Tesla record earnings/delays, big software update, retail shift, Elon Apple CEO? more

Summary: This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's record earnings but coming with delays, a big new Tesla software update, Tesla's retail shift, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2021 results: surprises with big profit beatTesla gives rare update on 4680 battery cell production: still some work to doTesla all but confirms Cybertruck production delay until 2022Tesla delays Semi electric truck program over battery cell supply constraintsElon Musk explains how non-Tesla EV owners are going to be able to use the Supercharger networkTesla (TSLA) launches major shift in retail strategy: cheaper locations, remote working, and moreTesla releases big, new software update with Disney+, Car Wash Mode, hotspot, and moreTesla reveals Megapack prices: starts at $1 millionMercedes-Benz to unveil EQE, first AMG electric, and several new EVs at IAA Obviously we'll be devoting more time than it deserves to the wild and unsubstantiated rumor that Tesla CEO Elon Musk demanded to be CEO of Apple if Tesla was purchased. Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/cT2kWTbe6fI