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  • Tesla Model Y dairy, Gigafactory Texas's size, Kandi's cheap EVs, and more

    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Seth's Tesla Model Y dairy, the size of Gigafactory Texas, Kandi's cheap electric cars, 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:

    • Seth's Tesla Model Y diary:
      • Tesla Model Y diary: Day One, the Model X lease trade-in
      • Model Y diary: Delivery, panel gaps and 1st impressions
      • Tesla Model Y diary day 3: Installing a $320 tow hitch
      • Tesla Gigafactory Texas shows its crazy potential in size comparison with other Tesla factories
      • Tesla surprisingly lists Model Y Long Range RWD for $48,000
      • First look at Elon Musk’s personal Tesla Model S with prototype color
      • Tesla batteries to get 20% energy density increase –Panasonic
      • Elon Musk: Tesla is open to supply software, powertrains, & batteries to other automakers
      • Tesla is going to build ‘completely new batteries’ at Gigafactory Berlin, German official says
      • GMC Hummer electric pickup: new pictures and features released
      • Kandi launches cheapest EVs in US, $13,000+ after 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/u6_SzvPrTgw

        59 min
      • TSLA crushes earnings, Tesla Model Y, Gigafactory Austin, 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 (TSLA) Q2 2020 earnings results, Tesla Model Y road trip review, and Gigafactory Austin going official.

        This week's podcast is sponsored by Tesmat, an awesome, self contained bed for camping in your Model 3 and now Model Y. Get $20 off with code electrek.

        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) releases Q2 2020 result: delivers profit and crushes expectations
          • Tesla releases new pictures of Model Y production line at Gigafactory Shanghai
          • Tesla confirms ‘next US Gigafactory site has been selected’
          • Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months
          • Elon Musk on Tesla Self-Driving: ‘I can almost go from my house to work with no intervention’
          • Tesla plans two new electric cars after Cybertruck, Musk tentatively confirms
          • Tesla triples Solar Roof installations
          • Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk wants more nickel and more good employees
          • Tesla Semi: the electric semi truck is going to be built in Texas
          • Tesla Gigafactory Austin is going to be ‘ecological paradise’ open to the public
          • Tesla Model Y Road Trip Review: a no-compromise electric SUV
          • Tesla launches Model Y leases, starting at $499 per month
          • Tesla secret project Palladium: new Model S and Model X are coming
          • Elon Musk: Tesla is going to change alloy of the Cybertruck electric pickup
          • Tesla sues Rivian over allegedly stealing trade secrets through new hires
          • Exclusive: First photo of Cadillac Lyriq EV’s nearly 3-foot monster display
          • Rivian delays electric pickup to summer 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRqfpFItOYM&feature=youtu.be

            1 hr 25 min
          • Cheaper Tesla Model Y, Tesla Terafactory Austin, Nissan Ariya

            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a cheaper Tesla Model Y, Tesla Terafactory Austin news, the new Nissan Ariya, and more.

            Sponsored by Bluetti: ​​Order the new Bluetti AC200 2000W/1700Wh power station for a special pre-order price.

            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 reduces Model Y prices, now starts below $50,000
            • Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, Elon Musk says range would be too low
            • Tesla former VP of quality explains why 1st batch of Teslas might not be ones to get
            • Tesla ships Model Y to New Zealand — likely for winter testing
            • Tesla Terafactory Austin: County approves tax incentive for Cybertruck factory
            • Tesla launches update with ridiculously small change showing commitment to efficiency
            • Tesla is planning Fremont factory shutdown for upgrades, opening new assembly line
            • Tesla sees spike in COVID-19 ‘exposure,’ data leak shows over 130 cases and more ‘affected’
            • Tesla says fewer than 10 employees contracted COVID-19 at work in rosy employee email
            • Elon Musk releases stunning render of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin when completed
            • Panasonic denies ’13 million battery cell per day’ production at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada
            • Nissan unveils 300-mile Ariya electric SUV with liquid-cooled battery, 130kW CCS charging, starts at $40k
            • BMW unveils electric iX3 SUV, with big claims about more power, range, and space
            • Fisker changes strategy, plans to use VW’s MEB platform for $30,000 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOospmrq1Yw&feature=youtu.be

              1 hr 10 min
            • TSLA craziness ensues, Tesla Terafactory Austin, new EVs

              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla (TSLA) stock craziness ensuing, Tesla Terafactory Austin, new electric cars, and more.

              Sponsored by Bluetti: ​​Order the new Bluetti AC200 2000W/1700Wh power station for a special pre-order price.

               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) stock news:
                • Tesla launches short shorts for real and the internet goes crazy
                • Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk ends up making over $50 million from his SEC settlement
                • Tesla’s meteoric rise is making a lot of employees very rich
                • Tesla (TSLA) facing unprecedented $20 billion short bet — potential bloodbath?
                • Tesla (TSLA) stock rallies to new all-time high as Wall Street adjusts
                • Tesla Model Y lands in Europe thanks to Volvo looking to reverse engineer it
                • Tesla electric hatchback: Elon Musk says new car might be designed in Germany
                • Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk says ‘very close’ to level 5 autonomy complete
                • Tesla updates ridiculous warranty on problematic media unit and touchscreen
                • VW’s Seat unveils stunning electric hot hatchback: 2021 Cupra el-Born
                • Audi unveils Q4 Sportsback e-tron: ~$45,000 sleek electric SUV
                • Rivian secures $2.5 billion funding from Tesla investors and more
                • 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=6sXTmJXEXBM&feature=youtu.be

                   

                  1 hr 7 min
                • Tesla Q2 delivery results, Autopilot rewrite, Nikola Badger

                  This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Q2 delivery results, Tesla Autopilot rewrite update, Nikola Badger electric pickup, 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, but we are making an exception this week and doing the show on Thursday due to Independence Day this weekend. 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 announces Q2 deliveries: 90,650 electric cars — beating expectations
                    • Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) could break even in Q2 despite global pandemic
                    • Elon Musk is amazed how well Tesla executed in Q2 — possible profit?
                    • Elon Musk talks Tesla Autopilot rewrite, says ‘a lot of new functionality in 2-4 months’
                    • Tesla increases Full Self-Driving price to $8,000 as promised
                    • House Democrats release net zero plan, including 100% EV sales by 2035
                    • Nikola is taking $5,000 deposits for pickup truck renders made due to Tesla Cybertruck
                    • Porsche Taycan RWD makes China debut w/489km of NEDC range, uncertain if coming to US market
                    • Nissan to premiere electric Ariya crossover on July 15, taking on Tesla Model Y
                    • Lucid achieves Cd of .21, lowest aerodynamic drag coefficient of any luxury car
                    • 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/jnPdGG4fwOc

                      1 hr 11 min
                    • Tesla going 'all out', Roadrunner secret project, Cybertruck

                      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla going 'all out' in Q2, Tesla's 'Roadrunner' secret project, Cybertruck in person, 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:

                      • Elon Musk sends cryptic email to Tesla employees about going ‘all out’
                      • Tesla could surprise with near-record deliveries in Q2 despite pandemic
                      • Tesla reveals more on status of Roadrunner secret project for battery production
                      • Tesla aims to hold Battery Day with ‘cell production tour’ on September 15
                      • Tesla increases Model S and X Supercharging rate to 225 kW
                      • Close look at Tesla Cybertruck prototype in rare public outing
                      • Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders rise to over 650,000, says new report
                      • Three years with the Chevy Bolt, a retrospective and a harsh reality ahead for GM
                      • Lordstown unveils its Endurance pickup truck prototype with 4 in-wheel motors
                      • How much does EV charging save you compared to gas? Up to $10,500 says DOE
                      • Ford dealers are marking up Mustang Mach-E by as much as $15,000
                      • 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/n4f3ibAfD40

                         

                        1 hr 14 min
                      • Tesla Austin Terafactory, Model Y quality, software update

                        This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Austin Terafactory?, Model Y quality issues, Tesla's new software update, 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 acquires $5 million worth of land outside Austin to build new factory
                        • Tesla has some major Model Y quality issues
                        • Tesla deliveries unsurprisingly crash in US amid pandemic but it’s not that bad
                        • Tesla releases new software update with bunch of new features
                        • Tesla starts to enable cars to automatically drive through green lights
                        • Tesla upgrades Model S with 402-mile range
                        • Tesla releases new solar panel, slashes prices
                        • Tesla is taking design submissions for its Chinese-made small electric car
                        • Tesla admits its approach to self-driving is harder but might be only way to scale
                        • Tesla secures massive new Megapack project that replaces gas peaker plant
                        • Tesla deploys new Megapacks at ‘WindCharger’ project
                        • Tesla Model 3 gets a solar roof thanks to Lightyear
                        • Leaked photos of VW ID.4 electric crossover reveal clean design
                        • GM unveils Buick Velite 7 Electric SUV, gives us an idea of Bolt EUV
                        • Tesla Cybertruck is making display debut at the Petersen Automotive Museum
                        • 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/j1yVihpE7fU

                           

                          1 hr 20 min
                        • Tesla Model Y production/demand, Solar Roof rollout, Model 3 hacking, and more

                          This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including news about Tesla Model Y production and demand, the Solar Roof rollout, Model 3 hacking, 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:

                          • Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp-up problem in leaked email
                          • Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
                          • Tesla starts Model Y deliveries in Canada
                          • Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount
                          • Tesla Semi: Elon Musk says time to bring electric trucks to volume production
                          • A look at Tesla battery degradation and replacement after 400,000 miles
                          • Tesla data shows battery degradation is limited but not all packs are created equal
                          • Tesla starts canceling Solar Roof orders after years of taking deposits
                          • Elon Musk’s Boring Company Loop is expanding again in Las Vegas with another customer
                          • 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/mfHtSr3Qepc

                             

                            1 hr 18 min
                          • New Tesla van? Tesla acquisition, battery swap

                            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a potential new new Tesla van, a old but undissclosed Tesla acquisition, Nio's battery swap program, 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 is making 12 passenger electric van for Boring Company, says official
                            • GM starts electric van program said to aim to ‘beat Tesla to the segment’
                            • Tesla drastically accelerates Model Y delivery timeline — What is happening?
                            • Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories
                            • Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory
                            • Nio might have figured out battery swap for electric cars as it completes 500,000 swaps
                            • Rivian Adventure Network: Electric pickup maker hires Tesla staff to build charging network
                            • 2021 is going to be the year for electric revolution – 10 new EVs coming next year
                            • 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/w9uMZ7skH34

                               

                              1 hr 15 min
                            • Tesla price cuts, Model 3 with cheaper LFP batteries, Tesla Cybertruck

                              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new price cuts, Model 3 getting a cheaper LFP battery in China, Tesla Cybertruck update, 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 cuts prices across lineup, Model 3 now starts at $37,990
                              • Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
                              • Elon Musk: Tesla is speeding up production and installations of Supercharger V3
                              • Tesla files to sell new Model 3 with cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries
                              • Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk scraps plan to make electric pickup smaller
                              • Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
                              • Tesla shareholders will vote on using paid advertising, board fights to kill proposal
                              • Audi announces upcoming new ‘highly efficient electric car’
                              • Mercedes-Benz launches its electric EQV minivan for ~$64,000
                              • Rivian reopens factory, delays electric pickup/SUV, but Amazon delivery van is still on time
                              • This $500,000 electric yacht can cross oceans on just battery 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/F4Afmj0oKYI

                                 

                                1 hr 18 min

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