Tesla Chief Designer Franz Von Holzhausen; A $30,000 Ducati X Diavel S
About this episode
Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla's chief designer, shares insights on the evolution of the Model S and the design philosophy behind Tesla's vehicles. He discusses the timeless appeal of the Model S, the innovative approach to the Cybertruck, and the importance of sustainability in design. The episode also features a lively debate on the aesthetics of the new Ducati X Diavel S, comparing it to Harley-Davidson bikes, and addresses listener emails about automotive technology and personal experiences with various vehicles.
Tesla chief designer Franz Von Holzhausen joins the show and tells Matt and Hannah about plans for the company to redesign its door handles to address safety concerns. Plus, Matt has a $30,000 Ducati X Diavel S to try, and Hannah is having Rolls-Royce trouble.
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Tesla Model S
"...t I really consider to be a timeless vehicle, the Model S. You know, when you pointed out during our conver..."
Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
"...n? We have some silver shadows from the 70s and a silver spur from the 80s in 88. And then a two door shadow, w..."
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
"...hich Rolls Royces do you have again? We have some silver shadows from the 70s and a silver spur from the 80s in 88..."
F-150 Raptor
"It's not for everybody. Look at the Raptor R, right? It's a great truck with a supercharged"
Chrysler New Yorker
"I mean, God love ya. But I'm a New Yorker dude. I lived in Manhattan for almost 20 years."
Pontiac Solstice
"the new Beetle and you worked on the Pontiac Solstice, which is one of my favorites."
Tesla Cybertruck
"But I wonder, do you think the Cybertruck is going to age the same way"
Tesla Cybercab
"an individual cybercab robo taxi experience, but gets, you know,"
Chevrolet Corvette
"I was recently stuck in a Corvette, which has the same kind of thing"
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