Episode Description:

In this episode, we break down the growing controversy around Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claims, including third-party VTT test results and the company’s response to critics questioning its bold performance numbers. We examine reports that the battery can charge to 80% in just 4.5 minutes and discuss what’s verified versus what remains unproven. Tesla is back in the headlines as it appeals a California Autopilot ruling on First Amendment grounds while also facing continued scrutiny over FSD traffic violation data requests from NHTSA. We also cover Tesla’s Cybertruck trim price increase timeline and what it signals about demand and strategy. Finally, Ford surprises customers by charging $495 for a frunk on the Mustang Mach-E — and we unpack what that says about feature monetization in the EV space. It’s a packed episode filled with battery breakthroughs, legal drama, pricing strategy, and the evolving economics of electric vehicles.

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Ford Now Charging $495 for Frunk – CleanTechnica

Tesla Confirms Date When New Cybertruck Trim Will Go Up in Price – Teslarati

Tesla Struggles to Turn Over FSD Traffic Violation Data – Electrek

Tesla Appeals California Autopilot Ruling on First Amendment Grounds – Autoblog

Donut Lab’s Solid-State Battery Gets First Test Result – The Verge

Donut Labs Responds to Critics – CleanTechnica

Donut Lab Battery Charges to 80% in 4.5 Minutes – Electrek

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