216: Oh, How the Turn Tables

While America might fear Chinese EVs, it could be that the tables are turning and Chinese EV makers are now running scared from North America. What’s the story? Also on this week’s podcast, was Mark Rober’s camera vs. LiDAR test legit? Is the Cybertruck a failure? Will California change its road taxation model? Plus much more!

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SHOW NOTES
Some saying “not so fast” on Mark Rober’s FSD test: https://insideevs.com/news/754362/tesla-fsd-fake-wall-test-2/

BYD reveals “Super-E Platform” ultra-fast charging battery: https://www.theverge.com/news/631552/byd-1000kw-charging-ev-han-l-tang-l-battery

BYD pauses Mexico factory over concerns of American companies stealing its IP: https://gizmodo.com/china-delays-byd-factory-in-mexico-over-concerns-tech-will-leak-to-american-rivals-2000578281

Tesla recalls nearly all of its Cybertrucks: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tesla-cybertruck-recall-elon-musk_n_67dc4796e4b034ade1e82f8f

Model Y Juniper back on top in Norway: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-back-on-top-norway-new-model-y-starting-deliveries/

California considering getting rid of gas tax and turning to a road charge tax because of EVs:
https://abc7.com/post/california-looks-eliminate-gas-tax-replace-road-charge-program/16063939/

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