PODCAST: TESLA ACHIEVES NEW DELIVERY RECORD, MODEL S PLAID FIRE, TESLA VISION IMPROVES, MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into Tesla's Q2 2021 delivery and production results, highlighting a record-breaking 201,000 vehicles delivered, exceeding expectations despite supply chain challenges. The discussion touches on the potential for Tesla to reach one million deliveries in 2021, contingent on the ramp-up of new factories in Berlin and Texas, though the hosts express skepticism about achieving this ambitious goal within the year. A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to Tesla Vision, Tesla's camera-only approach to Autopilot and FSD. The hosts note the restoration of previously restricted features on new vehicles and present independent testing data suggesting Tesla Vision's active safety features are on par with, or even better than, radar-based systems. The episode also covers a concerning incident of a brand-new Model S Plaid catching fire, raising questions about battery safety despite Tesla's assurances. Other news includes the return of the Model Y Standard Range in Hong Kong, a massive Tesla Megapack battery project in California, a lawsuit over Supercharger idle fees, and a seemingly overblown 'recall' in China for a simple chime update. Finally, the podcast contrasts Tesla's over-the-air updates with Porsche's recall of the Taycan, which required a dealership visit, questioning Porsche's confidence in its own OTA capabilities.