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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Roadster sold for over $250,000, a new record for the original electric sports car that is now increasing in value

The Tesla brand is attracting more and more Republicans

The SEC probe into Elon Musk and Tesla is reportedly about suspected insider trading with Musk’s brother

Tesla Model Y convinces another police department to go electric, believes it will save $4,000 a year in maintenance alone

Ford CEO calls out NIO and Tesla as the competition ‘it must beat,’ denies rumors of splitting ICE and EVs into separate businesses

Lightning eMotors completes Colorado facility expansion, doubles production capacity, and shares manufacturing video

EVgo announces Toyota bZ4X customers will receive one year of free EV fast charging

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