The chapter explores the turbulent journey of an individual in the EV industry, facing repeated failures and chaos in their current venture despite claiming to have learned from past mistakes. It discusses the challenges and risks associated with electric vehicle startups, emphasizing the importance of past lessons and potential consequences of heavy connectivity reliance. The conversation also touches on Tesla's unique position compared to other EV companies and the impact on stock prices and car values in the market.
These are rough times for the once-hot world of EV startups, as the hype fades and reality sets in. On this week's episode the gang sifts through the rubble, finding a little good news (Lucid raised cash!) but a lot of challenges for everyone from Fisker to Tesla.