Drive Thru News #17 - We Would Be Remiss!

This special edition of The Drive Thru discusses the latest developments and news about Tesla, including quirky features like the 'open butthole' voice command for trunk and port operations and the recent controversy over Tesla's autonomous driving capabilities. The script humorously critiques Tesla’s technology and highlights incidents like their vehicles crashing into emergency vehicles under autopilot mode. It touches upon Tesla’s delayed projects, such as the Cybertruck and semi-truck, and addresses safety concerns and the company's move to Austin. Additionally, it covers comparative performance tests between Tesla and other high-performance vehicles, alongside broader discussions about electric vehicles and their supply chains.

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00:00:00 We Would Be Remiss: Tesla's Latest Gimmick

00:03:55 Tesla's New Door Handles: Swipe or Swipe Not?

00:08:02 Tesla Autopilot Accident: A Tragic Mystery

00:13:23 Tesla's Financial Puzzle: Carbon Credits and Profits

00:16:02 Tesla's Competition: Mercedes and More

00:19:16 Plaid Edition Model S: The Fastest Production Car?

00:24:45 The Boring Company: A Not-So-Hyperloop

00:28:47 Electrify America: Expanding the Charging Network

00:31:03 Tesla's Truck Delays and Supply Chain Issues

00:31:56 Cybertruck and Model Y Production Challenges

00:33:28 Autonomous Driving and Safety Concerns

00:35:22 Tesla's Camera-Only Approach to Autonomy

00:36:22 Tesla's Public Perception and Media Coverage

00:36:50 Tesla's Autopilot Incidents and Investigations

00:39:32 Debate on Autonomous Driving and Human Attention

00:49:55 Tesla's Move to Austin and Future Plans

00:51:05 Tesla's Drag Race Dominance

00:54:20 Tesla's New Beta Testing and Safety Tracking

01:00:43 Final Thoughts and GTM Information

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