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.... more

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Number 1: Podcast: Tesla Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rise, VW launch electric camper, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla announcing the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass 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 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 confirms Cybercab launch coming next week Tesla raises Cybertruck prices by $5,000 despite abysmal demand Tesla to inaugurate new Semi factory in Nevada next month Waymo takes a shot at Tesla’s self-driving: it’s a ‘false summit’ Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV first drive: Most Powerful Porsche ever … is an SUV BYD Q2 profit jumps 30% as record exports offset weak China sales Volkswagen unveils the first California EV camper, and it’s based on the ID. Buzz [Images] Aptera solar EV makes up to 4.75 kWh a day, independent test shows My Tesla Cybercab launch predictions Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/0-RJvd6oQgI
August 28, 20261h 4min
Number 2: Tesla has another Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's latest Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW in trouble, 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 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 opens search for Cybercab fleet sales, but FSD owners are still left out Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch Tesla Full Self-Driving can now take over manual driving to avoid a collision Tesla settles fatal Autopilot fire truck lawsuit, avoiding jury trial Ford wants to sell 100,000 Fathoms in the $30k EV truck’s first year Range Rover’s first luxury electric SUV costs $140,000 and delivers V8 power [Images] Polestar 4 SUV launches at €57,900 — and it finally has a rear window These EVs retain their battery best, largest-ever study finds Rivian rolls out RivianOS 2, unifying software across R1 and R2 VW to cut 100k jobs and may stop building EVs at 4 plants Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/X9nRjdjLmLY
September 04, 202652min
Number 3: Tesla kills Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla killing the Solar Roof, Cybercab launch, Genesis GV90, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass 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 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 discontinues its Solar Roof tiles, not economically viable Ex-Tesla president: Roadster delay is about getting closer to SpaceX ahead of merger Tesla’s Cybercab is about to launch — and we don’t get it Tesla FSD v14 swerved and try to drive me into a ditch for no reason Einride to deploy 500 Tesla Semis in biggest electric truck order yet Tesla confirms Semi electric truck is coming to Europe, reveal at IAA Tesla adds 2.4 kW vehicle-to-load to Model Y Premium with $80 adapter The Genesis GV90 takes luxury up a notch with coach doors and all [Images] BYD’s new 5-seat electric SUV has a range of over 1,000 km and 5-minute charging First Ferrari Luce EV sells for $40 million, 36x its estimate Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/P2L3CnMNf6Q
August 21, 20261h 3min
Number 4: Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Ford Fathom cheap pickup EV, Audi A2, Trump on EVs, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass 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 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: Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350 Tesla, SpaceX confirm ‘Terafab’ chip fab site — $16.8B first phase Tesla FSD v14 Lite tied to rising HW3 computer failures, owners report Watch Tesla driver plea with police after FSD drove 64 mph in a 45 Telo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbs Audi’s cheapest EV is also its most efficient car of all time Lucid’s smaller Cosmos SUV, slated for 2026, has been pushed back to 2027 2027 Toyota C-HR EV pricing is here, starting at $37,080 Trump claims electric car drivers have a ‘disease’ Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/KL18cm0RD6s
August 07, 20261h
Number 5: Tesla Roadster is happening?, Kia EV3 in US, gas pumps replaced, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster actually happening, the Kia EV3 coming to the US, gas pumps being replaced by EV chargers, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass 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 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 ‘flying’ Roadster demo could come this month, with no one inside Tesla defeats Sweden’s IF Metall union after 1,021-day strike Ford’s EV pickup is almost here, promising much more than an affordable price tag Kia EV3 prices and range revealed, starting at $30,000 Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature Lucid launches ‘America’s most powerful 3-row SUV’ with over 1,000 hp [Images] Jaguar’s new EV interior is just as controversial as its exterior [Images] Oil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargers Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/hXuEGGy0B30
August 14, 202658min