PODCAST: BIG WEEK FOR TESLA MODEL 3 PRODUCTION, AUTOPILOT FATAL CRASH, SOLAR ROOF, MORE

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This podcast episode delves into a significant week for Tesla, focusing heavily on Model 3 production figures and the ongoing discussions surrounding Autopilot safety. The hosts highlight Tesla's record vehicle production for Q1 2018, with Model 3 output exceeding 2,000 units per week, a crucial step towards their 5,000 units/week goal. While acknowledging the missed production targets, the discussion emphasizes the exponential ramp-up challenges. The review also touches upon the controversial fatal Autopilot crash, noting how owners attempted to replicate the circumstances, revealing potential weaknesses in Autopilot's handling of lane dividers without clear markings. The NTSB's investigation and Tesla's response are also discussed, with a call for greater transparency. Finally, the episode provides an update on the Tesla Solar Roof, detailing the first customer installations and the system's integration with Powerwalls and the grid, while noting the high cost and installation wait times. The overall tone suggests cautious optimism regarding production and energy products, tempered by ongoing concerns about Autopilot safety and communication.