ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA VERSION 9, MODEL 3 PRODUCTION GOAL, SEC GOING AFTER MUSK, MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into significant Tesla news, primarily focusing on the SEC's lawsuit against Elon Musk. The hosts dissect the "funding secured" tweet controversy, exploring the SEC's allegations of misleading statements and Musk's potential defense. While acknowledging Tesla's recent achievement of its Model 3 production goals and the exciting upcoming Version 9.0 software update, the discussion is heavily overshadowed by the legal proceedings. The podcast also speculates on potential successors to Musk should the SEC's action succeed, highlighting internal candidates like JB Straubel, Jerome Guillen, and Deepak Ahuja. The Version 9.0 update is detailed, covering new features like mobile app integration, enhanced Autopilot capabilities (Navigate on Autopilot, Mad Max mode), dashcam functionality, improved blind-spot warnings, and UI changes for Model S and X. Despite the legal turmoil, the overall outlook for Tesla's production and technology appears strong.