PODCAST: ELON SELLS TSLA TO BUY TWITTER, ELECTRIC CORVETTE, F-150 LIGHTNING PRODUCTION, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into several significant developments in the EV and tech world. A major focus is Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, including the implications of his substantial Tesla stock sales to fund the deal, which has notably impacted Tesla's market cap. The podcast also covers the upcoming electric Corvette from GM, with a hybrid version slated for next year and a fully electric model to follow, though details remain scarce. Ford's F-150 Lightning production has officially begun at the Rouge facility, with deliveries starting soon, notably prioritizing the more affordable trims, a departure from industry norms. The discussion also touches on Tesla's price reduction for mobile and wall connectors, the surge in used Tesla prices, and a review of the Subaru Solterra, highlighting its range and charging speed as areas for improvement. The hosts express excitement for the F-150 Lightning drive and discuss the potential impact of a recession on EV launches, concluding that innovation pace might be a bigger factor.