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  • Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, VPP event, Tesla Semi, and more

    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed our Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, Tesla's first VPP event, Tesla Semi update, 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.

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      Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

      • We tested Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it was scary
      • Elon Musk slows down rollout of Tesla’s next ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ update
      • Tesla Semi reservations closed, new details released ahead of launch
      • Tesla is preparing Supercharger membership for non-Tesla EV owners
      • Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid – looks like the future
      • Tesla (TSLA) confirms plan to launch electricity retail business in Texas
      • Here are the cars eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act
      • Dodge shows ‘Banshee’ electric Charger concept – an EV with exhaust?
      • VW ID Buzz electric van has received over 10,000 orders – almost selling out
      • Polestar (PSNY) announces its O₂ roadster concept will enter production as the Polestar 6
      • 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/1DXOa0Kf-D0
        1 hr 14 min
      • Tesla Semi, FSD smear campaign, EV tax credit, EQS review and more

        This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Semi finally coming, a FSD Beta smear campaign, the EV tax credit reform passing the Senate, 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:

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        • 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 Semi electric truck with 500 miles of range starts shipping this year, says Musk
          • Tesla self-driving smear campaign releases ‘test’ that fails to realize FSD never engaged
          • Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada
          • Tesla teases new energy products coming this year
          • Elon Musk sells massive $6.9 billion chunk of Tesla (TSLA) stake
          • Senate improves EV tax credit in largest climate bill ever
          • If you want an EV, buy this week – Rivian, Fisker and others rush to lock in EV tax credits before changes
          • Autonomy places giant EV order from Tesla, GM, VW, Ford, Rivian, and more
          • Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders, increases prices $6-8.5k, std EPA to 240 miles
          • Rivian (RIVN) releases Q2 earnings, confirms $1.7 billion loss in race to make money on its electric pickups
          • Mercedes EQS review: You can no longer call internal combustion vehicles ‘luxury’
          • 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/vSMgQyvuqhk
            1 hr 2 min
          • Tesla Cyber Roundup, Jaguar I-Pace fire, BMW i4 review, and more

            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla's Cyber Roundup annual meeting, a concerning Jaguar I-Pace fire, our BMW i4 review, 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:

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            • 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:

              • Watch Tesla (TSLA) Cyber Roundup annual shareholder’s meeting and follow the news
                • Elon Musk teases new Tesla factory in Canada
                • Tesla teases Optimus humanoid robot prototype with new image
                • Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car
                • Tesla Model Y is on track to be the world’s best-selling car
                • Tesla Cybertruck update: Higher price and production equipment coming
                • Tesla is testing new version of Solar Roof (v3.5) on employee’s homes
                • Tesla finally starts taking Model S and Model X orders in Europe again
                • The Electrek Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 is low effort but still highly enjoyable experience
                • Jaguar I-Pace catches on fire again – is this another Bolt EV battery fire situation?
                • Lucid (LCID) crashes as it slashes 2022 production guidance and burns through $800M
                • 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/dBfJkmOQDgM
                  1 hr 10 min
                • Tesla Supercharger Cube lounge, new EV federal credit, Mercedes-Benz EQXX, and more

                  This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla using new Supercharger Cube lounges, the new proposed EV tax credit, a test drive of the Mercedes-Benz EQXX, 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:

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                  • 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 deploys cube lounges at Supercharger station with automated coffee, food, and more
                    • Tesla doubles down on better range estimates with tire pressure and more now being taken into account
                    • Tesla has a new product called ‘Virtual Machine Mode’ coming to its ‘Big Battery’
                    • Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
                    • Senate moves forward with EV tax credit reform; Tesla (TSLA) to be included back and more
                    • Mercedes EQXX drive, hypermiling the 750-mile solar prototype engineers want to build
                    • Mercedes EQB first drive: $55K small 3rd row SUV doesn’t have to go fast or far to impress
                    • Volkswagen starts US production of ID.4 in Chattanooga, adding over 1,000 new jobs
                    • 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is still the best value EV in America, by far
                    • 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/gRaXGr4cIBs
                      1 hr 11 min
                    • TSLA earnings, V4 Supercharger, Chevy Blazer EV, Merc Drive Pilot, more

                      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla's (TSLA) earnings results, Tesla Supercharger V4, the Chevy Blazer EV, our first real Mercedes Drive Pilot test and more.

                      Sponsored by Aventon: Aventon’s award-winning Pace 500 & 350 set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features. Check out the full line on Aventon’s website.

                      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:

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                      • 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 (TSLA) releases Q2 2022 financial results: another beat despite tough quarter
                          • Tesla (TSLA) reports massive increase in production capacity across all factories
                          • Tesla surpasses 35 million miles driven on Full Self-Driving Beta, pace is ramping up
                          • Tesla (TSLA) announces it sold most of its Bitcoin
                          • Tesla aims to start 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas this quarter
                          • Tesla’s energy division achieves record quarter for everything except solar roof
                          • Tesla stops scheduling solar roof installations in most markets
                          • Tesla Supercharger V4 design revealed in new station plan
                          • Elon Musk is at risk of losing top Tesla lieutenant over suspicious order of ‘special glass’
                          • Tesla strikes deal to have its own exclusive lane at US-Mexico border
                          • Tesla battery supplier CATL is scouting new factory sites in Mexico
                          • 2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Up to 320-mile range, $45-$66k MSRP, ‘Police Pursuit’
                          • EV reckoning comes to Ford as it cuts 8,000 ICE jobs to focus on electrification
                          • Ford secured 60 GWh of battery supply to achieve production of 600,000 electric vehicles
                          • Mercedes DRIVE PILOT test: Level 3 luxury, coming soon to US
                          • 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/_scL-V5pKMk
                            1 hr 21 min
                          • Tesla plug as a standard, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Taiga Orca electric jetski, and more

                            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss a push to make the Tesla plug standard, the launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the Taiga Orca electric jetski, and more.

                            Sponsored by Aventon: Aventon's award-winning Pace 500 & 350 set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features. Check out the full line on Aventon's website.

                            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
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                            • 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:

                              • Aptera asks Congress to make Tesla’s plug and Superchargers the standard for EVs in the US
                              • Tesla battery supplier Panasonic teases impressive increases in capacity
                              • Panasonic is building a battery factory in Kansas to supply Tesla with new 4680 cell
                              • Elon Musk does the impossible and manages expectations on Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update
                              • Tesla loses its head of AI and vision Andrej Karpathy – a big loss for the Autopilot team
                              • Hyundai officially debuts new IONIQ 6 with 379 mile range, teases upcoming IONIQ N performance EV
                              • Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it’s pure unadulterated fun
                              • Canoo stock doubles as Walmart orders up to 10,000 EVs in deal that includes warranted shares in company [update]
                              • Ford files trademarks for electric versions of smaller Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks
                              • VinFast receives $1.2B in incentives from North Carolina to build US plant, the largest economic package in state history
                              • 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/18SFZ3raT4Q
                                1 hr 5 min
                              • Rivian R1S review, Tesla deliveries, software update, and more

                                This week on an EARLY Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss our Rivian R1S review, Tesla delivery results, software a new Tesla software update, and more.

                                The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. (This week because of commitments, we are going live at 11am ET)

                                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
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                                • 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:

                                  • Rivian R1S review and 1st drive: The best SUV ever made?
                                  • Rivian announces production ramp to 4,401 electric vehicles last quarter
                                  • Tesla (TSLA) achieves record monthly production – ready for impressive second half of 2022
                                  • Tesla is still the world’s largest electric car producer despite what you are hearing
                                  • Tesla (TSLA) achieves best solar deployment in years, but solar roof is still at a crawl
                                  • Tesla to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin to upgrade the factory and add a shift
                                  • Elon Musk suggests Tesla will make ‘highly configurable Robovan’ for people and cargo
                                  • Tesla unveils solar range extender trailer with SpaceX Starlink internet terminal
                                  • Tesla expands Green Traffic Light Chime – cutting down on road rage
                                  • Tesla vehicles are now scanning for potholes and rough roads to help avoid them
                                  • Saleen launches shady financing effort and teases modified Tesla vehicles again
                                  • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 11AM. ET (or the video after ~noon. ET):

                                    https://youtu.be/Sx65wl_al98
                                    1 hr 22 min
                                  • Cadillac Lyriq test drive, Tesla Plaid speed record, Giga Texas ramp, more

                                    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss our Cadillac Lyriq test drive, a Tesla Model S Plaid achieving a new top speed record, Giga Texas ramping up, 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:

                                      • Cadillac Lyriq first drive: A year early and dollar long at $60K
                                      • Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 200 mph top speed for the first time
                                      • Tesla ramps up Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adds new Model Y version
                                      • Tesla files to expand Gigafactory Texas with giant new building
                                      • VW CEO believes Tesla will be weakened by ramping up 3 Gigafactories simultaneously
                                      • 15,000 Tesla vehicles are already in the hands of Uber drivers through Hertz deal
                                      • Tesla Megapacks are about to replace Hawaii’s last remaining coal plant
                                      • See leaked photos of Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 before June 29 reveal
                                      • Drako Dragon: A new 1.9-sec 0-60 mph electric hypercar in a luxury SUV format
                                      • GM teases proving ground image of Chevy Silverado EV, street testing to follow
                                      • 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/Gs029XlAnSA
                                        1 hr 10 min
                                      • Tesla Cybertruck update, Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla VPP, Cadillac Lyriq preview, more

                                        This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss a Tesla Cybertruck update, bringing back Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla's first full-scale virtual power plant in the US, 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 design is ‘finally locked’ and gets an updated timeline
                                          • Tesla relaunches $6,000 Enhanced Autopilot – gutting Full Self-Driving package in the process
                                          • Tesla expands availability of new Texas-built Model Y and raises the price
                                          • Tesla launches new virtual power plant that pays Powerwall owners to help end brownouts
                                          • Elon Musk considers Tesla ads to counter media bias
                                          • Toyota recalls all its bZ4X electric cars over wheels potentially falling off
                                          • The $4,500 electric car tax credit bonus for union-made EVs is not on the table anymore
                                          • Cadillac releases new imagery, pricing and range for Lyriq electric SUV
                                          • 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/Le_HQA75xFs

                                            1 hr 28 min
                                          • Tesla layoffs, big price hike, and more weirdness

                                            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed the Tesla layoffs, a big price hike on Tesla's entire lineup, and more weirdness with Elon Musk and the company.

                                            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 (TSLA) lays off more employees, and hourly ones this time despite Elon Musk’s comments
                                              • Tesla is sending untrained employees to work on cars as service becomes problematic
                                              • Tesla (TSLA) significantly increases its electric car prices across its lineup
                                              • Tesla is considering sites for new factory in Canada and Mexico, along with the US
                                              • Tesla Autopilot tops the list of most crashes on driver-assist features in new NHTSA report
                                              • Elon Musk says that Lucid and Rivian are tracking toward bankruptcy
                                              • NIO finally launches its ES7 SUV with 578-mile range and vehicle-to-load capabilities
                                              • Ford stops Mustang Mach-E deliveries ahead of safety recall without fix for now
                                              • Chevy Blazer EV gets revealed July 18, first official look
                                              • Study finds more than a quarter of charging stations were nonfunctional
                                              • 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/_BoD7vAOwvY
                                                1 hr 10 min

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