Tesla’s Robotaxi Problems + Ford’s LFP Battery Controversy | InsideEVs Podcast Ep30

From InsideEVs.

Patrick and Tim kick things off by recapping Tesla’s biggest news in years: The Robotaxi is finally here. Kind of. They share what they think about Tesla’s autonomous taxi pilot so far and the big questions Tesla still needs to answer. Then they explain why Ford’s LFP battery plant is caught up in controversy—and why bringing LFP battery production to America is so critical.

Finally, the guys talk about America’s cheapest EVs and Patrick’s new least favorite car.

Tesla Robotaxi Goes Live: The First Video Impressions Are Here
https://insideevs.com/news/763581/tesla-robotaxi-goes-live-austin/

Tesla Launches Robotaxi Service, Immediately Gets Attention From Feds
https://insideevs.com/news/763833/tesla-robotaxi-nhtsa-investigation/

Ford’s Affordable EV Comeback Starts Here. But Not Without Controversy
https://insideevs.com/news/763490/ford-blue-oval-park-lfp-preview/

The Chevy Equinox EV Is Our 2024 Breakthrough EV Of The Year
https://insideevs.com/features/743541/chevy-equinox-ev-of-the-year/

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Current Events
12:10 Tesla’s RoboTaxi Launch: A New Era?
21:01 Public Perception and Skepticism of Tesla’s Technology
28:10 Future Implications and Safety Concerns of Autonomous Vehicles
30:22 Scaling Up Autonomous Vehicles
33:09 Battery Innovations and Challenges
39:54 Ford’s Controversial Partnership with CATL
47:59 The Quest for Affordable EVs
01:00:30 The Used EV Market and Consumer Choices

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