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This video provides a comprehensive overview of recent Tesla news, touching on potential Giga Berlin delays, the expansion of Tesla ride-sharing services in New York with Model Ys and Model 3s, and the ongoing development of Apple's electric vehicle. The reviewer highlights the uncertainty surrounding Giga Berlin's production start, with conflicting reports suggesting delays but official statements indicating a late 2021 timeline. The piece also details the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission's approval of the Model 3 for yellow taxis, noting peculiar restrictions on acceleration. A significant portion is dedicated to Apple's "Project Titan," discussing its long development, potential partnerships (initially with Hyundai/Kia, now possibly LG Magna e-Powertrain), and the contrasting approaches to self-driving technology (Lidar vs. cameras). The reviewer expresses skepticism about Apple's ability to compete with Tesla by 2024, citing Tesla's established market presence, advanced FSD, and planned affordable models. Finally, the video covers Tesla's retrofit program for pedestrian warning speakers in older Model 3s and Ys, deeming it a $200 "nice-to-have" rather than essential, and references a study showing Tesla owners are the least likely EV owners to return to gasoline vehicles, attributing this to the Supercharger network's superiority.