Q2 Earnings Call, Robotaxi Trials, & Tesla Diner | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #75

In this episode of the Tesla Motors Club podcast, Louis and Doug discuss info gleaned from the Q2 earnings call. The hosts analyze the current state of self-driving technology, compare Tesla’s approach to competitors like Waymo, and discuss the implications of massive AI spending versus actual revenue. Other topics include new Tesla Model Y variants, the opening of the Tesla Diner in LA, Optimus, humanoid robots, and more! Recorded July 27, 2025 and still relevant!Show notes and commentsLive version on YouTubeVisit our website at https://teslamotorsclub.com/Chapters:00:00 Intro00:50 Robotaxi Trials in Austin - Initial Impressions10:56 Uber's Partnership with 3rd Party Robotaxis16:35 Licensing Tesla's Self-Driving Technology19:30 AI5 Delays and 10X HW4 Parameters27:03 XAI Fundraising and the AI Bubble34:22 Would Tesla buy XAI?38:34 Vibe Physics45:28 AI in Space - Technical Challenges47:58 Model Y Variants53:27 Tesla Diner Opening in LA57:45 Optimus Competitors and Humanoid Robot Safety1:02:15 OutroCo-hosts-Louis: @nebusoftDoug: @dougProducers-Daniel: @dannyDoug: @dougSocial-Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeslaMotorsClubFacebook: Log into FacebookInstagram: Tesla Motors Club (@teslamotorsclubofficial) • Instagram photos and videosYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/teslamotorsclubAudio versions-Apple Podcasts: ‎‎Tesla Motors Club Podcast on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Tesla Motors Club PodcastAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/38bacc87-f8b7-4f5c-aa64-2db865214942TuneIn: Listen to Tesla Motors Club Podcast on TuneInRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1950101.rssSupport us-PayPal: PayPal.MeTeslaMotorsClub website: Account upgrades Get up to $1,000 of a New TeslaSupport the show