Tesla delivery estimate, FSD v14, Lucid Gravity, and more
About this episode
Fred Lambert and Seth Wintra discuss the latest developments in the EV market, including Tesla's delivery estimates for Q3 and the anticipated release of FSD version 14. They share insights from Seth's recent experience with the Silverado EV Trail Boss, highlighting its impressive towing capabilities and large battery. The episode also covers Lucid's Gravity production ramp-up, the challenges Tesla faces in Europe, and the implications of regulatory changes on the EV landscape. The hosts engage with audience comments, addressing various topics related to EV performance and market trends.
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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:
- Tesla (TSLA) is having its first and last good quarter in a while
- Tesla (TSLA) is down 22% in Europe while EVs were up 30%
- Tesla complains about EPA’s new policy its CEO paid more than $200 million for
- Tesla is finally launching FSD v14 and Elon Musk says it ‘feels sentient’
- Tesla influencers tried Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before 60 miles
- Lucid (LCID) ramps up Gravity production, massive numbers spotted in drone flyover
- Tesla co-founder invests in tiny electric truck startup TELO
- Xiaomi officially sets up shop in the EU with new R&D Design Center
- The new Mercedes CLA L EV launched in China, starting at only $36,000 with serious range
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:
https://www.youtube.com/live/KKJDXqLUKZI
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Gmc Sierra
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Lucid Gravity
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model S
"...s extremely low, especially for Model 3, Model Y, Model S and X, there's still plenty of availability, Cybe..."
Tesla Cybertruck
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Tesla Model Y
"... the US is extremely low, especially for Model 3, Model Y, Model S and X, there's still plenty of availabil..."
Tesla Semi
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Nissan Leaf
"...Moving on. Can we talk more about the 2026 Nissan Leaf hitting the 255 price target before Tesla? I thin..."
Ford Etransit
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Tesla Cybercab
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Volkswagen Bus
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