Episode 25 - Ford BlueCruise accident kills two, Rivian fire, Ford wants to send you in-car ads, RoboTaxi event in LA? & more

In this episode, Eric and Chase discuss various topics related to Cybertruck ownership and Tesla updates. They talk about getting new wheels and tires for the Cybertruck, the ride comfort and efficiency of the new tires, and the availability of spare tires. They also discuss the Tesla Vision Park Assist update and their hopes for the release of Full Self-Driving (FSD). The conversation touches on the upcoming RoboTaxi reveal, new tires in the Tesla shop for winter, and the competitive pricing of the Cybertruck wheel and winter tire package. In this part of the conversation, Chase and Eric discuss the benefits of buying the Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers and the availability of other accessories. They also talk about the potential impact of full self-driving on Chase's Turo rental business. The conversation then shifts to the recent fire at the Rivian factory and the company's new rewards program. They also touch on the recent accident involving a Ford Mustang Mach-E with BlueCruise enabled and Ford's patent for an in-car system that plays ads. The conversation ends with a discussion about Tesla's email regarding the Powerwall installation process. In this part of the conversation, Eric discusses his experience with installing a Tesla Powerwall and the challenges he faced with getting it up and running. Chase mentions that Will had a similar experience with the solar installation team. They also talk about the aesthetics of a wrapped Cybertruck and the use of plastic wraps on vehicles. They discuss the benefits of paint protection film (PPF) and how to fix scratches on plastic parts. The conversation then shifts to the topic of tires and their impact on range and off-road performance. They also share a funny video of a Cybertruck getting hit by a Lincoln and discuss the recent adventures of Bearded Tesla and Teslatino. They end the conversation by inviting Bearded Tesla and Teslatino to share their experiences on the podcast.