A Tale of Two Grandparents: Aging, Mobility, and Autonomy

Episode Summary

Welcome to a weekend edition of Kilowatt, where we break down the latest shifts in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and renewable energy . In this episode, we dive into the details of California's newly structured EV rebate program and explore Norway's staggering, world-leading 98.1% EV registration market share dominated by the Tesla Model Y . We also discuss the impending arrival of affordable Chinese EVs like Dongfeng's Nami Box and Vigo into the Canadian market under reduced tariffs . Turning to Tesla news, we unpack the recent recall of nearly 20,000 older Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to overly bright low-beam headlights . Additionally, we cover the NTSB's latest findings regarding the tragic FSD crash in Texas, Elon Musk's promises regarding personalized FSD driver preference learning, and Tesla’s plans to build a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle outside Austin .

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News Links:

• Elon Musk says your Tesla will start to learn your individual preferences
• Tesla Must Recall 20,000 Vehicles Over Bright Headlights
• EVs At 98.3% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Leads
• California's EV Rebate Won't Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify
• Tesla FSD Investigation: NTSB Confirms Driver Pressed Accelerator in House Crash
• Americans Can't Have These Affordable Chinese EVs. But They're Coming To Canada
• Tesla reveals development of wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle

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