PODCAST: TESLA MODEL Y AWD DISAPPEARS, TESLA SOFTWARE, CHEVY EQUINOX EV, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into several key EV news items, with a significant focus on Tesla. The hosts discuss the puzzling removal of the cheapest, Texas-built Model Y AWD variant from Tesla's configurator, speculating it's tied to production shifts for the Cybertruck or broader factory upgrades. They also touch upon Tesla's impressive Giga Texas employment figures, the growing adoption of the NACS standard by automakers like Jaguar, and Tesla's new in-car software for Hertz rental vehicles, which streamlines the rental process. The discussion highlights Tesla's expanding software capabilities and its potential for third-party integration. Additionally, the podcast covers a study suggesting colder climates are slightly better for EV battery longevity than warmer ones, and touches on the ongoing DOJ probe into Tesla's internal dealings. The latter half shifts to the Chevy Equinox EV, Kia Niro EV, and Toyota's new compact SUV concept, offering a broader market perspective.