This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla pulling a new demand lever, first look at the new Tesla referral program, Toyota shuffling its EV plan, and more.

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

• Tesla (TSLA) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts prices
• Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico
• Tesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more
• Tesla issues rare real ‘physical’ recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles
• Tesla Cyberquad for Kids gets recalled after a 36-year-old got a bruise
• Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla
• 2023 Kia Niro EV price announced – starts at $39,450, available this month
• Mary Barra claims GM’s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in ‘2 to 3 years’
• Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test, can the electric pickup travel as well as gas?

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