Join me for a drive outside of the city and into the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. Here in Texas, we are proud of our bluebonnets that line the sides of the roads in the early Spring. Every highway, every neighborhood, has these lovely flowers. This podcast, shot entirely on Tesla FSD beta with ONLY one small disengagement, is a relaxing, music-filled time. Hope you enjoy!
If you can’t make it to Texas in the spring, this video is for you. We’re going to drive through the hill country with Tesla FSD beta and I’ll show you some of my favorite things. 𝕏 Podcast 60 00:02 welcome — bluebonnets & views — 02:41 gail, do u have V12?! 06:04 doge + last… pic.twitter.com/wghfdpT8K0
In the early 1960s, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, a native Texan, spearheaded an effort to beautify American cities and highways, particularly in her home state. She championed the planting of native wildflowers, including bluebonnets, along Texas roadsides. Her efforts led to the passing of the Highway Beautification Act in 1965. As a result, bluebonnets became a common sight in Texas, especially around Austin, where they now bloom each spring in a vibrant display of color.
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(Austin, Texas) Cybertruck is the perfect Texas truck! Will eventually outsell all gasoline trucks.
Near the start of this podcast, I mistakenly thought COMFORT MODE in the Cybertruck was COMBAT MODE. I shared a 14-second video in which I jokingly asked Elon Musk to install Combat Mode in the Cybertruck. To which Elon replied, “Good Idea.”
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Eanes ISD new officers and Foundation representative celebrate near a new Tesla Model Y police vehicle. photo by Gail Alfar.
(Austin, Texas)
It’s early Wednesday evening and the performing arts center at Westlake High School near Austin is filled with excited people for the pinning ceremony to commission nine police officers The ceremony is in concert with the first use of 9 Model Y police cars.
In Texas, the law that makes an officer mandatory in each school is House Bill 3 (HB 3), which was passed in 2023 following the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. This law requires every school district to have at least one armed officer on every campus.
Enjoy Podcast episode number 58 where I take you behind the scenes to see the new Model Y Police cars, all on FSD beta!
Eanes ISD Police Department Purchases Tesla Model Y Cars for Enhanced Campus Safety
(Austin, Texas) In a move towards increased campus safety, Eanes Independent School District (ISD) Police Department in Austin, Texas, has recently taken delivery of a fleet of nine Tesla Model Y police cars. This decision comes in the wake of the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, which led to the passage of House Bill 3 (HB 3) in 2023, mandating the presence of an armed officer on every campus.
The Eanes ISD Police Department, led by Director Matt Greer, was formed from scratch, with a focus on recruiting experienced officers. The department’s commitment to safety extends beyond the school grounds. I spoke with James Spradley, President of the Board of Trustees, who informed me the Tesla vehicles will be “parked in front of each school during school hours and driven home by the assigned officers at night,” this serves as a visible deterrent and symbol of security in the Westlake community.
The decision to choose Tesla as the official vehicle supplier for the department was made based on a competitive bidding process. Tesla’s cost-effective proposal, outbidding other car manufacturers by a big margin, made Model Y the clear choice. Another Model Y police car advantage is Tesla’s Sentry Guard system, providing enhanced monitoring and safety for the students, staff, officers and the community.
An Eanes ISD Police Officer stands next to the Tesla Model Y Police Car. There will be 9 cars.
One Model Y in the new fleet of Tesla police cars was unveiled during the pinning ceremony, attended by the Eanes ISD Police Department’s 11 officers. The event was graced by the presence of Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson and Board of Trustees President James Spradley, who emphasized the importance of the new department.
This collaboration between Eanes ISD and Tesla marks a significant step towards safer schools and communities, as well as a commitment to sustainability and innovation in law enforcement. As the officers of the Eanes ISD Police Department embark on their new journey, the community can rest assured that they are in good hands.
Congratulations to the officers including Lt. Brett Kelley (Director), Kevin Ybarsky, Matthew Greer, Veneza Bremner, Kevin Rybarski, America Bonnet, Juan Zaccheus, Rod Mayberry, and Mike Cowden.
Courtesy @tracesoftexas on X. I took this photo of the Stevie Ray Vaughan statue on Lady Bird Lake in Austin in 2011, illuminating Stevie with a flashlight over which I placed a blue filter. The skyline has changed so much since then.
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(Austin, Texas) Join Gail for a trip using Tesla FSD beta to go vote in the Texas primaries.
The drive is flawless and so is the voting experience. The only unusual thing is that there are almost no people at the polls. Here’s my experience.
Voting in Travis County, City of Austin
Besides the six people working at the polls, I was the only person present voting. This was after work, so around 4:30 pm or so. I cannot say if it is due to people just having no interest in voting, or if it relates to people using mail-in ballots. Mail-in ballots took hold on a wide scale during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic era.
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🎉Welcome to the 𝕏 Podcast 57• Hop in as we take a drive on Tesla FSD Beta and experience the thrill of casting our vote in person — you will be shocked that hardly anybody is early voting in person 00:20 which FSD version is this? 02:03 complex right/left turn 02:40 VOTE… pic.twitter.com/rN5eCgccXD
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(Austin, Texas) I was blessed to be a hostess for three amazing visitors from Norway to Austin for a day.
Arve, who goes by @CaptainArve on the X app, because he really IS a captain of a seafaring vessel in Norway, brought two close friends (who also work on boats in Norway) to Austin, in hopes of trying out FSD beta for the first time and in hopes of seeing a Cybertruck for the first time as well!
Fresh from the Gigafactory… a Cybertruck!
Guess what? The guys got to experience both! As soon as I met them we all drove using FSD beta to nearby to the Tesla Gigafactory. At the factory, we were delighted to meet a Tesla engineer who showed us the details of a new-from-the-factory Cybertruck! Arve was even invited to sit in the amazing vehicle!
Arve in a freshly made Cybertruck near Gigafactory Texas. Smile tells all!
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These 3 guys are the closest we will get to real Vikings. Two are captains and one is a ship’s mate and they came from Norway 🇳🇴 to see Cybertruck & FSD Beta! Thank you @captainarve 𝕏 Podcast 56 𝕏 ******************** 00:35 Cybertruck 01:48 VIKING APPROVED ⚓️ 02:35 at… pic.twitter.com/6zWZDH8krG
Pretty amazing! Arve experiences FSD beta for the first time. So much fun.
Thank you for watching
My passion for this format is to inspire and encourage other people to use Tesla’s FSD beta software in their Model Y, Model 3, Model S or Model X. The reason for this is summed up in one word: SAFETY.
When Tesla Autopilot is used, it turns out that there is only one accident out of 5.5 Million miles driven. Tragically, without using the software, there is a staggering one accident after only 1 million miles driven (in a Tesla). But the US overall average is even worse. For every 500,000 miles, there is an accident.
Lives are saved with Tesla Autopilot.
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Interior dome of the Capital of Texas taken by the author, Gail Alfar during visit by Arve from Norway.
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We are headed to the amazing Kendra Scott headquarters in Austin to visit an incredible store.
Our drive in the Model Y on FSD beta caught the attention of Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X. Linda was inspired to reply to Gail’s Tesla Podcast, saying she loves Kendra’s jewelry!
Let’s meet Kendra Scott! (or at least visit one of her many stores)
Kendra’s story is inspiring
Kendra Scott started her business in Austin, Texas in 2002 with just $500 and a spare bedroom in her home. She overcame skepticism from those who believed she needed to move to New York to succeed in the fashion industry, but she proved them wrong by building her successful empire in the heart of Austin.
Her designs were featured in various fashion shows, and her big break came when her jewelry was chosen for Oscar de la Renta’s Spring 2006 Runway Show. In an interview with The Daily Front Row, Kendra said,
“In 2005, I had the honor of meeting Mr. de la Renta and collaborating with him to design the jewelry for his Spring 2006 runway show. I’ve always respected and admired this man, and I will never forget him giving a young designer like me a chance. I will forever remember his brilliant talent and incredible generosity. It truly was the experience of a lifetime.”
The 2009 recession nearly wiped out everything she had. Despite this setback, Kendra persevered and continued to grow her brand.
Her designs have resonated with people worldwide, and she has become a household name. Kendra is a shining example of what can be achieved with passion and dedication.
Since 55 podcasts is a milestone, I thought I would reflect on why I do these podcasts. My passion for this format is to inspire and encourage other people to use Tesla’s FSD beta software in their Model Y, Model 3, Model S or Model X. The reason for this is summed up in one word: SAFETY.
When Tesla Autopilot is used, it turns out that there is only one accident out of 5.5 Million miles driven. Tragically, without using the software, there is a staggering one accident after only 1 million miles driven (in a Tesla). But the US overall average is even worse. For every 500,000 miles, there is an accident. Lives are saved with Tesla Autopilot.
I think that Tesla’s FSD beta is orders of magnitude safer than regular Autopilot. I have plans to reach 420 podcasts!
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Join me for a drive in the Tesla Model Y in downtown Austin, Texas where we will study the curious edge case that takes place near Downs Field, 2816 E 12th Street at a train track crossing.
Tesla FSD Beta v11.4.9 is cautious around train tracks
Tesla FSD Beta v11.4.9 is cautious around train tracks to a fault. Here in Austin, Texas, people do not stop or slow for train tracks unless the guard rails are lit up and down or going down. In this video, we’ll step out of the Tesla together and observe how other drivers approach the train tracks.
Safety is good, so is going with the traffic flow
I do not have the answer to solving the Tesla’s slowdown problem around both crosswalks and train tracks.
As a driver who often switches from my own driving in human-pilot to going back into FSD beta many times in every drive I take, I simply override the autonomy. I do this by either speeding up the car by pressing on the gas peddle (accelerator) or by disengaging the FSD beta and taking over completely. In any case, the only time I let FSD beta proceed at the snail’s pace that it does, is when I am all alone on the road.
I think you will delight in this podcast. One day, when Tesla solves autonomy, we’ll look back to today (February 8, 2024) and think, “Wow, those were the good old days, haha!”
Austin, Texas has some unusual edge cases that present a challenge to autonomy. This is my Tesla podcast No. 54, and I did an investigation on unusual crosswalks and train tracks 🛑 06:16 edge case in depth 09:55 what fsd version? pic.twitter.com/lhfcRwjhVG
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The day will come when you need something repaired on your beautiful Tesla. Driving a different car while yours is being fixed can be disconcerting.
Tesla has solved this for you by allowing your personal driver profile to transfer to loaner, or rental Tesla cars.
When I left my Tesla at the local Service Center, I was given a loaner Model Y and it immediately felt like my own because my seat settings, music settings, rear view mirror settings all transferred to the loaner car. This same experience will be similar if you rent a Tesla when you travel.
In this unique podcast, I am sharing my loaner car experience with you.
One of the more interesting things that transferred to my loaner car was my entire suite of Tesla FSD beta software!
I was amazed this happened because I was sure I would have to drive completely on humanpilot and standard Autopilot while my car was being repaired.
I am sharing this podcast with you in an effort to raise awareness among customers about the wonderful experience you can have as a Tesla owner.
Podcast 53: I’ll show you how the Tesla driver profile transfers over to a loaner car that I used while the Y was in the shop. 00:00 welcome foggy austin 02:59 profile transfer 07:19 atx superchargers 08:02 right x4 lane change 10:27 Which version FSD beta? pic.twitter.com/lG7cXJcdsn
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Welcome to a milestone. I have shared 52 podcast episodes and hopefully shared the joys and the miracle of Tesla FSD beta with thousands of people like you!
In this beautiful South Texas region near Eagle Pass, we are heading into the rural areas of my lovely state of Texas. I think you’ll enjoy this podcast. I have learned a lot about illegal immigration into the USA from my travels. I have been astonished at the accuracy and precision of Tesla’s AI software, as it has allowed me to focus on the culture of the region, instead of stressing over driving in a place new to me.
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FSD beta from Eagle Pass —> Austin. Enjoy a montage of what I saw at the border at 02:18 in the video. This is podcast 52. Impressive! Thank you for watching 💯Love, from Texas! pic.twitter.com/6MTICu298K
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Welcome to my 51st podcast episode and we are together in Eagle Pass, Texas. We’ll take a quick look at the border wall and I am going to walk right down the same path that many countless illegal aliens have walked down, shedding their wet shoes after crossing the Rio Grande River. Getting ready to meet US Border Patrol to shuttle them to clinics, planes, buses, etc.
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In this video, you’ll see the crossing at Eagle Pass and Border Patrol picking up illegal aliens right across from the Rio Grande. I’m sharing my thoughts about illegal immigration and I’m inviting anybody who would like, to come down here to see how things are for themselves.… pic.twitter.com/5MzASwCY0m
This is a video I took at the border wall in Eagle Pass.
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