We’re back with the full crew and diving straight into the latest from Austin’s Robotaxi rollout, Tesla’s Grok integration, and Elon’s mysterious promise of the most epic demo ever. From geo-expansion strategy to XAI satellites, this episode is packed.

In episode 46 we discuss:

🚖 Tesla’s rapid Robotaxi geo-expansion in Austin (and why it beats Waymo)
🗺️ Mapping, Geofencing & why it’s still needed for Level 5 FSD
🤖 Grok integration inside Teslas – what it unlocks for users
📡 XAI, Starlink & why SpaceX just invested in AI
💬 Should Tesla invest in XAI too?
🛰️ The crazy idea of launching XAI satellites
⚡ Q2 earnings expectations and what could shift Tesla’s narrative
🚀 Elon’s teased “most epic demo ever” – Roadster? VTOL? Or something wilder?

Plus: Optimus updates, satellite loops, and a new bombshell teased for next week.

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Tesla’s RoboTaxi fleet is no longer a future fantasy — they’re on the streets of Austin, and we’ve got boots on the ground. While the rest of the crew is back in Europe, Kees takes us deep into the heart of the Robotaxi test zone. From Cybertrucks and stealth parking lots to conversations with Uber drivers and Tesla insiders — this episode is a live-action Tesla thriller.

In this episode we cover:

🚖 Kees’ full Robotaxi safari in Austin — sightings, stealth tactics & livestreams
📱 Behind the scenes of Tesla’s secret test fleet: no license plates, no stickers
🚘 Waymo vs Tesla: The real-life experience and the coming disruption
📉 What Bloomberg’s cost analysis means for Waymo’s future
🤖 Robotaxi app: Will it launch inside Tesla, X, or both?
⚡ X, Grok, and the future of in-car AI integrations
🌍 The rise of the “shepherd class”: how Tesla owners could earn $275K/year
🌆 Giga Texas secrets, possible launch events, and Elon’s Cybertruck at Circuit of the Americas

Kees is on fire in Austin — dodging security, hunting for new hardware, and spotting up to 60 RoboTaxis in 30 minutes. Is the quiet launch already happening?

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This week on Tesla to Mars: Are Elon and Trump really at war—or is this just political theater? We dive into the “big, beautiful bill”, Mars ambitions, and the shadow chess game between EU, UNECE, and Tesla’s FSD revolution.

In Episode 43, Demian, Florian & Kees unpack what’s really going on behind the headlines—from deleted tweets to backdoor strategy. As Tesla makes major moves in Austin and gets listed as an autonomous operator in Texas, are we witnessing the soft launch of the RoboFleet?

We explore:

🚨 The Elon–Trump “feud”: what’s real, what’s noise
📉 $7 trillion debt bomb and the political fallout
🧠 Why Ashok might shock the Optimus timeline
🌐 EU vs. UNECE: The self-driving regulation shake-up
🤖 Real-world FSD rollout in the U.S. — while Europe sleeps
📊 Waymo, Uber & the problem with scaling robotaxis
💡 Use cases beyond ride-hailing: pharmacies, doctors & more

Kees heads to Austin, Demian plans his Optimus ride, and Florian… still refuses to take a cybercab. One of our most packed episodes yet.

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In this episode of Tesla to Mars, Kees, Florian, and Demian take you on a wild ride through the latest in Tesla and SpaceX news — from surprising European sales spikes to the jaw-dropping scale of SpaceX’s Mars colonization timeline and the Kardashev scale.

🔋 Tesla Talk:

🚗 Tesla’s surprising 213% year-over-year growth in Norway despite recent downtrends.

🇪🇺 What does this mean for the European market recovery?

🤖 Robotaxi trademark battles and hints at a July launch.

📉 Model Y Berlin ramp-up & demand insights.

🧵 X discussions, FSD updates, and the expanding presence of Optimus.

🌌 SpaceX Deep Dive:

🚀 Starship’s latest test: What went wrong and what’s next?

🛸 1000 Starships/year by 2033 – is Elon serious?

🏙️ Mars colony vision, launch window science, and the role of Optimus bots.

📡 How Starlink, reusability, and refueling in orbit will enable interplanetary transport.

🎯 Bigger Picture:

📺 Nearly 50% of our audience now watches Tesla to Mars on TV — are you one of them?

🧠 Reflections on legacy media vs. direct communication.

🧬 Why Elon's long-term thinking is reshaping humanity’s future — from Mars to Neuralink.

👽 PLUS:

Neuralink update tease.

Is legacy media ignoring the biggest human story ever?

And… what skill would YOU download first via Neuralink?

👉 COMMENT ‘television’ if you're watching on the big screen.
👉 LIKE if you believe humanity belongs on Mars.
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We’ve hit 40 episodes and now it’s time to turn up the voltage.

In Episode 41 of Tesla to Mars, we go full throttle into Tesla’s biggest strategic levers yet: autonomous fleets, AI supremacy, and Elon’s Mars-first mindset. This isn’t just about cars—it’s about rewriting the rules of transport, ownership, and planetary ambition.

From robo-taxis gearing up to roll out, to AI systems that could steer entire cities, we unpack how Tesla’s tech stack is pulling ahead—and why the next 10 years might belong to the most misunderstood company on Earth.

This episode is packed with:

Tesla’s quiet push for a global robo-fleet

Autopilot vs. FSD: What’s really under the hood

How AI is shaping Tesla’s real business model

The secret sauce behind vertical integration

Elon’s master plan… and where Mars fits into it

If you’re a believer, skeptic, investor—or just Tesla-curious—this episode is your electric wake-up call.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the future of Tesla, AI, energy, and the emerging age of abundance. With our usual co-hosts away, Demian & Kenny bring a thought-provoking, guest-free discussion loaded with big insights on Elon Musk’s next compensation package, Tesla's robotics strategy, global energy infrastructure, and the societal implications of AI-driven humanoid robots.

We touch on:

• Why Elon's pay package matters and how it might be structured.
• How Tesla is leading the AI and robotics revolution through Optimus and FSD.
• The macro impact of AI on energy demand and geopolitics.
• The role of major tech leaders like Satya Nadella, Jensen Huang, and ‪@Scobleizer‬ in shaping the upcoming decade.
• What humans will do in a world where robots do all the work.

💬 What would YOU do in an age of abundance, when Optimus handles your chores? Drop a comment below!

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In this post-earnings episode, the Tesla to Mars crew dives deep into Tesla's Q1 2025 results and the broader implications of their strategy. From a "worst quarter in years" to still generating nearly a billion in cash—how is ‪@tesla‬ maintaining discipline under pressure?

We unpack why the earnings call was framed as a “company update,” debate whether Elon’s leadership style is damaging the brand or building resilience, and highlight some overlooked nuggets about Optimus, Cybertruck demand, and manufacturing breakthroughs.

This one’s packed with insights, laughs, and an unusual amount of talk about reset buttons (yes, again). Strap in.

Welcome to Episode 34 of Tesla to Mars!

This is the first in our Robotaxi Countdown Series, where we dive deep into Tesla's upcoming autonomous future with special guest Cern Basher.

We explore the economics of Tesla’s Robotaxi network, the role of fleet operators, the dawn of abundance, and how humanoid robots fit into the picture. Expect practical insights, mind-expanding theories, and a hint of what’s coming next from the Elon empire.

🎙 Hosted by Florian, with Demian, Kees, Kenny & Cern Basher as a guest.

🚖 Countdown to Robotaxi in Austin: T-minus 60 days...