The Vergecast This week in EVs, Starlink's wireless battle with Dish, and Sony announces gaming monitors
Jul 1, 2022
Andrew Hawkins, Transportation Editor at The Verge and EV specialist, joins the discussion about the electric vehicle landscape's complexity. He highlights the challenges facing quality in the market and the rivalry between established brands like Ford and innovative newcomers like Rivian. Hawkins also delves into Tesla's workplace turbulence, including layoffs and Elon Musk's management style. The conversation shifts to Starlink's competition with Dish, lightheartedly addressing user connectivity experiences amidst evolving broadband technology.
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Toyota Recall
- Toyota recalled its new EV, the bZ4X, due to wheels potentially falling off.
- This highlights the challenges traditional automakers face in adapting to EV production.
Car Software Flux
- Car software is in constant flux, with challenges in both architecture and display information.
- Balancing Apple CarPlay/Android Auto with EV-specific needs like range estimates adds complexity.
Tesla Autopilot Layoffs
- Tesla is conducting layoffs in its Autopilot team, impacting data labelers.
- This move may indicate a shift towards cheaper labor sources, possibly through outsourcing.