{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 556: Tesla CEO: \"Something Way Cooler Than a Minivan Is Coming\"","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-556-tesla-ceo-something-way-cooler-than-a-minivan-is-coming","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/teslapodcast/Ride_the_Lightning_-_Tesla_and_EV_Podcast_Episode_556.mp3?dest-id=295289","description":"Tesla CEO Elon Musk is teasing a new vehicle that may or may not match the \"Cyburban\" I told you about in a recent episode. Plus: more evidence that the Model Y L's arrival in the United States is imminent, FSD Supervised takes a crucial step closer to rolling out in Europe, Sony's PlayStation car will not be going into production, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their \"One-time Payment\" option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com and use the promo code RTL+ for 5-10% off your next purchase. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $35 discount."},"annotations":[{"startTime":4.4,"endTime":7.7,"type":"brand","title":"Tesla","url":"/glossary/tesla","quote":"Plus, more evidence that the Model Y L's arrival in the United States is imminent. FSD Supervised takes a crucial step closer to rolling out in Europe. Sony's PlayStation car will not be going into production and more. 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