Electrek

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May 06, 2022Rivian R1T live Q&A, F-150 Lightning deliveries, Tesla news, 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 do a live Q&A about the Rivian R1T from the electric pickup truck, Ford starts F-150 Lightning deliveries, we discuss some Tesla news, and more.
Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners.
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:
Q&A Live from the Rivian R1T
Rivian secures $1.5 billion in incentives for its upcoming Georgia EV factory
F-150 Lightning deliveries begin with even more horsepower, payload capacity, plus real-time range estimates while towing
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup needs a $3,900 home device to use it as backup power
Recurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for free
Tesla cancels employee bonuses tied to delivery quotas, raises salaries to compensate
Tesla updates Model S/X with new swivel screen for better in-car viewing experience
Tesla CCS adapter spotted charging at over 200 kW – is it finally going to be available?
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/fcPzhLeN9K0
1 hr 4 min
April 29, 2022Elon sells TSLA to buy Twitter, Electric Corvette, F-150 Lightning production, 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 Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA) shares to buy Twitter, GM announcing an electric Corvette, Ford starting F-150 Lightning production, and more.
Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners.
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 CEO Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter to take it private – it’s happening
Elon Musk sold $8 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, but he says he is done
Leaked Elon Musk text messages confirm what everyone knew about Tesla’s take-private deal
Judge tells Elon Musk he can’t get out of his ‘Twitter police’ deal with the SEC
Elon Musk wins case over Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity – Judge says he was too involved but paid a fair price
Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles
Used Tesla prices are out of control – some Model Ys with over 30,000 miles are selling for more than new vehicles
Recurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for free
Ford launches production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, says it’s a ‘Model T moment’
It finally happened: GM announces the electric AWD Corvette
Subaru Solterra: First drive & US pricing – $45K for amazing AWD, but that range…
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=_FbSFRNGcas
55 min
April 22, 2022Dive into Tesla's (TSLA) record earnings, Tesla mobile charger no longer free, BMW i7, 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 dive into Tesla's (TSLA) record earnings, discuss Tesla mobile charger not being included with new vehicles, the unveiling of the BMW i7, and more.
Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners.
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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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 Q1 2022 results: beats both revenue and profit expectations in record quarter
Tesla (TSLA) confirms its order rate surged after the Super Bowl
Elon Musk releases more details on Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi electric car: ‘will cost less per mile than bus ticket’
Elon Musk boldly says to get Tesla’s $12,000 FSD to know how it is doing when asked to share data about progress
Tesla’s gross margin and profits are surging along with prices, and it had to explain itself
Tesla is already using cobalt-free LFP batteries in half of its new cars produced
Elon Musk claims Tesla owners have ‘super low usage’ of included mobile charger, but stats show otherwise
Elon Musk has ‘funding secured’ to buy Twitter, but will likely need to negotiate
BMW unveils i7 electric car with over 300 miles of range and a less polarizing design
Mercedes-Benz officially unveils details of upcoming EQS SUV, arriving in US late 2022
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/Javp8rJ9vsE
1 hr 15 min
April 15, 2022Podcast: Elon Musk moves to take over Twitter, Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD, Toyota bZ4X price, 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 are going to discuss Tesla CEO Elon Musk trying to take over Twitter, the price of the new Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD, Toyota launching the bZ4X, and more.
Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent's free battery reports for EV owners.
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 CEO Elon Musk makes ‘final offer’ to buy Twitter and take it private
Elon Musk says JB Straubel should have been Tesla’s only other cofounder, dredging up the past
Elon Musk claims that ‘funding was secured’ in infamous Tesla ‘420 take private’ attempt, but SEC/banks forced him to settle
Tesla launches Model Y Standard Range AWD for employees starting at $60,000 and with a few upgrades
Toyota launches bZ4X electric SUV with starting price of $42,000
VW is preparing some improvements to MEB electric vehicles, including range of up to 435 miles (700 km)
Lucid announces Performance version of Air Grand Touring with 446-mile range and 1,050 horsepower
VW is preparing some improvements to MEB electric vehicles, including range of up to 435 miles (700 km)
GM Cruise autonomous taxi pulled over by police in San Francisco without humans, ‘bolts’ off (U: Cruise responds)
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=aHw4nR-BDKI
1 hr 12 min
April 08, 2022Tesla Cyber Rodeo Special, Elon buying Twitter, Hummer EV and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, it is basically going to be the 'Tesla Cyber Rodeo Special', but we are also going to talk about Elon Musk buying Twitter, and more.
This week we're going live a little early at noon ET, 9am PT because of Giga Texas travel.
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 Cyber Rodeo event livestream and news hub: everything you need to know
Tesla is going to make a new futuristic-looking electric vehicle as a ‘dedicated robotaxi’
Tesla is aiming to start production of its Optimus humanoid robot in 2023
Tesla delivered the first made-in-Texas Model Y, but it is still being vague about the new version
Elon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023
Tesla beats all-time delivery record with 310,000 EVs despite difficult quarter
Tesla raises prices on Model 3 vehicles with nickel-based battery packs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Biden administration regarding EV charging, along with Mary Barra and other auto leaders
Tesla CEO Elon Musk buys near 10% stake in Twitter
Elon Musk joins Twitter’s board, but it caps his ownership of the social media to 15% to avoid hostile takeover
Review: GMC’s Hummer EV ‘Super(size)truck’ is excess in all the best ways
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/dmOrukiE448
1 hr 10 min
April 01, 2022Another TSLA stock split, Tesla head of AI on sabbatical, Porsche 911 electric, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla announcing another TSLA stock split, Tesla's head of AI going on sabbatical, Porsche 911 going electric, 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 (TSLA) announces another stock split; shareholders to vote later this year
US NHTSA reinstates billions in fines on gas-guzzling automakers
Biden invokes Defense Production Act to boost EV, storage battery minerals
Tesla’s head of AI is on sabbatical and people are worried
Tesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas to avoid unreliable electric grid
Tesla pauses solar roof installations due to supply issues; some clients will be left without a roof for months
Tesla halts production at Gigafactory Shanghai as the city shuts down due to surge in COVID-19 cases
Porsche is reportedly working with Quantumscape to develop an electric 911 powered by solid-state batteries
GMC has gotten over 65,000 Hummer EV reservations, pickup version sold out into 2024
BMW unveils new electric i3 based on 3 Series, but it’s only for China for now
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/yx8_lUILEi8
51 min
March 25, 2022Electrek Podcast: Tesla made-in-Germany launch, Elon gives hint on Master Plan 3, USPS fail, 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 launch of made-in-Germany Model Y, Elon Musk giving a hint on what Master Plan Part 3 is about, USPS' fail fleet update, and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.
However, this week it is going to be late starting at 6 p.m. ET as Seth is traveling to test out a cool new EV.
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
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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:
We have David from Tesla Welt Podcast to discuss the event at Gigafactory Berlin, which he attended this week
Elon Musk personally delivers first made-in Germany Tesla Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
Elon Musk announces Tesla is working on new manganese battery cell
Elon Musk announces two new Tesla paint colors enabled by new ‘world’s most advanced paint shop’
Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
Elon Musk on what’s next for Tesla (TSLA): ‘scaling to extreme size’
Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s
Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets better-than-expected 320-mile EPA range with extended battery pack
First GM Ultium Cadillac Lyriqs roll off Spring Hill, TN Assembly line early, new orders begin in May
Polestar has begun US deliveries of the Long Range Single Motor Polestar 2, and we got a chance to drive it
USPS doubles its order of electric vehicles but sticks to mostly buying inefficient gas trucks
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/wRbyIzOmx-g
1 hr 5 min
March 18, 2022Tesla Master Plan Part 3, big price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the announcement of Elon Musk's Tesla Master Plan Part 3, a big Tesla price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more.
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:
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:
Elon Musk says he is going to release Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3
Tesla increases prices throughout whole lineup, its cheapest electric car now starts at $47,000
Tesla still dominates US electric car market, and it’s not even close
Tesla is starting to account for wind, air density, and more when doing range calculation
Tesla employee was fired after sharing video of a crash on Full Self-Driving Beta
Volvo C40 Recharge review: Style and performance overcome one major downside
Ford’s base $40,000 F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets 230-miles of EPA range and 68 MPGe
Audi unveils A6 Avant e-tron station wagon concept described as a ‘storage champ’ with headlights that project a video game
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=nEGV0l67HTo
1 hr 15 min
March 11, 2022Tesla sees orders surge over gas prices, more price increases, VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla seeing its order rate surge over gas prices, more Model 3 and Model Y price increases,the VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more.
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:
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 (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars
Tesla increases prices of long-range versions of Model 3 and Model Y as nickel prices surge
Elon Musk says drill for oil, but he should worry more about nickel prices skyrocketing
Tesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, expands free Supercharging, and gives up to 3 months of pay to employees going back to fight
Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine
Tesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22
Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC’s policing of his Tesla tweets
VW launches iconic ‘ID.Buzz’ EV, but does this incarnation of the Microbus inspire the same love?
Rivian announces Q4 results: loses $2.4 billion, revises production to 25,000 EVs in 2022
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/7sR6aR0R5i8
1 hr
March 04, 2022Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, Rivian's price fiasco, Ford bi-directional charger, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Gigafactory Berlin's environmental approval, Rivian's price fiasco, Ford's bi-directional charger, and more.
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:
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 reportedly receives final environmental approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, but there’s a catch
Tesla officially receives environmental approval to produce 500,000 EVs at Gigafactory Berlin, but the battle is not over
Tesla fears having to shut down service centers in Oklahoma as new bill passes committee
Tesla won’t stop union vote says CEO Musk, despite past union retaliation
Panasonic announces start of Tesla 4680 battery cell production by March 2024
Panasonic is planning a large battery cell factory in the US to supply Tesla’s demand, report says
Rivian announces 2 motor and smaller battery options, config updates, and steep $12,000+ price increase
Rivian buyers are canceling at alarming rates after price increases
After backlash, Rivian (RIVN) backtracks on price hike in letter from Founder/CEO RJ Scaringe
Ford announces separation of its EV business as it drags its internal combustion business into an electric future
Ford launches its bi-directional home charging station at a surprisingly good price
Lucid Motors’ Q4 earnings: 125 Air deliveries in 2021, 2022 production estimates slashed as much as 40% due to ‘supply chain constraints’
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/PoeOD_Xxh-k
1 hr 6 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.