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. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 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 ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: https://www.motoringpodcast.net/ Become a VIP at: https://www.patreon.com/gtmotorsports Online Magazine: https://www.gtmotorsports.org/