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December 06, 2019Tesla's two priorities, Cybertruck timeline, Autopilot update
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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's two end-of-the-year priorities, Tesa updates the Cybertruck timelines, a new Autopilot 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 12pm 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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 announces Tesla’s ‘two most critical priorities’ by end of year
Tesla updates Cybertruck production timeline after strong pre-orders
Tesla Cybertruck is almost $20,000 cheaper than Ford F-150 over 5 years
Tesla releases Autopilot update with new speed adjustments, stop sign warnings, and more
Tesla Gigafactory 3 starts producing a lot of Model 3 vehicles, but still no sales approval
Porsche rents Tesla Model 3 to test out latest Autopilot, comes out impressed
GM announces its own battery gigafactory with LG Chem, 30 GWh of capacity eventually below $100/kWh
Jaguar is unlocking 8% more range in the I-Pace through software update
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):
https://youtu.be/ndPBl6SV_jI
1 hr 1 min
November 29, 2019Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla laser beams, Audi e-tron upgrade
Sponsored by EV Items: Get 20% off EV Items Tesla accessories incl. Qi console charger, Interior LED Light Upgrade & more w/ code Electrek.
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including more details on the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla's laser beam wiper idea, the Audi e-tron upgrade, 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 12pm 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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:
Watch Tesla Cybertruck in tug of war against Ford F150 and size comparison
Tesla to redo Cybertruck vs. Ford F150 tug-of-war challenge after claims it wasn’t fair
Ford is not participating in Tesla Cybertruck vs. F-150 rematch, calls first one ‘absurd’
Cybertruck most popular where Model 3 isn’t – Tesla opening new EV markets
Tesla Cybertruck has a quarter of a million pre-orders in less than a week
Tesla releases auto wiper update trained by new deep neural net
Tesla wants to use laser beams to automatically clean debris off cars – Yes really
Tesla asks suppliers to accelerate Model Y part deliveries, report says
Audi upgrades e-tron electric SUV with more range and efficiency
Lincoln will build an electric SUV based on Rivian’s chassis
Ford Mustang Mach E ‘First Edition’ trim sold out a year ahead of production
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):
1 hr
November 22, 2019More on Tesla Cybertruck, electric pickups, and 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 more details on the Tesla Cybertruck, several more electric pickup truck news, Ford Mustang Mach E test ride 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 12pm 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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 offer free ‘protection kit’ with mud flaps in tough climates after Model 3 paint issues
Tesla unveils stunning electric ATV ‘Cyberquad’ with its pickup truck
Tesla launches new ‘Gemini’ wheels for Model 3 Performance
Tesla is expanding its ‘world’s largest battery’ project by 50%
GM announces electric pickup truck to go on sale in 2021
Lordstown Motors claims it’s going to beat Tesla to market with all-electric pickup with $52,500 price
Great artists steal: Why Ford’s Mustang Mach E was inspired by Tesla in all the right ways
Survey finds consumers are split between Ford Mustang Mach E and Tesla Model Y
Nikola Motor claims major battery breakthrough, comes with major grain of salt
Porsche announces Taycan electric car production delays
Audi e-tron Sportback: Audi unveils coupé version of its electric SUV
Volkswagen rolls out the 2022 ID Space Vizzion, its gazzzillonth EV concept
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):
1 hr 16 min
November 22, 2019 Special: Tesla Cybertruck event and reveal
After months of hype, Tesla has finally unveiled its Cybertruck electric pickup truck today in Los Angeles. The vehicle features up to 500 miles of range, a starting price of just $39,900, and much more.
Listen to our special event episode of the Electrek podcast below, or subscribe in your podcast app of choice here.
Elon Musk first mentioned Tesla's plan to build an electric pickup truck over seven years ago.
Tonight, at its design studio in Los Angeles, Musk took the stage to finally unveil his vision of a super pickup truck with an all-electric powertrain.
He had warned that the design might be too polarizing due to its futuristic Blade Runner-esque look, and no one knew exactly what he meant by that, but now it's clear that he wasn't kidding.
Tesla Cybertruck design and functionality
The Tesla pickup truck, if you can call it that, looks more like it's something driving off of a movie set than something you can drive off a car dealership's lot (not that you can technically do that, either).
Like Musk said, it looks like nothing else:
The lines are extremely simple, like nothing else we have seen delivered to customers in the last 30 years, but also more futuristic than most concept vehicles that never see production.
Instead of a body on a frame, they created a new platform that uses a skeleton structure, which they claim makes the truck extremely solid:
Cybertruck is built with an exterior shell made for ultimate durability and passenger protection. Starting with a nearly impenetrable exoskeleton, every component is designed for superior strength and endurance, from Ultra-Hard 30X Cold-Rolled stainless-steel structural skin to Tesla armor glass.
It is also equipped with Tesla Armor Glass, like the Tesla Semi. Though they had a bit of an issue with the live demo:
It sits six people, and it is equipped with a 6.5 foot bed, which they call the Cybertruck vault.
The top is covered, but it unrolls if you need to fit something higher than the roof of the "vault":
The Tesla Cybertruck also comes standard with an adaptive air suspension, which should help the performance with different loads.
Tesla Cybertruck specs
Three versions of the Tesla Cybertruck are going to be available with different battery packs and drivetrain configurations.
The single motor RWD version will offer 250 miles of range.
A dual motor, all-wheel-drive version will reach 300 miles of range, and a tri-motor version will have 500 miles of range:
Tesla expects the tri-motor version to be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and complete the quarter-mile in 10 seconds.
Here are the full specs of each version of the Tesla Cybertruck:
As Musk promised, the functioinality specs are better than a Ford F150, while the performance specs are better than a Porsche 911.
Tesla Cybertruck price and availability
Tesla announced that the Cybertruck will start at $39,900 before incentives in the US, which is a lot less than most people expected.
The two less expensive versions, which are going to start at $39,900 and $49,900, are coming in "late 2021," while the more expensive version with more motors and bigger battery pack is going to be available in "late 2022."
29 min
November 15, 2019Tesla Gigafactory 4, Tesla CYBRTRK, Ford Mustang Mach E
Sponsored by EV Items: Get 20% off EV Items Tesla accessories incl. Qi console charger, Interior LED Light Upgrade & more w/ code Electrek.
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Gigafactory 4 announcement in Germany, the Tesla CYBRTRK electric pickup, the Ford Mustang Mach E specs leak, and more.
Support our show!
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 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel, but we start at a special time of 3pm ET this week. 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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: Tesla is going to build Gigafactory 4 in ‘Berlin area’
Tesla to focus on Model Y, batteries, and powertrains at Gigafactory 4 in Europe
Tesla has to cut down forest to build Gigafactory 4, will plant 3x as many trees
Tesla CYBRTRK event invites sent out, look at those lights
Tesla files for CYBRTRK, Cybertruck trademarks in advance of Nov 21 pickup truck reveal
Tesla obtains manufacturing license for Gigafactory 3 — production is imminent
Tesla Model 3 Performance’s 0-60 mph acceleration dips below 3 seconds after software update
Tesla is upgrading its largest Supercharger station with new V3 technology
Tesla is planning new monster Supercharger V3 station to connect LA and Phoenix
Ford Mustang Mach E specs leaked, $36-53k*, 230-300mi, 3-6sec 0-60
Tesla Model Y vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E specs comparison
VW breaks ground on massive Tennessee EV plant, dubbed a “magic moment” by CEO
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:00pm ET (or the video after 4:00pm ET):
57 min
November 08, 2019Tesla Model 3 new efficiency king, new Model S/X battery pack, new Nürburgring record
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Model 3 becoming the new efficiency king, a new Model S/X battery pack coming, Tesla securing an unofficial new Nürburgring record, and more.
Support our show!
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 12pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel, but we start at a special time of 11am ET this week. 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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:
2020 Tesla Model 3 beats Hyundai IONIQ to become most efficient EV produced
Elon Musk: Tesla will increase Model S/X battery pack capacity with new Plaid mode version
Tesla achieves record time at Nürburgring, beats Porsche Taycan, but likely still unofficial
Tesla Model Y prototype spotted with unreleased Model 3 unveil wheels
Elon Musk taunts Tesla short David Einhorn and makes him smart offer he can’t refuse
Tesla Roadster 2 die cast 1:18 model goes on sale, look at that hatchback
VW starts production of ID.3 electric car, converts factory to EV production
VW releases first images of new electric wagon concept to come to production in 2021
Ford reveals all-electric ‘Mustang Lithium’ with 900hp at SEMA
GM unveils electric pickup hot rod concept with two Bolt EV batteries
Beautiful electric 1969 Chevrolet Camaro debuts with new ‘plug & play’ EV conversion kit
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 11:00am ET (or the video after 12:00pm ET):
1 hr 3 min
November 06, 2019 Tesla Cybertruck pickup: What to expect
The Tesla Cybertruck pickup has an official release date now, and we take a look at what to expect on November 21 at the unveiling in this special episode of the Electrek Podcast.
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It's likely one of the most anticipated electric vehicles of the year.
Pickup trucks represent a massive segment of vehicles in the US, and it desperately needs to have its average CO2 emissions significantly reduced.
Electric pickup trucks are expected to do that.
Rivian sort of launched the craze with the unveiling of the R1T at the LA Auto Show last year, and since then, several companies, including Ford and GM, two of the biggest pickup truck makers, have announced plans to make electric pickups.
Now a year later, Tesla is going to unveil its own design for an electric pickup truck using its 15 years of experience making electric vehicles, and the EV community couldn't be more excited.
In terms of what to expect, we already know a lot about the targeted specs of the truck.
Tesla’s CEO has previously sought suggestions for features to add to the Tesla truck under development, and he revealed some planned features, like an option for 400 to 500 miles of range, Dual Motor all-wheel-drive powertrain with dynamic suspension, as well as “300,000 lbs of towing capacity.”
Earlier this summer, Musk said that the Tesla Pickup truck will cost less than $50,000 and “be better than a Ford F150.”
The biggest question is the design and size of the vehicle.
Musk said that the Tesla Pickup Truck will have a “really futuristic-like cyberpunk Blade Runner” design.
He later called it "an armored personnel carrier from the future" and said that "people would think it's something out of a movie set."
The mystery of the Tesla pickup truck design is going to be answered on November 21 at the official unveiling event.
We will discuss all that and more in a special episode of the Electrek Podcast today at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) live on YouTube and later on your favorite podcast app.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbpZC__Ly9A&feature=youtu.be
47 min
November 01, 2019Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan, new Model X seats, Mini Cooper electric
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including increasing Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan comparison, new Model X seats, the Mini Cooper electric's price, 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 12pm 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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 S ‘Raven’ put against Porsche Taycan Turbo S in fairer review — both are great
Tesla is increasing Model S peak power by 50hp through software, Musk says will beat Porsche Taycan
Tesla updates Model X with new front seats for more space and seat pockets
Tesla increases Model S and Model X range, now tops at 373 miles
Elon Musk warns of Tesla Self-Driving price increase as they sit on half a billion in unrecognized revenue
Tesla ‘cyberpunk’ Pickup truck designer also made this unseen crazy Tesla concept
Tesla Model 3 prototypes with potentially longer wheelbase spotted
Tesla confirms several acquisitions worth $96 million
Elon Musk’s funniest moments from his deposition over Tesla’s SolarCity acquisition
Mini Cooper SE electric car starts as low as $17,900 (with incentives) in the US
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):
54 min
October 25, 2019Tesla smashes earnings, power increase through software, Tesla Solar Roof V3
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla smashing earnings expectations, announcing a new power increase through a software update, Tesla Solar Roof V3, 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 12pm 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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 Q3 earnings: surprisingly large profit, miss on revenue
Tesla announces Model Y production is ahead of timeline, now aims for Summer 2020
Tesla releases pictures of Model 3 production in Gigafactory 3
Tesla plans to increase vehicle power, range, and charging through new software update
Tesla is going to launch new version of its solar roof tiles tomorrow
Tesla Semi electric truck production to start ‘with limited volumes’ in 2020
Elon Musk: Tesla Full Self-Driving in early access this year, without supervision next year
Elon Musk: Tesla Energy is becoming distributed global utility and could outgrow automotive business
Tesla updates Autopilot safety numbers; almost 9x safer than average driving
Elon Musk: Tesla electric ‘Cybertruck’ pickup is our best product ever
Tesla owner becomes first to push Model 3 to 100,000 miles, here’s how it’s doing
Tesla starts selling made-in-China Model 3 with Autopilot for ~$50,000
Lexus unveils crazy-looking electric concept with giant gull wings, announces first BEV
Mazda unveils their first EV, the MX-30; EU orders open now, delivery next year
Nissan shows Ariya EV, their upcoming Tesla Model Y competitor
Bollinger announces pricing for rugged electric trucks, and it’s shockingly high
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):
58 min
October 18, 2019Tesla Cybertruck, Model 3 changes, Volvo XC40 Recharge
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including more hype around the Tesla Cybertruck, Tesla makes some changes to the Model 3, Volvo unveils its XC40 Recharge crossover, and more.
Support our show!
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 12pm 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 1pm 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 iTunes 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: Tesla Pickup looks like ‘an armored personnel carrier from the future’
Tesla increases range of base Model 3, bumps price up
Tesla Model 3 batch spotted with new factory black wheels
Tesla officially launches new Model 3 Gray Performance wheels
Tesla is planning a ‘Track Mode Package’ with sport tires, front brakes, and more
Tesla to open new ‘Tesla Centers’ to avoid dealership restrictions, increase deliveries
Tesla ends sale commission, increases salaries and stock bonus after compensation cut
Tesla Model Y vehicles with new wheels spotted on carrier near factory
Tesla Model Y: beautiful new Midnight Silver prototype spotted
Tesla Model Y prototype spotted in Washington – start of long-distance testing?
Watch new Tesla Model S ‘Plaid’ prototypes go crazy on the track
Tesla gets govt green light to start Model 3 production at Gigafactory 3
Tesla announces new ‘Deep Rain’ neural net for its automatic wipers
Porsche unveils new entry-level Taycan 4S with smaller battery pack for $104,000
Volvo unveils electric XC40 Recharge: 250 miles of range, dual motors and more
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9Tp-IPTOT8&feature=youtu.be
57 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.