PODCAST: TESLA LAUNCHES CCS ADAPTER, TESLA BOT DISTRACTION, HERTZ + GM EVS, MORE

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This podcast episode delves into several key developments in the EV space. A significant point of discussion is Tesla's long-awaited launch of its CCS adapter in North America, priced at $250, though a retrofit is required for vehicles built before October 2020, with availability pushed to early 2023. The hosts also address concerns about Tesla's declining delivery wait times, attributing it to production allocation matching order banks rather than a drop in demand, and projecting record deliveries for Q3 and Q4. The expansion of the FSD Beta program to 160,000 owners is covered, with a notable detail that 100 miles of Autosteer usage in the last 30 days is a new eligibility criterion. The podcast critically examines Tesla's focus on the Tesla Bot project, suggesting it may be a distraction from core products like FSD and Autopilot bug fixes, with skepticism expressed about Elon Musk's optimistic timelines for the bot's capabilities. Additionally, the episode highlights Hertz's massive order of 175,000 EVs from GM, Kia's plans for US EV production in 2024, Mercedes-Benz's new eActros LongHaul truck, and a review of the Range Rover PHEV's limited electric range. Supercharger price increases in Europe are also noted as a growing concern for owners.