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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla is going to hire over 10,000 people at Gigafactory Texas over next year, launches student worker effort

Tesla (TSLA) could surprise with strong deliveries in Q1 despite production constraints

Look behind the scenes at the Lucid Air assembly at AMP-1

Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car to be used in self-driving robotaxi fleet on Lyft’s ride-hailing network

Lexus unveils electric SUV concept that is ‘symbolic’ of its next-generation vehicles

Volvo partners with Aurora to develop autonomous Class 8 trucks

Optimus Ride and Polaris team up on fully autonomous GEM vehicles

Here’s what’s in Biden’s $2T infrastructure plan about clean energy

Biden proposes $174 billion investment in electric vehicles

EGEB: Global megacities call for a ‘green recovery’ for public transport

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Semi production line at new Nevada building is coming up with a goal of 5 electric trucks per week

Tesla Semi: Elon Musk clarifies comment about battery cell supply affecting volume production

Tesla and Toyota rumored to be partnering on electric SUV based on super weak report

Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta navigate through the eye of the system in impressive video

Kia unveils EV6 electric crossover: Ioniq 5 in a beautifully different package

It’s not April Fools’ yet – VW will change its US name to ‘Voltswagen’ (U)

Rivian and Lucid Motors sued by Illinois automotive dealers

Electric vehicle spotlight (EVS): Magna International

EGEB: This Tokyo facility converts sewage into clean hydrogen

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory

Tesla secures order for 10 electric semi-trucks and 2 Megachargers

Elon Musk raises doubts about Tesla’s battery cell and electric truck production this year

Tesla drastically increases price of Solar Roof

Mercedes-Benz EQS interior unveiled with massive 55-inch screen

Someone bought the very first new GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck for $2.5 million

Rivian CEO reveals collaboration with Yakima

Smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi plans to make EVs

Biden administration launches major US offshore wind push

EGEB: Wind and solar drove a record fall in coal in 2020…

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Elon Musk deletes tweet alluding to Tesla becoming world’s biggest company ‘in just a few months’

Underage teen gets in Tesla’s back seat and claims it was self-driving after being pulled over by police

Tesla is found to have violated labor laws by firing union supporter and Elon Musk tweeting something

NIO temporarily suspends production due to semiconductor shortage

Watch stunning footage of Drako’s $1.2 million electric supercar driving in the snow

The US Energy Department wants to loan $43B for EV and clean energy projects

US says it will cut the cost of solar by 60% in a decade

EGEB: Solar panels and California’s canals could make a winning pair

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla claims EPA range can be achieved on its electric cars by draining battery beyond zero-mile range

15 Tesla Semi electric trucks are expected to be delivered to PepsiCo this year

Elon Musk teases Tesla Cybertruck update: ‘There will be no handle’

Tesla increases price of Model 3 – its 3rd price change in just 2 months

Porsche is still undecided about making new 718 Cayman and Boxster battery electric or not

Cummins to power first vehicle-to-grid school buses in North America

Con Edison announces electric bucket truck with Lion Electric

Tesla-inspired Swedish X Shore electric boat is now coming to America

EGEB: New York City housing authority residents install their own solar

Singapore completes one of the first floating solar farms in the sea

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla explains how dumb it is to buy a car with Bitcoin in its own disclosure

Tesla goes to court to push for increased emissions fines that Trump canceled

Tesla increases Model Y price in China after successful launch in the market

Tesla (TSLA) starts accepting payment in Bitcoin

Watch Tesla’s crazy new way to shift from drive to reverse in new Model S

If Tesla can determine that drivers aren’t paying attention, shouldn’t it warn drivers in the moment?

DHL Express to deploy 100 EVs produced by Lightning eMotors

Electric vehicle spotlight (EVS): GreenPower Motor Company

EGEB: World’s 60 largest banks pumped $3.8 trillion into fossil fuels since 2016

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Energy Plan launches in Australia to lower electricity rates with virtual power plant

Elon Musk confirms new Tesla Model S is a 7-seater despite no option yet

Audi starts production of the Q4 e-tron electric SUV

Porsche is updating software of older Taycan electric cars, but at the dealership

QuantumScape seeks additional funding to double its solid-state battery pilot line

EGEB: EVs can now be charged by tidal power on this Scottish island

Pennsylvania makes ‘largest government solar commitment’ in the US

Specialized launches latest Levo premium electric mountain bikes with eye-watering price

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) is about to launch its in-house insurance program in more states

Elon Musk states the obvious: Tesla is not using its vehicles’ cameras to spy on China

Tesla v11 software leaks in look inside refreshed Model S test vehicle

Ford spokeperson calls Tesla’s Full Self-Driving ‘vaporware’

Lucid ‘sold out’ the first version of its Air electric sedan, but we don’t know how many

Jeep unveils all-electric Wrangler, but don’t hold your breath to buy it

Cupra Tavascan electric SUV will begin production in 2024

Senators urge President Biden to set end date for ICE vehicle sales

EGEB: New York State’s first offshore wind farm leaps forward

Iowa’s only nuclear power plant will be turned into a solar farm

https://youtu.be/4yDUiOhphO8

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla secures order for world’s first 8,000-ton casting machine to build Cybertruck pickup truck

Tesla cars get banned on Chinese military complexes and why it’s not a big deal

A batch of refreshed Tesla Model S vehicles spotted leaving factory as deliveries near

Geely looks to battle Tesla with its own premium EV brand Zeekr

VW ID.Buzz electric microbus could start for less than $50,000

Patent reveals new images of Lucid Motors’ Gravity SUV

Rivian reveals impressive map of over 600 planned fast-charging stations and wall charger

EGEB: Service vessels for the world’s largest offshore wind farm look amazing in CGI

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla to shut down final assembly plant in Tilburg following Model S/X refresh

Tesla Model X with over 400,000 miles gets turned into a piece of art by Kenny Scharf

Tesla takes hit in the UK as its best-selling Model 3 is excluded from EV incentive

Lordstown hype train slows down after prototype catches on fire, orders put into question

BMW iX price comes much higher than expected at more than $80,000

Amazon tests its Rivian electric vans in hilly San Francisco

EGEB: Offshore wind could meet 90% of US electricity demand

Apollo Phantom 3,200W standing electric scooter launched, then sold out almost immediately

https://youtu.be/RsFKVVrf6jY

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