PODCAST: ANOTHER TESLA STOCK SPLIT, TESLA HEAD OF AI ON SABBATICAL, PORSCHE 911 ELECTRIC, AND MORE

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This podcast episode delves into several key developments in the EV and sustainable transport sectors. A significant portion discusses Tesla's announcement of another stock split, analyzing its potential impact and the evolving relevance of such moves in the era of fractional shares. The conversation also touches upon the reinstatement of fuel economy fines for automakers, the Biden administration's efforts to boost critical mineral access for battery production, and the implications for companies like Tesla and Lithium Americas. A notable segment addresses concerns surrounding Tesla's Head of AI, Andrej Karpathy, taking a sabbatical, though the hosts suggest it may not be a cause for alarm given Karpathy's own comments. The episode highlights Tesla's plans for a large Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas to ensure grid reliability and the ongoing supply chain issues affecting Tesla's Solar Roof installations, contrasting it with the recovery in solar panel production. Finally, the discussion explores Porsche's reported collaboration with QuantumScape on a solid-state battery-powered electric 911, signaling a potential future direction for high-performance electric sports cars.