Electrek

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January 17, 2021Quick Charge Podcast: January 16, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla (TSLA) stock gets new $950 price target on arguably conservative delivery projection
Tesla is liquidating Model S and Model X inventory by the end of the month as refresh nears
Tesla (TSLA) launches its own solar power inverter
Tesla claims you are ‘7x less likely to be in a crash’ with Autopilot, but the data is not that clear
Ford delays hundreds of Mustang Mach-E deliveries for ‘additional quality checks’
Lotus and Renault team up to develop an all-electric Alpine car
An electric Corvette…SUV? GM is thinking about it
VW’s highly-anticipated ID Buzz electric minivan has been delayed
Toyota’s greenwashing leads to record $180m fine for emissions lies
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8 min
January 15, 2021Tesla Model S/X refresh, Tesla solar inverter, Model Y third-row, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla Model S/X refresh, a new Tesla solar inverter, the Model Y's third-row, 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:
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 today:
Tesla is liquidating Model S and Model X inventory by the end of the month as refresh nears
Tesla (TSLA) launches its own solar power inverter
Tesla releases video of Model Y third row but doesn’t show someone sitting in it
Tesla starts production of Model Y with massive single-piece rear casting
NHTSA asks Tesla to recall Model S and Model X over MCU fiasco
GM’s BrightDrop to build delivery EVs, 500 FedEx trucks this year
GM teases Cadillac Celestiq electric car with interesting ‘smart glass’ roof
Lucid (CCIV) and Proterra (ACTC) become latest EV companies looking to go public
Hyundai releases new images of the IONIQ 5 electric car, makes vague claim about fast charging
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/JYo6mA3yh9E
1 hr 14 min
January 08, 2021Tesla (TSLA) stock to the moon (or Mars), new Model Y, $25,000 Tesla, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla (TSLA) stock going to the moon (or Mars), a new Model Y, the timing of the $25,000 Tesla car, 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:
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 today:
Tesla (TSLA) surges to record high — making Elon Musk the richest man in the world
Tesla launches Model Y with Standard Range RWD and 7-seat third-row option
Tesla sells out first quarter of Model Y electric SUV in China in just a few days
Tesla unveils new map of upcoming Supercharger stations, adds stations, and updates timelines
Tesla’s $25,000 electric car could be coming sooner than we thought
VW makes new batch of ID.4 1st Edition electric SUVs for the US
GM to produce Honda and Acura electric vehicles in Mexico and Tennessee in 2023-24
GM updates its logo for 5th time in history for huge electric transition campaign
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/alzJRH2tLNE
1 hr 9 min
January 01, 20212021 for electric cars, Tesla Model S/X refresh, Model Y interior update, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our thoughts on what 2021 holds for electric cars, the Tesla Model S/X refresh, a Model Y interior update, and more.
This week we are sponsored by NeoCharge smart charging splitter.
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:
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 today:
Tesla Model S/X refresh back in the spotlight as hacker finds updated interior with selfie camera in code
Tesla updates interior design of Model Y electric SUV
Tesla offers 3 months of free Full Self-Driving package as unprecedented end-of-quarter incentive
Tesla (TSLA) is inching closer to historic delivery goal with a day to go
Tesla owners of brand-new Model 3 and Y cars plagued with heating issues in dead of winter
Tesla opens new world largest Supercharger station with a whopping 72 charging stalls
Ford throws shade at Tesla over quality, calls its electric vehicles a ‘compromise’
What does the year 2021 hold for electric cars?
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.facebook.com/electrekco/videos/152548163049291
1 hr 20 min
December 24, 2020Podcast: 2020 world of electric vehicles review, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a few news items about Tesla and other automakers, but as a holiday special, we are going to have a broader discussion about the year 2020 in the electric vehicle world.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
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:
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 today:
Elon Musk: Tesla Superchargers are now being used ‘low-key’ by other automakers
Elon Musk reveals he looked to sell Tesla to Apple for a fraction of its current value
Tesla is ‘ironing out a few bugs’ in big holiday update, Elon Musk says it’s still coming
Hyundai accidentally leaks IONIQ 5 electric car specs and it’s not bad
The year 2020 in the electric vehicle world
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/eAYsaJEWQck
57 min
December 18, 2020Podcast: Tesla Model S/X production shutdown, battery cost fall, Toyota is over, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shutting down Model S and Model X production shutdown, battery cost falling under $100 per kWh, Toyota missing the boat on EV, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
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:
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 today:
Tesla announces extended Model S/X production shutdown, hinting at design refresh
Tesla announces new CCS charging adapter but North America launch still unclear
Tesla is upgrading Model 3 and Model Y headlights with more powerful and precise beam
Electric vehicle battery cost officially dips under critical $100/kWh price point but there’s a catch
Amazon’s Zoox unveils its autonomous electric vehicle with massive battery pack
Subaru announces all-electric Forester-size vehicle and you won’t believe when it’s coming
Toyota CEO shows lack of vision, spreads EV misinformation, and spells the end for the automaker
https://twitter.com/FredericLambert/status/1340008183427964930
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/u0nmKWPZ5Dw
1 hr 7 min
December 11, 2020Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) capital raise, Toyota makes some EV moves, QuantumScape details, and more
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 (TSLA) going back to the well with a new capital raise, Toyota making some EV moves, and details on the QuantumScape solid-state battery, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
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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:
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 today:
Tesla (TSLA) announces $5 billion capital raise at insane stock price
Tesla announces new leasing experience
Tesla is rumored to get Cybertruck steel from new $1.7 billion factory in Texas
Tesla gives deadline to Roadster referral discount winners ahead of finally delivering new Supercar
Toyota announces new all-electric SUV, says it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric cars
Lexus teases electric SUV powered by new drivetrain technology
Toyota to unveil electric car with solid-state battery with 10-min fast-charging next year
GM reveals working Hummer EV pickup prototype to show the doubters
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel on QuantumScape’s new fast-charging battery: It’s a ‘major breakthrough’
Aptera unveils super-efficient electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range and solar power
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
https://youtu.be/1useiRwupQo
1 hr 24 min
December 04, 2020Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) profit vs massive cap raise, software update, Lucid’s factory, and more
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 making profits versus doing a massive capital raise, a new Tesla software update, Lucid's factory, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
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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:
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 today:
Should Tesla (TSLA) raise an insane amount of cash at crazy stock price to accelerate its plans?
Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is open to merging with other automakers after valuation surge to record high
Tesla (TSLA) turns to Cybertruck reservation holders in end-of-year delivery push
Tesla releases new software update with navigation, text messaging improvements, and more
Elon Musk is ‘extremely confident’ Tesla will release full autonomy in ‘some jurisdictions’ next year
A comparison of a Tesla Model 3 with a heat pump to one without shows impressive results
Tesla releases service manuals, diagnostic tools, and more for free
Lucid completes factory construction, aims to ramp up to 400,000 electric cars per year
GM cancels deal to build Nikola (NKLA) electric-hydrogen pickup truck after many controversies
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/qktnqenFkXM
1 hr 15 min
November 27, 2020Podcast: Tesla Model S/X refresh rumors, TSLA to the moon, new electric pickup, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including new rumors of a Tesla Model S and Model X refresh, TSLA stock is going to the moon, a possible new electric pickup, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
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:
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 today:
Tesla increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors
Tesla (TSLA) surges to new highs, valuation now reaching close to half a trillion dollars
Tesla Semi electric truck to have up to 621 miles of range, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk talks new Tesla model to be designed in Europe: likely a small electric hatchback
Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity
Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air
Tesla Model X gets hacked through new relay attack, Tesla says it is pushing a patch
Tesla recalls over 9,000 Model X SUVs over small pieces that can detach while driving
Tesla recalls 437 Model Y SUVs over loose bolt in steering control
Tesla is now under NHTSA scrutiny over Model S/X suspension after disputing recall in China
Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers on EPA range with up to 300 miles
VW ID.4 electric SUV gets official EPA range: 250 miles
GM drops out of Trump’s lawsuit against California’s emission rules in suspiciously opportunistic move
Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup
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=xYhQnu1a1k4&feature=youtu.be
1 hr 12 min
November 20, 2020$35,000 Tesla Model 3, TSLA stock goes crazy, GM is being a tease
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 being endangered again, TSLA stock going crazy, GM being being a tease with new EVs, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.
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:
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 today:
Tesla stops selling $35,000 Model 3 with new 2021 model year refresh
Tesla (TSLA) surges on finally getting greenlight to join S&P500
Tesla (TSLA) surges to near-record high on mysterious new investor buying big
Tesla updates Model Y to match new features introduced in 2021 Model 3 refresh
Tesla to release new Full Self-Driving Beta update w/ ‘fundamental improvements,’ wider release could be coming soon
Tesla is adding automatic payment at chargers to facilitate apartment charging and more
Tesla (TSLA) goes on crazy hiring spree, adds 1,000 sales and delivery people in 2 months
Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and others join forces to create ZETA: a push for electric cars only by 2030
GM announces plans for 30 new EVs by 2025 – some to be unveiled today?
GM creates new EV org and tools to help support its new electric vehicle programs
GM teases new Chevy electric pickup truck prototype
GM gives first peek at GMC Hummer EV SUV version
First peek at the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV
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/ajlbUZ_5eKc
1 hr 19 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.