Streamed from the official YouTube channel Electrek.co .
ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA MARKET, TESLA SOLAR, NEW SAFETY FEATURES, AND MORE
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The Electrek Podcast covers Tesla's recent capital raise, which aims to bolster its cash reserves amidst concerns about its financial position. The hosts discuss the implications of this move, including Elon Musk's symbolic investment and the potential for dilution. The conversation then shifts to Tesla's solar business, highlighting a new pricing strategy and a streamlined ordering process that relies more on remote assessment. The podcast also touches upon new safety features being rolled out via software updates, specifically lane departure avoidance. A significant portion is dedicated to the controversial pricing and range limitations of the Model 3 in Canada, with the hosts debating Tesla's strategy to avoid selling the base model. Finally, they explore a patent for an innovative sunroof with integrated lighting and electrochromic tinting, and touch upon Tesla's warning about potential shortages of battery minerals like nickel and copper.
Vehicle Specs
| Brand | Tesla |
|---|---|
| Model | Model 3 |
| Trim | Standard Range |