Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how? And at what cost? Land of the Giants: The Tesla Shock Wave examines the past, present and future of...
Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how? And at what cost? Land of the Giants: The Tesla Shock Wave examines the past, present and future of...
More
Available Episodes
5 of 59
The Global Race for EV Adoption
Tesla has spurred the EV revolution around the world, most notably in China. So why is the US so far behind on EV adoption, when it's the birthplace of Tesla? What went wrong here?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30/8/2023
31:04
The Self-Driving Experiment
Seven years ago, Elon Musk stood on stage and said he “would consider autonomous driving to be basically a solved problem.” He also said Teslas could “drive with greater safety than a person right now.” That statement wasn’t true. But Musk has continued making this claim. Meanwhile, several other companies have made major strides on autonomous driving. Can Tesla catch up?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23/8/2023
35:00
The Human Cost of Ultra Hardcore
“Please prepare yourself for a level of intensity that is greater than anything most of you have ever experienced before,” Elon Musk once wrote in an email to employees at Tesla. The subject line, “ultra hardcore,” also operates as an edict - go hard or go anywhere else. But this “ultra hardcore” philosophy has led to injuries, scandals and lawsuits. Are the costs of “ultra hardcore” worth it?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16/8/2023
37:08
Tesla vs. The Competition
A few years ago Tesla owned roughly 80% of the EV market. But now, the company’s share is down to 60%. And some projections whittle it down even further - to just 18% - by 2026. It appears the competition has caught up… or has it?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/2023
35:20
How Tesla Became the Elon Musk Co.
Not many people can name the original founders of Tesla. So how did two guys who wanted to build an electric car create a company synonymous with Elon Musk?
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how? And at what cost? Land of the Giants: The Tesla Shock Wave examines the past, present and future of the company that jumpstarted the shift to electric vehicles. Automotive journalists, Tamara Warren and Patrick George team up to explore how exactly Tesla snuck ahead of the competition, the unique role Elon Musk has played in the company’s success, and the twists and turns that lie ahead in its race for EV dominance.
New episodes drop every Wednesday. From The Verge and the Vox Media Podcast Network.