This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's heat pump failing problem coming back, new updated Model S design, Tesla FSD Beta scrutiny from DMV, and more.

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This week's podcast is sponsored by Snowbot, the remote control smart snowblower that we're reviewing right now.

The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:

Tesla owners are again losing heat in extreme cold as some heat pumps are failing badlyTesla unveils updated Model S with new headlights, taillights, and CCS charge portsTesla could be forced to report Full Self-Driving Beta data to DMV after ‘videos showing dangerous use’Tesla is releasing a product roadmap update on Jan 26 with Cybertruck and moreTesla receives greenlight to build 2,000 Model Y bodies at Gigafactory Berlin ahead of final approvalTesla spotted using mobile Powerpacks at first Tesla Semi Megacharger stationTesla starts only accepting Dogecoin cryptocurrency for some of its merchKia EV6 deliveries are up to 3 months ahead of scheduleRivian has now produced just over 1,000 electric vehiclesRivian files new trademark signaling a move to make electric bikes

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

https://youtu.be/y5fNJvEzzNk