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Musk elaborated on Tesla’s recent innovations, such as the Cybertruck, which features a 48-volt electrical system—a significant upgrade from the traditional 12-volt architecture. This change promises reduced copper wiring, increased efficiency, and better performance, reinforcing Tesla’s commitment to pushing automotive technology forward.
He underscored the importance of charging infrastructure, emphasizing Tesla’s global Supercharger network designed to facilitate long-distance travel—a critical component for mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Musk acknowledged that despite advances in EV technology, the bottleneck remains the infrastructure needed for widespread deployment, which requires significant investment and planning.