PODCAST: TESLA PEOPLE-MOVER LEAKS, CYBERTRUCK BODY, ELON AI STARTUP, MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into several key developments in the EV space. A significant portion is dedicated to a leaked video of a Tesla "people mover" prototype for The Boring Company, sparking discussion about its design, functionality within tunnels, and the surprising inclusion of a steering wheel. The hosts also analyze Tesla's submission to the EPA, advocating for stricter emissions regulations and a 100% EV sales target by 2030, though acknowledging the industry's capacity challenges. The rapid depreciation of used Tesla values, particularly the Model 3, is highlighted, with personal anecdotes underscoring the trend. Tesla's "self-serving" warning about potential future tax credit reductions is scrutinized for creating urgency among buyers. The podcast touches on the Cybertruck's "exoskeleton" debate, Tesla's renewed push into the Indian market with plans for a sub-$25,000 EV, and Elon Musk's new AI startup, X AI, and its potential impact on Tesla's talent pool. Finally, the hosts criticize Republican proposals to halt military electrification efforts, deeming them nonsensical and detrimental to the armed forces' future readiness.