PODCAST: TESLA AUTOPILOT RECALL, PORSCHE MACAN EV, CHEVY BLAZER EV FIRST DRIVE, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast covers significant EV news, including Tesla's Autopilot 'recall,' the Porsche Macan EV, and the Chevy Blazer EV. The Tesla recall, affecting 2 million vehicles, involves software updates to increase driver monitoring alerts and introduce a one-week suspension for repeated disengagements, which the hosts view as a necessary but potentially annoying measure. Production of the Cybertruck is showing signs of ramping up, with 40 units spotted at Gigafactory Texas. However, Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y are expected to lose the full $7,500 tax credit due to battery sourcing issues. Porsche's Macan EV, though delayed, impressed with its track performance and fast charging capabilities (10-80% in just over 20 minutes), but the interior remained largely off-limits due to ongoing software development. The Chevy Blazer EV's $56,000 starting price is a significant hurdle, especially when compared to the Cadillac Lyriq, despite its spacious interior and surprisingly good, albeit CarPlay-less, infotainment system. The Blazer EV's pedal response was noted as sluggish, a common issue in GM's transition from ICE to EV tuning.