January 22, 2025

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Tesla's Early Years + Software Defined Trailers with Ali Javidan, Founder & CEO of Range Energy

MotorTrend's Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman sit down with Founder & CEO of Range Energy, Ali Javidan! The guys chat with Ali about his incredible resume (Ground Control Suspension, Tesla, ...Google, Zoox, Dinan), Tesla before & after Elon Musk, bringing the original Tesla Roadster & Model S to life, AND they talk all about his new company, Range Energy - Electric Powered Trailer Systems! Learn more at Range.Energy!

Read More: https://www.motortrend.com/features/ali-javidan-range-energy-founder-ceo-inevitable-vodcast-podcast-episode-episode-109/

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0:00 - Intro
0:36 - About our guest...
2:15 - Ali's professional history & background.
7:30 - Aging Infrastructure and Heavy EVs.
10:00 - Ali's Path to Working on the First Tesla Roadster.
14:33 - Early Days of Elon Musk's Takeover at Tesla.
16:45 - Building the First Tesla Model S.
22:22 - Inspiration for Tesla's Turbine Wheels.
25:13 - Initial Reactions to "CLS" Model S Rollout.
27:26 - History of Tesla's Integrated System.
30:22 - Elon's First Principles Thinking.
36:45 - Internal Response to MotorTrend Naming Tesla Model S the 2013 Car of the Year.
44:40 - BTS - Tesla Model S Reveal Party.
48:13 - What is Range Energy? Innovations in Trailer Technology!
51:53 - Software Defined Towing: Safety and Control Systems.
53:18 - Fuel Efficiency and Emission Reduction.
01:02:40 - Refrigeration Trailer Technology.
01:07:30 - Driver Experience and Confidence.
01:08:35 - Charging Flexibility.
01:13:45 - Cost Analysis and ROI.
01:17:42 - Complementing Existing Technologies.

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