PODCAST: TESLA CYBERTRUCK DELAY, MODEL Y IN EUROPE, $40,000 CAP ON TAX CREDIT, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast discusses the official delay of the Tesla Cybertruck to 2022, with production likely starting in the second half of the year. The hosts express skepticism about meaningful production numbers in 2022 due to the novel construction and ongoing production challenges with other Tesla models. The discussion also touches on the Model Y's European rollout and production at Gigafactory Berlin, with an optimistic October start date contingent on government approval. Significant time is dedicated to the ongoing Model S delivery delays, where existing customers face extended waits and potential price increases, leading to frustration. The podcast highlights Tesla's improved battery recycling efficiency (92%) and Elon Musk's public criticism of chip suppliers Renesas and Bosch due to supply chain limitations. Finally, the proposed $40,000 cap on EV tax credits is debated, with the hosts arguing for a more reasonable cap and a shift towards point-of-sale incentives.