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We also discuss the impending arrival of affordable Chinese EVs like Dongfeng's Nami Box and Vigo into the Canadian market under reduced tariffs. Turning to Tesla news, we unpack the recent recall of nearly 20,000 older Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to overly bright low-beam headlights. Additionally, we cover the NTSB's latest findings regarding the tragic FSD crash in Texas, Elon Musk's promises regarding personalized FSD driver preference learning, and Tesla’s plans to build a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle outside Austin.\nSupport the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/\nOther Podcasts:\n\n \tBeyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm)\n \tBeyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/)\n \tShuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist)\n \t918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/)\n\nNews Links:\n\n \tElon Musk says your Tesla will start to learn your individual preferences\n \tTesla Must Recall 20,000 Vehicles Over Bright Headlights\n \tEVs At 98.3% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Leads\n \tCalifornia's EV Rebate Won't Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify\n \tTesla FSD Investigation: NTSB Confirms Driver Pressed Accelerator in House Crash\n \tAmericans Can't Have These Affordable Chinese EVs. But They're Coming To Canada\n \tTesla reveals development of wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle\n\n*Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"id":504600,"startTime":408.9,"endTime":425.5,"type":"term","title":"battery electric vehicles","url":"/glossary/battery-electric-vehicles","quote":"but the number is 97.4% of the new vehicles registered in Norway during the second quarter of 2026 were EVs. So that's pure battery electric vehicles. 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