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Tesla vs Detroit | Tales From the Tipping Point | 5

May 4, 2022

Aarian Marshall, a Wired staff writer focused on transportation, and Dana Hull, a Bloomberg reporter covering Tesla, dive into the electric vehicle landscape. They highlight the rising consumer interest driven by soaring gas prices and discuss Tesla's pivotal role in shaping attitudes towards EVs. The conversation shifts to serious allegations of racial discrimination at Tesla's factory, examining the impact on the company's reputation and the challenges faced by its Black workers. This clash of innovation and workplace justice creates a compelling narrative.

37:09

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Dana Hull

Aarian Marshall

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating the Electric Vehicle Landscape

2min

Electric Dreams: The EV Evolution

6min

The Electric Shift: Tesla's Impact on EV Perception

9min

Electric Vehicles and Workplace Justice

5min

Discrimination at Tesla: A Closer Look

6min

Unpacking Discrimination Allegations at Tesla's Fremont Factory

5min

Tesla's Valuation and Ethical Dilemmas

7min

Disruption in the Automotive Industry: Tesla vs. Detroit

2min

Electric vehicles have come a long way over the past century, and now, with gas prices at record highs, more and more drivers are thinking about taking the plunge (if they can get their hands on one).

Today, we’re road-tripping through the electric vehicle landscape of today and tomorrow with Aarian Marshall, a Staff Writer for Wired. Her piece, It’s a Perfect Time for EVs. It’s a Terrible Time for EVs, explores the tipping point we’ve reached in the EV world. Next up, Dana Hull, a reporter for Bloomberg covering Tesla, walks us through her coverage of the racial discrimination lawsuit Tesla faces, and what it means for the company’s future.

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