PODCAST: TESLA SEMI, TESLA SUPERCHARGER FACTORY, GM'S NO WAY NORWAY AD, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast covers a range of EV news, with a significant focus on Tesla. The hosts discuss the latest prototype of the Tesla Semi, noting design tweaks and the ongoing production ramp-up challenges, particularly concerning battery cell manufacturing. They also highlight Tesla's switch to lithium-ion for the 12v battery in the Model S and X, a move seen as overdue but beneficial for longevity. The Model 3's continued dominance as the world's best-selling EV is confirmed, with projections for the Model Y to potentially take the top spot. The opening of Tesla's new Supercharger factory in China and its ambitious production targets are also detailed. A voluntary recall for the Model S and X touchscreen issue is discussed, with the hosts critical of Tesla's initial resistance. The podcast also touches on GM's humorous 'No Way, Norway' Super Bowl ad, the leaked VW ID.6, and a review of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, which is praised for its appeal to traditional drivers but seen as falling short of the Tesla Model Y's technological prowess. Finally, Ford's increased EV investment is analyzed, with a critique of their lack of specific product announcements and a call for greater focus on battery production.