The centerpiece of the episode is the European Tesla Semi at IAA Transportation 2026, the commercial vehicle trade show in Hanover. While online discussions focus primarily on the lack of a sleeper cab, Nico and Constantin consider the practical realities of everyday life in the minimalist cab. Their surprisingly specific request: a simple cargo net to keep backpacks and packed lunches in place around corners.
Tesla provides plenty of other topics for discussion as well. Elon Musk has floated another presentation of the long-announced Roadster, complete with cold-gas thrusters. There are also record sales in China and surprisingly low Supercharger prices, which are as low as €0.20 per kilowatt-hour in some parts of Germany.
Volkswagen counters with its Mission Efficiency concept. The car is said to have achieved particularly impressive drag coefficient figures on the drive to Vienna, but its interior follows a “Bring Your Own Device” approach. The driver’s own smartphone thus becomes a central part of the cockpit—something Nico and Constantin comment on with their customary sharpness, given VW’s software track record to date.
The episode is rounded out by Lidl’s project involving 400 meters of autonomy and a critical look at new hydrogen visions. There is also a small audio revolution: an FFmpeg script ensures that the podcast once again comes through the speakers at a significantly higher volume.
