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Tesla FSD V12: Altimeter Capital CEO sees “ChatGPT” moment

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Part of Gerstner’s optimism lies in Full Self-Driving (FSD) V12, which the CEO noted gave him a “ChatGPT moment” when he experienced it. Gerstner noted that he recently bought Tesla stock in part due to the company’s leadership, particularly Elon Musk, who has led the electric vehicle maker to become a market leader.

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Tesla confirms that it’s built multiple Cybertruck alpha prototypes

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As Tesla Giga Texas prepares to start Model Y production, Cybertruck deliveries are inching closer. At the Q3 2021 earnings call, Tesla confirmed that it had built a few Cybertruck alpha prototypes, and the EV pickup truck has entered the beta stage. Interest in the Cybertruck was apparent at Tesla’s third-quarter earnings call.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives Cybertruck seal of approval after production beta review

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This was hinted at by CEO Elon Musk, who noted that he recently reviewed the all-electric pickup truck’s production beta. Musk’s recent comment about the Cybertruck came as a response to a post on Twitter from a user who noted that the all-electric pickup would be his personal vehicle once it’s released.

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Delorean unveils Alpha 5 prototype at Monterey Car Week

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Delorean has unveiled a prototype of their upcoming Alpha 5 coupe at Monterey Car Week. Delorean hopes to bring back the old DMC brand with their new Alpha 5 coupe , but this fifth prototype/concept car has not inspired confidence in many observers. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Tesla Cybertruck round steering wheel option was hiding in plain sight

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Interestingly, hints of the Cybertruck’s round steering wheel option were hidden in plain sight. The original, hulking Cybertruck prototype unveiled in 2019 featured a steering yoke that is very similar to what was eventually released for the new Model S and Model X.

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Tesla to provide product roadmap update in Q4 2021 earnings call

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Elon Musk plans to update investors about Tesla’s updated product roadmap at the Q4 2021 earnings call. “Oh man, this year has been such a supply chain nightmare & it’s not over! Some alpha prototypes have been spotted in the wild already. I will provide an updated product roadmap on next earnings call.

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Tesla Cybertruck pictured next to DeLorean DMC-12

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A few of the photos also include the open “gull-wing door” included on the DeLorean, which can be likened to the falcon wing doors included on Tesla’s Model X. The news comes after many Cybertrucks have been spotted in the past few months, ahead of Tesla’s plans to begin initial deliveries of the vehicle.

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