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EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 31 MIN

Tesla’s War on Autonomous Hacks

from Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles · host 918Digital

Description: This week on Kilowatt, we have some tips for maintaining lithium battery health to ensure your EV stays on the road longer. We examine Volkswagen's decision to stop producing the ID.4 for the Atlas SUV. On a brighter note, Polestar is celebrating record-breaking sales and aggressive pricing tactics, including a massive incentive designed to win over Tesla loyalists. Tesla enthusiasts will also want to hear about the new "Zen Grey" interior option for the Model Y and the latest safety-focused updates in Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14.3. We wrap up with a critical look at the "hacked" FSD features popping up in over 100,000 vehicles and what this means for the future of autonomous driving safety. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: Tesla Starts Rolling Out FSD (Supervised) in the Netherlands Tesla Adds New Safety Restrictions in FSD v14.3 Polestar Just Had Its Best First Quarter Ever VW replaces US ID.4 production with 18mpg Atlas SUV as gas prices spike Elon Musk: FSD 10x Parameter Upgrade Now Coming With v15 Musk says Tesla FSD v15 will ‘far exceed’ human safety Tesla Replaces White Model Y Interior With Zen Grey Option Tesla Disables Hacked FSD as Over 100,000 Cars Use Illegal Mods Polestar Wants Tesla Owners To Jump Ship With A Massive $21,000 Discount *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode explores Tesla move to disable over 100,000 vehicles running hacked FSD. Polestar simultaneously launches an aggressive campaign to lure Tesla owners away with massive discounts. You will also get essential tips on maintaining EV battery health and an update on Volkswagen's surprising shift back toward internal combustion engines amid changing market demands.

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Description: This week on Kilowatt, we have some tips for maintaining lithium battery health to ensure your EV stays on the road longer. We examine Volkswagen's decision to stop producing the ID.4 for the Atlas SUV. On a brighter note, Polestar is...

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