PODCAST: TESLA PRICES, CONTROVERSIAL FATAL TESLA CRASH, RIVIAN R2 TEASER, AND MORE

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The Electrek Podcast episode delves into several significant Tesla news items, including price adjustments and discounts on the Model 3 and Model Y. The discussion highlights the unusual price increase on the new Model 3 Long Range, making it nearly as expensive as the Model Y, especially when considering current Model Y inventory discounts. A temporary discount on the Model Y is also noted, potentially linked to Super Bowl advertising trends. A major segment addresses a controversial fatal crash involving a Tesla employee, exploring conflicting accounts from The Washington Post, Tesla, and Elon Musk regarding the use of Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta. The hosts express skepticism towards Tesla's official statements, citing past instances of data manipulation and the employee's known use of FSD. The podcast also touches on the lack of an imminent Model Y refresh, the development of the world's largest Supercharger station, reports of Cybertruck rusting, and Tesla's battery age integration into range calculations. The episode concludes with news on Stellantis adopting NACS, Rivian R2 teasers, and GM expanding Super Cruise availability.