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PODCAST: TESLA SEMI, FSD SMEAR CAMPAIGN, EV TAX CREDIT, EQS REVIEW AND MORE
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This podcast episode delves into a range of significant EV news, with a particular focus on Tesla. The hosts discuss the imminent shipping of the Tesla Semi, addressing the confusion around its timeline and potential customers like PepsiCo. A substantial portion is dedicated to debunking a "smear campaign" against Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta, highlighting alleged manipulation and lack of scientific rigor in a critical ad. The discussion also covers Tesla's potential factory expansion in Canada, teasing new energy products, and Elon Musk's significant stock sales related to the Twitter acquisition. Furthermore, the episode analyzes the complexities and potential confusion surrounding the new EV tax credit reforms, emphasizing how Tesla is positioned to benefit. Finally, a detailed review of the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 is presented, praising its luxurious interior, advanced technology like the "hyperscreen" and AR navigation, and its superior driving dynamics as an EV, leading to the conclusion that internal combustion luxury vehicles may soon be obsolete in comparison.
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | EQS |
| Trim | 580 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |