December 19, 2025

We bought 2 new EVs, Tesla Robotaxi, Ford's $19B EV charge, and more

1 hour 6 minutes

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 Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford's $19 billion charge on EVs, and much more.

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

I tested Tesla’s latest ‘mind blowing’ Full Self-Driving v14

Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them

Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving

FSD false advertising case: Tesla must stop lying or it can’t sell cars, judge rules

Rivian rolls out software update 2025.46, including Universal Hands-Free driving and digital key for Apple and Android users

Another EV battery swapping company is going bankrupt

Ford reveals next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV, but kills off the EV version

Is the Volkswagen ID.Polo the affordable EV successor it needs?

GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says

Waymo seeks massive $15 billion raise at $100 billion valuation to fuel robotaxi expansion

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

https://www.youtube.com/live/4Jc-1xJ-U10

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