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  • Tesla opens Supercharger network to other EVs, Model 3/Y price & range update, VW CEO troubles, and more

    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla openning the Supercharger network to other EVs, a new Model 3 and Model Y price and range update, VW CEO being in trouble with his workforce, and more.

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    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.

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

      • First Tesla Superchargers for other automakers begin service, higher fees and membership offered
      • Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y ranges with 2022 model year
      • Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices across the board again, adds new standard paint
      • Tesla launches new solar roof tiles with more power, higher efficiency
      • Tesla launches a new home charger that works with all electric cars
      • Elon Musk puts a stop to Tesla’s (TSLA) rally, says Hertz deal is not signed and not a big deal
      • Tesla and Hertz reportedly have a disagreement over how fast Tesla can deliver 100,000 electric cars
      • Tesla integrates Tidal app in-car, adds cold weather improvements and more in new update
      • Tesla launches new ‘financial leasing’ product to buy cars with 0% down payment
      • VW CEO is facing a no-confidence vote after telling the truth about the need to go electric fast
      • VW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 line
      • VW expands its electric vehicle offerings with the ID.5 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/v4bLE52ZzMk
        1 hr 11 min
      • Hertz orders a ton of Tesla cars, TSLA is worth a trillion, Toyota unveils its first BEV, and more

        This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Hertz's order of up to 200,000 Tesla cars, TSLA being worth a trillion, Toyota's unveiling of its first BEV, and more.

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        Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

        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.

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

          • Hertz orders 100,000 Teslas, the single-largest EV purchase ever, with Tom Brady campaign
          • Elon Musk confirms Tesla didn’t give Hertz discount on 100k EV order, questions TSLA surge over it
          • Uber drivers are going to have access to 50,000 Tesla vehicles for rent through Hertz
          • Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO
          • Tesla (TSLA) reaches $1 trillion valuation
          • Tesla’s upcoming new car paint colors revealed in its app update
          • Tesla launches remote sentry mode live view as new premium connectivity feature
          • First look at Tesla’s Sentry Mode live view that lets you scare people away with voice modifier
          • Elon Musk announces Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.4 update as rollout slows down
          • Panasonic unveils its Tesla 4680 battery cell, production to start next year
          • $12,500 electric vehicle incentive survives Biden’s updated ‘Build Back Better’ proposal
          • Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features
          • Lucid announces start of Air electric sedan deliveries on October 30
          • 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=u78Gw9hDVPg&feature=youtu.be
            59 min
          • Tesla record earnings, new Cybertruck prototype, Tesla Twitter goes after new NTHSA advisor, 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 record earnings, a new Cybertruck prototype, Tesla Twitter going after a new NTHSA advisor, and more.

            Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

            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 (TSLA) releases Q3 2021 results: delivers on high expectations
              • Tesla achieves annual run rate of 1 million electric cars – incredible milestone
              • Tesla announces plans to triple the size of Supercharger network within 2 years
              • Tesla is moving Model 3 Standard Range to LFP cells in Fremont, wants cell production closer
              • Tesla is back to a full vehicle lineup, but delivery timelines slip up to almost a year
              • Tesla expects more clarity on Model X next month
              • New Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with mirrors, possible rear wheel steering
              • Tesla confirms new Cybertruck prototypes, gives hope on its timeline
              • Tesla Twitter tries to ‘cancel’ Biden’s NHTSA safety adviser over criticism of Autopilot / FSD Beta
              • Tesla Autopilot 2.0 owners need a camera upgrade before getting ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’
              • Interview: Shell Greenlots COO Tannaz Banisadre talks Plug and Charge, bringing 500,000 charging stations online
              • 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/qDj1LZnD_z4
                1 hr 8 min
              • Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, Tesla Cybertruck, first Megacharger, 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 David who attended "Giga Fest" at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, Tesla updating Cybertruck details and specs, the first Tesla Megacharger station, and more.

                Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

                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 Gigafest Berlin on the ground [Gallery]
                  • Tesla unveils new structural battery pack with 4680 cells in Gigafactory Berlin tour
                  • Tesla removes Cybertruck specs and prices from its website
                  • Tesla is deploying the first Megacharger to charge its Tesla Semi electric truck
                  • Tesla officially starts its ‘wider release’ of Full Self-Driving Beta in the US
                  • Tesla pushes ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ to investor with poor ‘safety score’ while requiring perfect score from others
                  • Tesla unveils its new crash safety tech based on collecting real-world data
                  • Tesla app update adds widgets, Powerwall features, hints at remote live view from Autopilot cameras
                  • Tesla cofounder JB Straubel sends warning to automakers going all-electric: ‘Do the supply chain math’
                  • 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/iNo5AsOlG4A
                    1 hr 4 min
                  • Tesla record numbers, prices, shareholders' meeting, 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 delivery record numbers, Model 3 and Model Y prices, TSLA shareholders' meeting, and more.

                    Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

                    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 (TSLA) announces Q3 2021 deliveries: a new record of 241,300 electric cars
                      • Tesla (TSLA) shareholder’s meeting news hub
                        • Tesla (TSLA) is officially moving headquarters to Texas, says Elon Musk
                        • Elon Musk: Tesla Cyberquad will be the safest ATV
                        • Tesla Megafactory aims to produce a stunning 40 GWh of Megapacks per year
                        • Tesla Insurance expands to Texas next week , ‘aspirationally’ most of the US next year
                        • Tesla wants to share ‘Full Self-Driving’ with other automakers when it has yet to deliver it to people who paid for it
                          • Tesla is building Model Y bodies with single front and rear castings, a manufacturing first
                          • Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices, cheapest car is now $42,000
                          • Tesla’s CCS adapter is finally coming
                          • GM wants to overtake Tesla as EV leader in the US with new $30,000 electric crossover, and more
                          • GM announces reveal of ‘Silverado (and GMC Sierra) E’ at CES w/ 4-wheel steering and glass roof
                          • GM announces ‘Ultra Cruise’ to enable ‘true hands-free driving’, taking OTA update approach
                          • 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/Cc5E4H4V5KA
                            1 hr 26 min
                          • Rivian R1T electric pickup first drive, Lucid Air production, Tesla FSD Beta, and more

                            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our first Rivian R1T electric pickup drive, Lucid starting Air production, Tesla FSD Beta slowly moving to a wider release, and more.

                            Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

                            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:

                              • Rivian R1T first drive: Easily the best pickup I’ve ever driven, both off road and on
                              • Lucid rolls first customer Air EVs off AMP-1 assembly line, Dream Editions to deliver in late October
                              • First look and test-drive with the Lucid Air Dream Edition: An addictively speedy work of art
                              • Ford announces giant new electric pickup truck factory plus three new battery gigafactories
                              • 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E comes with more usable battery capacity and longer range
                              • Elon Musk: ‘This will be Tesla’s (TSLA) most intense delivery week ever’
                              • Tesla plans to add ~1,000 new Full Self-Driving Beta testers per day based on ‘safety score’
                              • Tesla tells Full Self-Driving beta testers to share ‘selectively’ and ‘a lot of people want them to fail’
                              • Elon Musk says Tesla shouldn’t have an NDA for its Full Self-Driving Beta
                              • A handful of new Tesla Model X SUVs spotted as deliveries are delayed
                              • Tesla Cyberquad is alive, new trademark application for the electric ATV
                              • 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/C9SEAL4nh0Y
                                1 hr 20 min
                              • Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota/Honda signing their death warrants, Rivian and more

                                This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla Megafactory, Audi Q4 etron launching in the US, Toyota and Honda singing their own death warrants, and more including some speculation about Rivian.

                                Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

                                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 (TSLA) breaks ground on new ‘Megafactory’ to produce Megapack batteries
                                  • Elon Musk hints at new Tesla Gigafactory, denies location is in Russia
                                  • Tesla agrees to finally honor solar roof prices on signed contracts
                                  • Self-proclaimed ‘Elon Musk fanboy’ builds Tesla (TSLA) position worth over $4.6 billion
                                  • Audi launches Q4 e-tron electric SUV starting at just $36,400 after incentives
                                  • Honda announces pathetic electric vehicle ambitions in the US
                                  • Toyota is facing boycotts over its fight to slow electric vehicle progress
                                  • Ford announces partnership with Tesla cofounder JB Straubel’s Redwood on batteries
                                  • 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/TRm6vXBW09I
                                    52 min
                                  • Proposed U$12,500 EV incentive, Tesla FSD Beta, Lucid 520 mile range, VW ID.4 AWD, and more

                                    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new proposed $12,500 EV incentive in the US, the Tesla FSD Beta v10 update, Lucid breaking 500-mile range barrier, our first look at the VW ID.4 AWD and more.

                                    Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

                                    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:

                                      • Dems propose new $12,500 electric car rebate, Tesla left with $4,500 disadvantage
                                      • Elon Musk claims Ford and auto worker union wrote the new electric car incentive bill
                                      • Tesla Full Self-Driving v10 is not ‘mind-blowing,’ but it shows progress
                                      • Tesla will make sure you are a good driver before giving you access to Full Self-Driving Beta
                                      • Tesla starts testing its Full Self-Driving Beta software on Canadian roads
                                      • Tesla cofounder JB Straubel announces new 100 GWh battery material factory in the US
                                      • Rivian becomes the first electric pickup truck maker as R1T roll off production line
                                      • Ford starts pre-production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup as the race heats up
                                      • Lucid shares EPA range for Air models including 520 miles on the Dream Edition Range
                                      • EPA confirms range for dual-motor versions of VW’s ID.4 Pro, Pro S
                                      • VW Chattanooga-built AWD ID.4 adds ample power/traction but best still to come OTA
                                      • 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/Oci6Q7XrDfw

                                        1 hr 1 min
                                      • Mercedes goes all out at IAA, VW's $24,000 EV, Tesla FSD Beta leaks, and more

                                        This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Mercedes-Benz going all out at IAA, VW unveiling a concept of its $24,000 electric car, Tesla FSD Beta software leak, and more as well as a few new news items.

                                        Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

                                        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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                                        • 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:

                                          • Mercedes-Benz unveils EQE electric sedan with impressive 400-mile range
                                          • Mercedes-Benz launches EQB, up-to-7-seat electric SUV to compete against Tesla Model Y
                                          • Mercedes G-Class EQG concept wows off-roading aficionados at IAA
                                          • Mercedes-Benz unveils awesomely plush electric Maybach SUV
                                          • VW unveils new ID concept that previews its upcoming ~$24,000 electric car
                                          • Tesla Model S Plaid laps Nürburgring in 7:30.909, production electric record
                                          • Tesla (TSLA) aiming for ‘decent’ quarter for deliveries after supply chain issues
                                          • Tesla (TSLA) Full Self-Driving Beta software has leaked
                                          • Tesla obtains patent on its wild idea to use lasers as windshield wipers
                                          • Tesla finds loophole to New Mexico’s dumb ban by launching on tribal land
                                          • 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/uIuJ59868nw
                                            48 min
                                          • Tesla's $25,000 electric car timing, Roadster, Cybertruck and more

                                            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla updating the timeline of its $25,000 electric, Roadster, and Cybertruck, as well as a few new news items.

                                            Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

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

                                            However, we are in Germany for IAA this week and therefore, the show is going live a little early.

                                            Today's episode is going to go live at 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT or 6 p.m. for us locally in Germany).

                                            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 aims to release $25,000 electric car in 2023, likely will not have a steering wheel
                                              • Tesla delays Cybertruck to late 2022; Elon Musk says it will be a ‘glitch in the Matrix’
                                              • Elon Musk: ‘This is craziest month of deliveries Tesla (TSLA) will ever have’
                                              • Tesla delays new Roadster to 2023, but there’s a big ‘if’
                                              • Tesla now aims for Full Self-Driving Beta public release ~September 25th (U)
                                              • Tesla survey shows take rate for Full Self-Driving package is surprisingly low
                                              • The mystery of a Tesla found destroyed on a frozen lake is solved, and it’s a wild story
                                              • GM is halting Bolt EV and EUV production until ‘LG can supply defect-free batteries’
                                              • Ford F150 Lightning electric pickup has now 130,000 reservations — is it good or bad?
                                              • Lotus announces 4 new electric vehicles, including 2 SUVs
                                              • Radical new electric bike drive system requires no chains or belts, entirely ride-by-wire
                                              • 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/EqhYsFCYzIE
                                                54 min

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