PODCAST: TESLA RECALL BONANZA, FORD ON TESLA, NIKOLA TROUBLES, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into a series of Tesla 'recalls' that were primarily resolved via over-the-air software updates, questioning the necessity of the term 'recall' for such fixes. The discussion highlights the heat pump issue affecting windshield defrosting and the Boombox feature recall, which was deemed a safety risk by NHTSA due to potential non-compliance with pedestrian warning sound regulations. A significant portion of the podcast focuses on Ford CEO Jim Farley's comments, suggesting that Ford could rival Tesla in EV sales if production capacity allowed, signaling a major shift in the industry's perception of Tesla's dominance. The episode also covers the departure of a key Tesla engineer to Ford, the ongoing serious allegations in a DFEH lawsuit against Tesla regarding systemic racial discrimination, and the theft of Supercharger cables in California. Finally, the podcast touches on the delayed Roadster program and President Biden's acknowledgment of Tesla as a major EV maker.