ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA MODEL 3 PRODUCTION MILESTONE CONTROVERSY, EV FEDERAL TAX CREDIT, MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into the recent Tesla Model 3 production numbers, highlighting the controversy surrounding the reported milestone. While Elon Musk announced a record week of production, the podcast discusses the skepticism and the tight margin by which the target was met. A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the Business Insider report claiming Tesla removed critical brake and roll tests from the Model 3 production line to meet targets, a claim Tesla denies, stating the tests were redundant due to track testing. The hosts also explore the alleged connections between the reporter and short-seller Jim Chanos, questioning the motives behind negative reporting on Tesla. Additionally, the podcast touches upon Ford's CEO mocking Tesla's production achievement while lagging in EV development, and Tesla's potential revisit of vehicle-to-grid technology. Finally, the discussion covers Tesla's service challenges in Norway, attributing them to capacity issues and parts availability, and the departure of VP of Engineering Doug Field.