Talent (08.13.20)
➤ Tesla has founded an insurance brokerage business in China ➤ Following up on questions about TSLA's upcoming stock split ➤ Elon Musk tweets about Tesla's one-piece casting machine for the rear body of the Tesla Model Y ➤ Is Elon Musk teasing the Plaid powertrain on Twitter? ➤ Tesla makes significant change to its destination charging program ➤ Lucid Air gets 517 miles of range in unofficial replication of EPA test ➤ Tesla's Hornsdale Power Reserve battery pack project achieves impressive results during full charge/discharge power tests ➤ Tesla reportedly informs some Powerwall installers of product shortage ➤ Tesla's President of Automotive says Giga Texas is happening at full speed ➤ Tesla lists job opening for design center in China ➤ In a survey of questionable validity, Tesla scores well on employee happiness ➤ Tesla Daily will return on Tuesday, August 18th Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
Rob Maurer Presents TSLA Bull Case to Northwestern Master's Students + Q&A (08.12.20)
➤ Rob Maurer presents the bull case for TSLA stock and why the company is not overvalued at its current market cap near $300B ➤ This presentation was given to Northwestern master's program students on August 12, 2020 and was followed by a question and answer session Timestamps 2:21 Background on Tesla Daily 3:52 Bull case presentation begins 7:16 Tesla's lead in electrification 10:43 Tesla's lead in autonomy 12:53 Tesla's lead in energy 14:30 Is Tesla overvalued? 26:35 Competition has completely given up the market 28:37 Beginning of question and answer section 30:39 Will infrastructure scale fast enough? 33:33 Will people really want to share their vehicles for ridesharing? 36:36 Is Tesla prepared for supply and battery constraints? 40:58 Does The Boring Company come into play for mining? 41:53 Will Tesla's innovation slow down as they enter a higher volume phase? 45:35 Is Tesla's lack of advertising sustainable? 48:03 Who is a legitimate competitor to Tesla? 53:12 Thoughts on Rivian and partnerships? 56:05 How did you feel during the Cybertruck unveiling? 58:20 What are your thoughts on the new Roadster and will you be purchasing one? 1:00:46 Is Tesla's executive turnover a concern? 1:04:29 Do you own a pair of Tesla short shorts? 1:05:00 Any thoughts on TSLA's stock split? 1:06:55 How have you looked at Elon Musk's actions and legal issues the last few years? Do you think he is comparable to Steve Jobs? 1:10:00 What do you think Apple's ambitions in the space are? 1:11:58 What is your backround? 1:13:15 What do you think keeps Elon Musk and Tesla's management team up at night? Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
TSLA Stock Split Analysis (08.11.20)
➤ Tesla has announced a 5 for 1 stock split on TSLA stock: analyzing the impacts ➤ What happens to TSLA shares in a stock split? What happens to TSLA options in a stock split? ➤ Does the TSLA stock split have anything to do with TSLA getting in to the S&P 500? ➤ Should Tesla have split their stock? Was 5 for 1 the right split? Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives
XPeng Preps US IPO, Giga Texas Costs, Giga Shanghai Phase 2 (08.10.20)
➤ China's XPeng Motors has filed paperwork with the SEC in preparation for a multi-billion dollar initial public offering on the US stock market under ticker XPEV ➤ Analysis of XPeng's F-1 filing as well as an overview of their business and products and how they compare to Tesla ➤ Tesla continues rapid expansion of Giga Shanghai ➤ Giga Texas land costs are disclosed, and criticized by some for being too high ➤ Tesla expands software-based braking feature and prepares UI for Tesla vehicle recognition ➤ Bjorn Nyland tests XPeng P7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNcAZwR9LGE Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Plaid producer Who Why Ludicrous producer Fred Hassen Executive producer Rish Singh Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Nick Wood Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Bradford Ferguson Executive producer Andre Kent Executive producer Jeff Sheets Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives