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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla gets all its Supercharger cables stolen at brand new station

Tesla spotted working on new Cybertruck prototype, drone gets dangerously close

Tesla (TSLA) is now holding about $2 billion in Bitcoin

New Tesla Cybertruck accessory wants to turn the electric pickup truck into a boat

Nissan to end gas engine development (but not really)

Many Aptera 2022 reservation holders report delivery dates pushed to 2023-24, company claims to remain on schedule

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta runs into a pole in what could be the first FSD accident caught on video

Tesla (TSLA) revenue to grow larger than GM and Ford combined within next 5 years, says top analyst

Kia EV6 first drive: 10 things I didn’t know about the big 310-mile every-person sportwagon

Kia’s upcoming Super Bowl ad promotes EV adoption with the EV6 and pet adoption with a dancing Robo Dog

Fisker announces Ocean EV will make its debut in Europe at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, alongside EU expansion plans

US customers who buy a 2022 BMW EV will get two years of free 30-minute charging from Electrify America

Volvo and Northvolt poach Tesla’s head of Gigafactory Berlin to lead new 50 GWh battery factory in Sweden

Community Comment: Targeted by Vietnamese Spam Robots

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’

Tesla updates Supercharger map with many new upcoming stations and timelines

Tesla has to ‘recall’ 817,143 vehicles due to seat belt reminder problem, fix is an over-the-air software update

GM continues to pepper the EV world with more news (albeit few cars) in earnings report

Jaguar introduces premium ‘Black Pack’ option for I-Pace with gloss black 22″wheels, rear spoiler, air suspension, and Amazon Alexa

White House and EPA pen scathing letters to USPS over next-gen vehicle plan, including EV misinformation

Lightning eMotors enters into agreement with GM to electrify Class 3 to 6 commercial vehicle platforms

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Elon Musk and Tesla fans ramp up pressure for recognition from Biden with ad and 50,000 petition signatures

Tesla supply chain issues now extend to solar roof, stops scheduling new installation for now

Tesla (TSLA) falls as more attention is brought to Autopilot’s serious phantom braking issue

Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.10) to remove ‘rolling stop,’ address some edge cases and more

Elon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall article

Ford shares more details how its F-150 Lightning can replace the need for a Tesla Powerwall or loud, dirty generator

Watch this one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ version of the Polestar 2 Long Range comfortably drift through snow and ice like it’s nothing

Quantumscape achieves solid-state batteries that can fast charge in 15 minutes through 400 consecutive cycles

ElectraMeccanica announces it will begin deliveries of its SOLO Cargo EV in Q2 2022

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savings

Tesla launches color customization in vehicle software for people wrapping their cars

Tesla is hit by ‘safety recall’ of all Full Self-Driving Beta cars over ‘rolling stop’ feature, will have to roll it back

An Arizona utility just lost in appeals court for price gouging rooftop solar customers

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla says it had 400,000 Storm Watch activations on Powerwalls last year alone

Tesla expands program to open Supercharger network to electric cars from other automakers in Norway and France

Elon Musk: I would be shocked if Tesla does not achieve Full Self-Driving that is safer than human drivers this year (and 5 years ahead of everyone)

Škoda unveils new Enyaq Coupé iV reminiscent of Volkswagen’s ID.5 GTX plus a sportier RS version with up to 545 km of range

NIO rolls first ET5 validation prototypes off assembly line, makes moves to enter Danish market in 2022

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla doesn’t expect constraints in 4680 battery cell supply this year, current production capacity unknown

Tesla launches ‘TeslaMic,’ a microphone for in-car karaoke

The future is now: After nine years, it’s time to say goodbye to the BMW i3

Ford’s new gaming concept lets you turn your Mustang Mach-E into an interactive ‘escape room’

Nissan teases retro styled Micra EV, solid-state batteries for Europe, €23 billion investment

Lightyear One’s recent performance testing shows it will arrive as one of the most efficient vehicles in the world, even in suboptimal conditions

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Elon Musk: Tesla is prioritizing product development of Optimus humanoid robot in 2022

Tesla is not working on its $25,000 electric car at the moment, says Elon Musk

Joe Rogan gets a rare look at new Tesla Cybertruck prototype, releases new pictures

Tesla delays Cybertruck production due to supply chain constraints; new timeline is vague

Tesla confirms Model Y production started at Gigafactory Texas, now working on final certification

StoreDot, which makes ultra-fast, Tesla-like 4680 battery cells, develops tech to extend batteries’ first and second life

Rivian paused production earlier this month to hone its manufacturing processes, hoping to ramp up output to 200 EVs a week

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2021 financial results: beat expectations with over $2 billion in profit

Tesla unveils fleet of new ‘Tesla Semi’ electric trucks

Tesla AI Director: ‘I believe ‘Tesla Bot’ is on track to become the most powerful AI development platform’

Tesla demonstrates how its HEPA filter and bioweapon defense mode can keep cabin air clean in new video

Tesla releases Autopilot software update to better use regenerative braking for higher efficiency

Burned out: it’s looking more and more certain that the Chevy Bolt is dead

Bentley announces ‘Beyond100’ sustainability strategy, investing nearly $3.4 billion to go all-electric by 2030, five new BEVs starting in 2025

Blink Charging announces partnership with Bridgestone to deploy Level 2 EV chargers at its retail auto centers

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla appears to be finally adding a regular horn to its yoke steering wheel

Tesla (TSLA) Q4 2021 earnings preview: Here’s what to expect

Kia announces 2022 EV6 pricing, starts at $33,400* in the US

GM and LG announce giant new 50 GWh battery cell factory in the US

GM announces its largest investment ever, $7 billion, toward an EV production capacity over one million units by 2025

Foxconn chairman: Lordstown pickups will begin shipping this year

Lamborghini announces all future vehicles will have an electric motor – first all-electric likely four-door car

Aptera tests a beta version of its SEV at the track ahead of production later this year

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