PODCAST: TSLA EARNINGS, V4 SUPERCHARGER, CHEVY BLAZER EV, MERC DRIVE PILOT, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast covers a range of EV news, with a significant portion dedicated to Tesla's Q2 2022 earnings. The hosts highlight Tesla's revenue beat and production capacity increases across its global factories, noting the significant ramp-up in Shanghai and Berlin. They discuss the 4680 battery cell production challenges and progress, with updates on the pilot plant and Texas Gigafactory. The podcast also touches on Tesla's Bitcoin sale, the Full Self-Driving Beta mileage accumulation, and the concerning halt in Solar Roof installations despite strong solar deployment overall. A key segment reviews the new Chevrolet Blazer EV, praising its design and various trim levels, particularly the SS model with its 557 horsepower and AWD. However, the Blazer's Mexican manufacturing origin and the $66,000 price point for the SS are noted as potential drawbacks. The discussion also includes Ford's significant job cuts in ICE production to focus on electrification and their secured battery supply for future EV targets. Finally, the hosts share initial impressions of Mercedes' Drive Pilot, a Level 3 autonomous system, emphasizing its advanced AR heads-up display and the confidence it instills.