Hey Tesla supporters, this is Gail Alfar from Gail’s Tesla Podcast! Episode 138 pairs Elon Musk’s Q2 earnings highlights with real Austin Robotaxi footage.
The X video (under 7 minutes) is packed—check it for the full audio and drives. Here’s the breakdown: rollout wins, regulatory pushes, and autonomy’s edge.
Key Rollout Updates
Elon details Robotaxi’s Austin launch: Unsupervised rides for paying customers, no driver needed. Service area’s expanding fast—bigger than competitors, with more growth in weeks. Footage shows Model Ys navigating urban streets, parking, and night drives flawlessly.
Expansion and Regs
Permissions pending for Bay Area, Nevada, Arizona, Florida. Goal: Cover half US population with autonomous hailing by year-end, safety first. Europe and China FSD approvals incoming—expect sales spikes once supervised mode unlocks.
Sales and Tech Edge
Model Y tops global charts, even without full autonomy. Supervised FSD’s a huge draw; production lags Robotaxi AI but catching up soon. Loosening driver attention rules will fix odd disengagements, boosting safety.
Tech Takeaways
- Hyper Growth: Fleet ops scaling exponentially.
- Global Push: Regs unlocking Europe/China demand.
- AI Polish: Step-change improvements ahead for all users.
Watch on X for Austin vibes and Elon’s full take. Thoughts on rollout? Comment below. Next: Cyber updates. Stay electric!
—Gail
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