PODCAST: TESLA FALLS ON ESG AND ELONGATE, FSD BETA UPDATE, CADILLAC LYRIQ PRICING, AND MORE

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This podcast episode delves into significant recent developments impacting Tesla, primarily focusing on the stock's decline attributed to ESG index removal and the "Elongate" scandal involving Elon Musk. The hosts critically examine Tesla's exclusion from the S&P 500 ESG index, questioning the methodology and highlighting the irony of oil companies scoring higher. The discussion around the sexual misconduct allegation against Musk, the subsequent settlement, and Musk's preemptive political statements is detailed, with the hosts noting the timing and potential motives. On a more positive note, the podcast covers Tesla's FSD Beta updates, detailing improvements in lane prediction and system efficiency, and the increase in Autopilot's top speed for vision-only vehicles. The rollout of the Giga Texas-produced Model Y Standard Range to non-employee customers is also discussed, along with Tesla's expansion of its Supercharger pilot program in Europe and potential factory plans in Indonesia. Finally, the pricing and range for the Cadillac Lyriq and Genesis GV60 are reviewed, offering competitive context to the EV market.