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October 11, 2019Tesla Pickup truck, Tesla-Panasonic relationship, Chevy Bolt EV 2020
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including some Tesla Pickup truck talk, the Tesla-Panasonic relationship hitting some hardship, the new Chevy Bolt EV 2020, 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:
Tesla electric pickup truck unveiling is still planned for next month
Elon Musk says Tesla Pickup truck looks even more ‘Blade Runner-esque’ than this
Ford copies Tesla Supercharger design, but it should copy its charging business model
Tesla-Panasonic relationship hits hard times as Tesla moves to make its own batteries
Tesla quietly acquires battery production expert in push to make its own cells
Tesla is integrating Maxwell’s ultracapacitor business, but will it end up in its cars?
Tesla is installing Powerpacks at Superchargers affected by power outages
Dyson gives up multi-billion-dollar electric car project, says it’s not viable
Toyota does electrification backward, unveils RAV4 PHEV when it used to have all-electric version
https://twitter.com/ElectrekCo/status/1182334549243518977
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 12:00pm ET (or the video after 1:00pm ET):
56 min
October 04, 2019Podcast: Tesla delivery record, Smart Summon goes viral, new Tesla acquisition, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla announcing a new delivery record, Smart Summon going viral, Tesla acquiring an AI startup, and more. (Note we're starting at Noon ET for the foreseeable future)
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:
Tesla announces record deliveries of 97,000 cars in Q3
Tesla ‘has a shot’ at record 100,000 cars this quarter – Elon Musk in email leak
Tesla is ‘a few thousand’ cars short of its delivery goal with a day left
Tesla owners make over half a million ‘Smart Summons’, a few crashes bring NHTSA scrutiny
Tesla owners are already doing dumb things with ‘Smart Summon’
Driverless Tesla gets pulled over by police on ‘Smart Summon’ — staged or not?
Tesla acquires AI startup DeepScale to help build self-driving robotaxis
Tesla offers 72-hour backup of Sentry Mode videos in data-collecting effort
Tesla is working on its own ‘more efficient’ seat with temperature-control system
Tesla patents a more efficient power assist steering system
Tesla is developing a bezel-less display technology with ‘holographic’ feature
Porsche increases Taycan production capacity after seeing high demand
Volvo teases electric XC40 in new images, confirms features like frunk, and more
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
57 min
September 27, 2019Tesla delivery leak makes TSLA short go crazy, Tesla V10, Gigafactory 3 new
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla delivery target leak that made TSLA shorts go crazy, Tesla V10 goes into wider release, a bunch of Tesla Gigafactory 3 news, 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 4pm 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 5pm 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 ‘has a shot’ at record 100,000 cars this quarter – Elon Musk in email leak
Tesla starts wider release of V10, and it finally includes Spotify
Tesla’s broader release of V10 update includes a few new suprise features
Tesla releases mobile app update with new features in early access
Tesla is switching to NCM battery cells for Chinese Model 3, LG starts mass production, report says
Tesla produces complete Model 3 body-in-white at Gigafactory 3, production to start Oct. 14
Tesla starts monitoring data use ahead of starting to charge for connectivity
Tesla’s new aero wheels leak in software update
We rode the Juiced Scorpion retro moped ebike, now available for $1299 pre-order
Bollinger unveils new B1/B2 electric utility truck and pickup
Volvo teases all-electric XC40 SUV coming next month, releases images
FF spinoff Canoo unveils new futuristic-looking electric vehicle you can subscribe to
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
1 hr 4 min
September 20, 2019Tesla V10, Tesla Model S Plaid, Rivian electric van
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla V10 software update, more info and testing results for the Tesla Model S Plaid, Rivian's new electric van, 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 4pm 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 5pm 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 V10: first look at release notes and features of the massive update
Watch Tesla Autopilot V10 do a 40-min commute on 3 freeways without driver intervention
Watch Tesla V10 with new Netflix, YouTube, Caraoke apps in action – surprisingly refined
Elon Musk: Tesla Model S ‘Plaid’ with new rear-facing seats coming Oct/Nov 2020
Tesla ‘Plaid’ Model S crushes Porsche Taycan’s Nürburgring time, witness says
Tesla confirms Model S Plaid ~7:20 time at Nürburgring, making improvements and coming back
Tesla installs a Supercharger station at Nürburgring
Tesla’s New Roadster to come in 2021, Elon Musk says will break Nürburgring record
Tesla changes end-of-quarter incentives after some ‘abuse’
Rivian is going to make 100,000 electric delivery vans for Amazon
Rivian unveils first picture of new electric van
GM promises electric pickup truck production in union strike negotiation
Taiga Motors unveils new electric jet ski with a 23 kWh battery pack
Daimler stops developing internal combustion engines to focus on electric cars
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
1 hr 16 min
September 13, 2019Tesla's upcoming new battery, Tesla Plaid Powertrain, EVs from Frankfurt
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's upcoming new battery, Tesla Plaid Powertrain, EVs from Frankfurt, 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 4pm 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 5pm 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 battery researcher unveils new cell that could last 1 million miles in ‘robot taxis’
Tesla patents new longer lasting battery with better performance and cheaper cost
Tesla announces Model S with 3-motor ‘Plaid powertrain’ and new ‘chassis prototype’
Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Model S prototype is a 7 seater
Tesla Model S prototype shows new fascia, strange rear spoiler, and more
Tesla is working on 5th assembly line at Fremont factory ahead of Model Y production
Tesla is installing a solar array at Fremont factory and new 24-stall Supercharger
Tesla adds pedestrian warning system to Model 3
Tesla starts its massive self-driving computer retrofit, but don’t hold your breath
VW unveils production version of ID.3 electric car: starts under $33,000 with range up to 340 miles
Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS electric sedan concept with 435 miles of range and 350 kW charging
Honda unveils production version of Honda E electric car, price starts at ~$33,000
Renault K-ZE electric crossover launches in China for just ~$9,000
Electric pickup maker Rivian can’t stop raising money, adds $350 million from Cox Automotive
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
1 hr 9 min
September 06, 2019Podcast: Porsche Taycan, Tesla battery cell manufacturing, Ford F-150 electric, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the launch of the new Porsche Taycan, Tesla moving into battery cell manufacturing, Ford F-150 electric pickup truck timeline, 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 4pm 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 5pm 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:
Porsche unveils Taycan electric car: up to 280 miles of range and as stunning as the concept
Porsche Taycan demonstrates difficulty launching performance EV on Tesla turf
Porsche Taycan production to start on September 9 at new factory
Tesla to bring Model S to Nürburgring race track, presumably to beat Porsche Taycan
Tesla confirms battery cell manufacturing in job listing, also new location in Colorado?
First look at Tesla’s new Model 3 vegan steering wheel — spoiler: it looks the same
Tesla is developing new futuristic-looking electromagnetic wipers
Ford is bringing all-electric F150 pickup to market ‘before 2022’
Ford releases first pictures of Mustang-inspired electric crossover prototypes
VW to start offering electric conversion of classic Beetles, unveils first prototype
VW has already produced 400 ID.3 electric cars, volume production starts in November
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K-i-SfCPFU
44 min
August 30, 2019Tesla Insurance, EV conversion with Tesla batteries, Gigafactory 3
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new Insurance service, electric car conversions with Tesla batteries, Gigafactory 3 moving toward Model 3 production, 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 4pm 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 5pm 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 launches its own insurance program, claims up to 30% cheaper
Tesla Gigafactory 3 leaked images show Model 3 production setup tests
Startup offers ~$9,000 electric retrofits with Tesla batteries for fossil fuel-powered cars
Tesla Model 3 gets the nod from police over cost and performance, bye-bye Dodge Charger
Tesla Gigafactory 3 leaked images show Model 3 production setup tests
Elon Musk is rumored to unveil first China-made Tesla Model 3 at event this week
Tesla receives tax exemption on all its cars in China as it increases prices
Tesla software shows upcoming ‘Smart AC Charging’ feature, ‘Feeling Lucky’ update, & games
Renault’s new 52 kWh Zoe first look, Europe’s top EV improves all over
Audi announces e-tron 50 electric SUV price in Norway, starts at just $55,000
Faraday Future CEO is finally stepping down, reportedly in restructuring into partnership
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
1 hr 7 min
August 23, 2019Tesla this week, Mercedes-Benz electric minivan, Porsche Taycan
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including all the news from Tesla this week, the new Mercedes-Benz EQV electric minivan, Porsche unveiling the interior of the Taycan, 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 4pm 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 5pm 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 makes battery supply deal with LG for Chinese Gigafactory 3, report says
Tesla postpones Full Self-Driving price increase until V10 and Smart Summon
Tesla is getting sued by Walmart who wants them to remove 240 solar systems after fires
Tesla and Walmart are looking to re-energize 240+ solar systems and avoid removing them
Tesla announces expansions in Poland, Hungary, Romania, and Slovenia
VW CEO is open to investing in Tesla (TSLA) [Update: VW denies]
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-electric MPV van with 250 miles of range
Chevy Bolt EV 2020 gets a range increase to 259 miles, EPA says
Porsche drives Taycan electric car at high speed for 3,425 km (2,128 miles) in 24 hr endurance test
Porsche teases Taycan interior with first official image
Porsche unveils the interior of Taycan electric car
55 min
August 16, 2019Tesla Semi electric truck range, Model 3 high mileage, new Chevy Bolt EUV
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Semi electric truck's range, feedback from Tesla owners with high mileage Model 3 cars, the new Chevy Bolt EUV, 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 4pm 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 5pm 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 Semi electric truck exceeds range expectation almost fully loaded, says test driver
Daimler starts first Freightliner eCascadia all-electric semi truck deliveries
Tesla updates Model Y prices, increases price of Model 3 Performance
Tesla Model 3 owners with over 100,000 km are still impressed, love low maintenance and gas savings
Tesla launches Model 3 in South Korea for as low as ~$26,000 with incentives
Elon Musk kills plan for Tesla Model 3 air suspension for now
Elon Musk to address Tesla shutting down its service loaner program
Elon Musk finally confirms Tesla cars are getting Spotify, but when?
Tesla loses major $5 million Model 3 order from rental company over service and quality issues
Jaguar goes after Tesla with $3,000 incentive for owners to buy I-Pace
GM unveils Chevrolet Menlo EV electric car – a Bolt EV utility vehicle
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
51 min
August 09, 2019Tesla next-gen battery, new R&D lab, Tesla V10
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including hints about Tesla's next-generation batteries, Tesla's new R&D and testing lab, Tesla Version 10 (V10), 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 4pm 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 5pm 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 battery research partner unveils path to more energy-dense Li-ion cells that could beat solid-state
Tesla battery researcher Jeff Dahn talks $100 kWh cells, removing cobalt, and more
Tesla owner who saw range slashed by software update filed class action lawsuit
Tesla is building a major new R&D lab and vehicle testing facility to improve reliability
Elon Musk hypes Tesla V10 software with in-car video streaming and ‘Caraoke’, early access ‘soon’
Tesla plans to increase its Full Self-Driving price again on August 16
Tesla found to be ‘misleading’ with safety claims, NHTSA says
VW sees electric car price parity soon, will be the tipping point for adoption
Watch Porsche Taycan perform 30 consecutive 0-124 mph launches
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET):
1 hr 4 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.