PODCAST: TESLA NEWS, DAIMLER'S RESPONSE TO TESLA SEMI, JAGUAR I-PACE, AND MORE

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This podcast episode delves into a significant amount of Tesla news, primarily stemming from their 2018 shareholder meeting. Key discussions include the upcoming Model Y, with a new design sketch revealing a taller stance and potential for a pickup truck variant, and a humorous mention of a potential lack of a steering wheel. The next-generation Roadster prototype was also showcased, sparking debate about a more accessible, less powerful version. The Model 3's impressive market performance, surpassing the Mercedes C-Class as the best-selling mid-size premium sedan in the US, is highlighted, with predictions of further market disruption. Updates on Supercharger V3, promising better integration with Powerpacks and off-grid capability, alongside the addition of squeegee and air pressure stations, aim to enhance the ownership experience. Tesla's move to open its own body shops is seen as a solution to long repair wait times. The episode also touches on Daimler's new electric trucks, positioned as a response to the Tesla Semi, and Jaguar's I-Pace marketing efforts.