Author: Gail Alfar

Gail has a bachelor of art in film/radio/tv and a bachelor of science in nursing She has worked for years caring for all ages of people with many diagnoses in over 5 hospitals and schools around the texas hill country Originally from north dakota, she is now based in austin and writes about sustainable energy for the website she created ‘What’s up Tesla’ and 'What's up Twitter' and maintains her nursing practice

Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 86: Conversation with Zachary Sisson

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Join us for a great conversation with Zachary Sisson, one of Austin’s most influential people in both advocating for and building mountain bike trails. He shares his insight and encouragement through the voice of sign language interpreter Danny Gong.

You will notice, that, in addition to having an amazing and relaxed conversation, we are also riding in Saphire, my Model Y, running Tesla FSD 12.5.

An interview AND a trip around Austin on FSD.

So, this software allows us to move around the city hands-free. Without this tech, I would not be able to carry on an interview because I would have to be constantly fidgeting with the steering wheel nag (which Tesla has thankfully removed in the 12.5 software releases).

The coming age of abundance.

We’ll discuss mountain biking in Austin, the coming age of abundance, and how advanced engineering is magic! You’ll also love how Saphire took us to Whataburger, and when we did not park and get out, she then navigated right into the drive-through!

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 85: Conversation with Little Humans Big Impact

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Join me for a conversation with the inspiring woman behind the account on X known as Little Humans Big Impact.

We discuss how her account name came about, her experience in Starbase, Texas, and whether we think Elon Musk will spend time in Washington DC if Donald Trump is re-elected president.

Recently, Elon Musk followed and subscribed to her account on the X platform. This is a pretty rare honor, so I ask her about how that felt, and her first reactions.

We also encounter a near-accident in this video and I include the dashcam clip for you.

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Our video is also dedicated to a friend of ours who unexpectedly passed away. Julia Love died way to young. Hers is a celebration of life, and we do honor the great value of life,a dn acknowledge how important it is. I’ll leave you with this great quote,

“To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 84: FSD 12.5 is the Calm During Rush Hour

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(Austin) For pod 84 please join me for a drive on surface streets only, on Tesla FSD 12.5 during the most challenging time of day in Austin Texas. Rush-hour.

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A lovely drive at sunset, it is rush hour, and it still feels relaxing!

How much does Tesla FSD cost?

Tesla vehicles can have FSD for $99/month so you will not have to manually drive. Over the course of 5 years, you’ll spend less than $6000. This is a superb choice as you’ll probably own your car for around 5 years and if you purchase FSD in whole, it will cost you $8000.

Disclaimer: of course, these prices I am sharing are as of September 2024. Prices change.

$99/month versus $8000 over the course of 5 year ownership of your Tesla

This video also includes ASS, what is that?

At 16.48 seconds into this podcast, you will have the chance to see Tesla “Actual Smart Summon” work at 10X speed. I sped up the video because it is boring to watch. We perform ASS in a parking lot that is busy and has ample space. As time passes, we will see Tesla improve ASS quite a bit, these are excellent baby steps! As a test, in one of the sessions, I had the car summon to me with the sunshades on and it was a surprise to people who noticed it!

Tesla ASS rounding a corner.
Tesla ASS with the sunshades on.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 83: FSD 12.5.1.3 on drive to Mt. Bonnell

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Pod 83 is a joy to watch.

Once we get on the road, I speed the video up and we’re listening to cyberpunk music because FSD is so futuristic that’s the only sound that works.

Come to the mountain on Tesla FSD v12.5.1.3

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 82: Experience a Tesla Model X

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It was fun to record pod 82 with a luxury Tesla Model X, this episode also features 6 winning Grok 2 AI images by the famous personality on X @dvorahfr and you will also be treated to seven cool Elon images with the iconic white puffy coat at about 07:50 in the video. Enjoy the ride and the music!

This podcast can be viewed on the X app, click below to view.

Features by the talented AI artist @dvorahfr on X

I invite you to follow this artist from lovely France on X. She will make your heart sing.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 81: New Tesla Gallery at Domain Austin

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For pod 81, we’re experiencing the night lights and magic of Austin on v12.5.1.3 and we’ll visit the new Tesla gallery at the domain.

This podcast can be viewed on the X app, click below to view.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 80: Dream weaving with you on FSD 12.5

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Let’s go dreamweaving together on FSD 12.5.1.1 in Austin during busy hours with no stress. Pod 80 is dedicated to everyone who loves Tesla & Elon Musk. This video was beloved on X and has at the time of this publishing, over 7500 views on the X app. Do enjoy cruising along into the dream that is the future with me.

This podcast can be viewed on the X app, click below to view.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 79: Elevator Metaphor

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This episode of the podcast makes the accurate comparison of the future of Tesla autonomy to riding on an elevator.

You enter an elevator, you press a button for the floor you have to go to, and the elevator takes you there. It is a driverless system. Many years ago, however, ALL elevators had an “operator.” Now, that seems absurd. Likewise it will one day seem absurd to have a car be “operated” by a human. The video explains more, enjoy.

Click on link below, to watch the video.

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 78: FIRST drive on Tesla FSD 12.5 is fantastic!

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(Austin, Texas)

Pod 78 on 𝕏 is dedicated to the widespread rollout of Tesla FSD v12.5.

FSd 12.5 is a new widely released version of Tesla autonomy that costs $99/month for a subscription, making it so touching the steering is OPTIONAL and not required for driving. Watch me explain more about this in the video.

This is a day for the history books.

Truly, up to now, we have never been closer to solving real-world AI. Watch the video and you will see how amazing it is to use Tesla 12.5.

Click on the link to view the video on X.

This will affect all humanity in a very positive way.

The SAFETY factor for folks using Tesla autonomy is increased.

The chances of having an accident are significantly reduced!

Thanks to Elon Musk we are at an amazing crossroads in AI and safety!

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Gail’s Tesla Podcast on 𝕏 Episode No. 77: FSD from Airport –> Gigafactory Texas

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(Austin, Texas) What is it like if you were to fly into the Austin airport and drive to the Tesla Gigafactory? How long would the drive take? This is where you can find that out, and you can come along with me to experience it in this video.

Three Facts About Gigafactory Texas

ONE Giga Texas is not just a factory; it’s a sprawling 2,500-acre complex that’s larger than the Pentagon! Elon Musk even joked about turning it into an “ecological paradise” with butterflies and birds. Maybe they’ll start offering nature tours.

TWO The factory is so massive that driving alongside it at highway speeds takes almost a minute to go from one end to the other. That’s a lot of Teslas!

THREE Speaking of which, Giga Texas produces the Cybertruck, Tesla’s futuristic, stainless steel-clad pickup truck. It’s like something straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Enjoy the video (at 9:30 some extraordinary AI art is featured)

In this video, I have used the AI art of a few talented people on X as a filter. This special art presentation starts around 9 minutes, 30 seconds in! See if you can spot the art by Deborah and K10 on X. Their accounts are amazing. Elon Musk shared one AI art, and I am unsure if he created it or if it was a gift to him from an AI artist.

ART FEATURE

Enjoy art created and shared by (in order) Deborah, K10, and Elon Musk.

Giga Texas Computer Data Center

As we watch the video, we’ll closely examine the new construction of the Tesla FSD or Robotaxi Datacenter. It looks like a Gemstone on a super-large scale!

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