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January 04, 2019Tesla delivery and production numbers, what to expect in 2019, Polestar 2
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's delivery and production numbers, what to expect in the EV world in 2019, the Polestar 2, and more.
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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 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 confirms record deliveries of 90,700 cars in Q4, production also increased
Tesla has over 3,000 Model 3 vehicles left in inventory in the US
Tesla reduces prices in the US as tax credit starts to phase out, Model 3 now starts at $44,000
GM hits electric vehicle tax credit threshold, phase-out to start in April
Tesla (TSLA) wipes out billions in market cap with production numbers and price reduction
Tesla surprisingly increases range of the Model 3 with Mid-Range battery
Tesla switches Model 3 production to European version, first Chinese Model 3 spotted
Tesla opens Model 3 orders to the public in Europe and China
Tesla received almost 14,000 Model 3 orders in Europe, report says
What to expect from Tesla in 2019: Model Y, Model S/X refresh, and more
Here are the new all-electric vehicles coming in 2019
Volvo’s Polestar releases first image of its all-electric ‘Tesla Model 3 competitor’
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kquAPoNhCiA
1 hr 5 min
December 28, 2018Tesla appoints new board members, software update, cheap Chinese EV
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla appointing new board members, Tesla releasing a new software update, a new cheap Chinese EV, 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 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 announces two new board members: Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson
Tesla releases software update to help unfreeze charge port
Tesla updates Model 3’s headlights, earns better rating from IIHS
Tesla to start testing new Autopilot Hardware 3 in employee vehicles
Tesla extends referral program with new incentive to buy without a test drive
Tesla is working to ‘dramatically increase’ Superchargers within cities, European expansion, and more
Etergo secures €10M to produce 240 km range modular battery swapping electric scooter
Here are all the coolest electric motorcycles coming in 2019
Electrek review: Voro Motors EMove electric scooter is a 25 MPH and 50 mi range beast
China’s Great Wall Motor unveils $8,680 all-electric ORA R1 urban car with nearly 200-mile range
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://youtu.be/7KNmepDPFnY
50 min
December 21, 2018Elon Musk's Boring Company, Tesla's delivery effort, Donald Trump goes after EVs
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk's Boring Company launches its first tunnel, Tesla launches new end-of-the-year delivery initiatives, Donald Trump goes after EVs, 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 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:
Elon Musk’s Boring Company unveils first tunnel with Tesla vehicles on ‘tracking wheels’
Tesla is introducing a new 5-minute buying and delivery program
Tesla starts selling and delivering cars out of Gigafactory 1 – comes with a tour
Tesla releases software update with new winter features and video game to drive your car on Mars
Tesla actually releases a ‘fart app’ as an Easter egg in its vehicles
Tesla (TSLA) gets knocked down a peg by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs
Donald Trump goes after electric vehicles: ‘all-electric is not going to work’
Electra Meccanica says it received over 41,000 orders for all-electric Tofino roadster and 23,000 SOLO EVs
NIO launches new ES6 electric SUV with up to 300 miles of range and $52,000 price tag
EU announces deal to cut emissions from new cars by 37.5%, giving a boost to electric cars
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiCMU5GlFx4
1 hr 1 min
December 14, 2018Elon Musk fires at SEC, Tesla Pickup truck, Tesla end-of-year push
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk firing shots at the SEC in controversial 60 minutes interview, Tesla pickup truck timeline, Tesla's end-of-the-year sale and delivery push, 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 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 (today at 4:30pm), 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 takes issue with ‘misleading edit’ of Tesla interview on 60 Minutes, here’s what was really said
Tesla is launching a new retail offensive with a focus on malls
Tesla ‘might’ unveil electric pickup truck prototype in 2019, says Elon Musk
Tesla makes end-of-the-year push with referral program, cancellation waitlist, and more
Tesla is going to ship 3,000 Model 3’s per week in Europe starting in February, report says
Tesla Semi black prototype comes back, charges from 5 Superchargers at once
Tesla-inspired EV startup Xiaopeng launches ~$33,000 all-electric SUV
First look at Tesla’s new dual connector CCS Supercharger
Tesla patents Google Glass-like AR system for factory workers
Porsche electric car prototype achieves new record 400 kW charge rate
VW’s less than $30,000 all-electric hatchback spotted testing
VW to add luxury SUV and beach buggy to its electric lineup
Lotus to go electric with a $2.5 million 1,000 hp hypercar
INFINITI unveils first image of upcoming all-electric crossover
Hyundai Kona US price is $36,450 minus incentives for 258-Mile CUV
Daimler is buying over $20 billion in battery cells to support electric vehicle plans
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6smuv4u7mjw
1 hr
December 07, 2018Audi e-tron first drive, Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range, Boring Company
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our Audi e-tron first drive review, Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range gets its EPA rating, the Boring Company will have a new product unveiling, 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 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 (today at 4:30pm), 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:
Audi e-tron first drive review: a solid SUV that happens to be electric
Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range gets official EPA rating with surprising results
Tesla Model 3 configurator opens across Europe with Feb delivery, 544km range
Tesla Model Y to have third-row seat, mid-2020 production at Gigafactory 1 according to leaked docs
Tesla would consider buying shuttered GM factories [again], says Elon Musk
Tesla’s giant battery saved $40 million during its first year, report says
Tesla’s giant virtual power plant with Powerwalls expands to 1,000 more homes in Australia
Elon Musk’s Boring Company to unveil ‘fully road legal autonomous transport cars’
SK Innovation announces new electric vehicle battery gigafactory in the US
Aston Martin to offer electric conversions of classic cars
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3EtRJF2oRo
1 hr
November 30, 2018Rivian R1T electric pickup truck, Audi e-tron GT, Tesla updates
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including several new electric vehicles unveiled at the LA Auto show, like the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck and the Audi e-tron GT, some Tesla updates, 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 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 (today at 4:30pm), 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:
Rivian unveils all-electric pickup truck with unbelievable specs
Closer look at Rivian’s R1T all-electric pickup truck and why I ordered it
Rivian launches all-electric 7-seat SUV with over 410 miles of range
Audi’s gorgeous e-tron GT concept makes huge splash at the LA Auto Show
Nissan delays launch of long-range Leaf amid scandal
Nissan launches ‘Nissan Energy’ to commercialize vehicle-to-home/building with the Leaf
First ride in BYTON’s M-Byte all-electric SUV with insanely large screen
ChargePoint raises $240 million from Daimler, BMW, and others to accelerate EV charging infrastructure
GM kills the Chevy Volt, shuts down factories, but accelerates EV investment
Donald Trump threatens to kill GM’s electric car subsidies over factory closures
Tesla should buy another shuttered GM factory in restructuring
Elon Musk announces Tesla software update with new rain sensing neural net and Easter eggs
Tesla achieves Model 3 production of 1,000/day, pushes to maintain it and reduce costs
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1gjzs0X7n8
1 hr 11 min
November 23, 2018Tesla Pickup truck, product roadmap, Model 3 in cold weather again
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Pickup truck becoming a growing priority in Tesla's product roadmap, Model 3 cold weather issues again, 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 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 is preparing some new cold weather features as winter is coming
Tesla releases new Model 3 software update to address cold weather issues
Tesla releases Model 3 software update with new climate controls, anti-theft feature, and more
Tesla Pickup Truck: Elon Musk hints at accelerated plan for electric pickup
Tesla plans to double Supercharger network, V3 delayed to ‘early next year’, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk would like Tesla to work with Mercedes-Benz on an electric Sprinter van
Tesla bites the bullet and slashes prices in China due to Trump’s trade war
Honda launches new all-electric Everus VE-1 for ~$25,000 in China
China starts solid-state battery production, pushing energy density higher
Hyundai ramps up production of Kona Electric
Oil companies officially ask Republicans to kill effort to extend electric vehicle tax credit
Carbo folding ebike: Good, fast, or cheap, pick all 3
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=QBTex7BYcwU
1 hr 5 min
November 16, 2018Tesla Model 3 in cold weather, CCS plug, electric Mustang
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 issues in cold weather, Model 3 getting a CCS plug in Europe, an electric Mustang, 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 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 (today at 4:30pm), 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 3 is starting to show some important flaws in cold weather
Tesla confirms Model 3 is getting a CCS plug in Europe, adapter coming for Model S and Model X
Tesla increases base price of Model S and Model X, makes several option changes to ‘simplify offering’
Tesla launches new ‘Enhanced Anti-theft’ sensor as aftermarket product
Tesla brings back all recently removed options as ‘off-the-menu items’
Tesla, GM, Nissan, and others form coalition to reform electric vehicle tax credit
Tesla buys trucking companies to shorten Model 3 delivery times for tax credit by the end of the year
Tesla is pushing to achieve Model 3 production of 7,000 units per week within 2 weeks
Tesla ends free Supercharger credit program for Model S and Model X
Tesla reaches 10 billion electric miles with a global fleet of half a million cars
Tesla slashes price of solar systems by up to 20%, cites vertical integration
Startup unveils stunning all-electric 1960’s Mustangs for production
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjf7tIiaWJw
1 hr 7 min
November 09, 2018Two-wheel EVs are taking over, Harley Livewire, Tesla Energy, Model 3 key fob
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including all the new two-wheel EVs that we saw at the Milan Motorcycle show, like the Harley-Davidson Livewire, Tesla's Energy's big week, the Tesla Model 3 gets a key fob, 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 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 (today at 4:30pm), 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:
Close look at the new Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle
Curtiss unveils two new insane electric motorcycle versions that go 0-60 mph in 2.1s
Ducati goes electric – and adds pedals – with new electric mountain bike
Super SOCO unveils new $5,100 and 62 mph electric motorcycle, the TC MAX
KYMCO unveils new 155 mph 6-speed electric motorcycle superbike, the SuperNEX
Arc Vector electric motorcycle is the most high tech $117k & 150 mph cafe racer
Tesla appoints longtime board member Robyn Denholm as new Chairwoman to replace Elon Musk
A new Tesla ‘shared Powerbank’ launches as a community alternative to individual Powerwalls
Tesla and others to deliver over 2 GWh of energy storage in California project to replace 3 gas plants
Tesla finally launches Model 3 key fob for $150 but with a big drawback
New Tesla Model 3 with different plug spotted ahead of European launch
Tesla starts rolling out ‘Track Mode’ for the Model 3 Performance – here’s how it works
Jaguar I-Pace gets official EPA range of 234 miles as questions about efficiency arise
Layoffs, furloughs, auctions and shutdown at Faraday Future’s EV factory
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://youtu.be/VocRe1llzVk
1 hr 4 min
November 02, 2018Tesla Model 3 pricing, new Autopilot features, Chevy Camaro electric
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 pricing shenanigans, new details about Autopilot features, GM unveils a Chevy Camaro electric, 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 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.
But today, we aim to start at 3:30pm ET.
After the show ends at around 5pm ET (today at 4:30pm), 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 reduces price of Model 3 Performance [Updated: Elon Musk makes it right]
Tesla urges customers to buy new Mid-Range Model 3 now to get the full tax credit
Tesla production goes down as they start new Mid-Range Model 3 deliveries
Tesla’s next-gen Summon feature will be able to find parking spot and read instruction signs, says Elon Musk (updated)
Tesla owners will be able to remotely control their car through their phones ‘like RC cars’ within ~6 weeks, says Elon Musk
Tesla increases price of Autopilot when bought after delivery as it launches new features
Tesla Pickup Truck has a ‘really futuristic-like cyberpunk Blade Runner’ design, says Elon Musk
Tesla is working on a new ‘Megapack’ energy module at Gigafactory 1
Chevy shows off a 800V Electric ‘eCOPO’ Camaro conversion running a 9 sec quarter mile
Faraday Future can’t catch a break as it’s seemingly on the brink of failure again
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Um_dKn4K0
1 hr 1 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.