AAH #639 - Sandy Munro and Cory Steuben On Tesla's Master Plan Part 3
About this episode
Sandy Munro and Cory Steuben share their insights after attending Tesla's Master Plan Part 3 presentation. They discuss the revolutionary assembly process and the ambitious goal of producing a $25,000 vehicle profitably. The duo highlights Tesla's innovative manufacturing techniques, including their new battery production methods and the shift to a 48-volt electrical system. They also compare Tesla's approach to traditional automakers, emphasizing Tesla's vertical integration and streamlined operations. The episode is packed with technical details and predictions about the future of electric vehicles.
Tesla Cybertruck
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Volkswagen I
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Toyota Prius
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Fiat Freemont
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Nissan Maxima
"...ur air bags. I drove a nineteen ninety one Nissan Maxima that sold for eighteen thousand dollars in ninete..."
Ford Model T
"...make a profit on, it's going to be the modern day model T it's going to sales will explode. And that's that..."
Tesla Model Y
"...o world class levels because every model three M, Model Y all gets the same module whether or not because t..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"... Company going tear down a facility to put in the lightning, and didn't they add two ends to it so they can g..."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Ford Explorer
"...oad at suv like a key EB nine or a Grand Cherokee Explorer size. You may see them with a new plant and a new..."
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