Electrek

Tesla Robotaxi setback, Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more


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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a big Tesla Robotaxi setback, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. Sales end on Dec. 8th for its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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

    • Elon Musk slashes Tesla Robotaxi fleet goal from 500 to ~60 in Austin
    • Elon Musk admits other automakers don’t want to license Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’
    • Tesla announces expected FSD approval date in Europe, regulators deny
    • Tesla faces class action over Powerwall recall that leaves people with bricked batteries
    • The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts at under $48,000 with impressive driving range
    • Bollinger Motors is dead again – probably for good this time
    • Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

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