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September 16, 2022Podcast: Tesla Supercharger V4, Tesla FSD 10.69, Ford pressures dealers, more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Supercharger V4, Tesla FSD Beta 10.69, Ford putting pressure on dealers over EVs, and more.
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The show is 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:
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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:
Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 station with Megapack and solar gives a glimpse at the future
Tesla has access to all the batteries it needs for the first time
Tesla manages to squeeze a lot more energy in a single Megapack
My Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69 first drive was a fail
Tesla is now facing a class action lawsuit over ‘misleading’ claims about self-driving
Tesla is rumored to host a visit from Canadian minister of industry amid factory talkse
Ford sets new requirements for dealers to sell EVs, including mandatory fast chargers and non-negotiable pricing
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/1MF1F_eEVvo
1 hr 1 min
September 09, 2022VW ID.Buzz test drive, $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla lithium refinery, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed our VW ID Buzz test drive, the launch of the $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla's potential lithium refinery, and more.
The show is 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:
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Overcast
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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:
VW ID Buzz test drive: an EV with character and utility
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup charges electric jet ski while driving
EVs for everyone! GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz launch a joint venture to produce an electric van
Donald Trump goes on nonsensical rant about electric cars: ‘We need to get rid of them’
Tesla plans a ‘license to print money’ aka lithium refining factory in Texas
Tesla Gigafactory Nevada output revealed by new leadership
Tesla is going to let you vote on Supercharger locations
Tesla ramps up hiring for Megafactory, aiming to produce 40 GWh per 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/3VU67YcJbjI
1 hr 7 min
September 02, 2022Tesla Gigafactory Quebec?, Toyota changes its tune, Aptera reopens investments, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed a potential Tesla Gigafactory in Quebec?, Toyota changing its tune on EVs (meaning they seem to actually want to build them instead of disparage them), Aptera the hyper aerodynamic solar car reopening investments, and more.
The show is 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:
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Overcast
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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:
Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp up
Tesla visits graphite mine and factory in Quebec
Tesla (TSLA) is facing ‘unprecedented demand’
Tesla ramps up hiring for ‘Semi Service Program’ ahead of first electric truck deliveries
Media goes nuts over Elon Musk calling for more oil and gas, but here’s the full quote
Toyota changes tune on EV demand, triples funding for US battery plant
Electric boat breaks new speed record at 109 mph with Vision Marine’s new outboard motor
Aptera reopens investments to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric vehicle to production
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=d4OsZyKvBf0
44 min
August 26, 2022Podcast: cheaper Tesla Model Y, FSD price hike, Kia EV9, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, Tesla launching a cheaper Tesla Model Y in Europe, FSD getting a price hike, new Kia EV9 images, and more.
The show is 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:
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Spotify
Overcast
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Castro
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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:
Tesla (TSLA) launches cheaper Model Y in Europe
Tesla releases new software update with cloud-based driver profiles and a bunch of goodies
Tesla sends cease and desist to billionaire running smear campaign
Tesla FSD 10.69 update rolls out with $3k price hike, but is it worth it?
Elon Musk tells early Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta testers not to complain
Tesla dominates charging experience satisfaction, and that’s a problem now that it’s going public
Tesla is doubling Supercharger design team in Canada, pushing to build more charging stations
Direct-to-satellite Starlink coming to Tesla vehicles, but not in the way you’d expect
Kia teases new EV9 images, its answer to the Rivian R1S with AWD, 3rd row, and more
Ford reopens Mach-e orderbank, pricing, colors, and range updates
Mercedes-Benz rolls first EQS SUVs roll off US assembly line – will it still qualify for tax credits?
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/wFmmgNotPvs
1 hr 3 min
August 19, 2022Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, VPP event, Tesla Semi, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed our Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, Tesla's first VPP event, Tesla Semi update, and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
Pocket Casts
Castro
RSS
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:
We tested Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it was scary
Elon Musk slows down rollout of Tesla’s next ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ update
Tesla Semi reservations closed, new details released ahead of launch
Tesla is preparing Supercharger membership for non-Tesla EV owners
Tesla’s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid – looks like the future
Tesla (TSLA) confirms plan to launch electricity retail business in Texas
Here are the cars eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act
Dodge shows ‘Banshee’ electric Charger concept – an EV with exhaust?
VW ID Buzz electric van has received over 10,000 orders – almost selling out
Polestar (PSNY) announces its O₂ roadster concept will enter production as the Polestar 6
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/1DXOa0Kf-D0
1 hr 14 min
August 12, 2022Tesla Semi, FSD smear campaign, EV tax credit, EQS review and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Semi finally coming, a FSD Beta smear campaign, the EV tax credit reform passing the Senate, and more.
The show is 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:
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Spotify
Overcast
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Castro
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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:
Tesla Semi electric truck with 500 miles of range starts shipping this year, says Musk
Tesla self-driving smear campaign releases ‘test’ that fails to realize FSD never engaged
Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada
Tesla teases new energy products coming this year
Elon Musk sells massive $6.9 billion chunk of Tesla (TSLA) stake
Senate improves EV tax credit in largest climate bill ever
If you want an EV, buy this week – Rivian, Fisker and others rush to lock in EV tax credits before changes
Autonomy places giant EV order from Tesla, GM, VW, Ford, Rivian, and more
Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders, increases prices $6-8.5k, std EPA to 240 miles
Rivian (RIVN) releases Q2 earnings, confirms $1.7 billion loss in race to make money on its electric pickups
Mercedes EQS review: You can no longer call internal combustion vehicles ‘luxury’
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/vSMgQyvuqhk
1 hr 2 min
August 05, 2022Tesla Cyber Roundup, Jaguar I-Pace fire, BMW i4 review, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla's Cyber Roundup annual meeting, a concerning Jaguar I-Pace fire, our BMW i4 review, and more.
The show is 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:
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Spotify
Overcast
Pocket Casts
Castro
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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:
Watch Tesla (TSLA) Cyber Roundup annual shareholder’s meeting and follow the news
Elon Musk teases new Tesla factory in Canada
Tesla teases Optimus humanoid robot prototype with new image
Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car
Tesla Model Y is on track to be the world’s best-selling car
Tesla Cybertruck update: Higher price and production equipment coming
Tesla is testing new version of Solar Roof (v3.5) on employee’s homes
Tesla finally starts taking Model S and Model X orders in Europe again
The Electrek Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 is low effort but still highly enjoyable experience
Jaguar I-Pace catches on fire again – is this another Bolt EV battery fire situation?
Lucid (LCID) crashes as it slashes 2022 production guidance and burns through $800M
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/dBfJkmOQDgM
1 hr 10 min
July 29, 2022Tesla Supercharger Cube lounge, new EV federal credit, Mercedes-Benz EQXX, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla using new Supercharger Cube lounges, the new proposed EV tax credit, a test drive of the Mercedes-Benz EQXX, and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
Pocket Casts
Castro
RSS
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:
Tesla deploys cube lounges at Supercharger station with automated coffee, food, and more
Tesla doubles down on better range estimates with tire pressure and more now being taken into account
Tesla has a new product called ‘Virtual Machine Mode’ coming to its ‘Big Battery’
Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
Senate moves forward with EV tax credit reform; Tesla (TSLA) to be included back and more
Mercedes EQXX drive, hypermiling the 750-mile solar prototype engineers want to build
Mercedes EQB first drive: $55K small 3rd row SUV doesn’t have to go fast or far to impress
Volkswagen starts US production of ID.4 in Chattanooga, adding over 1,000 new jobs
2023 Chevy Bolt EV is still the best value EV in America, by far
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/gRaXGr4cIBs
1 hr 11 min
July 22, 2022TSLA earnings, V4 Supercharger, Chevy Blazer EV, Merc Drive Pilot, more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla's (TSLA) earnings results, Tesla Supercharger V4, the Chevy Blazer EV, our first real Mercedes Drive Pilot test and more.
Sponsored by Aventon: Aventon’s award-winning Pace 500 & 350 set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features. Check out the full line on Aventon’s website.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
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Castro
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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:
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2022 financial results: another beat despite tough quarter
Tesla (TSLA) reports massive increase in production capacity across all factories
Tesla surpasses 35 million miles driven on Full Self-Driving Beta, pace is ramping up
Tesla (TSLA) announces it sold most of its Bitcoin
Tesla aims to start 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas this quarter
Tesla’s energy division achieves record quarter for everything except solar roof
Tesla stops scheduling solar roof installations in most markets
Tesla Supercharger V4 design revealed in new station plan
Elon Musk is at risk of losing top Tesla lieutenant over suspicious order of ‘special glass’
Tesla strikes deal to have its own exclusive lane at US-Mexico border
Tesla battery supplier CATL is scouting new factory sites in Mexico
2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Up to 320-mile range, $45-$66k MSRP, ‘Police Pursuit’
EV reckoning comes to Ford as it cuts 8,000 ICE jobs to focus on electrification
Ford secured 60 GWh of battery supply to achieve production of 600,000 electric vehicles
Mercedes DRIVE PILOT test: Level 3 luxury, coming soon to US
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/_scL-V5pKMk
1 hr 21 min
July 15, 2022Tesla plug as a standard, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Taiga Orca electric jetski, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss a push to make the Tesla plug standard, the launch of the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the Taiga Orca electric jetski, and more.
Sponsored by Aventon: Aventon's award-winning Pace 500 & 350 set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features. Check out the full line on Aventon's website.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.
After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Overcast
Pocket Casts
Castro
RSS
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:
Aptera asks Congress to make Tesla’s plug and Superchargers the standard for EVs in the US
Tesla battery supplier Panasonic teases impressive increases in capacity
Panasonic is building a battery factory in Kansas to supply Tesla with new 4680 cell
Elon Musk does the impossible and manages expectations on Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update
Tesla loses its head of AI and vision Andrej Karpathy – a big loss for the Autopilot team
Hyundai officially debuts new IONIQ 6 with 379 mile range, teases upcoming IONIQ N performance EV
Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it’s pure unadulterated fun
Canoo stock doubles as Walmart orders up to 10,000 EVs in deal that includes warranted shares in company [update]
Ford files trademarks for electric versions of smaller Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks
VinFast receives $1.2B in incentives from North Carolina to build US plant, the largest economic package in state history
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/18SFZ3raT4Q
1 hr 5 min

About Electrek

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A weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.