ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA ROADSTER SHOW DEBUT, SOFTWARE V9 LOOK, MODEL 3 PRODUCTION/DELIVERIES, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast covers significant Tesla news, including the Roadster's European debut at the Grand Basel show. While presented as a design prototype, new details emerged about its potential backseat dimensions, accommodating small adults or children, and the confirmation that the SpaceX package, featuring cold gas thrusters, will occupy this space. The discussion also touched upon the Roadster's potential for flight, stemming from Elon Musk's interview with Joe Rogan. The podcast also provided a first look at Tesla's upcoming software version 9, highlighting a harmonized UI with Model 3 and Model S/X, the addition of waypoints for navigation, and the 'Drive on Nav' feature, a precursor to on-ramp/off-ramp autonomous driving. Significant attention was given to Model 3 production and delivery issues, with anecdotal evidence of repeated delays and poor communication, though Tesla claims to be scaling logistics. Finally, the episode recapped orders for the Tesla Semi from Walmart and discussed the Joe Rogan interview, noting Musk's convincing of Rogan to purchase a Model S P100D and the broader implications for EV adoption.