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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla makes Superchargers free in Europe for a day

Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says

Germany OKs Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise feature, enabling hands-free driving

Toyota takes another hit, suspending all assembly operations in Japan

Ford is retiring these three gas models to make way for new electric vehicles

Volkswagen’s Rabbit returning as a sporty, nimble electric car in the US?

How an orange cone has become the symbol of opposition to the robotaxi in California

Kia EV5 will start much cheaper than expected, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y in China

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