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Topics include: the future of the Cybertruck, FSD transfers and upgrades, Robotaxi progress, Tesla possibly building a chip fab, SpaceX, the Artemis program, and more!Show notes and commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:00:00 Intro01:17 Louis's first FSD roadtrip06:20 Doug's 24 hour Model S test drive13:53 Predictions14:02 Q: Will another vehicle dethrone the Model Y as the world's bestselling car?14:40 Q: Was the Model Y the best selling vehicle worldwide in 2025?17:03 Q: Will the Model Y be the best selling vehicle in 2026?17:33 Q: How many Cybertrucks will be on the road?19:31 Q: Will Tesla Cancel the Cybertruck?22:19 Q: Will Tesla deliver the Next Gen Roadster?26:37 Q: Will Tesla add the Turn Signal Stalk or Front camera on S, 3, and X?29:10 Q: Will Tesla unveil a brand new model?32:18 How to redeem the Cybertruck35:40 Q: Will Tesla Offer FSD transfers?38:52 Q: Will Tesla offer an upgrade path for HW3 owners?41:05 Terafactory Chip Fab  47:04 Q:  When will Tesla start offering a Robotaxi service?49:25 Doug's experience with Waymo in San Francisco51:09 Q: Will the Robotaxi safety supervisor go away in 2026?52:57 Q: Will we see FSD drive coast to coast?57:19 Q: Will a competing humanoid robot company beat Optimus to market?58:00 Q: Will Tesla start Optimus deliveries in 2026?01:04:52 Q: Will Tesla get a publicly facing COO?01:05:49 Q: Will SLS survive past Artemis II?01:11:02 OutroCo-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftMike: @SteelCloudsDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/teslamotorsclub.bsky.socialX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Support the show"},"annotations":[{"id":265594,"startTime":6.0,"endTime":11.28,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model S","url":"/cars/tesla/model-s","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/20180630_Tesla_Model_S_70D_2015_midnight_blue_left_front.jpg","quote":"...g to go over Doug's 24-hour test drive of the new Model S. 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