PODCAST: TESLA CYBERTRUCK UPDATE, ENHANCED AUTOPILOT, TESLA VPP, CADILLAC LYRIQ, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast covers several key EV news items, with a significant focus on the Tesla Cybertruck. Elon Musk has confirmed the Cybertruck's design is 'finally locked' and provided a revised production timeline of mid-2023, a delay from earlier expectations. While the design is finalized, the discussion highlights concerns about potential feature creep and delays, drawing parallels to the Model X's development. Pricing remains a major unknown, with speculation that the initial $40,000 estimate is no longer realistic, likely starting closer to $60,000. The podcast also delves into Tesla's relaunch of Enhanced Autopilot for $6,000, which removes key features previously bundled in the $12,000 Full Self-Driving package, leading to questions about the value proposition of FSD. Other topics include the Texas-built Model Y price increase, Tesla's new virtual power plant initiative in California, and Elon Musk's consideration of advertising to counter media bias. The discussion on FSD's real-world performance reveals limitations, particularly with complex scenarios like roundabouts, despite impressive environmental perception.