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Charge into the Holidays 🔋📲🥶
Kendrick Lau
November 22, 2024
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Foreward
Happy Friday! Tesla’s ($TSLA) share price has soared back to levels not seen since 2021. Investor sentiment is bullish on autonomous vehicle regulations and the positive outlook for Musk-owned companies. I’m certainly looking forward to having more autonomous vehicle options in the future.
For your weekend road trip, check out Philip’s new mobile app designed to enhance voice-recognition features in Tesla vehicles—something Tesla has consistently put on the back burner.
Is the weather making you turn on the heat in the Bay Area? Either way, don’t miss Shreyas’s newsletter where you can learn all about heat pumps!
This Month’s Alumni Start-Ups
Kilowatts
Philip, who previously led the charging team and developed the Supercharging user experience, is now working on Kilowatts—a voice-based AI agent for EV drivers. I’ve had the chance to use it a few times (even though I don’t have a Tesla) and found it quite useful. Download the Kilowatts iOS app, and I’ll get you in contact if you have any feedback!
From The Founder:
Philip Henry de Frahan (Tesla, Charging ‘24) - LinkedIn
The future of driver/car interaction is voice. And we are building this future. We have the best team with industry knowledge and technical talent to make it happen. We are looking for investors who share our vision, and are happy to partner with the XSLA community in our journey!
Kilowatts - Your Personal EV Voice Assistant
Heat Pumped
Shreyas demystifies heat pumps every Friday, delivering insights straight to your inbox! I remember when the heat pump was introduced in the Model Y and all the challenges and benefits it brought. It was always fun to learn more about the thermal system.
From the Founder:
Shreyas Sudhakar (Tesla, Chassis Systems ‘15) (SpaceX, Falcon Booster ‘16) - LinkedIn
Heat pumps are the best way to decarbonize homes, offering both heating and cooling from a single, highly efficient system. Despite their benefits, significant barriers remain in adoption, deployment, and education. That’s where Heat Pumped comes in - a newsletter informing homeowners, enthusiasts and industry professionals about heat pump technology, the industry's inner workings, and strategies to accelerate their adoption. Subscribe to the newsletter here!
In addition to education, Shreyas is a licensed HVAC contractor specializing in heat pump installations. If you’re considering a heat pump for your home (currently serving the SF Bay Area, with LA launching next year), book a consultation here.
Heatpumped - Demystifying heat pumps with weekly deep dives in your inbox every Friday
From The Last Issue
oldenlabs.com - Michael Kaca (Tesla, Controls Engineering ‘17)
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