AAH #716 - What if Elon Gets in the White House?
About this episode
The discussion revolves around the potential implications of Elon Musk's influence if he were to join a Trump administration. The hosts explore Musk's business strategies, particularly in the EV market, and how they contrast with traditional automakers facing challenges. They also delve into the competitive landscape of the automotive industry, highlighting the struggles of legacy companies against nimble Chinese startups. The episode touches on the evolving market dynamics, including the impact of government policies on EV adoption and the ongoing challenges faced by companies like Stellantis amidst union pressures and inventory issues.
Delorean DMC-12
"...twentieth century. Speaker 6: Isn't there still a DeLorean company too? I don't know what it really was."
Ford Model T
"...lize, oh, he's like Henry Ford the first with the Model T. He can cut the price because he can drop his cos..."
Tesla Model Y
"...applying lessons learned from that to Model three Model Y cyber truck. Speaker 3: Well, they actually said ..."
Toyota Prius
"...e. If you if you go back to the early days of the PRIUS when they said, okay, the h O V lanes can be used..."
Chevrolet Silverado
"...n't know. I mean, they saw a lot f on fifties and Silverados in California, in EV kind and not the EV kind. Sp..."
Jeep Brand
"... of vehicles and getting rid of you know, popular jeep brand or models. Speaker 4: And you know, I just so, yo..."
Ford Bronco
"...too long that Jeep was just fine, notwithstanding Bronco, notwithstanding every other brand that's out the..."
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