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  • Another TSLA stock split, Tesla head of AI on sabbatical, Porsche 911 electric, and more

    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla announcing another TSLA stock split, Tesla's head of AI going on sabbatical, Porsche 911 going electric, 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 (TSLA) announces another stock split; shareholders to vote later this year
      • US NHTSA reinstates billions in fines on gas-guzzling automakers
      • Biden invokes Defense Production Act to boost EV, storage battery minerals
      • Tesla’s head of AI is on sabbatical and people are worried
      • Tesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas to avoid unreliable electric grid
      • Tesla pauses solar roof installations due to supply issues; some clients will be left without a roof for months
      • Tesla halts production at Gigafactory Shanghai as the city shuts down due to surge in COVID-19 cases
      • Porsche is reportedly working with Quantumscape to develop an electric 911 powered by solid-state batteries
      • GMC has gotten over 65,000 Hummer EV reservations, pickup version sold out into 2024
      • BMW unveils new electric i3 based on 3 Series, but it’s only for China for now
      • 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/yx8_lUILEi8
        51 min
      • Electrek Podcast: Tesla made-in-Germany launch, Elon gives hint on Master Plan 3, USPS fail, and more

        This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's launch of made-in-Germany Model Y, Elon Musk giving a hint on what Master Plan Part 3 is about, USPS' fail fleet update, and more.

        The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

        However, this week it is going to be late starting at 6 p.m. ET as Seth is traveling to test out a cool new EV.

        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:

          • We have David from Tesla Welt Podcast to discuss the event at Gigafactory Berlin, which he attended this week
            • Elon Musk personally delivers first made-in Germany Tesla Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
            • Elon Musk announces Tesla is working on new manganese battery cell
            • Elon Musk announces two new Tesla paint colors enabled by new ‘world’s most advanced paint shop’
            • Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
            • Elon Musk on what’s next for Tesla (TSLA): ‘scaling to extreme size’
            • Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s
            • Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets better-than-expected 320-mile EPA range with extended battery pack
            • First GM Ultium Cadillac Lyriqs roll off Spring Hill, TN Assembly line early, new orders begin in May
            • Polestar has begun US deliveries of the Long Range Single Motor Polestar 2, and we got a chance to drive it
            • USPS doubles its order of electric vehicles but sticks to mostly buying inefficient gas trucks
            • 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/wRbyIzOmx-g
              1 hr 5 min
            • Tesla Master Plan Part 3, big price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more

              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the announcement of Elon Musk's Tesla Master Plan Part 3, a big Tesla price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more.

              The show is back 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:

                • Elon Musk says he is going to release Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3
                • Tesla increases prices throughout whole lineup, its cheapest electric car now starts at $47,000
                • Tesla still dominates US electric car market, and it’s not even close
                • Tesla is starting to account for wind, air density, and more when doing range calculation
                • Tesla employee was fired after sharing video of a crash on Full Self-Driving Beta
                • Volvo C40 Recharge review: Style and performance overcome one major downside
                • Ford’s base $40,000 F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets 230-miles of EPA range and 68 MPGe
                • Audi unveils A6 Avant e-tron station wagon concept described as a ‘storage champ’ with headlights that project a video game
                • 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=nEGV0l67HTo
                  1 hr 15 min
                • Tesla sees orders surge over gas prices, more price increases, VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more

                  This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla seeing its order rate surge over gas prices, more Model 3 and Model Y price increases,the VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more.

                  The show is back 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) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars
                    • Tesla increases prices of long-range versions of Model 3 and Model Y as nickel prices surge
                    • Elon Musk says drill for oil, but he should worry more about nickel prices skyrocketing
                    • Tesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, expands free Supercharging, and gives up to 3 months of pay to employees going back to fight
                    • Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine
                    • Tesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22
                    • Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC’s policing of his Tesla tweets
                    • VW launches iconic ‘ID.Buzz’ EV, but does this incarnation of the Microbus inspire the same love?
                    • Rivian announces Q4 results: loses $2.4 billion, revises production to 25,000 EVs in 2022
                    • 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/7sR6aR0R5i8
                      1 hr
                    • Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, Rivian's price fiasco, Ford bi-directional charger, and more

                      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Gigafactory Berlin's environmental approval, Rivian's price fiasco, Ford's bi-directional charger, and more.

                      The show is back 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 reportedly receives final environmental approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, but there’s a catch
                        • Tesla officially receives environmental approval to produce 500,000 EVs at Gigafactory Berlin, but the battle is not over
                        • Tesla fears having to shut down service centers in Oklahoma as new bill passes committee
                        • Tesla won’t stop union vote says CEO Musk, despite past union retaliation
                        • Panasonic announces start of Tesla 4680 battery cell production by March 2024
                        • Panasonic is planning a large battery cell factory in the US to supply Tesla’s demand, report says
                        • Rivian announces 2 motor and smaller battery options, config updates, and steep $12,000+ price increase
                        • Rivian buyers are canceling at alarming rates after price increases
                        • After backlash, Rivian (RIVN) backtracks on price hike in letter from Founder/CEO RJ Scaringe
                        • Ford announces separation of its EV business as it drags its internal combustion business into an electric future
                        • Ford launches its bi-directional home charging station at a surprisingly good price
                        • Lucid Motors’ Q4 earnings: 125 Air deliveries in 2021, 2022 production estimates slashed as much as 40% due to ‘supply chain constraints’
                        • 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/PoeOD_Xxh-k
                          1 hr 6 min
                        • Elon Musk's weird fight with the SEC, new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more

                          This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk's weird fight with the SEC, a possible new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more.

                          Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth.

                          The show is back 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:

                            • Elon Musk to the SEC: ‘I didn’t start the fight, but I will finish it’
                            • The SEC probe into Elon Musk and Tesla is reportedly about suspected insider trading with Musk’s brother
                            • The Tesla brand is attracting more and more Republicans
                            • Tesla announces new investment in Gigafactory Shanghai on road to 1 million electric cars per year
                            • Tesla might be cracking on the yoke steering wheel and planning to offer an option for a regular round wheel
                            • Tesla asks fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to fight new bills to ban direct sales of electric cars
                            • Tesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain
                            • 2022 Nissan LEAF gets cosmetic updates but is still clinging to yesteryear’s CHAdeMO fast charging
                            • Volkswagen shares EPA ranges for 2022 ID.4, RWD Pro model sees 20 mile increase compared to 2021
                            • 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/puLUrU1qn8g
                              50 min
                            • Elon Musk donates $5.7B in TSLA shares, courts controversy, Tesla Gigafactory Texas production, more

                              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk donating billion in TSLA shares, the CEO also goes even more controversial, and Tesla Gigafactory Texas production in sight, and more.

                              Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth.

                              The show is back 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
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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:

                                • Elon Musk might have actually followed through with ‘world hunger-ending donation’ as Tesla reveals he donated billions in shares
                                • Elon Musk links Tesla’s current legal and regulatory troubles to its disruptiveness, lack of ads, and political contributions
                                • Elon Musk and Tesla argue that SEC is ‘harassing’ them in strongly worded letter
                                • Tesla is now under NHTSA investigation for Autopilot’s phantom braking problem
                                • Videos from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas leak and show production lines
                                • Dozens of new Tesla Model Ys spotted being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory Texas
                                • Tesla expands access to Supercharger network to all electric cars at all stations in the Netherlands
                                • Toyota releases more images of ‘possible’ new Lexus electric sports cars with ‘430 miles’ of range
                                • Redwood Materials begins collecting and recycling EV batteries from Volvo and Ford in California
                                • 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/s1ad0Sp1MhE
                                  1 hr 6 min
                                • Tesla 'recall' bonanza, Ford on Tesla, Nikola troubles, and more

                                  This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a series of Tesla recalls that are not really recalls, Ford makes a fascinating comment on Tesla, Nikola Motors is in troubles again, and more.

                                  Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth.

                                  The show is back 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 today:

                                    • Tesla’s heat pump problem causing loss of heat explained in new NHTSA recall
                                    • Tesla is asked to disable Boombox feature when in drive, NHTSA deems it a safety risk
                                    • Ford CEO: We would rival Tesla right now if we were producing enough electric vehicles
                                    • Tesla loses Roadster chief engineer behind several important vehicle programs to Ford
                                    • Tesla is ‘feverishly’ working on new Roadster that will be an ‘exciting flying machine,’ says chief designer
                                    • President Biden finally acknowledges Tesla as ‘America’s largest EV maker,’ calming Elon Musk fans
                                    • Here’s the DFEH lawsuit against Tesla, and it’s way more serious than the company made it sound
                                    • Tesla gets all its Supercharger cables stolen at brand new station
                                    • Nikola Motors (NKLA) loses its whole supply chain leadership, puts hiring freeze as situation looks dire
                                    • Biden announces $5 billion over 5 years for a nationwide EV charging network
                                    • 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/yU4hKyg32gI
                                      1 hr 9 min
                                    • Interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, FSD rolling stop, Tesla cathode factory, Kia EV6 and more

                                      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, recall of Full Self-Driving Beta's rolling stop feature, Tesla's new cathode factory, and more.

                                      Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth.

                                      The show is back 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
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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 today:

                                        • We are starting the show by exposing Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan
                                        • Elon Musk: I would be shocked if Tesla does not achieve Full Self-Driving that is safer than human drivers this year (and 5 years ahead of everyone)
                                        • Tesla is hit by ‘safety recall’ of all Full Self-Driving Beta cars over ‘rolling stop’ feature, will have to roll it back
                                        • Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article
                                        • Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.10) to remove ‘rolling stop,’ address some edge cases and more
                                        • Tesla updates Supercharger map with many new upcoming stations and timelines
                                        • Tesla expands program to open Supercharger network to electric cars from other automakers in Norway and France
                                        • Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’
                                        • Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savings
                                        • Kia EV6 first drive: 10 things I didn’t know about the big 310-mile every-person sportwagon
                                        • 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=L5W_5Ji05ik
                                          1 hr 14 min
                                        • Tesla impresses with earnings/disappoints with product roadmap, new Cybertruck prototype, and more

                                          This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Q4 earnings and product roadmap update, new Cybertruck prototype, and more.

                                          Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth.

                                          The show is back 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 today:

                                            • Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2021 financial results: beat expectations with over $2 billion in profit
                                              • Tesla unveils fleet of new ‘Tesla Semi’ electric trucks
                                              • Tesla confirms Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas, now working on final certification
                                              • Tesla delays Cybertruck production due to supply chain constraints, new timeline is vague
                                              • Elon Musk: Tesla is prioritizing product development of Optimus humanoid robot in 2022
                                              • Tesla is not working on its $25,000 electric car at the moment, says Elon Musk
                                              • Tesla doesn’t expect constraints in 4680 battery cell supply this year, current production capacity unknown
                                              • Tesla Cybertruck Prototype at Gigafactory Texas
                                                • Leaked photos show new Tesla Cybertruck design with no door handles, removable wheel covers
                                                • Tesla Cybertruck prototype shown in detail in new leaked walkaround video
                                                • New Tesla Cybertruck prototype shows up in controversial podcaster Joe Rogan’s instagram
                                                • Leaked: peek inside the new VW ID. Buzz before you’re supposed to!
                                                • Ford Pro pairs new E-Transit/F-150 Lightning with VIIZR Salesforce telematics over wine in Sonoma
                                                • 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/wUMavPh1yFY
                                                  1 hr 8 min

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