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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s Investor Day, Gigafactory Mexico, Rivian earnings, and more. Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX, the largest technical mobility event in North America. Register now. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Tesla officially announces Gigafactory Mexico to build next-gen electric vehicle Tesla does the math to transition the world to sustainable energy Tesla is going (back) to EV motors with no rare earth elements Tesla teases a new wireless home charging station Tesla says it could have bidirectional charging in two years, but will it? Tesla announces unlimited overnight charging for $30 per month Tesla officially opens Superchargers to non-Tesla EV owners in the US and explains how it works World first! Charging a Chevy Bolt EV on a Tesla Supercharger using Magic Dock Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, and it’s huge Ford will restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13 Ford wins US Postal Service contract to supply 9,250 E-Transits as electric mail trucks Upgraded VW ID.3 unveiled with sharpened design and sustainability-focused interior Rivian (RIVN) Q4 2022 earnings results – revenue miss, sees 50K deliveries in 2023 Kia teases exterior of upcoming EV9 SUV ahead of world premiere this month [Videos] Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UEy_nZE4gg

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla deploying the first Magic Dock at Superchargers, a confusing potentially new Tesla prototype, Ford adding battery partner, and more. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: First Tesla Supercharger with ‘Magic Dock’ for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US Tesla to announce move to new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’ Did Tesla just leak the design of its new electric compact car? A new Tesla model or a prank? New prototype spotted is confusing us Tesla Model S/X spotted with new Hardware 4.0 suite of cameras Tesla explains what’s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback Tesla signs deal with interesting new battery technology company Tesla is considering buying a lithium miner, report says Ford partners with LG Energy Solution to build one of Europe’s largest EV battery plants 2025 Porsche Boxster EV Prototype and Macan EV spied during winter testing [Video] Sono Motors officially sunsets Sion EV, will focus solely on B2B solar tech Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRH_S3Qrrx0

On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla's deal with the federal government to open its Supercharger network, the new Autopilot HW 4.0, the FSD Beta recall, and more. Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX, the largest technical mobility event in North America. Register now. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Tesla to double Supercharger network in the US as it opens it to non-Tesla EVs, White House says Tesla’s new self-driving (HW4) computer leaks: Here’s a teardown Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensor Tesla is forced to ‘recall’ all Full Self-Driving Beta with update, NHTSA says may cause crash Tesla (TSLA) is sold out of Model Y for the quarter Tesla tries to get owners of older Model S/X vehicles to upgrade with enticing offer Tesla adjusts electric vehicle pricing in the US again Tesla defends itself against allegations that it fired employees over union push Ford announces $3.5B Michigan LFP battery factory with China’s CATL in 2026 Genesis unveils 2023 Electrified GV70 prices, the brand’s first EV assembled in the US Check out the first images of the 2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2vzKilDh50

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Tesla Master Plan Part 3, new Lexus EV and more. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Tesla Cybertruck spotted with new front-end and monstrous wiper Watch Tesla Cybertruck’s impressive 4-wheel steering at work Tesla adjusts pricing again, Model Y goes up, Model 3 goes down Tesla’s record performance in California helps push EV market share to 17% Tesla will unveil its “Master Plan Part 3” at “Investor Day” on March 1 Tesla cut the price of its electric cars in half over five years, and it might do it again Tesla Powerwall owners made up to $500 in the first year of the virtual power plant Mercedes-Benz unveils new eSprinter electric van – now with a real range This electric pickup render is worth $125 million? Lucid Motors (LCID) announces limited $7,500 credit for Air EV purchases First electric Lexus RZ 450e SUV arrives with a higher price than a Tesla Model Y Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXTwWcfacTk

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joining the EV price war, the Equinox EV, and more. Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX, the largest technical mobility event in North America. Register now. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Tesla Cybertruck beta prototype spotted ahead of production start Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype spotted being tested Tesla Model S breaks winter range record Tesla Model Y gains full access to $7,500 EV tax credit with new $80,000 price limit Tesla has the highest customer retention, and the industry should worry 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 EPA range unveiled, combined MPGe rivals Lucid Air EVs Ford slashes price of Mustang Mach-E amid growing EV price war Ford CEO says next-gen EV pickup, new electric platform is ‘deep in development’ Rivian hit with wave of layoffs amid serious cost concerns GM’s latest look at the Equinox EV has us guessing on range, battery, and price Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we review Tesla's earnings, we discuss Tesla Semi/4680 production at Giga Nevada, the new Toyota CEO, and more. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Tesla leaks ‘Magic Dock’ CCS adapter ahead of opening its Supercharger network Tesla announces $3.6b Semi, 4680 battery factories in Nevada but questions abound Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2022 results: beats earnings and misses on revenue Tesla pledges to cut costs amid ‘uncertain’ time Tesla’s energy storage business is booming, and it’s just the beginning Tesla updates Cybertruck production timeline: Temper your expectations Elon Musk dismisses his negative impact on Tesla’s reputation with douchey answer Elon Musk kills hope of Tesla retrofitting new Autopilot/Self-Driving hardware Elon Musk thinks you are not smart if you don’t believe in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving value Toyota cracks amid electric vehicle movement, CEO replaced by Lexus chief Acura takes a page from Tesla’s playbook with selling EVs online, starting with the 2024 ZDX EV 2024 Polestar 2 debuts with first-ever RWD option, new motors, added range, and more Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0jAcTVQ4yI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the potential EV price war, Tesla's demand booming, cheaper EVs, and more. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Tesla just started an EV price war that it will likely win Tesla (TSLA) is seeing ‘unprecedented demand,’ stores hitting new records Tesla ramps up communications as Elon Musk becomes more controversial Tesla clandestinely downgrades performance brakes, adds cover to hide it Tesla increases the price of its home charging station by 20% Take a look at Tesla’s first battery passport proof-of-concept New Volvo C40 and XC40 EVs get improved range, faster charging, RWD, and more Chevy Bolt cheap? This Chinese knockoff is a third the price, readying for export Hertz and Uber announce deployment of 25,000 Tesla and Polestar EVs in Europe 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/XGkbu-edCt8

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the massive Tesla price cuts, the Autopilot hardware update, the Corvette E-Ray, and more. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Amid demand concerns, Tesla cuts prices by up to $13K in US Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to ‘partial normalization of cost inflation’ Tesla becomes top luxury auto brand in the US More information about Tesla’s new Autopilot/Full Self-Driving hardware leaks Tesla restarts its Autopilot safety reports, claims improvements Tesla secures new 1 million-square-foot building in Texas Tesla claims its new solar inverter is much cheaper than the competition Chevy teases 2024 AWD Corvette E-Ray, NYC reveal slated next week 2024 Jaguar I-Pace unveiled with sleek new facelift and R-Dynamic models Mazda restarts MX-30 100-mile EV program without rotary range extender or rationale for buying it 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/CEz9sQOjx50

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss all the EV news coming out of CES, Tesla delivery numbers, a cheaper Tesla Model Y, and more. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Ram Trucks reveals Ram Revolution Concept, its first electric pickup VW rebrands ID.Aero to ID.7 and shows off crazy lighted paint on new 700km EV sedan Lightyear 2 waitlist goes live, 500+ mile range solar EV priced below $40K for US customers Sony and Honda will sell their electric car, ‘AFEELA,’ in 2026 Tesla announces record 405,000 vehicles delivered in Q4 2022 Tesla prepares launch of a cheaper Model Y electric SUV Tesla (TSLA) slashes prices in China, raising demand concerns Tesla (TSLA) turns positive after price drop as crowds flock to stores, but they are actually protesters Tesla finally breaks and offers round steering wheel on Model S/X Tesla starts offering $700 round wheel retrofit for people with yoke steering wheels Tesla announces a new ‘Investor Day’, will discuss new vehicle platform Rivian ($RIVN) produced 10K vehicles in Q4, up 36% QoQ, slightly missing goal ChargePoint and Mercedes-Benz team up to bring hundreds of fast charging hubs to EV drivers 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/yR_8q4GCjnI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the year 2022 in the EV market and we look into what we expect and hope to see in 2023. The show is 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Tesla confirms 4680 battery cell production is now enough for 1,000 cars a week Tesla adds extra discount for Model S and Model X for just 2 days Tesla confirms 285,000 people bought Full Self-Driving Here are the Tesla models eligible for $7,500 US federal tax credit Here’s every electric vehicle that qualifies for the current and upcoming US federal tax credit Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to not be ‘bothered by stock market craziness’ 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/5L2Cbc4kstg