[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/twitter/JoeTegtmeyer) "Im really happy your got to try both the @robotaxi and FSD (supervised) for yourself and get a much better understanding of how far it has truly come. I hope @TeslaAUNZ gets FSD in Australia soon so you can do this without traveling all across the world Enjoy Starbase too thats another must see stop here in Texas"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946712577335312817) 2025-07-19 23:23:41 UTC 76K followers, XXX engagements "@BillsR_Electric @Tesla Its a good question possibly focus on building out and adding to existing locations for awhile is my guess"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1947605426872221884) 2025-07-22 10:31:33 UTC 76.1K followers, XX engagements "Heres a great comparison between how @Tesla @robotaxi handles the arrival at Terry Blacks BBQ restaurant and Waymo car (see link below thanks @herbertong & @chazman ) attempting the same thing but with different results. Bottom line: the @Tesla completed the task in a very natural human-like way while the Waymo abandons the attempt and drops off the passengers at a busy intersection. Which would you want to ride in"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1936927284335624687) 2025-06-22 23:20:25 UTC 76.1K followers, 505.2K engagements "Another huge construction getting underway at Giga Texas This video clip is about what is going on at the old Martin Marietta concrete batch plant how this relates to renovation work at the old temporary batch plant just N of the electrical switchyard & indications we are seeing that point to a new major construction project getting underway for the new Tesla Welcome and Events/Activity Center that is beginning construction this year"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1886401644876705943) 2025-02-03 13:09:34 UTC 76.1K followers, 22.9K engagements "During my @Robotaxi rides & tests I got help from @DomRafaelJose & his friend Alvaro to do some direct head-to-head comparisons with a human-driven Uber several Waymos & @Tesla Robotaxis from the same starting & ending points in the same conditions & at the same timeframes. How do the services compare Are there some surprising emerging efficiencies & competitive advantages that may put the Tesla ride hailing service in a strong position as it begins to expand and scale Check out our experiences & discussion in this video clip"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944119165637603745) 2025-07-12 19:38:23 UTC 76K followers, 21.8K engagements "Good but your messaging and the POTUS postings have been unhelpful confusing divisive and have made the appearance of impropriety much worse. Just do the right thing get your messaging under control and release everything no matter who might be implicated. This is essential"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946020567347319156) 2025-07-18 01:33:53 UTC 76K followers, 21.7K engagements "Got to spend most of the afternoon touring Giga Texas on this 5th anniversary of the official announcement & construction start of this amazing facility along with Michel @TeslamagazineNL and his son who came in from the Netherlands Thanks @Tesla for the opportunity"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1947753187089285307) 2025-07-22 20:18:41 UTC 76.1K followers, 6974 engagements "@elonmusk @Tesla Sounds great Any updates on the @robotaxi geofenced area expansion in Austin"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944585709341573266) 2025-07-14 02:32:16 UTC 76.1K followers, 78.6K engagements "Here are some clips from my day today with Konnie who is blind & came in all the way from South Dakota to try out the @tesla @robotaxi service. Konnie is a remarkable & inspirational person who runs a website Gliding Through Blindness & makes YouTube videos with the help of several products & services to document her adventures. She is also highly adept with technology & what it offers to help people like her with disabilities not only regain independence but live a full & highly productive life In these clips we talk about opportunities for the @Tesla_AI & @robotaxi teams to make the service"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945255624498958457) 2025-07-15 22:54:16 UTC 76K followers, 38.9K engagements "One issue for the @Tesla @robotaxi team when it comes to vehicle arrival & communicating with the passenger especially if the passenger is blind is where the car eventually stops. In this case the car had to drive further than the original pickup point because of parked cars along the roadway but this meant a much farther walk for the passenger & this was not immediately obvious to Konnie who is blind & cannot see the displayed information on the app. There is an opportunity to make improvements perhaps with @xai @grok integration to use verbal communication to help mitigate issues like this."  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945285216932913483) 2025-07-16 00:51:52 UTC 76.1K followers, 56.3K engagements "Kevin came to Austin via Nicaragua to try out the @Tesla @robotaxi service for the 1st time He's a long time FSD beta tester but has not experienced it on the newer cars with AI4 computer hardware & the latest version of FSD He also tried out a Waymo just before getting in the Robotaxi so what did he think of the two autonomous ride sharing services To find out he decided to test it at the challenging @TerryBlacks_BBQ parking lot where so many other autonomous cars have struggled (in well publicized video clips since the launch of the Robotaxi service XX days ago) . did it pass this test"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1941212374989476186) 2025-07-04 19:07:50 UTC 76K followers, 19.6K engagements "21 July Giga Texas Snapshots On the day before the 5th Anniversary of the factory we see a lot of construction activity on the north & west sides today and the large stamping press parts on heavy duty trailers have departed & are now on their way to Giga Nevada. A lot more deliveries of equipment is underway on the west staging yards while Cortex X is getting more roofing installed & is now about XX% enclosed with walls. Some interior slab preparation inside is also observed today Many more things to see today"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1947319356393677307) 2025-07-21 15:34:48 UTC 76.1K followers, 9975 engagements "Brad is a big time @Tesla supporter from Australia who flew in to try out both FSD in a rental Model X & try out @robotaxi along with his brother Tony and friend Clint from Ohio. Hes excited about the potential of autonomous driving but its not yet available in his country. However @TeslaAUNZ is showing some promise it may be coming there sooner than later which he cant wait to see Brad was amazed at how well the system worked remarked about how much easier it made getting around in an unfamiliar city & on the wrong side of the road & even got to see some complex decision making when a gate"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946712567742660882) 2025-07-19 23:23:38 UTC 76.1K followers, 37K engagements "42 minute @robotaxi underway By far my *longest* trip yet 🤓😎🤖🚕"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944743461522903075) 2025-07-14 12:59:07 UTC 76.1K followers, 10.5K engagements "Last nights Starlink launch from Vandenberg with a nice jellyfish effect Video by my sister and her husband in Riverside CA"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946567935432028594) 2025-07-19 13:48:55 UTC 76K followers, 13.3K engagements "Summary of my thoughts on the newly expanded @Tesla @robotaxi service area new challenges for the team suggestions and overall impressions"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944784281055658315) 2025-07-14 15:41:19 UTC 75.9K followers, 62.9K engagements "What is going on with the @Tesla lower cost vehicle Good question as we were expecting to hear something officially about production beginning in the 1st half of 2025 especially since we are well into the 3rd quarter now. There is a theory that was posited by @TeslaBoomerMama recently with @herbertong on a Cyber Bulls video & I think there may be some validity to this line of thinking. I expand a little here while also using some audio from Lars Moravy during the 1st Qtr financial results meeting. Hopefully we will get more clarity soon perhaps at the upcoming XX July 2nd Quarter Financial"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943040253876441549) 2025-07-09 20:11:11 UTC 76.1K followers, 60.8K engagements "The first @Tesla Giga Texas main entrance always looks great but even more so in the red glow plaid look & the way the berms reflect in the windows while the basic design continues inside through the glass. The flag poles and an early morning sunrise work together for a beautiful display I flew early this morning and saw this opportunity developing so I decided to capture this video clip"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946266991888634050) 2025-07-18 17:53:05 UTC 76.1K followers, 27.1K engagements "Oh my god Ive hit the big time and Dan OClown is trying to use me to push his sad narrative to try and bolster his failing company that cannot compete. He also takes what I said out of context (surprise). The only thing I was disappointed about yesterday is he didnt step out from the bushes and throw a mannequin at the @robotaxi to try and capture another shocking video so disappointed 😏 I guess the only thing left to achieve now is for him to block me just imagine the sheer courage and conviction it will take Dan to hit that block button and show me up Cmon Dan do it 🤓"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945093864773112135) 2025-07-15 12:11:30 UTC 76.1K followers, 77.6K engagements "For those interested here are the two area maps for the new expanded @robotaxi and the Waymo service areas in Austin TX. Lots of overlap but not an exact duplication"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944716659324866819) 2025-07-14 11:12:37 UTC 76K followers, 85.2K engagements "1st time @robotaxi ride for @DomRafaelJose a former member of the US Air Force an iOS developer & longtime @Tesla supporter who was very interested in the app its functionality & how it compared to his experience with the Uber app used in Austin to get Waymo rides. He noticed the low latency & snappy responsiveness of the app while we were in the robotaxi & showed me how it linked automatically to my phone using Bluetooth We repeated this test on three different rides to verify how this functionality works Check this & other thoughts Dom had about the service how the car drove & his overall"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944166383115186602) 2025-07-12 22:46:01 UTC 76K followers, 14.5K engagements "Why is it reporters like David Ingram and the rest of the MSM only wants to write about what they see as the juicy and controversial things and create FUD about @Tesla and @elonmusk all to generate clicks Funny how they dont want to talk about an outstanding series I just did about how @robotaxi can help blind people and the excellent comments observations and successes I just documented on video with Konnie who is blind came in from South Dakota because she understands how important and life-changing autonomous driving is and gave the robotaxi service a very fair and inspiring review Funny"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945833294601314431) 2025-07-17 13:09:43 UTC 76.1K followers, 63.8K engagements "Yesterday @Tesla validation vehicles were observed in Marble Falls well west of Austin & both the expanded Waymo and @robotaxi service areas"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946522964880494847) 2025-07-19 10:50:14 UTC 76.1K followers, 476.7K engagements "Screen shots of my first trip through the expanded @robotaxi service area This new area really opens up the opportunities to expand Austin and get to locations a lot of people will want to get to Asked on my experience one thing @Tesla needs to do is add more vehicles to the fleet to get wait times back down from about 20-ish minutes to around XX minutes. Hopefully this will happen soon"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944773481284903052) 2025-07-14 14:58:24 UTC 76.1K followers, 72K engagements "18 July 2025 Giga Texas VIDEO Night flight with detailed views into the south end & some views at a farther distance away from the factory of parts of the east and west sides. We get a good update on Cortex XXX facilities mezzanines equipment robotic assemblers & production line expansions with these views. In the video intro I talk about the heating up competition with Robotaxi services with Waymo & Uber announcing expansions to counter Tesla. We also check in on the large stamping press parts destined for Giga Nevada but they have not yet left the site. Much more to see in this rare early"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946299130655219945) 2025-07-18 20:00:47 UTC 76K followers, 5958 engagements "More Cybercab Castings and equipment deliveries to the Giga Texas casting machine section of the main factory. There are also a lot of @cybertruck and Model Y castings too Here are a few images from my flight today. @lucagrecoita"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945582673918861560) 2025-07-16 20:33:51 UTC 75.9K followers, 32K engagements "Heres the new @robotaxi walking map I like the addition of the dots to help you find the Robotaxi when it arrives"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944740956575609017) 2025-07-14 12:49:10 UTC 76.1K followers, 38.3K engagements "21 July 2025 Giga Texas VIDEO Big Stamping Parts have departed for Giga Nevada but dozens of trucks are arriving with a lot more production equipment including Mino Automation machines At Megapack #2 final cable connections at the N control cabinet are being made while nearby crews are almost ready for the 2nd big concrete pour for the new switchyard underground vault. Roofing insulation & weatherproof membrane installation at Cortex X along with walls extending about XX% around the structure now. Crash testing vehicle recycling was underway today while crews continued work to repair the NW"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1947407005943271722) 2025-07-21 21:23:05 UTC 76.1K followers, 4692 engagements "@loladze @robotaxi What an unbelievably silly take you really should try it out yourself before posting first hand experience is better than just going with what others have told you to think"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946986077270519818) 2025-07-20 17:30:28 UTC 76.1K followers, 1040 engagements "I've had some people ask me what I think about the @Waymo service area expansion in Austin @Uber announcing a partnership with @nuro & @LucidMotors & the growing @Tesla @robotaxi service. My honest opinion is . AWESOME Competition is great more players in the space will help with regulators ensuring safe growth this helps spreading the word to a larger population & makes autonomy more prevalent which will help millions of people while making our roads safer What isn't to like What an outstanding time to be alive be inspired by technology & look to a better future Let's go"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945891442444186055) 2025-07-17 17:00:47 UTC 76K followers, 23.2K engagements "First XX minute @robotaxi ride complete Follow along on this ride with me and Ive got some observations and things to talk about along the way This ride was almost perfect but I did have one instance of the safety driver having to intervene at a rail road crossing which I discuss in the video. Im already on to the second ride but wanted to share this with yo now"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944769604082938228) 2025-07-14 14:43:00 UTC 76.1K followers, 363.5K engagements "@WholeMarsBlog I feel honored to almost single handedly determine the future of the @robotaxi service I did not realize I wielded so much power 😁"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945950166046965942) 2025-07-17 20:54:08 UTC 76K followers, 17.7K engagements "More 1st time @robotaxi rides today with Brad and Tony from Australia and Clint from Ohio They had heard about the start of the Robotaxi service from Brad who is a big time @Tesla fan and reached out to me to give it a go They all had a great time and were amazed how natural confident and comfortable the rides were and how normal it felt not having a driver"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1946616536057163946) 2025-07-19 17:02:03 UTC 76.1K followers, 68.2K engagements "@moi777aussi @Tesla @robotaxi Did you Grok that I dont think this sounds like you"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1947439112648056963) 2025-07-21 23:30:40 UTC 76.1K followers, XX engagements "I think Austin San Antonio Dallas and Houston along with Starbase should get one I mean everything is bigger in Texas so having the most @tesla Diners in one state is a no brainer"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1947441520589869583) 2025-07-21 23:40:14 UTC 76.1K followers, 15.7K engagements "I now have taken XXX @robotaxi rides over XXX miles have given several dozens of people most I had never met the opportunity to be a passenger and have video of each giving their honest first hand impressions after their experience with the service. I think it is fair to say many people are very excited & interested in finding out more I am about to meet Konnie who flew in from South Dakota a person who reached out to me to try @robotaxi and wanted to try the service for herself. Konnie is blind and runs a webcast for other blind people who are empowered to live a life full of energy and"  [@JoeTegtmeyer](/creator/x/JoeTegtmeyer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945136858276438059) 2025-07-15 15:02:20 UTC 76.1K followers, 1.6M engagements
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"Im really happy your got to try both the @robotaxi and FSD (supervised) for yourself and get a much better understanding of how far it has truly come. I hope @TeslaAUNZ gets FSD in Australia soon so you can do this without traveling all across the world Enjoy Starbase too thats another must see stop here in Texas"
@JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-19 23:23:41 UTC 76K followers, XXX engagements
"@BillsR_Electric @Tesla Its a good question possibly focus on building out and adding to existing locations for awhile is my guess" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-22 10:31:33 UTC 76.1K followers, XX engagements
"Heres a great comparison between how @Tesla @robotaxi handles the arrival at Terry Blacks BBQ restaurant and Waymo car (see link below thanks @herbertong & @chazman ) attempting the same thing but with different results. Bottom line: the @Tesla completed the task in a very natural human-like way while the Waymo abandons the attempt and drops off the passengers at a busy intersection. Which would you want to ride in" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-06-22 23:20:25 UTC 76.1K followers, 505.2K engagements
"Another huge construction getting underway at Giga Texas This video clip is about what is going on at the old Martin Marietta concrete batch plant how this relates to renovation work at the old temporary batch plant just N of the electrical switchyard & indications we are seeing that point to a new major construction project getting underway for the new Tesla Welcome and Events/Activity Center that is beginning construction this year" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-02-03 13:09:34 UTC 76.1K followers, 22.9K engagements
"During my @Robotaxi rides & tests I got help from @DomRafaelJose & his friend Alvaro to do some direct head-to-head comparisons with a human-driven Uber several Waymos & @Tesla Robotaxis from the same starting & ending points in the same conditions & at the same timeframes. How do the services compare Are there some surprising emerging efficiencies & competitive advantages that may put the Tesla ride hailing service in a strong position as it begins to expand and scale Check out our experiences & discussion in this video clip" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-12 19:38:23 UTC 76K followers, 21.8K engagements
"Good but your messaging and the POTUS postings have been unhelpful confusing divisive and have made the appearance of impropriety much worse. Just do the right thing get your messaging under control and release everything no matter who might be implicated. This is essential" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-18 01:33:53 UTC 76K followers, 21.7K engagements
"Got to spend most of the afternoon touring Giga Texas on this 5th anniversary of the official announcement & construction start of this amazing facility along with Michel @TeslamagazineNL and his son who came in from the Netherlands Thanks @Tesla for the opportunity" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-22 20:18:41 UTC 76.1K followers, 6974 engagements
"@elonmusk @Tesla Sounds great Any updates on the @robotaxi geofenced area expansion in Austin" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-14 02:32:16 UTC 76.1K followers, 78.6K engagements
"Here are some clips from my day today with Konnie who is blind & came in all the way from South Dakota to try out the @tesla @robotaxi service. Konnie is a remarkable & inspirational person who runs a website Gliding Through Blindness & makes YouTube videos with the help of several products & services to document her adventures. She is also highly adept with technology & what it offers to help people like her with disabilities not only regain independence but live a full & highly productive life In these clips we talk about opportunities for the @Tesla_AI & @robotaxi teams to make the service" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-15 22:54:16 UTC 76K followers, 38.9K engagements
"One issue for the @Tesla @robotaxi team when it comes to vehicle arrival & communicating with the passenger especially if the passenger is blind is where the car eventually stops. In this case the car had to drive further than the original pickup point because of parked cars along the roadway but this meant a much farther walk for the passenger & this was not immediately obvious to Konnie who is blind & cannot see the displayed information on the app. There is an opportunity to make improvements perhaps with @xai @grok integration to use verbal communication to help mitigate issues like this." @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-16 00:51:52 UTC 76.1K followers, 56.3K engagements
"Kevin came to Austin via Nicaragua to try out the @Tesla @robotaxi service for the 1st time He's a long time FSD beta tester but has not experienced it on the newer cars with AI4 computer hardware & the latest version of FSD He also tried out a Waymo just before getting in the Robotaxi so what did he think of the two autonomous ride sharing services To find out he decided to test it at the challenging @TerryBlacks_BBQ parking lot where so many other autonomous cars have struggled (in well publicized video clips since the launch of the Robotaxi service XX days ago) . did it pass this test" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-04 19:07:50 UTC 76K followers, 19.6K engagements
"21 July Giga Texas Snapshots On the day before the 5th Anniversary of the factory we see a lot of construction activity on the north & west sides today and the large stamping press parts on heavy duty trailers have departed & are now on their way to Giga Nevada. A lot more deliveries of equipment is underway on the west staging yards while Cortex X is getting more roofing installed & is now about XX% enclosed with walls. Some interior slab preparation inside is also observed today Many more things to see today" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-21 15:34:48 UTC 76.1K followers, 9975 engagements
"Brad is a big time @Tesla supporter from Australia who flew in to try out both FSD in a rental Model X & try out @robotaxi along with his brother Tony and friend Clint from Ohio. Hes excited about the potential of autonomous driving but its not yet available in his country. However @TeslaAUNZ is showing some promise it may be coming there sooner than later which he cant wait to see Brad was amazed at how well the system worked remarked about how much easier it made getting around in an unfamiliar city & on the wrong side of the road & even got to see some complex decision making when a gate" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-19 23:23:38 UTC 76.1K followers, 37K engagements
"42 minute @robotaxi underway By far my longest trip yet 🤓😎🤖🚕" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-14 12:59:07 UTC 76.1K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Last nights Starlink launch from Vandenberg with a nice jellyfish effect Video by my sister and her husband in Riverside CA" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-19 13:48:55 UTC 76K followers, 13.3K engagements
"Summary of my thoughts on the newly expanded @Tesla @robotaxi service area new challenges for the team suggestions and overall impressions" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-14 15:41:19 UTC 75.9K followers, 62.9K engagements
"What is going on with the @Tesla lower cost vehicle Good question as we were expecting to hear something officially about production beginning in the 1st half of 2025 especially since we are well into the 3rd quarter now. There is a theory that was posited by @TeslaBoomerMama recently with @herbertong on a Cyber Bulls video & I think there may be some validity to this line of thinking. I expand a little here while also using some audio from Lars Moravy during the 1st Qtr financial results meeting. Hopefully we will get more clarity soon perhaps at the upcoming XX July 2nd Quarter Financial" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-09 20:11:11 UTC 76.1K followers, 60.8K engagements
"The first @Tesla Giga Texas main entrance always looks great but even more so in the red glow plaid look & the way the berms reflect in the windows while the basic design continues inside through the glass. The flag poles and an early morning sunrise work together for a beautiful display I flew early this morning and saw this opportunity developing so I decided to capture this video clip" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-18 17:53:05 UTC 76.1K followers, 27.1K engagements
"Oh my god Ive hit the big time and Dan OClown is trying to use me to push his sad narrative to try and bolster his failing company that cannot compete. He also takes what I said out of context (surprise). The only thing I was disappointed about yesterday is he didnt step out from the bushes and throw a mannequin at the @robotaxi to try and capture another shocking video so disappointed 😏 I guess the only thing left to achieve now is for him to block me just imagine the sheer courage and conviction it will take Dan to hit that block button and show me up Cmon Dan do it 🤓" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-15 12:11:30 UTC 76.1K followers, 77.6K engagements
"For those interested here are the two area maps for the new expanded @robotaxi and the Waymo service areas in Austin TX. Lots of overlap but not an exact duplication" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-14 11:12:37 UTC 76K followers, 85.2K engagements
"1st time @robotaxi ride for @DomRafaelJose a former member of the US Air Force an iOS developer & longtime @Tesla supporter who was very interested in the app its functionality & how it compared to his experience with the Uber app used in Austin to get Waymo rides. He noticed the low latency & snappy responsiveness of the app while we were in the robotaxi & showed me how it linked automatically to my phone using Bluetooth We repeated this test on three different rides to verify how this functionality works Check this & other thoughts Dom had about the service how the car drove & his overall" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-12 22:46:01 UTC 76K followers, 14.5K engagements
"Why is it reporters like David Ingram and the rest of the MSM only wants to write about what they see as the juicy and controversial things and create FUD about @Tesla and @elonmusk all to generate clicks Funny how they dont want to talk about an outstanding series I just did about how @robotaxi can help blind people and the excellent comments observations and successes I just documented on video with Konnie who is blind came in from South Dakota because she understands how important and life-changing autonomous driving is and gave the robotaxi service a very fair and inspiring review Funny" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-17 13:09:43 UTC 76.1K followers, 63.8K engagements
"Yesterday @Tesla validation vehicles were observed in Marble Falls well west of Austin & both the expanded Waymo and @robotaxi service areas" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-19 10:50:14 UTC 76.1K followers, 476.7K engagements
"Screen shots of my first trip through the expanded @robotaxi service area This new area really opens up the opportunities to expand Austin and get to locations a lot of people will want to get to Asked on my experience one thing @Tesla needs to do is add more vehicles to the fleet to get wait times back down from about 20-ish minutes to around XX minutes. Hopefully this will happen soon" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-14 14:58:24 UTC 76.1K followers, 72K engagements
"18 July 2025 Giga Texas VIDEO Night flight with detailed views into the south end & some views at a farther distance away from the factory of parts of the east and west sides. We get a good update on Cortex XXX facilities mezzanines equipment robotic assemblers & production line expansions with these views. In the video intro I talk about the heating up competition with Robotaxi services with Waymo & Uber announcing expansions to counter Tesla. We also check in on the large stamping press parts destined for Giga Nevada but they have not yet left the site. Much more to see in this rare early" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-18 20:00:47 UTC 76K followers, 5958 engagements
"More Cybercab Castings and equipment deliveries to the Giga Texas casting machine section of the main factory. There are also a lot of @cybertruck and Model Y castings too Here are a few images from my flight today. @lucagrecoita" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-16 20:33:51 UTC 75.9K followers, 32K engagements
"Heres the new @robotaxi walking map I like the addition of the dots to help you find the Robotaxi when it arrives" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-14 12:49:10 UTC 76.1K followers, 38.3K engagements
"21 July 2025 Giga Texas VIDEO Big Stamping Parts have departed for Giga Nevada but dozens of trucks are arriving with a lot more production equipment including Mino Automation machines At Megapack #2 final cable connections at the N control cabinet are being made while nearby crews are almost ready for the 2nd big concrete pour for the new switchyard underground vault. Roofing insulation & weatherproof membrane installation at Cortex X along with walls extending about XX% around the structure now. Crash testing vehicle recycling was underway today while crews continued work to repair the NW" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-21 21:23:05 UTC 76.1K followers, 4692 engagements
"@loladze @robotaxi What an unbelievably silly take you really should try it out yourself before posting first hand experience is better than just going with what others have told you to think" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-20 17:30:28 UTC 76.1K followers, 1040 engagements
"I've had some people ask me what I think about the @Waymo service area expansion in Austin @Uber announcing a partnership with @nuro & @LucidMotors & the growing @Tesla @robotaxi service. My honest opinion is . AWESOME Competition is great more players in the space will help with regulators ensuring safe growth this helps spreading the word to a larger population & makes autonomy more prevalent which will help millions of people while making our roads safer What isn't to like What an outstanding time to be alive be inspired by technology & look to a better future Let's go" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-17 17:00:47 UTC 76K followers, 23.2K engagements
"First XX minute @robotaxi ride complete Follow along on this ride with me and Ive got some observations and things to talk about along the way This ride was almost perfect but I did have one instance of the safety driver having to intervene at a rail road crossing which I discuss in the video. Im already on to the second ride but wanted to share this with yo now" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-14 14:43:00 UTC 76.1K followers, 363.5K engagements
"@WholeMarsBlog I feel honored to almost single handedly determine the future of the @robotaxi service I did not realize I wielded so much power 😁" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-17 20:54:08 UTC 76K followers, 17.7K engagements
"More 1st time @robotaxi rides today with Brad and Tony from Australia and Clint from Ohio They had heard about the start of the Robotaxi service from Brad who is a big time @Tesla fan and reached out to me to give it a go They all had a great time and were amazed how natural confident and comfortable the rides were and how normal it felt not having a driver" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-19 17:02:03 UTC 76.1K followers, 68.2K engagements
"@moi777aussi @Tesla @robotaxi Did you Grok that I dont think this sounds like you" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-21 23:30:40 UTC 76.1K followers, XX engagements
"I think Austin San Antonio Dallas and Houston along with Starbase should get one I mean everything is bigger in Texas so having the most @tesla Diners in one state is a no brainer" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-21 23:40:14 UTC 76.1K followers, 15.7K engagements
"I now have taken XXX @robotaxi rides over XXX miles have given several dozens of people most I had never met the opportunity to be a passenger and have video of each giving their honest first hand impressions after their experience with the service. I think it is fair to say many people are very excited & interested in finding out more I am about to meet Konnie who flew in from South Dakota a person who reached out to me to try @robotaxi and wanted to try the service for herself. Konnie is blind and runs a webcast for other blind people who are empowered to live a life full of energy and" @JoeTegtmeyer on X 2025-07-15 15:02:20 UTC 76.1K followers, 1.6M engagements