PODCAST: TESLA INVENTORY PROBLEM, MUSK DEEP FAKES, THE BOLT EV IS DEAD, AND MORE

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This podcast episode delves into several critical topics within the EV market. A significant portion is dedicated to Tesla's inventory issues, particularly with the Model X, suggesting that recent price cuts are not effectively stimulating demand. The discussion also covers a bizarre legal defense by Tesla involving "deep fakes" to shield Elon Musk from statements about self-driving capabilities, which the judge swiftly dismissed. Other key points include potential Gigafactory expansion in South Korea, the controversial Yoke steering wheel now carrying a premium, and updated battery degradation data showing a slight increase in degradation over time but still within acceptable ranges for Model S and X. The episode also touches on the return of adjustable regenerative braking options and Ford's CEO warning about product freshness in the EV market. Finally, the discontinuation of the Chevy Bolt EV is lamented, with concerns raised about GM's lack of a direct, low-cost replacement and the removal of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto from future GM EVs.