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April 06, 2018Big week for Tesla Model 3 production, Autopilot fatal crash in focus, solar roof, more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a big week for Tesla Model 3 production, the fatal Autopilot crash is back into focus, and we finally discuss the Tesla solar roof 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 pokes fun at Tesla haters with April Fool’s joke about the company going bankrupt
Porsche’s all-electric ‘Mission E tractor’ shouldn’t be an April fools joke
Tesla confirms record production of 34,494 vehicles last quarter, ~10,000 Model 3 vehicles
Tesla Model 3 production rate is now ‘over 2,000 units per week’, says Elon Musk
Tesla registers a record 4,793 new Model 3 VINs after ramping up production
Tesla Model 3 is now officially the best-selling electric car in the US
First Tesla Model 3 vehicles arrive in China and Dubai
Tesla owner almost crashes on video trying to recreate fatal Autopilot accident
Tesla Autopilot confuses markings toward barrier in recreation of fatal Model X crash at exact same location
Elon Musk hits back at NTSB’s critique of Tesla releasing data of fatal Autopilot accident
First Tesla solar roof customer installation is now up and running – feeding the grid and Powerwall
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=kl9-tQCwk58
1 hr 6 min
March 30, 2018Tesla solar roof back into focus, big week for self-driving cars, Model 3 production, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla solar roof finally being installed at customer homes, more autonomous driving vehicle news, Model 3 production still under a microscope, and more.
Thanks to this week’s Electrek Podcast sponsor Wunder Capital, the easiest way to invest in large-scale solar projects across the US. To learn more, visit WunderCapital.com/Electrek
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 (TSLA) stock loses over $4 billion in value in one day over a series of bad news
A look at latest Tesla solar roof tile installation
A first look at the ‘Tesla house of the future’ with solar roof and Powerwall batteries
Waymo and Jaguar unveil new self-driving and all-electric I-Pace
Tesla Model X fatal crash is now under investigation over potential use of Autopilot and ‘post-crash fire’
Tesla elaborates on details and potential cause of fatal Model X crash under investigation
First look at Tesla’s latest Autopilot (2.5) computer in Model 3, S, and X vehicles
First look at Tesla’s new navigation engine
Tesla launches a new education program to train a new generation of electric car technicians
Tesla says Model 3 production at ‘over 200 units per day’, pushing to get to 2,500 units/week, says report
Tesla sends out massive batch of Model 3 invites to Canadian reservation holders
SF Motors unveils all-electric SUVs with powertrain from Tesla co-founder to be produced at former Hummer factory
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=PKifB2mkeGc
1 hr 2 min
March 23, 2018Tesla Model 3 production moves forward, Porsche stays in EV news, Boring Company, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 production appears to move forward in a big way, Porsche slowly reveals more information effort about its electrification, the Boring Company push forward in two infrastructure projects, 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 production is significantly accelerating based on new VINs
Tesla looks to finish quarter strong with big Model 3 push
Tesla starts Model 3 launch in Canada, confirms starting price at $45,600 CAD
First look at Tesla Model 3 Canadian configurator with price structure and availability
Tesla Model 3 spotted being tested on Ford’s campus
Tesla (TSLA) investors approve Elon Musk’s new multi-billion compensation package
GM claims to be all-in on electric vehicles but CEO Barra asks Trump administration to cut back on EVs
Porsche shares images of latest Mission E prototypes, shows front trunk
Porsche says ‘Tesla’s Superchargers are not sustainable’, they will charge more for their own charging network
Elon Musk’s Boring Company ‘Loop’ is one of last two contenders for the Chicago transit system
Elon Musk’s Boring Company unveils proposed ‘Loop’ route to travel Washington-Baltimore in 15 mins
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=7F3fBCeyA2s
1 hr 11 min
March 16, 2018Big Tesla Autopilot update, Tesla Semi goes on a road trip, EVs get cleaner
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a new big Tesla Autopilot software update, a Tesla Semi prototype goes on a road trip, electric vehicles get cleaner thanks to a greener grid, and more.
Thanks to this week's Electrek Podcast sponsor Wunder Capital, the easiest way to invest in large-scale solar projects across the US. To learn more, visit WunderCapital.com/Electrek
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’s latest Autopilot update brings some significant improvements to Autosteer and more
Watch Tesla’s latest Autopilot update at work in first drive videos
GM announces $100 million investment to start making production version of its self-driving Chevy Bolt EV
Tesla Semi electric truck spotted all the way in St-Louis at a Supercharger station
A closer look at a Tesla Semi electric truck prototype and its electric motors
Tesla Semi prototype spotted apparently broken down makes naysayers rejoice, but there’s a twist
Electric cars are becoming increasingly greener in the US thanks to a cleaner electric grid
There’s a new effort to remove the EV tax credit cap just as Tesla and GM are about to hit it
Tesla Model 3 production picks up again after a 4-day stoppage to update the lines
Tesla Model 3 vehicles start showing up for sale in Europe on the gray market
Tesla’s new drive-in restaurant with Supercharger station gets a possible location as company applies for permits
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=kkMM18ewa2w
1 hr 2 min
March 09, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla Semi starts moving emission-free cargo, new EVs from Geneva, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Semi starts to move emission-free cargo with its first test run, a bunch of new electric vehicles are unveiled in Geneva from BMW to VW, 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.
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 (note this is a redirect which will change destinations in the upcoming weeks so don’t use the Lybsyn link it points to). 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:
VW unveils new ID electric sedan: 111 kWh battery pack, self-driving, and more
Rimac unveils new all-electric hypercar with specs just as crazy as Tesla’s new Roadster
Porsche unveils new all-electric CUV version of the Mission E
BMW confirms new electric i4 sedan coming to production based on iVision Dynamics concept
Closer look at Audi’s all-electric e-tron quattro prototype
Elon Musk takes Donald Trump to task on US-China car trade as Tesla eyes factory in China
Tesla Semi sets out on first cargo trip from Gigafactory 1 to Fremont factory, says Elon Musk
Tesla Semi trucks spotted Supercharging near Sacramento on their first cargo trip
Watch Tesla Semi prototypes drive with cargo for the first time
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=N-mHCXx31b0
1 hr 1 min
March 02, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla Gigafactory’s giant solar array, Jaguar I-Pace, Kona Electric, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Gigafactory is finally getting its giant solar array, Hyundai unveils the Kona Electric, Jaguar reveals the production version of the I-Pace, 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.
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 (note this is a redirect which will change destinations in the upcoming weeks so don’t use the Lybsyn link it points to). 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 finally starts installing its massive ‘world’s largest solar rooftop array’ at Gigafactory 1
Hyundai unveils the Kona Electric compact SUV with a range of up to 292 miles
Jaguar officially unveils production version of all-electric I-Pace: 240-mile range, 100 kW charging, and more
Jaguar compares new I-Pace with Tesla Model X in interesting drag race video
Bosch decides against massive battery cell production plan for electric cars, even sells solid-state battery start-up
Tesla Model 3 first-day reservation holders will get mini versions of their cars as their ‘something special’
First Tesla Model 3 dual motor all-wheel-drive spotted in the wild
Harley-Davidson invests in electric motorcycle startup Alta Motors ahead of launching its own electric bike
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=ly2ckToi34I
1 hr 4 min
February 23, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla Model 3 opens to non-owners, Autopilot update coming, electric trucks, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla finally opening Model 3 orders to non-owners, an important Autopilot update is coming, we get to see more electric trucks, 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.
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 (note this is a redirect which will change destinations in the upcoming weeks so don’t use the Lybsyn link it points to). 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 opens Model 3 orders to non-owners with reservations
Tesla Model 3 impresses German automaker after being reverse-engineered
Elon Musk’s brother is giving away the Tesla Model 3 #6 for a good cause
Tesla extends delay on new Model S and Model X orders, says high demand is creating a backlog
Tesla vehicles now dominates luxury segment in Europe, outselling flagship gas-powered German cars
Tesla made over $2 billion in China last year, doubled sales and expanded retail/charging presence
Tesla starts beta-testing new Autopilot update with new feature and more advanced neural net
Tesla Semi defies laws of physics and is passing us by if true, says Daimler’s head of trucks
A first look at Mercedes-Benz’s latest all-electric truck: the eActros
Watch the Tesla-powered Honda Accord ‘Teslonda’ launch from 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds
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=H2b-Ce0qeDg
1 hr 7 min
February 16, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla reaches new production milestone, Model 3 crash feedback loop, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we are discussing the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla reaching a new production milestone, a Model 3 crash report demonstrate Tesla's quick feedback loop, 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.
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 (note this is a redirect which will change destinations in the upcoming weeks so don’t use the Lybsyn link it points to). 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.
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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla confirms having produced its 300,000th electric car
Tesla to make improvements to Model 3 after Elon Musk comments on crash aftermath
Tesla brings new Roadster prototype to the Bay Area
SpaceX is about to launch its first prototype internet satellites and Tesla is getting a ground station
You can get a Tesla Model 3 in weeks if you are a Tesla owner in the US
Tesla is currently fighting for the right to sell its cars directly in 8 states
Porsche is working hard to sell its electric transformation to its motorhead fans
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=vcEtNdkphgo
1 hr 5 min
February 09, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla earnings review, Model 3 timeline updated, Roadster publicity stunt, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we are discussing the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a review of Tesla's Q4 earnings, Model 3 delivery timelines being updated, Elon Musk's Falcon Heavy launch and Roadster publicity stunt, 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.
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 (note this is a redirect which will change destinations in the upcoming weeks so don’t use the Lybsyn link it points to). 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) announces Q4 2017 earnings: record revenue of ~$3.3 billion and wide losses
Tesla updates Model 3 delivery window for reservation holders, pushes standard battery pack to ‘late 2018’
Tesla gives update on Model 3 production: on track for 2,500 per week by next month
Tesla Roadster successfully launched into space on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket
Elon Musk’s 10-year old Roadster might have turned into the best publicity stunt for Tesla
Tesla is installing Powerwalls and solar power on 50,000 homes to create biggest virtual power plant in the world
Tesla Model Y production plans to be unveiled in 3-6 months, capital investment starting this year, says Elon Musk
First look at Ionity ‘ultra-fast’ charging network map of planned stations
Polestar 2 will ‘not be a Tesla Model 3 killer’ and start ~$50,000, says CEO
1 hr 4 min
February 02, 2018Electrek Podcast: Tesla Model 3 reverse-engineered, Tesla Chinese clone, Mercedes goes electric, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we are discussing the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 vehicles being spotted going to Germany - presumably to be reverse-engineered, a Chinese EV startup raising a lot of money to produce its 'Tesla clone', Mercedes-Benz revealing its electric car production plans, 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. We are going to have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream.
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 (note this is a redirect which will change destinations in the upcoming weeks so don’t use the Lybsyn link it points to). Grab the quick link to iTunes here.
We now have a Patreon if you want to help us keep the lights on and invest more in our content. You can get rewards in return
Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
Tesla Model 3 vehicles spotted on their way to Germany, presumably to be reverse-engineered
‘Tesla clone’ EV startup secures $350 million investment from Alibaba and Foxconn
Mercedes-Benz unveils aggressive electric vehicle production plan, 6 factories and a ‘global battery network’
Tesla keeps autonomous driving test program opaque, says no testing on California public roads
Tesla maintains free Supercharger access for Model S and Model X
Tesla referral program extended three months, gives owners and their friends a chance to race in a Tesla Semi
Porsche has all-electric Mission E production prototypes, line is going up this year for volume production in 2019, says exec
Waymo is adding ‘thousands’ of Pacifica plug-in hybrid vans to its self-driving fleet
Tesla is in talks with electric truck customers to install ‘Megacharger’ stations, report says
Jaguar tests all-electric I-Pace in extreme cold, gets a launch date
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET):
http://youtu.be/GebQXrhynRw
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.