HUGE TESLA ENERGY PROJECT FINALIZED, PRICE BUMP, HARDWARE 4 UPDATE

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This episode of Tesla Daily provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments, focusing on Tesla's energy sector, vehicle pricing, and future hardware. A significant highlight is the finalization of the Oneida energy storage project in Southern Ontario, a 250 MW/1000 MWh Tesla Megapack system set for completion in 2025, underscoring Tesla's growing role in grid-scale energy storage. The report also details price increases for the Model Y in China (2000 RMB on the base RWD version) and the Model Y Performance in the US ($500), suggesting robust demand. The transcript confirms the upcoming introduction of Hardware 4 for Autopilot on Model S and X, with potential for it to be standard on the Cybertruck. Updates on Tesla Semi charging infrastructure and potential US government funding for EV charging stations, which may require CCS compatibility, are also discussed. Regulatory hurdles for Giga Berlin's solar panel installation and positive job milestone fulfillment at Giga New York are noted. The review concludes with a rumor about doubling Supercharger capacity within 18 months and a significant portion of Giga Texas dedicated to Cybertruck production, painting a picture of aggressive expansion and development for Tesla in 2023.