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September 11, 2020Nikola and GM fiasco, Lucid Air, Model 3 made-in-China exports
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Nikola and GM partnership, the unveiling of the Lucid Air, Tesla exporting the Model 3 made-in-China exports, 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:
Nikola (NKLA) announces deal with GM to engineer and produce its electric/hydrogen pickup truck, and more
Nikola’s (NKLA) house of cards crumbles as GM acts like nothing is happening
Lucid launches Air electric sedan, unveils production design and full specs
Tesla to export Model 3 made-in-China cars, something Elon Musk said they wouldn’t do
Tesla (TSLA) excluded from S&P 500 reshuffle despite being worth 9x all 3 new firms combined
Tesla (TSLA) crashes, announces completion of capital raise
Tesla aims for ‘first completion’ of Gigafactory Texas in May 2021
Uber announces $800 million to accelerate transition to electric cars, but only aims for 100% electric by 2040
GM partners with Uber to help drivers buy Chevy Bolt EV with deep discounts
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=6uTHgnLjz1U&feature=youtu.be
1 hr 28 min
September 04, 2020Tesla teasing important change, TSLA capital raise, Lucid Air
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla teasing an important design change, the $5 billion TSLA capital raise, Lucid Air performance, 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:
Elon Musk is going to Germany to review Tesla’s vaccine printer venture and Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla releases impressive video of production at Gigafactory Shanghai — a glimpse of ‘Alien dreadnought’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with VW CEO, gets preview of ID.3 and ID.4 electric cars
Tesla (TSLA) announces $5 billion capital raise — taking advantage of stock price’s meteoric rise
Tesla releases new software update to visually detect speed limit signs, and more
Tesla is building a new video game and user interface team in Austin
Tesla reverts to again not sharing pictures of used cars for sale
Lucid Air beats Tesla Model S with insane 9.9-second quarter-mile
VW unveils ID.4 interior with some Tesla inspirations
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/9Yj58maONqE
1 hr 10 min
August 28, 2020The Big Tesla Hack, Model 3 frunk change, Model Y taillights, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including The Big Tesla Hack, Model 3 frunk change, Model Y taillights, 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 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:
The Big Tesla Hack: A hacker gained control over the entire fleet, but fortunately he’s a good guy
Tesla and FBI prevented $1 million ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada
Tesla fights back against owners hacking their cars to unlock performance boost
Tesla updates Model 3 frunk, makes it a bit smaller — but why?
Tesla changes Model Y’s taillight design
Tuned Tesla Model 3 crashes at Pikes Peak, driver wants to race Sunday
Lucid reveals its insane 500-mile range is achieved on 113 kWh battery pack
Chevy releases first teaser pictures of refreshed Bolt EV and new Bolt EUV
Jaguar releases cheaper, less powerful I-Pace 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/J1_rn7PodO4
54 min
August 21, 2020Tesla (TSLA) stock insanity, Tesla Dojo project, Lucid charging
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) stock going inside, Tesla's "not-so-secret" Dojo project, Lucid Air's charging capacity, 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 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) surges to $2,000 ahead of stock split and shorts are running
Elon Musk hints at Tesla’s not-so-secret Dojo AI-training supercomputer capacity
Tesla is working on HW 4.0 self-driving chip with TSMC for mass production in Q4 2021, report says
Tesla cars are going to play elevator music through external speaker because Elon Musk likes it
Tesla is rolling out suspension update with real-time visualization
Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars
2021 Porsche Taycan gets small speed boost, color HUD, new charging options, more
Lucid reveals impressive 300 kW charge rate for Air electric car, bi-directional charging, and more
Lucid electric SUV prototype spotted ahead of launch
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/8ALli70IywI
1 hr 1 min
August 14, 2020Podcast: Tesla battery breakthrough, TSLA stock split, Hyundai IONIQ, 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 battery breakthrough, TSLA stock split, Hyundai's new IONIQ EV brand, 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 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 researchers show path to next-gen battery cell with breakthrough energy density
Tesla battery researchers mention enabling electric aircraft with new batteries
Tesla announces 5 for 1 stock split, TSLA jumps 8%
Tesla slashes price of CCS retrofit for Model S and Model X
Tesla pushes to upgrade Destination Chargers with Gen 3 Wall Connectors, enables paid charging
Cadillac Lyriq electric car to surprisingly start at less than $60,000
Electric Corvette? GM files for ‘E-Ray’ trademark
Hyundai launches IONIQ as new EV brand, confirms 3 new electric cars
Lucid Air electric car is going to have insane EPA range of over 500 miles
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/nxcwHT9K-PQ
58 min
August 07, 2020Tesla car wrap service, Model Y Long Range RWD, Cadillac Lyriq, 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 car wrap service, Model Y Long Range RWD, Cadillac Lyriq, 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 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 Model Y diary: Day 4 range test family trip with bikes
Tesla launches its own car wrap service
Tesla starts trial production of Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive
Tesla is working on massive sales presence expansion with new markets
Tesla prepares production increase at Fremont factory, builds new parallel line under tent
Tesla makes tiny change to Model Y that will save owners some headaches
Tesla is ‘highly likely’ to make smaller Cybertruck for Europe, says Elon Musk
Tesla’s wiper controls are ruled illegal in Germany after someone crashed while using them
Tesla’s made-in-China cars lead market in quality while US-made Tesla cars score lowest
Tesla urges owners to push for allowing charging payment by kWh
Tesla launches Model 3/Model Y leases in Canada, expands in the market
Electric pickup truck maker Lordstown Motors announces deal to go public at $1.6 billion
Audi e-tron 2021 electric SUV gets $9,000 price cut and 18 more miles of range
Cadillac reveals Lyriq electric crossover with 19-kW home charging option, due 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSM0fRc4qsk&feature=youtu.be
1 hr 6 min
July 31, 2020Tesla Model Y dairy, Gigafactory Texas's size, Kandi's cheap EVs, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Seth's Tesla Model Y dairy, the size of Gigafactory Texas, Kandi's cheap electric cars, 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 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:
Seth's Tesla Model Y diary:
Tesla Model Y diary: Day One, the Model X lease trade-in
Model Y diary: Delivery, panel gaps and 1st impressions
Tesla Model Y diary day 3: Installing a $320 tow hitch
Tesla Gigafactory Texas shows its crazy potential in size comparison with other Tesla factories
Tesla surprisingly lists Model Y Long Range RWD for $48,000
First look at Elon Musk’s personal Tesla Model S with prototype color
Tesla batteries to get 20% energy density increase –Panasonic
Elon Musk: Tesla is open to supply software, powertrains, & batteries to other automakers
Tesla is going to build ‘completely new batteries’ at Gigafactory Berlin, German official says
GMC Hummer electric pickup: new pictures and features released
Kandi launches cheapest EVs in US, $13,000+ after 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/u6_SzvPrTgw
59 min
July 24, 2020TSLA crushes earnings, Tesla Model Y, Gigafactory Austin, 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 (TSLA) Q2 2020 earnings results, Tesla Model Y road trip review, and Gigafactory Austin going official.
This week's podcast is sponsored by Tesmat, an awesome, self contained bed for camping in your Model 3 and now Model Y. Get $20 off with code electrek.
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) releases Q2 2020 result: delivers profit and crushes expectations
Tesla releases new pictures of Model Y production line at Gigafactory Shanghai
Tesla confirms ‘next US Gigafactory site has been selected’
Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months
Elon Musk on Tesla Self-Driving: ‘I can almost go from my house to work with no intervention’
Tesla plans two new electric cars after Cybertruck, Musk tentatively confirms
Tesla triples Solar Roof installations
Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk wants more nickel and more good employees
Tesla Semi: the electric semi truck is going to be built in Texas
Tesla Gigafactory Austin is going to be ‘ecological paradise’ open to the public
Tesla Model Y Road Trip Review: a no-compromise electric SUV
Tesla launches Model Y leases, starting at $499 per month
Tesla secret project Palladium: new Model S and Model X are coming
Elon Musk: Tesla is going to change alloy of the Cybertruck electric pickup
Tesla sues Rivian over allegedly stealing trade secrets through new hires
Exclusive: First photo of Cadillac Lyriq EV’s nearly 3-foot monster display
Rivian delays electric pickup to summer 2021
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=kRqfpFItOYM&feature=youtu.be
1 hr 25 min
July 17, 2020Cheaper Tesla Model Y, Tesla Terafactory Austin, Nissan Ariya
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a cheaper Tesla Model Y, Tesla Terafactory Austin news, the new Nissan Ariya, and more.
Sponsored by Bluetti: Order the new Bluetti AC200 2000W/1700Wh power station for a special pre-order price.
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 reduces Model Y prices, now starts below $50,000
Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, Elon Musk says range would be too low
Tesla former VP of quality explains why 1st batch of Teslas might not be ones to get
Tesla ships Model Y to New Zealand — likely for winter testing
Tesla Terafactory Austin: County approves tax incentive for Cybertruck factory
Tesla launches update with ridiculously small change showing commitment to efficiency
Tesla is planning Fremont factory shutdown for upgrades, opening new assembly line
Tesla sees spike in COVID-19 ‘exposure,’ data leak shows over 130 cases and more ‘affected’
Tesla says fewer than 10 employees contracted COVID-19 at work in rosy employee email
Elon Musk releases stunning render of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin when completed
Panasonic denies ’13 million battery cell per day’ production at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada
Nissan unveils 300-mile Ariya electric SUV with liquid-cooled battery, 130kW CCS charging, starts at $40k
BMW unveils electric iX3 SUV, with big claims about more power, range, and space
Fisker changes strategy, plans to use VW’s MEB platform for $30,000 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOospmrq1Yw&feature=youtu.be
1 hr 10 min
July 10, 2020TSLA craziness ensues, Tesla Terafactory Austin, new EVs
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla (TSLA) stock craziness ensuing, Tesla Terafactory Austin, new electric cars, and more.
Sponsored by Bluetti: Order the new Bluetti AC200 2000W/1700Wh power station for a special pre-order price.
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) stock news:
Tesla launches short shorts for real and the internet goes crazy
Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk ends up making over $50 million from his SEC settlement
Tesla’s meteoric rise is making a lot of employees very rich
Tesla (TSLA) facing unprecedented $20 billion short bet — potential bloodbath?
Tesla (TSLA) stock rallies to new all-time high as Wall Street adjusts
Tesla Model Y lands in Europe thanks to Volvo looking to reverse engineer it
Tesla electric hatchback: Elon Musk says new car might be designed in Germany
Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk says ‘very close’ to level 5 autonomy complete
Tesla updates ridiculous warranty on problematic media unit and touchscreen
VW’s Seat unveils stunning electric hot hatchback: 2021 Cupra el-Born
Audi unveils Q4 Sportsback e-tron: ~$45,000 sleek electric SUV
Rivian secures $2.5 billion funding from Tesla investors and more
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=6sXTmJXEXBM&feature=youtu.be
1 hr 7 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.