Episode 574: Model 3 and Model Y Will Soon Get a Bit “Cooler” (REGULAR VERSION WITH ADS)
Summary
Host Ryan McCaffrey celebrates the podcast’s 11th anniversary and announces an East Coast meetup. Tesla hits its 10 millionth vehicle milestone, while reports confirm cooled wireless chargers for Model 3/Y and open-sourcing plans for legacy S/X. The episode also covers a Cybertruck supplier lawsuit, PCS warranty extensions, NHTSA door handle rulings, and financial updates for Lucid, Volvo, and Rivian.
Topics discussed
Podcast 11th Anniversary and Listener Meetup Announcement
Tesla Reaches 10 Million Vehicles Milestone
Sandro's Cross-Canada EV Journey Completion
Listener Poll Results: FSD Version 14 Light Feedback
Summer Software Update and Legacy S/X Support
Tesla Offers Free Supercharging for Disaster Relief
Patreon Tiers and X Care Protection Plans
Tesla Removes Wireless Charging Pads from Model Y
Cybertruck Production Dispute with Anderton
Cybertruck PCS Failure and Charging Solutions
NHTSA Denies Tesla's Emergency Door Release Exemption
Lucid Motors Secures Saudi Arabia Investment
Volvo Drops LiDAR from EX90 and ES90
Rivian Reports Profit and Delivery Growth
Listener Call: Samsung Solid-State Battery Tech
Listener Call: FSD 14 Light Parking Issues
Listener Call: AI-Powered Police and Pothole Detection
Entertainment: Spider-Man Movie and Halo Game
Listener Call: EV Charging Plug Types and Tips
Sponsors: Abstract Ocean, RPM Tesla, EveryAmp, Immaculate Reflections
Patreon Shoutouts and Closing Remarks
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