I realize these posts are very niche. Most of you don't care about Tesla or robotaxis. However, writing is how I get my thoughts in order. Any maybe there are a couple of other nerds who will enjoy hearing about this.Look around, look around at how lucky we are,To be alive right now,Look around, look around. - HamiltonBefore I get into this post, did you see what … [Read more...] about Tesla Robotaxi Event
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One Year With The Tesla Model Y: The Good, The Bad, The Misinformed, And The Best Car
We bought a Tesla Model Y a little less than one year ago. Since then, we've been driving the sh*t out of it. In its short life, the Y has already visited 16 states. I know adult humans who aren't nearly as well traveled.Life with the Y has been good. It has exceeded my expectations. Mindy is not as enthralled.The Y and Mindy have had a complicated and often tense … [Read more...] about One Year With The Tesla Model Y: The Good, The Bad, The Misinformed, And The Best Car
Performance Update: May*
*What a boring title! Some days, the creative juices just aren't flowing.My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, … [Read more...] about Performance Update: May*
The World Is Amazing
If you don't pay attention to The Big Scary News, the world is amazing. I like to think of all of the differences between modern life and my childhood:You wouldn't know how great the world is if you pay attention to news. Instead, you'd be quickly convinced that society is on the verge of collapse and the cause is people from the opposite side of the political aisle. … [Read more...] about The World Is Amazing
How Far Will Tesla Tank? -or- When Your Hypothesis Takes A Break
Tesla's earnings come out later today. I'm publishing this now so I'm not biased. I'll probably add an update to the end after the earnings call.Tesla sales have not been going well in 2024. Tesla is pulling all sorts of demand levers, but electric vehicles (EVs) just aren't selling.Here's what I got wrong about Tesla in the near term: Before 2024, if you bought an EV, … [Read more...] about How Far Will Tesla Tank? -or- When Your Hypothesis Takes A Break