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November 16, 2020Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX (Re-edit)
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new Model 3 battery pack, the Rivian R1T and R1S, the new BMW iNext, 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:
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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 today:
Tesla confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells
Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows
Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck
Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market
BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range
Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range
Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features
GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk
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/nLttF_S1vy4
1 hr 25 min
November 13, 2020Podcast: Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX, 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 new Model 3 battery pack, the Rivian R1T and R1S, the new BMW iNext, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells
Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows
Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck
Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market
BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range
Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range
Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features
GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk
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/nLttF_S1vy4
1 hr 24 min
November 06, 2020Tesla battery with faster charging, Tesla Semi order, software update
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla getting new batteries with faster charging, a new Tesla Semi order, a new Tesla software update, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla (TSLA) is getting new battery cells from Panasonic with faster charging capacity
Tesla (TSLA) receives massive new order of Tesla Semi electric trucks — biggest yet?
Tesla releases new software update with Autopilot, Spotify app improvements, and more
Tesla launches own tequila with crazy-looking bottle and high price tag
Tesla starts delivering cars with TeslaCam/Sentry Mode storage device
Tesla launches new winter tire and wheel package just in time for Model Y’s first winter
Toyota CEO goes after Tesla and Elon Musk with strange cooking analogy
Ford CEO: Mach-E is the first true competitor with Tesla — a Tesla is not a Mustang
Nio unveils 100 kWh battery with cell-to-pack design and lets owners upgrade if they want
Kandi’s small electric car to cost $7,999 in California
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/oZFyL7c_inE
1 hr 22 min
October 30, 2020Tesla service push, Tesla regen braking, Model 3 EPA rating
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's service push, changes to Tesla's regen braking, Model 3 2021 gets its EPA rating, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla (TSLA) makes massive push for service to catch up with sales
Tesla mysteriously removes regenerative braking strength option in new cars
Tesla Model 3 2021 EPA rating shows Tesla’s efficiency supremacy
Tesla is working with Panasonic to build new 4680 battery cell pilot production line at Giga Nevada
Tesla tests Supercharger limited time discounts to offset expensive peak demand charges
Tesla (TSLA) launches new ‘Energy Plan’ to offer low electricity rates with solar and Powerwall VPP
GM unveils 1977 K5 Blazer-E with electric power thanks to its upcoming eCrate conversion kit
Fiat Chrysler announces Ram electric pickup truck coming
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/g0kIWIGs4Ls
1 hr 12 min
October 23, 2020Tesla FSD beta, TSLA earnings, GMC Hummer EV
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla FSD beta release, Tesla (TSLA) earnings, the launch of the GMC Hummer 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
First look at Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta and it looks just insane
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta: a collection of video demonstrations by early testers
Tesla is increasing price of Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2020 results: destroys both revenue and profit expectations
Tesla releases new Model Y Shanghai factory pictures ahead of production start
Tesla claims solar roof install in less than 2 days, finally accelerates solar power deployment
Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk teases ‘lots of improvements’ for the electric pickup
Tesla is working with mysterious third-parties to deploy Megacharger network for electric semi trucks
Tesla is adding a new ‘4D’ radar with twice the range for self-driving
Tesla software leak reveals HEPA filter with Bioweapon Defense Mode coming to Model Y
Tesla fires ‘Mister Gigafactory’, the engineer behind its factory construction projects
Tesla battery researcher shows new test results pointing to batteries lasting over 2 million miles
GM unveils Hummer EV: 350-mile electric supertruck with $80,000 super price tag
GM sells out first-year production of GMC Hummer EV electric pickup in an hour
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/nmHlQMcbshg
1 hr 12 min
October 16, 2020Tesla Model 3 2021 refresh, efficiency package, price war with Lucid
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla officially launching the Model 3 2021 refresh, efficiency package across Tesla's lineup, a possible price war with Lucid, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla officially launches Model 3 2021 refresh with more range and features
Tesla update lets you lock Sentry Mode/TeslaCam storage in glovebox
Tesla gives Model X range increase with 2021 version
Tesla gives big range increase to Model S Performance
Tesla boosts Model Y range
Tesla (TSLA) slashes Model S price, now starts at just $71,990
Lucid confirms base Air at $69,900 — beating Tesla by just 4 miles
Tesla to reduce Model S price again as Elon Musk takes shot at Lucid
Tesla starts production of 7-seater Model Y electric SUV with third row next month
Elon Musk mentions Tesla electric bus in tweet but quickly deletes it
Tesla to release ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ to some customers next week
Tesla cancels its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy
GM Cruise gets greenlight to operate true driverless Chevy Bolt EVs
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/eKcWfsKuBZ4
1 hr 4 min
October 09, 2020Tesla Model 3 refresh, Tesla PR, Solar Roof
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla preparing a Model 3 refresh, Tesla disbands PR, Solar Roof problems, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla is doing a Model 3 refresh and we’ve seen it
Tesla (TSLA) to increase production almost 20%, says Elon Musk in leaked email
Tesla dissolves its PR department — a new first in the industry
Elon Musk confirms Tesla’s new structural battery and cells are first going to Model Y at Giga Berlin
Tesla Solar Roof buyer left without roof and tarps over his house after 2-month-long nightmare
Tesla says it caught ‘malicious sabotage’ at Fremont factory
Tesla’s robot snake charger is not dead yet
2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 get their official EPA range
Mercedes-Benz announces several new electric cars, teases EQE and EQS SUV
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/kZ2l0bknhIA
1 hr 14 min
October 02, 2020Tesla record deliveries, Tesla acquisitions, Ford Mustang Mach-E
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Q3 production and delivery results, potential Tesla acquisitions, Ford Mustang Mach-E price drop, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla (TSLA) delivers record number of electric cars in Q3: 139,300 vehicles
Tesla (TSLA) achieves record delivery volume as quarterly expectations jump
Tesla (TSLA) secures massive order of Tesla Semi electric trucks from Walmart
Tesla (TSLA) acquires German battery assembly line maker supplying BMW and Mercedes
Tesla is looking to acquire stake in LG’s battery business, surprising report says
Tesla cuts Model 3 price in China, improves range with cobalt-free LFP batteries
Tesla (TSLA) signs lithium supply agreement with North Carolina project, sends stock up 200%
Tesla reduces Solar Roof price, updates website
Tesla (TSLA) increases Powerwall price as demand is through the roof
Tesla releases new software update with 2 new small features
Tesla starts activating new charge port heater, but it’s unclear who has it
Tesla pushes new software update to enable cars to automatically drive through green traffic lights
Ford slashes Mustang Mach-E electric car prices by up to $3,000
Volvo starts production of its highly-anticipated XC40 electric SUV
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/xa_wS30xb-c
1 hr 3 min
September 25, 2020Tesla Battery Day, Model S Plaid, $25,000 Tesla
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Battery Day, Model S Plaid, a $25,000 Tesla, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla unveils battery puzzle made of pieces of smart material science, design, and manufacturing innovation
Tesla unveils new 4680 battery cell: bigger, 6x power, and 5x energy
Tesla unveils Model S Plaid: 520+ miles, 200 mph, and 0-60mph in less than 2s
Tesla announces $25,000 electric car enabled by new battery cell
Tesla suffers complete network outage, internal systems and connectivity features down [Update: connectivity returning]
Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk says ‘record deliveries possible’ in leaked employee email
Tesla launches $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade on Model Y
Tesla reintroduces ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ — offering cheaper alternative to ‘Full Self-Driving’
First look: Volkswagen ID.4 EV sets mainstream $40K price before incentives
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/2axlfo5tAE8
1 hr 9 min
September 18, 2020Tesla battery leak, Model 3 updates, Nikola is over
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Roadrunner battery leak, potential Model 3 updates, Nikola Motors coming to an end, 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
First look at Tesla’s new battery cell produced in-house with Roadrunner
Tesla to update Model 3 center console, steering wheel, add heat pump and more, rumor says
Tesla bug allows other electric cars to charge for free at new Superchargers
Elon Musk: Tesla delays release of important Autopilot rewrite, now 6-10 weeks if all goes well
Tesla is building new massive Supercharger, could become world’s largest
Tesla gets partial win in Gigafactory ‘saboteur’ case, but it’s not really a good look for the company
Lucid beats Tesla Model S Plaid prototype on racetrack with its own tri-motor Air test vehicle
Nikola (NKLA) admits to faking video of driving prototype in weak response to allegations
GM unveils Hummer EV’s Crab Mode — a four-wheel steering system
Ford releases F-150 electric pickup testing footage — showing impressive performance
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/-ZwBj4Eor0E
1 hr 16 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.