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Hi everybody and welcome back to
the Elon Musk podcast. 

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Today we're breaking down 
Tesla's recent announcement 

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about equipping the cyber truck 
with an 800 Volt architecture. 

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This move is far reaching 
consequences for the EV industry

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as it promises to improve 
efficiency, reduce charging 

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times, and tackle various 
challenges tied to the growing 

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mass adoption of E VS. 
Now, Tesla's recent earnings 

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call was loaded with information
and you can check out the full 

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earnings call if you scroll back
a couple episodes and our feed 

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here. 
But the showstopper was 

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certainly the announcement that 
the forthcoming Cyber Truck will

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feature an 800 Volt 
architecture. 

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This is a significant revelation
for multiple reasons. 

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It shows Tesla's commitment to 
advancing these tech solutions 

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for its whole fleet. 
Not just the Cyber truck, but 

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future vehicles as well. 
Now you might be wondering why 

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all the fuss over 800 volts? 
It's just a number, right? 

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Well, not really. 
This isn't the first time that 

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800 Volt architecture has 
appeared on the auto scene. 

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Credit goes to Porsche take hand
for introducing this feature 

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back in 2018. 
However, Tesla's choice to 

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integrate this into their latest
offering sets a precedent, 

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essentially marking it as a 
necessary future standard for 

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EVs. 
The timing is also crucial given

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Tesla's looming challenges with 
global economic conditions, 

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making it a calculated yet 
aggressive move. 

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And in a nutshell, the 800 Volt 
system in the Cybertruck aims to

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address some of the most 
pressing concerns in the EV 

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sector, including charging speed
and efficiency. 

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And this announcement comes 
against a backdrop of rising 

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interest rates, which have 
created an environment that's 

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less than ideal for financial 
big ticket items like cars. 

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And with the Cybertruck's 
delivery date drawing near, this

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800 Volt news adds a fresh layer
of intrigue to Tesla's plans. 

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Now for those who like to geek 
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things, 800 Volt architectures 
are a dream come true. 

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One of the most obvious benefits
is the reduced charging time. 

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Tesla's V4 Superchargers can 
output 350 kilowatts and 800 

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Volt architecture can take full 
advantage of that. 

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It means less time spent waiting
around at a Supercharger station

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watching a show or listening to 
music or walking around, which 

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is excellent news for everyone 
involved in the EV marketplace. 

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Now another UP site is the 
weight factor. 

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Because 800 Volt architectures 
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vehicle itself becomes a little 
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This is critical for a monster 
vehicle like the Cyber Truck 

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whose VIN Decoder has already 
revealed 2 weight 

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classifications, G&H spanning 
between 8001 to 10,000 pounds. 

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Lesser weight usually correlates
with better performance and 

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increase range, which is a win 
win for both the manufacturer 

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and for us, the consumers. 
Now, moreover, the 800 Volt 

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systems are more efficient in 
transmitting power from the 

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battery to a vehicle's wheels, 
which translates to lower energy

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losses. 
And the system enables electric 

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current to reduce the flow of 
amperage, minimizing heat 

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production and thereby enhancing
overall efficiency. 

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And the efficiency factor might 
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when you're talking about a 
vehicle that's as heavy and as 

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powerful as a cyber truck, every
bit of efficiency counts. 

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And with this technology, Tesla 
has further armed itself against

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one of the most significant 
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Range anxiety, faster charging 
times and increased efficiency 

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mean drivers are less likely to 
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battery power and the adoption 
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It could be a decisive move and 
pushing EV towards mainstream 

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acceptance, effectively making 
them more practical for long 

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distance traveling and daily use
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And despite its steady growth 
and robust financials, though, 

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Tesla has not been without its 
share of challenges. 

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Companies leadership, including 
Elon Musk, has been 

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straightforward about potential 
economic hardwinds, how high 

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interest rates can discourage 
consumers from opting for 

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finance purchases, adding an 
extra layer of complexity to 

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test the sales strategy. 
However, Tesla's Q3 shareholder 

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deck emphasized the economic 
advantages of 800 Volt systems, 

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particularly for hefty vehicles 
like the cyber truck. 

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The technology is expected to 
bring notable cost savings which

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could be a game changer for 
Tesla in maintaining or even 

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improving its profit margins, 
especially with a heavy vehicle 

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like the cyber truck between 
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This economic factor isn't just 
about Tesla though, it reflects 

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a bigger trend in the auto 
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As EVs increasingly become the 
focus of both small and also 

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major automakers, cost effective
technologies like 800 Volt 

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architectures will likely become
standards. 

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Therefore, Tesla adopting this 
tech isn't just a smart move for

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them, it may also be setting an 
industry standard for future EVs

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and heavy duty EV vehicles. 
Now interestingly, even though 

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Musk was indicating that the 
Cybertruck might not be a 

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significant contributor to 
Tesla's cash flow for up to 18 

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months, the 800 Volt system 
could help expedite the timeline

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by potentially offering a 
superior product that requires 

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less time and resources in the 
charging department. 

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Tesla may find that consumers 
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thereby boosting the 
cybertruck's financial 

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performance sooner than 
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Now let's shift gears a little 
bit if we'd like. 

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There's no gear than a cyber 
truck, by the way. 

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And let's talk about something a
little bit different. 

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A cyber truck was recently 
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And this is still about the 
cyber truck, but it's a little 

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bit different than the 
financials in the voltage and it

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appeared to be full of bullet 
holes. 

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Elon Musk confirmed a social 
media post that it was in fact 

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he and his engineers who had 
unleashed a Tommy gun on the 

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vehicle. 
No bullets, he claimed, had 

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penetrated the passenger side 
compartment. 

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This this is a a crazy one, but 
it may be kind of perplexing. 

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But it's in line with Tesla's 
unorthodox method of showcasing 

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vehicle durability. 
The stunt underscores the cyber 

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truck's initial claim of being 
bulletproof to certain extents 

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and reiterates Tesla's 
commitment to out-of-the-box 

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testing and development. 
It's a bold strategy, but one 

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that gets people talking. 
It's a good PR move, and it is 

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often half the battle in today's
saturated media environment to 

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at least get people talking 
about your vehicle. 

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Now, Elon Musk's sensational 
approach to testing isn't just 

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for show, it serves A functional
purpose too. 

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By taking a Tommy gun to the 
cyber truck, Tesla game's real 

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world data on the vehicle 
structural integrity. 

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This information can be crucial 
for making improvements, 

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ensuring that the final product 
that rolls out to consumers is 

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both safe and robust. 
In a world full of cautious PR 

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moves and highly controlled 
marketing stunts, Tesla's open 

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air gunfire test stands out from
everybody else. 

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It captures the imagination, 
fuels debates, and leaves an 

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indelible impression, which is 
exactly what disruptive brands 

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like Tesla aim to do. 
The bullet ridden Cybertruck 

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could very well be another 
symbol of the company's audacity

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and the commitment to challenge 
all of the established norms 

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from other vehicle makers. 
And as the Cybertruck inches 

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closer to its release date, 
Tesla's future plans for the 

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vehicle remain under intense 
scrutiny. 

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Although initial production 
volumes are expected to be low 

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with a ramp up in 2024, Tesla's 
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incorporating new technologies 
like an 800 Volt system suggests

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a long term strategy. 
And beside the 800 Volt 

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architecture, Tesla has also 
hinted on other innovations like

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energy dense battery cells which
could offer even greater range 

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now. 
This constant technological push

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indicates that while the Tesla 
Cybertruck is almost out, its 

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evolution is far from over. 
Tesla appears keen on iteration 

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of the product, much like 
software updates for your 

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smartphone, and the additional 
price point of $39,900 initially

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has been removed from Tesla's 
website, sparking other 

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speculation about potential 
changes in pricing strategies. 

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While it's not clear whether the
cost will go up or down, what's 

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evident is that Tesla is keeping
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This flexibility could be 
crucial for Cyberduck's success,

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especially in a volatile 
economic environment. 

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All in all, Tesla's recent 
announcements surrounding the 

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cyber truck, particularly the 
800 Volt architecture, lay the 

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groundwork for future 
innovations and set the stage 

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for what could be a very 
interesting few years to come 

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for the auto industry. 
They also reinforced Tesla's 

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position as a trendsetter, a 
role that has been happy to 

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occupy since its inception. 
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