LEGACY AUTO IS WORRIED ABOUT TESLA, AND MORE: THE EV RESOURCE PODCAST #85

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The EV Resource Podcast episode 85 covers several key developments in the electric vehicle space. A significant portion is dedicated to Tesla's recent app update, which allows remote viewing of the car's surroundings and even voice communication through the pedestrian warning system, adding a layer of security and amusement. The podcast also notes Tesla's price increases for Model 3 and Model Y, alongside the welcome return of Midnight Silver Metallic as a standard paint option, a change influenced by customer feedback. The discussion highlights the substantial $7.5 billion allocated for EV charging infrastructure within the new US infrastructure bill, though it points out the omission of the proposed EV tax credit reform from this bill, which has been moved to the Build Back Better Act. The episode features insights from legacy automakers, with both VW CEO Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Farley expressing serious concern and strategic focus on Tesla's dominance and business model. Finally, the podcast touches on Kawasaki's ambitious 2035 plan to exclusively sell electric motorcycles in developed countries and the historic first drag race of electric flying cars by Airspeeder.