# 452 - Mechanical Sympathy

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Podcast: [Pebkac Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pebkac-podcast-787086)
Published: 2026-02-02T22:30:15+00:00
Episode link: https://pebkacpodcast.net
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Duration seconds: 3448

## Resource

Self driving doesn't work and doesn't exist. Thomas seeks EV buying advice, and Shane finds a Tesla Closet.

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