ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA MODEL S/X REFRESH, TSLA EARNINGS, HARLEY GOES ELECTRIC, MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into significant Tesla news, primarily focusing on an upcoming interior refresh for the Model S and Model X, slated for Q3 2019. The refresh aims to adopt a more minimalist, Model 3-inspired interior design, featuring a horizontal landscape display and potentially retaining an instrument cluster for premium feel. The hosts also discuss Tesla's Q2 earnings, highlighting record revenue of $4 billion and, crucially, a slight positive gross margin for the Model 3, signaling a path towards profitability. Other key topics include Tesla's ambitious production targets, the development of their in-house Autopilot hardware (Hardware 3.0), and the introduction of the Model 3 Performance to the referral program. The discussion also touches on Tesla Energy's stable solar deployment and storage demand, alongside a new direct factory-to-customer delivery initiative. While the Model S/X refresh is a significant update, the core focus remains on Tesla's financial turnaround and production scaling.