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August 17, 2018Tesla craziness intensifies, base Model 3 coming, EV charging for condos
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the craziness intensifying around Tesla going private and a bunch of "whistleblower" lawsuits, the base Model 3 is still coming, electric vehicle charging for condos, 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. 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 will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, 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 whistleblower/saboteur releases VIN of Model 3s with alleged punctured battery cells
Former Tesla employee claims Gigafactory 1 is involved in drug trafficking activities
Elon Musk confirms Saudi Arabia wants to take Tesla private, he elaborates on thought process behind the deal
Tesla’s (TSLA) stock tumbles on report that SEC subpoenas automaker over Elon Musk’s claims
Tesla sues Ontario government claiming they were targeted by the shutdown of EV incentives
Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 is still coming and with a new battery module design
Tesla’s $35,000 base Model 3 will be a money losing car, says UBS after teardown
Volvo brings a Tesla Model 3 to Sweden, presumably to benchmark and reverse-engineer
Tesla Model 3 production has a clear path to 8,000 units per week, says analyst after Fremont factory visit
This boring little box can fix the nightmare of installing EV charging stations in condos
Tesla expands charging infrastructure in New York with new ‘Urban Supercharger stations’
EV startup Bollinger wants to use Tesla’s Supercharger network
Elon Musk’s Boring Company announces new tunnel and ‘loop’ to get to Dodger Stadium in 4 minutes
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJE-OeSJ3fc
1 hr 4 min
August 10, 2018Tesla going private, Model 3 Performance coming to Canada, Sur Ron monster ebike review
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk announcing that Tesla might be going private, Model 3 Performance is coming to Canada, and we review the Sur Ron, a monster ebike, 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 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 considers taking Tesla private at over $70 billion, he says he has the money
Elon Musk elaborates on plans for Tesla to go private in email to employees: says structure would be much like SpaceX
Tesla (TSLA) is being probed by SEC over Elon Musk’s announcement to go private, says report
Tesla (TSLA) shorts don’t believe Elon Musk will take company private as the board ‘evaluates’
Tesla starts production of new Model 3 color, shares images of paint robot
Tesla Model 3 Performance is even faster than anticipated: 0-60 mph in 3.3s, quarter-mile in 11.8s
Tesla’s new Autopilot hardware upgrade will be free for owners with the $3,000 to $5,000 ‘Full Self-Driving’ package
Tesla starts free over-the-air Autopilot trials to boost usage and sales of the system
Tesla is working on a new key fob – potentially for keyless Model 3
Electrek Review: Sur-Ron is a monster electric bike with 50 miles of range and insane top speed
Hyundai delivers first Kona Electric CUV to Norway, says it has over 20,000 reservations
Oil giant Shell leads investment in startup with ‘Electric Cars for Everyone’ goal for charging tech
Audi says e-tron quattro electric SUV gets 30% more range through regen braking, they put it to the test
Nikola Motors raises $100 million to bring its electric vehicles and hydrogen trucks to market
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGOD_SXvB0A
1 hr 7 min
August 03, 2018Tesla Model S/X refresh, TSLA Q2 earnings, Harley goes electric
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our exclusive look at the upcoming Tesla Model S and Model X interior refresh, all the news that came out of Tesla's Q2 earnings, Harley Davidson increasing its electrification effort, 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 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 planning a big Model S/Model X interior refresh in Q3 2019 – full refresh in 2021
Exclusive first look at Tesla Model S and Model X interior refresh: going spartan like Model 3
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 results: record revenue of $4 billion
Tesla gives Model 3 production update: fixed some bottlenecks, plans new capacity with new lines
Tesla claims Model 3 outsold all other premium sedans combined in US in July
Tesla claims to have ‘world’s most advanced computer for autonomous driving’ with Autopilot 3.0 update coming next year
Here are the top 5 cars Tesla Model 3 buyers are trading in
Tesla Energy is ‘battery cell starved’ but the growth outlook is ‘crazy’
Tesla plans to release Autopilot ‘On Ramp/Off Ramp’ feature in version 9.0 update next month
Tesla tests new direct factory-to-customer delivery, Elon Musk personally delivers a Model 3
Tesla warns of theft risk through relay attacks, shares ‘tips’ to help prevent
Tesla Model 3 spotted testing towing capacity
Tesla adds Model 3 Performance to referral program, will limit free supercharging for orders after September 16th
Harley Davidson announces plans for multiple electric motorcycles and even an electric bicycle
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4JsgwRhgZE
1 hr 7 min
July 27, 2018Tesla shorts lose their leader, Model 3 Performance test drive, new delivery window
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shorts lose their leader in a controversial situation, first Model 3 Performance test drive, new delivery windows for some Model 3 configurations, 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 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 Model 3 Performance test drive: For many, this will be the best car at any price
Tesla is pushing back Model 3 delivery windows on new orders
Here’s how Tesla played with EPA ratings to advertise all Model 3 versions with 310-mile range
Tesla releases ‘stunning’ white interior in dual motor Model 3
Tesla starts deliveries of Model 3 Performance and Dual Motor
Tesla troll and short doxxed as heavily invested in oil industry, Musk reportedly calls his boss
Tesla turns to suppliers to reduce cost and become profitable
Tesla saboteur/whistleblower claims to now be working with the SEC
Nissan unveils all-electric camper based on the e-NV200 van
Jaguar delays some I-Pace all-electric SUV deliveries, automaker says it is ‘prioritizing’
Audi to unveil e-tron quattro electric SUV and start taking reservations on Sept 17 in the US
Audi starts electric motor production for e-tron quattro ahead of imminent launch
NIO is courting Tesla owners with mobile charging stations inside electric vans
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUP6HV3xmNo
1 hr 5 min
July 27, 2018 Electrek Podcast, TSLA Shorts lose...
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shorts lose their leader in a controversial situation, first Model 3 Performance test drive, new delivery windows for some Model 3 configurations, 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 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 Model 3 Performance test drive: For many, this will be the best car at any price
Tesla is pushing back Model 3 delivery windows on new orders
Here’s how Tesla played with EPA ratings to advertise all Model 3 versions with 310-mile range
Tesla releases ‘stunning’ white interior in dual motor Model 3
Tesla starts deliveries of Model 3 Performance and Dual Motor
Tesla troll and short doxxed as heavily invested in oil industry, Musk reportedly calls his boss
Tesla turns to suppliers to reduce cost and become profitable
Tesla saboteur/whistleblower claims to now be working with the SEC
Nissan unveils all-electric camper based on the e-NV200 van
Jaguar delays some I-Pace all-electric SUV deliveries, automaker says it is ‘prioritizing’
Audi to unveil e-tron quattro electric SUV and start taking reservations on Sept 17 in the US
Audi starts electric motor production for e-tron quattro ahead of imminent launch
NIO is courting Tesla owners with mobile charging stations inside electric vans
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUP6HV3xmNo
1 hr 5 min
July 20, 2018Tesla Model 3 vindicated in teardown, new hypermiling record, Model 3 Performance
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 being vindicated in a teardown, two new hypermiling records set with Tesla vehicles, more info on the Model 3 Performance, 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 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 Model 3 teardown shows over 30% profitability as Munro research firm ‘eats crow’
Tesla Model 3 unmanned on Autopilot travels 1,000 km on a single charge in new hypermiling record
Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions get official EPA ratings
Tesla Model 3 Performance 0-60 time could improve to under 3.3 seconds with upgraded tires, says Elon Musk
Tesla (TSLA) stock down as top analyst sees Model 3 cancellations increasing, Tesla denies
Tesla had over 7,000 new orders (5,000 Model 3’s and 2,000 S/X) last week, says Elon Musk
Tesla is stocking ‘thousands’ of Model 3’s in parking lots, shorts are freaking out about it
Hyundai starts production of Kona Electric CUV, ships out first ~1,000 units
Nissan LEAF NISMO sport version is officially launching and going on sale this month
VW plans to produce its all-electric microbus and crossover in the US
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-vsxIF5JKk
59 min
July 13, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla stops ‘anti-selling’ Model 3, Performance version coming, Gigafactory 3, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla opening up the Model 3 design studio to anyone in the latest move to stop 'anti-selling' the vehicle, Model 3 Performance version is about to become available, 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 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 to stop ‘anti-selling’ Model 3 with Performance version hitting the market
Tesla expands Model 3 Performance fleet for test drives, received ‘over 30,000’ drive requests
Tesla Model 3 Performance version has a lower suspension and ‘stronger brakes’, Elon Musk confirms
Tesla is opening Model 3 online configurator to everyone
Tesla tries to get Model 3 buyers out the door in 5 mins during delivery as it ramps up
Tesla confirms hitting federal tax credit threshold, $7,500 credit cut in half at end of 2018
Ontario shuts down EV rebate just as Tesla Model 3 was blowing it up
Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance CARB filing shows interesting range results
Tesla makes Gigafactory 3 in China official, plans to start production in 2 years
Tesla increases price of Model S and Model X by over $20,000 in China due to new trade-war tariffs
Tesla finally starts deliveries of long-awaited Powerwall 2 Founders series signed by Elon Musk
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKfe_S72D80
1 hr
July 06, 2018Tesla Model 3 production milestone and controversy, EV federal tax credit
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla Model 3 production milestone and the controversy around it, the EV federal tax credit comes back into focus, 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 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 reaches Model 3 production milestone and record 7,000-car week total production, says Elon Musk
Tesla releases official production numbers: 53,339 vehicles including 28,578 Model 3’s in Q2, 6,000 per week next month
Tesla stock price (TSLA) tumbles as Wall Street throws cold water on Model 3 production ramp
Ford mocks Tesla’s Model 3 production achievement despite lagging behind in electric vehicles
Tesla eliminates test in Model 3 production claiming redundancy, report claims it’s ‘critical’
Elon Musk suspects reporter bribed Tesla employee on behalf of rich TSLA short
Tesla could ‘revisit’ vehicle-to-grid technology, says Elon Musk
Tesla’s difficult service situation in Norway is a scary glimpse at potential future in other markets, Tesla says it’s on it
Tesla’s SVP of engineering Doug Field won’t return at the automaker after leave
GM says it is increasing Chevy Bolt EV production by ‘more than 20 percent’
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv1ZknONRNk
1 hr 10 min
June 29, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla Pickup Truck, Model 3 option and pricing update, production ramp, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a lot of new information about the upcoming Tesla Pickup Truck, Tesla updates Model 3 option and pricing update, the latest on the production ramp, 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 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 Pickup truck to have dual motor AWD with ‘crazy torque’, says Elon Musk as he seeks suggestions
Tesla Pickup Truck: everything we know so far
Tesla updates Model 3 options and pricing, dual motor becomes cheaper, adds color, and more
Tesla Model 3 is finally getting a badge: Dual Motor and underlined for Performance version
Tesla is introducing new paid ‘premium connectivity’ package to support in-car internet features of growing fleet
Tesla Model 3 battery production is at 5,000 unit per week, says Gigafactory employee
Tesla Model 3’s production ramp is creating ‘occasional battery cell shortages’, says Panasonic
Elon Musk hints at higher Tesla Model 3 delivery numbers in internal email
Tesla Autopilot has an actual ‘Mad Max’ mode in development build, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk hints at what his ‘Cyborg Dragon Tesla’ is actually going to be
Faraday Future announces $2 billion in financing to bring its electric vehicles to market
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eATzmHukP6U
1 hr 9 min
June 22, 2018Tesla Model 3 GA line, BMW EV plan
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3's new general assembly line that created some controversy, but not more than Tesla's sabotage scandal. We also talk about BMW's electrification plan and a lot 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 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 Model 3 production update: Elon Musk will be ‘almost 24/7’ at factory to help fix a few bottlenecks
Tesla’s new Model 3 assembly line inside a ‘tent’ is ‘way better’ and cheaper than other line, says Elon Musk
Tesla production line was ‘sabotaged’, Elon Musk tells employees to be ‘on alert’
Tesla sues alleged saboteur engineer who also apparently leaked false reports to media
Tesla sabotage/data theft scandal becomes even crazier
Tesla updates Autopilot ‘nag’ with new alert and clarifies hand on wheel detection
Tesla Autopilot ‘buddy’ hack to avoid ‘nag’ gets shut down by NHTSA
A rare look at what Tesla Autopilot can see and interpret
Tesla now lets you limit the speed of your car with new update
Porsche takes a stake in electric hypercar startup Rimac
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jl_zDvccGXI
1 hr 8 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.