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July 02, 2020Tesla Q2 delivery results, Autopilot rewrite, Nikola Badger
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Q2 delivery results, Tesla Autopilot rewrite update, Nikola Badger electric pickup, 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, but we are making an exception this week and doing the show on Thursday due to Independence Day this weekend. 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 announces Q2 deliveries: 90,650 electric cars — beating expectations
Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) could break even in Q2 despite global pandemic
Elon Musk is amazed how well Tesla executed in Q2 — possible profit?
Elon Musk talks Tesla Autopilot rewrite, says ‘a lot of new functionality in 2-4 months’
Tesla increases Full Self-Driving price to $8,000 as promised
House Democrats release net zero plan, including 100% EV sales by 2035
Nikola is taking $5,000 deposits for pickup truck renders made due to Tesla Cybertruck
Porsche Taycan RWD makes China debut w/489km of NEDC range, uncertain if coming to US market
Nissan to premiere electric Ariya crossover on July 15, taking on Tesla Model Y
Lucid achieves Cd of .21, lowest aerodynamic drag coefficient of any luxury car
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/jnPdGG4fwOc
1 hr 11 min
June 26, 2020Tesla going 'all out', Roadrunner secret project, Cybertruck
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla going 'all out' in Q2, Tesla's 'Roadrunner' secret project, Cybertruck in person, 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:
Elon Musk sends cryptic email to Tesla employees about going ‘all out’
Tesla could surprise with near-record deliveries in Q2 despite pandemic
Tesla reveals more on status of Roadrunner secret project for battery production
Tesla aims to hold Battery Day with ‘cell production tour’ on September 15
Tesla increases Model S and X Supercharging rate to 225 kW
Close look at Tesla Cybertruck prototype in rare public outing
Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders rise to over 650,000, says new report
Three years with the Chevy Bolt, a retrospective and a harsh reality ahead for GM
Lordstown unveils its Endurance pickup truck prototype with 4 in-wheel motors
How much does EV charging save you compared to gas? Up to $10,500 says DOE
Ford dealers are marking up Mustang Mach-E by as much as $15,000
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/n4f3ibAfD40
1 hr 14 min
June 19, 2020Tesla Austin Terafactory, Model Y quality, software update
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Austin Terafactory?, Model Y quality issues, Tesla's new software update, 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 acquires $5 million worth of land outside Austin to build new factory
Tesla has some major Model Y quality issues
Tesla deliveries unsurprisingly crash in US amid pandemic but it’s not that bad
Tesla releases new software update with bunch of new features
Tesla starts to enable cars to automatically drive through green lights
Tesla upgrades Model S with 402-mile range
Tesla releases new solar panel, slashes prices
Tesla is taking design submissions for its Chinese-made small electric car
Tesla admits its approach to self-driving is harder but might be only way to scale
Tesla secures massive new Megapack project that replaces gas peaker plant
Tesla deploys new Megapacks at ‘WindCharger’ project
Tesla Model 3 gets a solar roof thanks to Lightyear
Leaked photos of VW ID.4 electric crossover reveal clean design
GM unveils Buick Velite 7 Electric SUV, gives us an idea of Bolt EUV
Tesla Cybertruck is making display debut at the Petersen Automotive Museum
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/j1yVihpE7fU
1 hr 20 min
June 12, 2020Tesla Model Y production/demand, Solar Roof rollout, Model 3 hacking, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including news about Tesla Model Y production and demand, the Solar Roof rollout, Model 3 hacking, 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:
Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp-up problem in leaked email
Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand
Tesla starts Model Y deliveries in Canada
Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount
Tesla Semi: Elon Musk says time to bring electric trucks to volume production
A look at Tesla battery degradation and replacement after 400,000 miles
Tesla data shows battery degradation is limited but not all packs are created equal
Tesla starts canceling Solar Roof orders after years of taking deposits
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Loop is expanding again in Las Vegas with another customer
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/mfHtSr3Qepc
1 hr 18 min
June 05, 2020New Tesla van? Tesla acquisition, battery swap
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a potential new new Tesla van, a old but undissclosed Tesla acquisition, Nio's battery swap program, 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 is making 12 passenger electric van for Boring Company, says official
GM starts electric van program said to aim to ‘beat Tesla to the segment’
Tesla drastically accelerates Model Y delivery timeline — What is happening?
Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories
Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory
Nio might have figured out battery swap for electric cars as it completes 500,000 swaps
Rivian Adventure Network: Electric pickup maker hires Tesla staff to build charging network
2021 is going to be the year for electric revolution – 10 new EVs coming next year
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/w9uMZ7skH34
1 hr 15 min
May 29, 2020Tesla price cuts, Model 3 with cheaper LFP batteries, Tesla Cybertruck
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new price cuts, Model 3 getting a cheaper LFP battery in China, Tesla Cybertruck update, 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 cuts prices across lineup, Model 3 now starts at $37,990
Tesla removes free Supercharging on Model S and Model X
Elon Musk: Tesla is speeding up production and installations of Supercharger V3
Tesla files to sell new Model 3 with cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries
Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk scraps plan to make electric pickup smaller
Tesla gives look into Model Y’s impressive durability test in cold weather
Tesla shareholders will vote on using paid advertising, board fights to kill proposal
Audi announces upcoming new ‘highly efficient electric car’
Mercedes-Benz launches its electric EQV minivan for ~$64,000
Rivian reopens factory, delays electric pickup/SUV, but Amazon delivery van is still on time
This $500,000 electric yacht can cross oceans on just battery 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/F4Afmj0oKYI
1 hr 18 min
May 22, 2020Tesla Full Self-Driving value, Tesla software update, GMC Hummer EV
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the value of Tesla's Full Self-Driving package, a new Tesla software update, the GMC Hummer EV, and more.
Bonus: We're still going to be on YouTube (below) but this week we are going to try out Linkedin as well. Subscribe here!
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 to increase ‘Full Self-Driving’ price as Elon Musk sees value rise to >$100k
Tesla launches Fallout Shelter in-car video game and more with new update
Tesla and Panasonic are making money at Gigafactory 1, in talks to expand battery production
Tesla starts deliveries of new Model 3 Long Range RWD made-in-China car
Tesla is set to produce 4,000 electric cars per week in Shanghai next month, Model Y in Q1 2021
Tesla (TSLA) rises on officially being allowed to restart production
Tesla employees fear unsafe conditions at factory, call it ‘modern-day sweatshop’
GM releases first pictures inside GMC HUMMER EV electric pickup with open top
Mazda starts production of MX-30, its first pure EV
Mustang Mach-E delayed for Europe but still set for late 2020 in US
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/HqoVdyeJ5Ps
1 hr 5 min
May 15, 2020Tesla Texas, superfan problem, Elon's California fight
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's plan for a factory Texas, our article on the Tesla superfan problem, Elon Musk's California fight update, 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’s next factory is going to be in Austin, Texas and it’s going to happen quickly
Tesla superfandom becomes toxic, negative for electric revolution [op-ed]
Elon Musk: Tesla will move from California to Texas/Nevada due to local coronavirus response
Tesla restarts Fremont factory despite conflict with authorities [update: Musk openly defies order]
Tesla Fremont factory: Alameda deescalates issue, doesn’t fall into Elon Musk’s martyr trap
Check out Tesla’s impressive chart of pandemic’s impact on Supercharger use
Tesla updates Model 3 interior to match Model Y features
Tesla will launch its new battery in China first and partner with CATL to make them, report says
Elon Musk delays Tesla ‘Battery Day’ to next month
Tesla Model X with extreme mileage racked up $29,000 in repair/maintenance and that’s good
Elon Musk’s Boring Company completes excavation of Las Vegas’ electric ‘Loop’
Ford announces that Mustang Mach-E electric car charges 30% faster than they thought
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/xgCh_muTz0s
1 hr 21 min
May 08, 2020Tesla battery news, Tesla Autobidder, Fremont factory restart
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla battery news, Tesla's new Autobidder product, Fremont factory restart, 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 improves on its ‘million-mile battery’ with less cobalt and higher energy density
Tesla patents a new battery cell that Elon Musk hypes as ‘way more important than it sounds’
Tesla researchers publish work on hybrid battery enabling all-electric car range extender
Tesla orders battery-making machines on road to building its own cells
Tesla has a new product: Autobidder, a step toward becoming an electric utility
Tesla is trying to reopen Fremont factory today based on vague authorization
Tesla releases new update with improved charging map, toybox, and more
Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster being delayed to 2022
Volkswagen sales director: First ID.3 electric car sales set for June 17
VW ID4 $40,000 electric crossover is already in production, seen as Tesla Model Y-size
Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV to start at just $45,000
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/JYzR7SMJWn8
1 hr 16 min
May 01, 2020Tesla (TSLA) Q1 surprise profit, Elon's rant, Cybertruck Gigafactory
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) Q1 surprise profit, Elon Musk's rant, Cybertruck Gigafactory news, 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:
Elon Musk wipes out billions in Tesla’s value (TSLA) in strange series of tweets
Poll: Have Elon Musk’s COVID-19 shutdown comments affected your opinion of Tesla?
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2020 results: surprise with some profit
Tesla to announce Cybertruck Gigafactory location as soon as next month
Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory: Wichita submits a bid for the new factory
Elon Musk: one of the most exciting days in Tesla history is coming – hints at ‘Terafactory’
Tesla confirms self-driving as a subscription service but brace yourself for the price
Tesla claims Model S has a 400-mile range, says EPA left door open during test
Tesla installed its 100,000th Powerwall home battery pack
Tesla Semi production is delayed until 2021 — electric truck now 2 years late
VW admits Tesla’s lead in software and self-driving in internal leak
Lincoln cancels use of Rivian’s technology for its first electric vehicle
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/T7Rnf8fmmX4
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.