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- Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor price increase, Tesla production, paint options, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor price increase, Tesla's production numbers, Tesla removing paint options to streamline production, 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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. 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 will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, 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:
- Tesla increases price of Model 3 Dual Motor AWD again
- Tesla to eliminate some paint options to increase production efficiency, gives last chance to order
- Tesla production picks up in the past few days as end of record quarter approaches
- Tesla is releasing more battery capacity and giving free Supercharging to owners in Hurricane Florence’s path
- Tesla to achieve leading $100/kWh battery cell cost this year, says investor after Gigafactory 1 tour
- Tesla Semi production to get ‘serious’ by 2020, says investor after Gigafactory 1 tour
- Tesla obtains patents for the design of Tesla Semi as it is being sued over it
- Tesla launches its own in-house ‘Body Repair Centers’ to reduce repair time
- Tesla’s fleet reaches total of 9 billion electric miles on the road to the rEVolution
- NIO raises $1 billion in US IPO to ramp up production of electric vehicles
- Nissan announces 2019 LEAF US pricing, says longer-range version available ‘in the future’
- VW CEO says electric car costs higher than expected, sees competition making progress
- VW is planning a capacity of 100,000 electric cars per year for first plant to go electric
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://youtu.be/xdJpq61diOs
52 min - Tesla Roadster show debut, software v9 first look, Model 3 production/deliveries
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the car show debut of the Tesla Roadster, first look at Tesla's software update v9, Model 3 production and delivery update, and more.
Support our show!
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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. 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 will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, 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:
- Tesla Roadster makes car show debut at Grand Basel
- First look inside Tesla Roadster white prototype – glimpse at how big the backseat could be
- Tesla releases new Roadster pictures
- First look at Tesla’s version 9 software update with new UI, features, and more
- Tesla’s upcoming new Autopilot ‘Drive On Nav’ feature will suggest lane changes
- Tesla now aims to release version 9 software update ‘toward end of the month, says Elon Musk
- Tesla’s growing pains are starting to be felt by Model 3 buyers as delivery delays pile up
- Tesla accelerates Model 3 delivery timeline for rear-wheel-drive version
- Tesla Semi receives order of 30 more electric trucks from Walmart
- Elon Musk convinced gearhead Joe Rogan to buy a Tesla Model S P100D
- Ford releases first image of ‘Mustang-inspired fully-electric performance utility’ vehicle
- Mercedes-Benz unveils EQC electric SUV, says it’s going ‘all-in’ on electric
- Audi starts e-tron quattro all-electric SUV production today
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0x3RBaQOds
59 min - Tesla Model 3 production/deliveries, Tesla Semi goes on tour, take-private deal fails
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an exclusive look at Tesla Model 3 production and deliveries, the Tesla Semi goes on tour, Tesla's take-private deal fails, and more.
Support our show!
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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. 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 will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, 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:
- After infamous tweet, CEO Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) will stay public, board agrees
- Tesla (TSLA) stock tumbles as take-private deal fails, Volkswagen reportedly tried to invest and Musk sees a surge coming
- Tesla is on track for a production record this quarter but slightly behind ambitious Model 3 goal
- Tesla is building a new delivery organization to support insane workload of Model 3 deliveries
- Tesla Semi made it ‘across the country alone’ with only Supercharger network and an extension cord, says Elon Musk
- Watch Tesla Semi get test driven by UPS: ‘one smooth ride’, they say
- Tesla Semi drives to Iowa as part of customer tour, gives detail about app and remote diagnostic
- Tesla wins against Ontario gov as judge rules that phase-out of EV incentives is discriminatory
- Tesla Model 3 buyers in Ontario can now officially get the $14,000 EV incentive again until September 10
- Tesla is rolling out extra layer of security with ‘improved cryptography’ key fob and optional ‘PIN to Drive’ feature
- Tesla patents technology to automate turn signals to improve safety, reduce idiot factor
- Tesla decreases the price of Enhanced Autopilot after delivery temporarily, still hasn’t fixed Full Self-Driving price
- Tesla is bringing a ‘surprise’ car to Grand Basel’s selective ‘automotive masterpieces’ show
- Ford confirms its next-gen electric crossover will be inspired by the Mustang
- Mercedes-Benz unveils first picture of EQC electric SUV’s interior with giant instrument cluster
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpeHjPZ0qvo
1 hr 5 min - Tesla Semi scares diesel industry, Tesla fires, several new EV prototypes
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Semi scaring the diesel industry, a few new 'Tesla fires', several new electric vehicle prototypes are unveiled, and more.
Support our show!
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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. 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 will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, 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:
- Tesla Semi is not impressing the diesel truck industry, ‘where’s the proof?’, they say
- Tesla fires:
- A Tesla Model S caught on fire on the highway after ‘hitting a component’ that fell off a truck
- Tesla Factory structure caught on fire in Fremont [update: fire now extinguished]
- Tesla’s deliveries grew 139% in California, resulting in a massive amount of ZEV credits
- Tesla says labor hours have decreased by 30% on Model 3 production, reportedly had to ‘rework’ most cars in record week
- Tesla Gigafactory 1 now employs over 3,000 workers as it becomes biggest battery factory in the world
- Tesla starts expanding its massive solar array at Gigafactory 1
- Tesla expands solar roof tile installations to the Northeast
- Jaguar confirms production of all-electric version of the E-type with I-Pace technology
- Hyundai Kona Electric gets official EPA range of 258 miles and efficiency of 120 MPGe
- Audi unveils new all-electric supercar prototype with solid-state batteries, 570 kW power and 800-volt charging system
- Infiniti unveils new daring all-electric speedster car prototype
- Kalashnikov unveils an electric retro-looking car, claims it competes with Tesla
- Q-Yachts wants to be ‘Tesla of the Seas’, delivers first all-electric day cruiser yacht
- Ford recalls 50,000 charging cables delivered with its electric vehicles due to fire risk
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DADUrHWkfjE
1 hr 6 min - Tesla craziness intensifies, base Model 3 coming, EV charging for condos
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the craziness intensifying around Tesla going private and a bunch of "whistleblower" lawsuits, the base Model 3 is still coming, electric vehicle charging for condos, and more.
Support our show!
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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. 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 will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, 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:
- Tesla whistleblower/saboteur releases VIN of Model 3s with alleged punctured battery cells
- Former Tesla employee claims Gigafactory 1 is involved in drug trafficking activities
- Elon Musk confirms Saudi Arabia wants to take Tesla private, he elaborates on thought process behind the deal
- Tesla’s (TSLA) stock tumbles on report that SEC subpoenas automaker over Elon Musk’s claims
- Tesla sues Ontario government claiming they were targeted by the shutdown of EV incentives
- Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 is still coming and with a new battery module design
- Tesla’s $35,000 base Model 3 will be a money losing car, says UBS after teardown
- Volvo brings a Tesla Model 3 to Sweden, presumably to benchmark and reverse-engineer
- Tesla Model 3 production has a clear path to 8,000 units per week, says analyst after Fremont factory visit
- This boring little box can fix the nightmare of installing EV charging stations in condos
- Tesla expands charging infrastructure in New York with new ‘Urban Supercharger stations’
- EV startup Bollinger wants to use Tesla’s Supercharger network
- Elon Musk’s Boring Company announces new tunnel and ‘loop’ to get to Dodger Stadium in 4 minutes
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJE-OeSJ3fc
1 hr 4 min - Tesla going private, Model 3 Performance coming to Canada, Sur Ron monster ebike review
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk announcing that Tesla might be going private, Model 3 Performance is coming to Canada, and we review the Sur Ron, a monster ebike, 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 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:
- Elon Musk considers taking Tesla private at over $70 billion, he says he has the money
- Elon Musk elaborates on plans for Tesla to go private in email to employees: says structure would be much like SpaceX
- Tesla (TSLA) is being probed by SEC over Elon Musk’s announcement to go private, says report
- Tesla (TSLA) shorts don’t believe Elon Musk will take company private as the board ‘evaluates’
- Tesla starts production of new Model 3 color, shares images of paint robot
- Tesla Model 3 Performance is even faster than anticipated: 0-60 mph in 3.3s, quarter-mile in 11.8s
- Tesla’s new Autopilot hardware upgrade will be free for owners with the $3,000 to $5,000 ‘Full Self-Driving’ package
- Tesla starts free over-the-air Autopilot trials to boost usage and sales of the system
- Tesla is working on a new key fob – potentially for keyless Model 3
- Electrek Review: Sur-Ron is a monster electric bike with 50 miles of range and insane top speed
- Hyundai delivers first Kona Electric CUV to Norway, says it has over 20,000 reservations
- Oil giant Shell leads investment in startup with ‘Electric Cars for Everyone’ goal for charging tech
- Audi says e-tron quattro electric SUV gets 30% more range through regen braking, they put it to the test
- Nikola Motors raises $100 million to bring its electric vehicles and hydrogen trucks to market
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGOD_SXvB0A
1 hr 7 min - Tesla Model S/X refresh, TSLA Q2 earnings, Harley goes electric
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our exclusive look at the upcoming Tesla Model S and Model X interior refresh, all the news that came out of Tesla's Q2 earnings, Harley Davidson increasing its electrification effort, 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 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:
- Tesla is planning a big Model S/Model X interior refresh in Q3 2019 – full refresh in 2021
- Exclusive first look at Tesla Model S and Model X interior refresh: going spartan like Model 3
- Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 results: record revenue of $4 billion
- Tesla gives Model 3 production update: fixed some bottlenecks, plans new capacity with new lines
- Tesla claims Model 3 outsold all other premium sedans combined in US in July
- Tesla claims to have ‘world’s most advanced computer for autonomous driving’ with Autopilot 3.0 update coming next year
- Here are the top 5 cars Tesla Model 3 buyers are trading in
- Tesla Energy is ‘battery cell starved’ but the growth outlook is ‘crazy’
- Tesla plans to release Autopilot ‘On Ramp/Off Ramp’ feature in version 9.0 update next month
- Tesla tests new direct factory-to-customer delivery, Elon Musk personally delivers a Model 3
- Tesla warns of theft risk through relay attacks, shares ‘tips’ to help prevent
- Tesla Model 3 spotted testing towing capacity
- Tesla adds Model 3 Performance to referral program, will limit free supercharging for orders after September 16th
- Harley Davidson announces plans for multiple electric motorcycles and even an electric bicycle
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4JsgwRhgZE
1 hr 7 min - Tesla shorts lose their leader, Model 3 Performance test drive, new delivery window
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shorts lose their leader in a controversial situation, first Model 3 Performance test drive, new delivery windows for some Model 3 configurations, 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 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:
- Tesla Model 3 Performance test drive: For many, this will be the best car at any price
- Tesla is pushing back Model 3 delivery windows on new orders
- Here’s how Tesla played with EPA ratings to advertise all Model 3 versions with 310-mile range
- Tesla releases ‘stunning’ white interior in dual motor Model 3
- Tesla starts deliveries of Model 3 Performance and Dual Motor
- Tesla troll and short doxxed as heavily invested in oil industry, Musk reportedly calls his boss
- Tesla turns to suppliers to reduce cost and become profitable
- Tesla saboteur/whistleblower claims to now be working with the SEC
- Nissan unveils all-electric camper based on the e-NV200 van
- Jaguar delays some I-Pace all-electric SUV deliveries, automaker says it is ‘prioritizing’
- Audi to unveil e-tron quattro electric SUV and start taking reservations on Sept 17 in the US
- Audi starts electric motor production for e-tron quattro ahead of imminent launch
- NIO is courting Tesla owners with mobile charging stations inside electric vans
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUP6HV3xmNo
1 hr 5 min - Tesla Model 3 vindicated in teardown, new hypermiling record, Model 3 Performance
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Model 3 being vindicated in a teardown, two new hypermiling records set with Tesla vehicles, more info on the Model 3 Performance, 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 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:
- Tesla Model 3 teardown shows over 30% profitability as Munro research firm ‘eats crow’
- Tesla Model 3 unmanned on Autopilot travels 1,000 km on a single charge in new hypermiling record
- Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions get official EPA ratings
- Tesla Model 3 Performance 0-60 time could improve to under 3.3 seconds with upgraded tires, says Elon Musk
- Tesla (TSLA) stock down as top analyst sees Model 3 cancellations increasing, Tesla denies
- Tesla had over 7,000 new orders (5,000 Model 3’s and 2,000 S/X) last week, says Elon Musk
- Tesla is stocking ‘thousands’ of Model 3’s in parking lots, shorts are freaking out about it
- Hyundai starts production of Kona Electric CUV, ships out first ~1,000 units
- Nissan LEAF NISMO sport version is officially launching and going on sale this month
- VW plans to produce its all-electric microbus and crossover in the US
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-vsxIF5JKk
59 min - Electrek Podcast: Tesla stops ‘anti-selling’ Model 3, Performance version coming, Gigafactory 3, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla opening up the Model 3 design studio to anyone in the latest move to stop 'anti-selling' the vehicle, Model 3 Performance version is about to become available, 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 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:
- Tesla to stop ‘anti-selling’ Model 3 with Performance version hitting the market
- Tesla expands Model 3 Performance fleet for test drives, received ‘over 30,000’ drive requests
- Tesla Model 3 Performance version has a lower suspension and ‘stronger brakes’, Elon Musk confirms
- Tesla is opening Model 3 online configurator to everyone
- Tesla tries to get Model 3 buyers out the door in 5 mins during delivery as it ramps up
- Tesla confirms hitting federal tax credit threshold, $7,500 credit cut in half at end of 2018
- Ontario shuts down EV rebate just as Tesla Model 3 was blowing it up
- Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance CARB filing shows interesting range results
- Tesla makes Gigafactory 3 in China official, plans to start production in 2 years
- Tesla increases price of Model S and Model X by over $20,000 in China due to new trade-war tariffs
- Tesla finally starts deliveries of long-awaited Powerwall 2 Founders series signed by Elon Musk
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKfe_S72D80
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