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  • Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory, Tesla Model Y, 1 million electric cars

    This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory, Tesla Model Y deliveries, 1 million Tesla 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:

    • Tesla plans to build the Cybertruck in ‘central USA’ — possibly Texas?
    • Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory: Nashville in the running, Elon is looking for ‘incentives, workforce, and more’
    • Tesla gets ready to deliver Model Y, adds new configuration
    • Tesla increases Model Y range by 1 mile, EPA rating needed to deliver
    • Tesla Model Y: New pictures reveal secret compartment and great interior look
    • Tesla produces its 1 millionth electric car
    • Tesla withdraws US employees working on Gigafactory Berlin over coronavirus concerns, report says
    • Lexus dealer spams Tesla owners: ‘You’ve had your fun, now it’s time for zero compromise’
    • BMW cancels plan to launch iX3 electric SUV in the US
    • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

      https://youtu.be/-zhkQDtWnT0

      31 min
    • GM EV day, Tesla Track package, MCU2 upgrade

      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including GM's EV day, Tesla launching its new Track package and Track Mode, the new MCU2 upgrade, 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:

      • GM EV news hub: EV platform, Bolt EV, EUV, Cadillac electric, and more
        • GM reveals 10 new production EVs all at once, with range up to 400 miles
        • Chevy Bolt EUV announced with Supercruise, longer wheelbase, and improved design
        • 2021 Chevy Bolt revealed — significant redesign and your requests answered
        • Cadillac Lyriq: GM’s first next-gen electric SUV built on new modular EV platform
        • I saw all of GM’s upcoming electric vehicles: EV Hummers, huge Cadillacs, new Bolts E/UVs — AMA at 7 p.m. ET
        • Tesla starts shipping Model Y truckloads out of the factory
        • Tesla launches $5,500 ‘Model 3 Track Package’ with new wheels, brakes and more
        • Tesla releases new software update with improved regen braking, new Track Mode, and more
        • Tesla officially starts offering $2,500 infotainment upgrade
        • Tesla Cybertruck is already boosting sales, keeping momentum without tax credit
        • BMW unveils i4 electric car: a stunning Gran Coupe with a massive screen
        • Porsche smartly copies Tesla’s ‘Destination Charging’ model, already over 1,000 stations
        • I bought the cheapest Tesla Model X ever: $30,000 electric SUV
        • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

          https://youtu.be/3lJ6CvX41rw

          1 hr 3 min
        • Tesla secret Roadrunner project, Model Y delivery confirmation, Chevy Menlo EV

          This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's secret Roadrunner project, Model Y delivery confirmations, the Chevy Menlo EV, 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’s secret Roadrunner project: new battery production at $100 per kWh on a massive scale
          • Tesla starts confirming Model Y deliveries to customers
            • Tesla asks Model Y buyers to change configuration to get sooner delivery, hinting at high volume
            • Tesla tells Model Y RWD buyers to ‘prepare for delivery’
            • Tesla and Panasonic end solar deal at Gigafactory New York ahead of battery event
            • Tesla’s massive 1GWh Megapack battery project with PG&E is approved
            • Drako GTE $1.2 million electric supercar: first ride and walkaround
            • GM launches Menlo electric car with 250 miles of range for just ~$23,000, but you probably can’t buy it
            • Coronavirus forces shutdown of Geneva Motor Show, but BMW i4 and other EVs will be unveiled online
            • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

              https://youtu.be/zmyHvbfdSKM

               

              1 hr 8 min
            • Tesla 110 kWh battery pack, LFP batteries, Porsche Taycan fire

              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla 110 kWh battery pack, Tesla possibly using LFP batteries, a Porsche Taycan fire, 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 releases ‘Long Range Plus’ Model S/X with 390/351 mile range, new wheels
              • Tesla is working on new ~110 kWh battery pack for more than 400 miles of range
              • Tesla is looking to use cheaper cobalt-free Chinese lithium iron phosphate batteries, report says
              • Tesla has a giant new building next to Giga Nevada and we might know what it’s for
              • Tesla firmware hints at integration of Powerwall and vehicle charging
              • Tesla loses one of its most senior executives and Gigafactory builder
              • Tesla closes stock offering with $2.3 billion, stock price soars to $917
              • Tesla Model 3 leads industry in value retention, barely loses any value after a year
              • Porsche Taycan caught on fire — burning down a garage in Florida
              • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtWVhH3uumE&feature=youtu.be

                 

                51 min
              • TSLA goes back to market, Tesla making battery cells, The Boring Company,

                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 going back to the market in order to raise capital, Tesla making its own battery cells, The Boring Company, 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 announces $2 billion capital raise right after Elon Musk said ‘it doesn’t make sense’
                  • Tesla announces 5% discounted TSLA stock offering price and shareholders don’t care
                  • Tesla is building a pilot battery cell manufacturing line in Fremont – getting into the cell business
                  • Elon Musk announces ‘Tesla April company talk’ to be held at Giga New York, will offer tours
                  • Tesla to soon announce solar roof tile expansion in Europe and China
                  • Tesla starts deforestation process at Gigafactory Berlin
                  • Tesla is starting to add third-party charging stations to its in-car navigation
                  • Tesla is going to make discontinued Model 3 Long Range RWD in China, already produced over 2,000 cars this year
                  • Tesla now disables Supercharging in salvaged vehicles
                  • Tesla gives deadline to force software updates on owners who have been resisting them
                  • Tesla issues voluntary recall for 15,000 Model X electric SUVs
                  • Tesla vehicles confirmed to be used in Elon Musk’s Boring Company Las Vegas Loop, watch breakthrough in real time
                  • Porsche delivers first Taycan 4S — the less expensive version of its first electric car
                  • Jaguar pauses I-Pace production due to battery shortages
                  • Hyundai will use Canoo’s EV skateboard for small electric cars
                  • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                    https://youtu.be/dGkONJSMitA

                     

                    1 hr 7 min
                  • Tesla (TSLA) stock, Model Y EPA range, Lucid Motors

                    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's (TSLA) stock, the Model Y EPA range, Lucid Motors, and more.

                    Join the Patreon

                    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 jumps to $900 as short squeeze seems to be in full effect
                    • Tesla owns more than half the US market, keeps electric car sales growing
                    • Tesla Model Y gets official 315-mile EPA range, becomes most efficient SUV ever
                    • Tesla CEO Elon Musk teases possible new Texas gigafactory
                    • Tesla has a new high-tech steering wheel with touchscreens and haptic feedback
                    • Tesla invents new aluminum alloys for die casting electric car parts
                    • Lucid: Tesla hasn’t cracked it, we can take it to whole new level of range and efficiency
                    • Electrify America completes 400 EV charging stations — about twice as fast as Tesla Supercharger rollout
                    • Interview with Mary Nichols, California Air Resources Board chairwoman, at Bloomberg NEF
                    • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                      https://youtu.be/aVSoTvnqjac

                      1 hr 13 min
                    • Tesla (TSLA) earnings, Tesla Model Y, Porsche Taycan drive

                      This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) Q4 earnings, a lot of Tesla Model Y, our first Porsche Taycan drive, and more.

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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 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 Q4 earnings: beats on revenue and earnings
                        • Tesla increases Model Y range to 315 miles, production begins now with deliveries in March
                        • Tesla will deliver 500k+ cars in 2020, 150k capacity in Shanghai already
                        • Elon Musk on Tesla Cybertruck: it’s better than people realize – there’s more to it
                        • Tesla Energy is back to growth, thanks to cheap solar subscriptions and Solarglass
                        • Tesla is close to having a 400-mile electric car, says Elon Musk
                        • Tesla releases first Model Y production picture, hints at body manufacturing breakthrough
                        • Tesla unveils new Model Y wheels: Überturbine and Induction wheels
                        • Tesla could focus Model Y deliveries in Canada to take advantage of incentives
                        • Tesla Model Y spotted in Canada as rumors of deliveries increase
                        • Listen to Trump’s dinner guests talk complete nonsense about Tesla and EVs
                        • First Drive: Taycan is the best Porsche ever and yet just the beginning
                        • Electric Mini Cooper SE review — lots of fun for not a lot of money
                        • GM confirms 1000HP, 3 sec 0-60 Hummer EV for fall 2021, Super Bowl video
                        • GM officially declares Detroit-Hamtramck its first all-EV plant, in the heart of Motor City
                        • Rivian will start under expected $69,000 price — Cybertruck effect in action?
                        • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T6dtJjH0DY&list=PL_Qf0A10763koTsUG-zvDxLPLis4jHeen

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                          1 hr 10 min
                        • Tesla Cybertruck manufacturing, Maxwell acquisition, unintended acceleration

                          This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Cybertruck manufacturing potential, Elon Musk comments on Tesla's Maxwell acquisition, Tesla being under scrutiny due to claims of unintended acceleration, and more.

                          Join the Patreon

                          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 Cybertruck is ‘incredibly cheap’ to bring to production, says manufacturing expert
                          • Elon Musk: Tesla acquisition of Maxwell is going to have a very big impact on batteries
                          • Trump says Tesla is going to ‘build a very big plant in the US.’ What is he talking about?
                          • Tesla reduces price of solar products, adds new referral incentive
                          • Tesla defends against claims of ‘unintended acceleration,’ says TSLA short is behind it
                          • Tesla gets some official loopholes around stupid laws to sell direct in Michigan
                          • GM Cruise unveils self-driving electric car for ride sharing
                          • Mercedes-Benz gives preview of its EQS electric sedan with pre-production prototype [Gallery]
                          • Mercedes-Benz cuts EQC electric SUV production target in half due to battery shortage, report says
                          • Mercedes-Benz admits Tesla’s acquisition of automation firm affected its battery production
                          • A Subaru-Toyota co-developed electric SUV is targeted for (ahem) 2025
                          • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4p-IikRgpB8&feature=youtu.be

                             

                            43 min
                          • Compact Tesla design drawing, Tesla Model Y news, new Wall Connector

                            This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a possible new compact Tesla car, Model Y news, Tesla releasing a new Wall Connector, and more.

                            Join the Patreon

                            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 releases new design drawing, announces design center to build ‘Chinese-style’ car
                            • Tesla Model Y gets CARB certification, hinting at deliveries and range
                            • Tesla Model Y VINs appear in NHTSA database ahead of deliveries
                            • Tesla launches new home charging station with Wi-Fi connection and new design
                            • Tesla releases new 85 kWh battery pack for Model S/X — not for sale yet
                            • Tesla updates Supercharger billing to add cost of electricity use for other than charging
                            • Tesla owners are unintentionally buying expensive software upgrades and not getting refunds, Musk says will address
                            • Tesla prepares massive solar roof expansion in many new markets
                            • Chevy is offering $10,000 lease discounts on Bolt EV
                            • Porsche Taycan Turbo S is new least-efficient EV: 68 MPGe, 192 miles EPA range
                            • Volvo building South Carolina battery plant to support all-electric XC90
                            • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

                              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoqEQw7Pfng&feature=youtu.be

                               

                              59 min
                            • Podcast: Electrek at CES, Tesla (TSLA) stock goes crazy, Model Y manufacturing, and more

                              This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including everything Electrek covered at CES, Tesla's (TSLA) stock going crazy, Elon Musk teasing new Model Y manufacturing improvements, and more.

                              Join the Patreon

                              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 4pm 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 5pm 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 iTunes 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:

                              • Electrek CES awards: Niu’s motorcycle, Wallbox bidirectional charger, Nissan Ariya w/e-4ORCE, Sony surprise
                                • NIU unveils 100 mph electric motorcycle, could usher in era of affordability
                                • Wallbox Quasar bidirectional home DC charger will turn EVs into a huge Tesla Powerwall
                                • Okay, so even Sony is showing off electric concept cars now
                                • Fisker Ocean unveiled, $29,999 base w/credits, performance version 0-60 in 2.9s
                                • Tesla (TSLA) rallies near $500 per share as shorts go mad
                                • Tesla Model Y: Elon Musk teases unannounced ‘advanced manufacturing technology’
                                • Tesla receives large order from the competition: Daimler/BMW’s new mobility app
                                • Tesla officially launches free ‘All-Weather Protection Kit’ — first picture
                                • Tesla is going to have new head of its Advanced Battery Research in Canada
                                • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):

                                  https://youtu.be/IjBPtKjUBgg

                                  1 hr 2 min

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