By Phil Royle — Oct 23, 2024
The Cybercab and Ruh-bo-vehn are here … sort of. Tesla’s “We, Robot” unveiling of its Level 5 autonomous vehicles and updated Optimus robot hit flat when it comes to detailed nuance, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to unpack — so we do. Also on this episode: Car & Driver tests the ID. Buzz, Ford drops Mach-E pricing, and more!
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SHOW NOTES
Car and Driver tests U.S.-spec ID. Buzz AWD: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a62638170/2025-volkswagen-id-buzz-test/
Tesla’s We, Robot event:
Cybercab: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/10/24265530/tesla-robotaxi-elon-musk-features-range-price-release-date
Robovan: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/10/24267158/tesla-van-robotaxi-autonomous-price-release-date
Optimus: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/13/24269131/tesla-optimus-robots-human-controlled-cybercab-we-robot-event)
Tesla pushes Cybertruck range extender release date: https://electrek.co/2024/10/21/tesla-delays-cybertrucks-range-extender-reduces-its-range/
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E drops price, adds heat pump: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62662063/2025-ford-mustang-mach-e-pricing-revealed/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Tesla
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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