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    What started you investing in Tesla (@Jackl1956 thread)

    What led me to invest in tsla: Early in 2012, I was working in Beverly Hills and Bel Air. I met, in the course of my work, three very wealthy men. Each of these men drove a Tesla Roadster. Being what I would describe as gear head, a car guy if you will, I asked each of them about their...
  2. J

    Peterson’s Automotive Museum

    Took a trip to Peterson’s Automotive Museum today.
  3. J

    Those of Good Will

    It is time for folks of good will, to speak in loud, clear, and deliberate voices.
  4. J

    Tesla Powertrain and Battery Investor Day

    My interest in battery technology, has swollen my hatband, since the Cybertruck reveal. I’ve searched unsuccessfully to find a thread centered on Tesla’s upcoming “Powertrain and Battery Investor Day.” Elon has always impressed with his measured reason when discussing new battery developments —...
  5. J

    21 November 2019. Weather

    I know that we are a week out. Forecast...Bladerunner, rainy and dreary. Perfect.
  6. J

    Advanced Summons—Horn Button

    Hey Tesla, I’d like to have a remote horn button on my summons feature. Hell, I’d just like to have a remote horn button. Disclosure: I live in Los Angeles.
  7. J

    British Car Show

    Elon Musk Wowed as Tesla Community Offers Test Drives at British Car Show
  8. J

    Discerning Signal from Noise

    Discerning signal from noise on this website requires burning way too many calories—the site is becoming tiresome...boring.
  9. J

    The Evolution of Technology

    Disclosures... I suppose that age and time are relative matters, in April I’ll be 63 years of age, I feel old. In the spring of 1974, I enlisted in the US Navy’s “Advanced Electronics Program” and was sent to school to learn to repair Univac computer systems. These computers used transistorized...
  10. J

    Summon (not working)

    When I press and hold either the forward or reverse button on my IPhone or my wife’s iPhone—the lights on the car cycle on and off—the car shifts momentarily into forward or reverse—then immediately shifts back into park. The front wheels turn straight ahead but the car does not move. Any tips...
  11. J

    Navigation & TACC

    I wasn't quite sure where to post this, but here goes. Using my TACC on the way to work, just as I come upon the Buena Vista exit on Interstate 5 in Burbank, the speed limit indicator drops from 65 mph to 25 mph and my car slows dramatically. Always at this particular spot, right next to the...
  12. J

    Tesla Energy Forum Acronyms

    My apologies if this already exists. I feel as though acronyms are so over used on this site, that we need an acronym sticky for each forum. I’ll start. SGIP—Self Generation Incentive Program TOU—Time Of Use
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    EV Charging & Separate Utility Meters

    My wife and I hope to take delivery of a Model 3 next week. Two of our daughters are waiting for short range versions. Even though our daughters no longer live at home, we're looking at charging three Tesla Model 3s. Considering the amount of charging we may be doing on an intermittent basis —...
  14. J

    Changing the World

    Elon Musk and Tesla changed the world. Change evident in the nearly 500, 000 Model 3 orders — evident in Ford's announcement of an $11 billion investment in electric vehicles — evident in the electric vehicle investments being made by the automotive industry worldwide. The revolution sparked...
  15. J

    Dear Elon,........

    Dear Elon,...... I’m your boy. I got back til the bitter end. When you say, you’ll be the last to sell.......I cry bullshit. I’ll be the last to sell. I work with a bunch of climate science denying, trump supporting, hard core conservatives, that believe that I owe them money because I...
  16. J

    Model 3 Bluetooth Functionality (hearing aid pairing)

    My hearing aids Bluetooth to my cell, car, and Television. Will they pair to the Tesla Model 3?
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    Eagerly Anticipating the First Non-Employee, Non-Current Owner Invite

    The Master Plan is to advance sustainable transportation. I for one want to see the base expanded. We are privy to front row seats..........to a changing world.
  18. J

    Peak Trolling

    Much has been written about "Peak Oil"........Has Tesla reached peak trolling today?
  19. J

    Noah's Ark

    During a trip to Europe a couple of years ago, my family stopped at Noah's Ark. A Dutchman has built what is described as an accurate replica of Noah's actual Ark. It is indicated in exhibit nomenclature to have been built to the specifications as related in the Bible.
  20. J

    #Calexit

    Events I'm voting for secession,
  21. J

    The Pentagon, Climate Change, and Tesla

    Why the GOP is trying to stop the Pentagon's climate plan Didn't Elon Musk just meet with the Secretary of Defense?
  22. J

    Solar Panels that make your house look better

    I think there's quite a radical difference between having solar panels on your roof that make your house look better versus ones that do not. ... We can't disclose the details of those, because making future product announcements that are really exciting obviously affect future product sales...
  23. J

    Trump Resort Hotel Staff

    Should Donald Trump become President, build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico and the deport 11 million illegal aliens.........who will make the beds at Trump resorts and hotels?
  24. J

    Why California’s Net Energy Metering Decision Matters

    California’s Public Utilities Commission (the CPUC) has rejected the requests of its three main investor owned utilities PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E to institute residential demand charges, grid access fees, installed capacity fees, standby fees, or similar fixed charges on Net Energy Metering (NEM)...
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    DemandLogic

    I am bullish regarding TSLA and SCTY especially in terms of their DemandLogic product. Since utility "Demand Charges" generally represent 30 percent of commercial and industrial customer electric bills, Tesla Energy and SolarCity should be able to leverage their DemandLogic product into...
  26. J

    Electric Vehicle Direct Sales Consumer Advocacy

    I would like to suggest the creation of a "Electric Vehicle Direct Sales Consumer Advocacy". What I'm recommending is setting up a crowd-funding site to solicit donations for the express purpose of establishing an organization to create online video content advocating the positive aspects of...
  27. J

    Short Seller "Citron" is being Sued

    Hong Kong Securities Watchdog Sues Short Seller Citron Research: WSJ - Asia Stocks to Watch - Barrons.com Shorting a stock based on reasonable analysis is one thing. Misrepresentation utilized as a method to drive share price is nefarious.
  28. J

    2014 Q4 Earnings Report and Conference Call

    The fourth quarter draws nigh.
  29. J

    Blu-Ray Disc boosts Solar Panel Efficiency

    Jackie Chan Blu-ray disc boosts solar panel efficiency by a massive 22% | ExtremeTech
  30. J

    John Watson, Chairman and CEO Exxon

    http://www.cnbc.com/id/102062642#. I'm sensing that John is beginning a sales campaign.
  31. J

    Obama nominates Mark Rosekind to head NHTSA

    Obama nominates NTSBs Mark Rosekind to lead auto safety regulator - Yahoo News
  32. J

    KTLA Channel 5 will have a Tesla Factory tour tonight at 10 P.M.

    A rare factory tour????
  33. J

    Lurking on Tesla Short/Bear Websites

    More and more I realize that the Bear attacks/Short selling will continue to grow and intensify. That said, I would like to begin lurking on their websites to anticipate their attacks (timing my future buys). Any advice on sites to peruse?
  34. J

    Model D, Driver Assist, Model X and Model 3 Test Drives

    Thought I would fish for information on test drive availability (time frames) for the Model D variants, the Model X, and the Model 3. I realize that much of this will be speculation. Any thoughts?
  35. J

    Media Bias or Why the TMC Conference should invite Noam Chomsky

    Little or no coverage of the class action lawsuit decision chaps my hide. Noam says if follow the money you will understand the bias.
  36. J

    The Near Future (Futuristic advertising)

    Signs Of The Near Future
  37. J

    I think this is a sign - Tesla proposes enormous sign outside Fremont factory

    Gigabillboard? Tesla proposes enormous sign outside Fremont factory - San Jose Mercury News
  38. J

    6.0 Earthquake Shakes Northern California

    Strongest quake in 25 years strikes Bay Area - CNN.com
  39. J

    Business Case for Stationary Storage

    Saving Money by Understanding Demand Charges on Your Electric Bill, Cover Page Demand–related charges usually represent 30 to 70 percent of most commercial customers' electric bills.
  40. J

    Tesla & Mobileye

    Tesla watchers eye Mobileyes $500 million IPO | SiliconBeat Will this drive the stock price?
  41. J

    Vicarious Artificial Intelligence

    What Is Elon Musk's Vicarious - Business Insider
  42. J

    NextGen Climate

    I have just joined Tom Steyer's NextGen Climate campaign. Home — NextGen Climate
  43. J

    Hong Kong

    PRESS DIGEST - Hong Kong - July 2 - Yahoo Finance
  44. J

    California Gigafactory

    Gas 2 | Bridging the gap between green heads and gear heads. Tesla 'gigafactory' would fit fine by Salton Sea California (Innovation capital of the world)+Geothermal+Lithium production (from geothermal brines)+location/location/location=Gigafactory JMHO
  45. J

    Texas Gov. Perry Drives Models S in Sacramento

    I have to believe he bought in a free commerce state. Like California.
  46. J

    Pro-Tesla Legislation proposed in Pennsylvania

    Pro-Tesla Bill in Pennsylvania Draws Ire of Other Auto Makers - WSJ Members Overview | Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers While opposing Tesla's right to free commerce the slogan of the "Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers" is "Driving Innovation". I myself love irony.
  47. J

    Prince Albert & Princess Charlene drove a Tesla around the track to open @F1 Monaco!

    Twitter / elonmusk: Prince Albert Princess ...
  48. J

    The Man in the Arena

    It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who...
  49. J

    Ideas for Thumping the Shorts

    Ad Hoc?
  50. J

    Hailing a Cab

    Global Electric Taxi Market 2014-2018: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 33%