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  • Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) capital raise, Toyota makes some EV moves, QuantumScape details, and more

    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla (TSLA) going back to the well with a new capital raise, Toyota making some EV moves, and details on the QuantumScape solid-state battery, 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.

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    The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

    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) announces $5 billion capital raise at insane stock price
      • Tesla announces new leasing experience
      • Tesla is rumored to get Cybertruck steel from new $1.7 billion factory in Texas
      • Tesla gives deadline to Roadster referral discount winners ahead of finally delivering new Supercar
      • Toyota announces new all-electric SUV, says it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric cars
      • Lexus teases electric SUV powered by new drivetrain technology
      • Toyota to unveil electric car with solid-state battery with 10-min fast-charging next year
      • GM reveals working Hummer EV pickup prototype to show the doubters
      • Tesla co-founder JB Straubel on QuantumScape’s new fast-charging battery: It’s a ‘major breakthrough’
      • Aptera unveils super-efficient electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range and solar power
      • 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/1useiRwupQo

        1 hr 24 min
      • Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) profit vs massive cap raise, software update, Lucid’s factory, and more

        This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla making profits versus doing a massive capital raise, a new Tesla software update, Lucid's factory, 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.

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        The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

        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:

          • Should Tesla (TSLA) raise an insane amount of cash at crazy stock price to accelerate its plans?
          • Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is open to merging with other automakers after valuation surge to record high
          • Tesla (TSLA) turns to Cybertruck reservation holders in end-of-year delivery push
          • Tesla releases new software update with navigation, text messaging improvements, and more
          • Elon Musk is ‘extremely confident’ Tesla will release full autonomy in ‘some jurisdictions’ next year
          • A comparison of a Tesla Model 3 with a heat pump to one without shows impressive results
          • Tesla releases service manuals, diagnostic tools, and more for free
          • Lucid completes factory construction, aims to ramp up to 400,000 electric cars per year
          • GM cancels deal to build Nikola (NKLA) electric-hydrogen pickup truck after many controversies
          • 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/qktnqenFkXM
            1 hr 15 min
          • Podcast: Tesla Model S/X refresh rumors, TSLA to the moon, new electric pickup, and more

            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including new rumors of a Tesla Model S and Model X refresh, TSLA stock is going to the moon, a possible new electric pickup, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

            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 increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors
              • Tesla (TSLA) surges to new highs, valuation now reaching close to half a trillion dollars
              • Tesla Semi electric truck to have up to 621 miles of range, says Elon Musk
              • Elon Musk talks new Tesla model to be designed in Europe: likely a small electric hatchback
              • Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity
              • Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air
              • Tesla Model X gets hacked through new relay attack, Tesla says it is pushing a patch
              • Tesla recalls over 9,000 Model X SUVs over small pieces that can detach while driving
              • Tesla recalls 437 Model Y SUVs over loose bolt in steering control
              • Tesla is now under NHTSA scrutiny over Model S/X suspension after disputing recall in China
              • Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers on EPA range with up to 300 miles
              • VW ID.4 electric SUV gets official EPA range: 250 miles
              • GM drops out of Trump’s lawsuit against California’s emission rules in suspiciously opportunistic move
              • Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup
              • 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=xYhQnu1a1k4&feature=youtu.be
                1 hr 12 min
              • $35,000 Tesla Model 3, TSLA stock goes crazy, GM is being a tease

                This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 being endangered again, TSLA stock going crazy, GM being being a tease with new EVs, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

                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 stops selling $35,000 Model 3 with new 2021 model year refresh
                  • Tesla (TSLA) surges on finally getting greenlight to join S&P500
                  • Tesla (TSLA) surges to near-record high on mysterious new investor buying big
                  • Tesla updates Model Y to match new features introduced in 2021 Model 3 refresh
                  • Tesla to release new Full Self-Driving Beta update w/ ‘fundamental improvements,’ wider release could be coming soon
                  • Tesla is adding automatic payment at chargers to facilitate apartment charging and more
                  • Tesla (TSLA) goes on crazy hiring spree, adds 1,000 sales and delivery people in 2 months
                  • Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and others join forces to create ZETA: a push for electric cars only by 2030
                  • GM announces plans for 30 new EVs by 2025 – some to be unveiled today?
                  • GM creates new EV org and tools to help support its new electric vehicle programs
                  • GM teases new Chevy electric pickup truck prototype
                  • GM gives first peek at GMC Hummer EV SUV version
                  • First peek at the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV
                  • 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/ajlbUZ_5eKc

                    1 hr 19 min
                  • Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX (Re-edit)

                    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new Model 3 battery pack, the Rivian R1T and R1S, the new BMW iNext, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

                    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 confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells
                      • Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows
                      • Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
                      • Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck
                      • Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market
                      • BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range
                      • Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range
                      • Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features
                      • GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk
                      • 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/nLttF_S1vy4
                        1 hr 25 min
                      • Podcast: Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX, 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 new Model 3 battery pack, the Rivian R1T and R1S, the new BMW iNext, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

                        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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.

                        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 confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells
                        • Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows
                        • Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
                        • Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck
                        • Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market
                        • BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range
                        • Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range
                        • Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features
                        • GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk
                        • 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/nLttF_S1vy4
                          1 hr 24 min
                        • Tesla battery with faster charging, Tesla Semi order, software update

                          This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla getting new batteries with faster charging, a new Tesla Semi order, a new Tesla software update, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

                          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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.

                          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) is getting new battery cells from Panasonic with faster charging capacity
                          • Tesla (TSLA) receives massive new order of Tesla Semi electric trucks — biggest yet?
                          • Tesla releases new software update with Autopilot, Spotify app improvements, and more
                          • Tesla launches own tequila with crazy-looking bottle and high price tag
                          • Tesla starts delivering cars with TeslaCam/Sentry Mode storage device
                          • Tesla launches new winter tire and wheel package just in time for Model Y’s first winter
                          • Toyota CEO goes after Tesla and Elon Musk with strange cooking analogy
                          • Ford CEO: Mach-E is the first true competitor with Tesla — a Tesla is not a Mustang
                          • Nio unveils 100 kWh battery with cell-to-pack design and lets owners upgrade if they want
                          • Kandi’s small electric car to cost $7,999 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/oZFyL7c_inE
                            1 hr 22 min
                          • Tesla service push, Tesla regen braking, Model 3 EPA rating

                            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's service push, changes to Tesla's regen braking, Model 3 2021 gets its EPA rating, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

                            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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.

                            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) makes massive push for service to catch up with sales
                            • Tesla mysteriously removes regenerative braking strength option in new cars
                            • Tesla Model 3 2021 EPA rating shows Tesla’s efficiency supremacy
                            • Tesla is working with Panasonic to build new 4680 battery cell pilot production line at Giga Nevada
                            • Tesla tests Supercharger limited time discounts to offset expensive peak demand charges
                            • Tesla (TSLA) launches new ‘Energy Plan’ to offer low electricity rates with solar and Powerwall VPP
                            • GM unveils 1977 K5 Blazer-E with electric power thanks to its upcoming eCrate conversion kit
                            • Fiat Chrysler announces Ram electric pickup truck coming
                            • 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/g0kIWIGs4Ls

                              1 hr 12 min
                            • Tesla FSD beta, TSLA earnings, GMC Hummer EV

                              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla FSD beta release, Tesla (TSLA) earnings, the launch of the GMC Hummer EV, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

                              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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.

                              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:

                              • First look at Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta and it looks just insane
                              • Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta: a collection of video demonstrations by early testers
                              • Tesla is increasing price of Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000
                              • Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2020 results: destroys both revenue and profit expectations
                                • Tesla releases new Model Y Shanghai factory pictures ahead of production start
                                • Tesla claims solar roof install in less than 2 days, finally accelerates solar power deployment
                                • Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk teases ‘lots of improvements’ for the electric pickup
                                • Tesla is working with mysterious third-parties to deploy Megacharger network for electric semi trucks
                                • Tesla is adding a new ‘4D’ radar with twice the range for self-driving
                                • Tesla software leak reveals HEPA filter with Bioweapon Defense Mode coming to Model Y
                                • Tesla fires ‘Mister Gigafactory’, the engineer behind its factory construction projects
                                • Tesla battery researcher shows new test results pointing to batteries lasting over 2 million miles
                                • GM unveils Hummer EV: 350-mile electric supertruck with $80,000 super price tag
                                • GM sells out first-year production of GMC Hummer EV electric pickup in an hour
                                • 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/nmHlQMcbshg
                                  1 hr 12 min
                                • Tesla Model 3 2021 refresh, efficiency package, price war with Lucid

                                  This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla officially launching the Model 3 2021 refresh, efficiency package across Tesla's lineup, a possible price war with Lucid, 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 Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site.

                                  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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.

                                  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 officially launches Model 3 2021 refresh with more range and features
                                  • Tesla update lets you lock Sentry Mode/TeslaCam storage in glovebox
                                  • Tesla gives Model X range increase with 2021 version
                                  • Tesla gives big range increase to Model S Performance
                                  • Tesla boosts Model Y range
                                  • Tesla (TSLA) slashes Model S price, now starts at just $71,990
                                  • Lucid confirms base Air at $69,900 — beating Tesla by just 4 miles
                                  • Tesla to reduce Model S price again as Elon Musk takes shot at Lucid
                                  • Tesla starts production of 7-seater Model Y electric SUV with third row next month
                                  • Elon Musk mentions Tesla electric bus in tweet but quickly deletes it
                                  • Tesla to release ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ to some customers next week
                                  • Tesla cancels its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy
                                  • GM Cruise gets greenlight to operate true driverless Chevy Bolt EVs
                                  • 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/eKcWfsKuBZ4
                                    1 hr 4 min

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