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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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