ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA DELIVERIES PUSH FOR RECORD, LIGHTYEAR SOLAR CAR, BMW EV PUSH, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast covers a range of EV news, with a significant focus on Tesla's Q2 delivery push and the associated challenges. The hosts discuss the pressure to meet delivery targets, the impact of tax credits, and the potential for price adjustments. A notable segment details a customer's delivery experience, highlighting issues with car condition and the complexities of Tesla's service and delivery process, including a concerning anecdote about a delayed repair for a torn seat. The podcast also touches on Tesla's internal developments, such as the "Standby mode" for Enhanced Summon and the ongoing efforts in in-house cell development. Other topics include the revised Roadster acceleration figures, a Tesla Model S battery fire investigation in China, and a critical look at Jaguar's marketing strategy for the I-Pace, which is deemed an unfair comparison to the Model X. Finally, the discussion explores Lightyear's solar car and BMW's electrification plans.