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  • Tesla Model 3 refresh, Tesla PR, Solar Roof

    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla preparing a Model 3 refresh, Tesla disbands PR, Solar Roof problems, 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 is doing a Model 3 refresh and we’ve seen it
    • Tesla (TSLA) to increase production almost 20%, says Elon Musk in leaked email
    • Tesla dissolves its PR department — a new first in the industry
    • Elon Musk confirms Tesla’s new structural battery and cells are first going to Model Y at Giga Berlin
    • Tesla Solar Roof buyer left without roof and tarps over his house after 2-month-long nightmare
    • Tesla says it caught ‘malicious sabotage’ at Fremont factory
    • Tesla’s robot snake charger is not dead yet
    • 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 get their official EPA range
    • Mercedes-Benz announces several new electric cars, teases EQE and EQS 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/kZ2l0bknhIA
      1 hr 14 min
    • Tesla record deliveries, Tesla acquisitions, Ford Mustang Mach-E

      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Q3 production and delivery results, potential Tesla acquisitions, Ford Mustang Mach-E price drop, 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) delivers record number of electric cars in Q3: 139,300 vehicles
        • Tesla (TSLA) achieves record delivery volume as quarterly expectations jump
        • Tesla (TSLA) secures massive order of Tesla Semi electric trucks from Walmart
        • Tesla (TSLA) acquires German battery assembly line maker supplying BMW and Mercedes
        • Tesla is looking to acquire stake in LG’s battery business, surprising report says
        • Tesla cuts Model 3 price in China, improves range with cobalt-free LFP batteries
        • Tesla (TSLA) signs lithium supply agreement with North Carolina project, sends stock up 200%
        • Tesla reduces Solar Roof price, updates website
        • Tesla (TSLA) increases Powerwall price as demand is through the roof
        • Tesla releases new software update with 2 new small features
        • Tesla starts activating new charge port heater, but it’s unclear who has it
        • Tesla pushes new software update to enable cars to automatically drive through green traffic lights
        • Ford slashes Mustang Mach-E electric car prices by up to $3,000
        • Volvo starts production of its highly-anticipated XC40 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/xa_wS30xb-c

          1 hr 3 min
        • Tesla Battery Day, Model S Plaid, $25,000 Tesla

          This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Battery Day, Model S Plaid, a $25,000 Tesla, 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 unveils battery puzzle made of pieces of smart material science, design, and manufacturing innovation
          • Tesla unveils new 4680 battery cell: bigger, 6x power, and 5x energy
          • Tesla unveils Model S Plaid: 520+ miles, 200 mph, and 0-60mph in less than 2s
          • Tesla announces $25,000 electric car enabled by new battery cell
          • Tesla suffers complete network outage, internal systems and connectivity features down [Update: connectivity returning]
          • Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk says ‘record deliveries possible’ in leaked employee email
          • Tesla launches $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade on Model Y
          • Tesla reintroduces ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ — offering cheaper alternative to ‘Full Self-Driving’
          • First look: Volkswagen ID.4 EV sets mainstream $40K price before incentives

            • 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/2axlfo5tAE8
            1 hr 9 min
          • Tesla battery leak, Model 3 updates, Nikola is over

            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Roadrunner battery leak, potential Model 3 updates, Nikola Motors coming to an end, 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’s new battery cell produced in-house with Roadrunner
            • Tesla to update Model 3 center console, steering wheel, add heat pump and more, rumor says
            • Tesla bug allows other electric cars to charge for free at new Superchargers
            • Elon Musk: Tesla delays release of important Autopilot rewrite, now 6-10 weeks if all goes well
            • Tesla is building new massive Supercharger, could become world’s largest
            • Tesla gets partial win in Gigafactory ‘saboteur’ case, but it’s not really a good look for the company
            • Lucid beats Tesla Model S Plaid prototype on racetrack with its own tri-motor Air test vehicle
            • Nikola (NKLA) admits to faking video of driving prototype in weak response to allegations
            • GM unveils Hummer EV’s Crab Mode — a four-wheel steering system
            • Ford releases F-150 electric pickup testing footage — showing impressive performance

              • 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/-ZwBj4Eor0E
              1 hr 16 min
            • Nikola and GM fiasco, Lucid Air, Model 3 made-in-China exports

              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Nikola and GM partnership, the unveiling of the Lucid Air, Tesla exporting the Model 3 made-in-China exports, 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:

              • Nikola (NKLA) announces deal with GM to engineer and produce its electric/hydrogen pickup truck, and more
              • Nikola’s (NKLA) house of cards crumbles as GM acts like nothing is happening
              • Lucid launches Air electric sedan, unveils production design and full specs
              • Tesla to export Model 3 made-in-China cars, something Elon Musk said they wouldn’t do
              • Tesla (TSLA) excluded from S&P 500 reshuffle despite being worth 9x all 3 new firms combined
              • Tesla (TSLA) crashes, announces completion of capital raise
              • Tesla aims for ‘first completion’ of Gigafactory Texas in May 2021
              • Uber announces $800 million to accelerate transition to electric cars, but only aims for 100% electric by 2040
              • GM partners with Uber to help drivers buy Chevy Bolt EV with deep discounts

                • 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=6uTHgnLjz1U&feature=youtu.be
                1 hr 28 min
              • Tesla teasing important change, TSLA capital raise, Lucid Air

                This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla teasing an important design change, the $5 billion TSLA capital raise, Lucid Air performance, 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:

                • Elon Musk is going to Germany to review Tesla’s vaccine printer venture and Gigafactory Berlin
                • Tesla releases impressive video of production at Gigafactory Shanghai — a glimpse of ‘Alien dreadnought’
                • Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with VW CEO, gets preview of ID.3 and ID.4 electric cars
                • Tesla (TSLA) announces $5 billion capital raise — taking advantage of stock price’s meteoric rise
                • Tesla releases new software update to visually detect speed limit signs, and more
                • Tesla is building a new video game and user interface team in Austin
                • Tesla reverts to again not sharing pictures of used cars for sale
                • Lucid Air beats Tesla Model S with insane 9.9-second quarter-mile
                • VW unveils ID.4 interior with some Tesla inspirations

                  • 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/9Yj58maONqE
                  1 hr 10 min
                • The Big Tesla Hack, Model 3 frunk change, Model Y taillights, and more

                  This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including The Big Tesla Hack, Model 3 frunk change, Model Y taillights, and more.

                  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:

                  • The Big Tesla Hack: A hacker gained control over the entire fleet, but fortunately he’s a good guy
                  • Tesla and FBI prevented $1 million ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada
                  • Tesla fights back against owners hacking their cars to unlock performance boost
                  • Tesla updates Model 3 frunk, makes it a bit smaller — but why?
                  • Tesla changes Model Y’s taillight design
                  • Tuned Tesla Model 3 crashes at Pikes Peak, driver wants to race Sunday
                  • Lucid reveals its insane 500-mile range is achieved on 113 kWh battery pack
                  • Chevy releases first teaser pictures of refreshed Bolt EV and new Bolt EUV
                  • Jaguar releases cheaper, less powerful I-Pace 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/J1_rn7PodO4
                    54 min
                  • Tesla (TSLA) stock insanity, Tesla Dojo project, Lucid charging

                    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) stock going inside, Tesla's "not-so-secret" Dojo project, Lucid Air's charging capacity, and more.

                    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) surges to $2,000 ahead of stock split and shorts are running
                    • Elon Musk hints at Tesla’s not-so-secret Dojo AI-training supercomputer capacity
                    • Tesla is working on HW 4.0 self-driving chip with TSMC for mass production in Q4 2021, report says
                    • Tesla cars are going to play elevator music through external speaker because Elon Musk likes it
                    • Tesla is rolling out suspension update with real-time visualization
                    • Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars
                    • 2021 Porsche Taycan gets small speed boost, color HUD, new charging options, more
                    • Lucid reveals impressive 300 kW charge rate for Air electric car, bi-directional charging, and more
                    • Lucid electric SUV prototype spotted ahead of launch

                      • 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/8ALli70IywI
                      1 hr 1 min
                    • Podcast: Tesla battery breakthrough, TSLA stock split, Hyundai IONIQ, and more

                      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla battery breakthrough, TSLA stock split, Hyundai's new IONIQ EV brand, and more.

                      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 researchers show path to next-gen battery cell with breakthrough energy density
                      • Tesla battery researchers mention enabling electric aircraft with new batteries
                      • Tesla announces 5 for 1 stock split, TSLA jumps 8%
                      • Tesla slashes price of CCS retrofit for Model S and Model X
                      • Tesla pushes to upgrade Destination Chargers with Gen 3 Wall Connectors, enables paid charging
                      • Cadillac Lyriq electric car to surprisingly start at less than $60,000
                      • Electric Corvette? GM files for ‘E-Ray’ trademark
                      • Hyundai launches IONIQ as new EV brand, confirms 3 new electric cars
                      • Lucid Air electric car is going to have insane EPA range of over 500 miles

                        • 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/nxcwHT9K-PQ
                        58 min
                      • Tesla car wrap service, Model Y Long Range RWD, Cadillac Lyriq, 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 car wrap service, Model Y Long Range RWD, Cadillac Lyriq, and more.

                        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 Model Y diary: Day 4 range test family trip with bikes
                        • Tesla launches its own car wrap service
                        • Tesla starts trial production of Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive
                        • Tesla is working on massive sales presence expansion with new markets
                        • Tesla prepares production increase at Fremont factory, builds new parallel line under tent
                        • Tesla makes tiny change to Model Y that will save owners some headaches
                        • Tesla is ‘highly likely’ to make smaller Cybertruck for Europe, says Elon Musk
                        • Tesla’s wiper controls are ruled illegal in Germany after someone crashed while using them
                        • Tesla’s made-in-China cars lead market in quality while US-made Tesla cars score lowest
                        • Tesla urges owners to push for allowing charging payment by kWh
                        • Tesla launches Model 3/Model Y leases in Canada, expands in the market
                        • Electric pickup truck maker Lordstown Motors announces deal to go public at $1.6 billion
                        • Audi e-tron 2021 electric SUV gets $9,000 price cut and 18 more miles of range
                        • Cadillac reveals Lyriq electric crossover with 19-kW home charging option, due late 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSM0fRc4qsk&feature=youtu.be
                          1 hr 6 min

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