This Electrek podcast episode, a co-hosted discussion, covers recent developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. The hosts begin by discussing the North American and European launch of the updated Tesla Model Y, highlighting the simultaneous sale of old and new models and the launch edition's higher price including Full Self-Driving capability. They then move on to Rivian's progress in autonomous driving technology, projecting hands-free driving by 2025 and eyes-free by 2026. Finally, the hosts analyze the potential impact of Trump's executive orders on EVs, including potential effects on subsidies and charging station funding, alongside discussing industry reactions and speculation. The discussion concludes with a Q&A session addressing listener questions about Tesla's FSD transfer policy, the new Model Y's features, and the broader EV market.
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