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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla boosts referral program to help sales, $1,000 off, and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving

Tesla inventory is going down as discounts, tax credits, and referrals seem to work

Tesla reclaims Nürburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package

Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong

GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade

Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal

EVs are winning over largely conservative areas as buyers look to save money

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla surprises by gaining full $7,500 tax credit on cheapest Model 3, now starts at $30,000

Tesla changes Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import

VW reveals three-row ID. Buzz for North America, sales start 2024 [Updated]

Jaguar recalls all I-Pace EVs over battery fire risk, a year after we warned them about it

Lucid raises $3B from Saudi Arabia’s PIF and stock sale

Is Rivian (RIVN) at risk of losing its Nasdaq spot after steep stock sell-off?

GM to boost key EV battery materials supply in North America through $1B JV investment

https://youtu.be/ZsWOjKKGvIQ

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla appears to be liquidating Model 3 ahead of refresh launch

Tesla Model Y outsells 2nd place ID.4 by 4x in Norway, 97% electrified in May

A new all-electric Stellantis SUV is coming to streets in 2025

Kia Niro EVs join the Teslas in Revel’s all-electric rideshare fleet

Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, Jaguar become distinct brands in JLR’s EV shift

Fisker Ocean Extreme gets 360 mile EPA range ahead of US deliveries expected this month

Ford launches flexible Mustang Mach-E leases through Uber

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday

Tesla starts shipping cars at less than 50% charge, gives free Supercharging miles

Tesla to power new massive $500 million energy storage project

Genesis brings facial recognition and other cool new features to its EVs

Here’s where Toyota’s first US-made EV, an electric 3-row SUV, will be built

Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309K price

Watch Jeep demonstrate AI and autonomous off-road technology it’s developing for its EVs [Video]

https://youtu.be/pe4FX82mWgo

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Elon Musk is in China, sparking rumors of Tesla FSD Beta and new Model 3

Tesla driver claims she crashed into a tree on ‘self-driving mode’

Tesla Solar Roof is a ‘revolutionary product,’ says builder of massive 50 kW project

Freewire CEO commends Ford and Tesla, vows to add NACS connectors to its chargers

Kia is bringing back its cheapest EV6 model, but only in these states

A new Range Rover electric SUV is coming to rival the Porsche Macan EV

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla’s Elon Musk calls BYD ‘highly competitive’

Tesla releases stealth update with new features

Colorado’s new EV state tax credits are fantastic

XPeng CEO teases next EV model – the X9

NVIDIA is upgrading the in-car experience with AI, streaming, and advanced safety features

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Ford will add Tesla plug to its electric vehicles in surprising move

Tesla Model Y is now the world’s best-selling car, first EV to do so

Tesla’s new Model 3 Long Range AWD gets 333-mile EPA range

Tesla offers free year of unlimited home overnight charging to new Texas Model 3 buyers

Tesla delivers Model Y with Hardware 4.0 despite not announcing new features

Tesla Files: Insider dropped 100 Gb of data on German media outlet

Rivian shares first undercover look at upcoming smaller R2 SUV

Rivian starts production on cheaper dual-motor R1T, deliveries in June

Hyundai and LG are going to build a $4.3B EV battery plant in the US

Hyundai CEO reveals US EV leases are climbing as buyers take advantage of IRA tax credit

https://youtu.be/JXwUck8HbJY

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla FSD Beta takes its first steps outside of North America

Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in new photo

Tesla Roadsters that don’t even work are about to sell for almost $1 million

VinFast recalls entire first batch of VF8 models sent to the US

Stellantis invests in lithium-sulfur tech to promote low-cost, US-sourced EV batteries

VW’s rideshare arm using Apex.AI software to enable autonomous robotaxis using ID.Buzz EVs

Minnesota just passed a law that’s going to ramp up EV adoption

https://youtu.be/KMFerJGlp4o

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla to announce location for new factory around end of year, but where?

Tesla Powerwall 3 has 11.5 kW of power

Ford is making it easier for you to buy an EV

BMW debuts electric i5 with gaming, hands-free driving and lets you change lanes with your eyes

Mercedes says an electric CLA sedan is coming to the US next year to rival the Tesla Model 3

Mercedes-Maybach introduces a murdered out ‘Night Series’ version of the EQS SUV

https://youtu.be/nbGygWEUvBU

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

No, this is not Tesla’s first commercial

Tesla starts flooding Canadian EV market with China-made cars

Tesla (TSLA) shareholders show overwhelming support for Elon Musk despite controversies

Tesla expands massive virtual power plant to 3,000 more homes in Australia

Can a reverse stock split save the Lordstown (RIDE) Endurance electric pickup?

Lotus and Renault no longer co-developing an all-electric Alpine sports coupe

Ford saves AM radio, all existing and future EV owners will have access

Waymo and Uber sign multi-year partnership to provide driverless rides and deliveries

Factorial Energy nabs UN certification to ship 100 Amp-hour solid-state batteries for EVs

https://youtu.be/UEs_TIkTwTA

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