SELF-DRIVING TESLAS EXPECTED IN MUSK’S BORING CO TUNNELS NEXT YEAR + TESLA SOLAR, TSLA SHORTING

EV Channels Review

This episode of Tesla Daily delves into several key developments surrounding Tesla and its associated companies. A significant focus is placed on The Boring Company's progress in Las Vegas, detailing agreements to operate its loop system using autonomous Tesla vehicles. The reviewer expresses confidence in the timeline for autonomous operation, citing the controlled environment as an ideal use case, though remains skeptical of Elon Musk's broader Level 5 autonomy predictions for the current year. The discussion also highlights Tesla's investment in quality control through advanced automation and camera inspection systems, suggesting it counters perceptions of the company neglecting quality. Updates on Tesla Solar include a time-lapse of a one-day installation and a note on potential new "Tesla branded" inverters. A recall request for over 150,000 Model S and Model X vehicles due to media control unit failures is covered, with an estimated maximum cost of $400 million. Finally, the episode analyzes a significant spike in TSLA short interest following its S&P 500 inclusion. The reviewer also reiterates their strategic critique of Nio's battery-swapping model, emphasizing opportunity cost over perceived convenience.