This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including about Tesla Semi's new prototype, Tesla's new Supercharger factory, GM's 'No Way Norway' ad, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla Semi electric truck production prototype spotted ahead of launch A closer look at Tesla’s latest semi electric truck prototype Tesla’s new Model S and Model X get rid of lead-acid 12v battery, move to Li-ion Tesla Model 3 is still the best-selling electric car in the world and it’s not even close Tesla opens its new Supercharger factory Tesla updates Model Y timeline in Europe, hints at Gigafactory Berlin to start production ‘mid-2021’ Tesla finally ‘voluntarily’ recalls Model S/X with touchscreen problem after getting arm twisted by NHTSA GM unveils amusing ‘No way, Norway’ EV Superbowl ad starring Will Ferrell First pictures of the VW ID.6 electric SUV leak The Electrek Review: The Mach-E is Ford’s most important Mustang in 56 years 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/a2oMZFkrxaQ 

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Tesla Semi, Tesla Supercharger factory, GM's 'No Way Norway' ad, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the unveiling of the new Tesla Model S and Model X, TSLA Q4 earnings, Biden giving electric vehicles a push, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla unveils new Model S with new interior, crazy steering wheel, and more Tesla’s new steering wheel comes with Autopilot sensor-based drive modes, force touch buttons, and more Tesla new Model S/X refresh: 12 new features yet to be announced First Look at Tesla’s new refresh Model X electric SUV Tesla Model S and Model X sales are spiking, but some buyers are not happy about pricing Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2020 results: record revenue of $10.7 billion but misses on earnings Tesla Energy’s massive quarter accelerates drive to decentralized electric utility Tesla had talks with other automakers about licensing its self-driving software, Elon Musk says Tesla Semi is ready for production, but they need the 4680 cells, says Elon Musk Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk warns they need to be ‘lucky’ for electric pickup to not be delayed President Biden will make entire 645k federal vehicle fleet electric 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/8wAtRsALi1c 

New Tesla Model S/X finally unveiled, Q4 earnings, Biden gives EVs a push, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the first picture of the Tesla structural battery pack, Tesla Powerwall and Model 3 prices, the Mercedes-Benz EQA unveil, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: First look at Tesla’s new structural battery pack that will power its future electric cars Tesla increases the price of Powerwall again Tesla drops Model 3 prices in Europe Tesla slashes the price of its media unit upgrade amid controversy Mercedes-Benz unveils EQA electric SUV with 265 miles of range and ~$46,000 price The DeLorean might be coming back as an electric car VW CEO teases Tesla’s Elon Musk in Twitter debut VW plans new ‘Trinity’ flagship electric car that will ‘revolutionize Volkswagen’ You can now buy a Porsche Taycan in the US for under $80,000 SONDORS unveils affordable 80 mph electric motorcycle [Update: Get your questions answered] 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/5KEN69KgsMg 

Tesla structural battery pack exclusive, Tesla prices, Mercedes-Benz EQA, and more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla (TSLA) stock gets new $950 price target on arguably conservative delivery projection Tesla is liquidating Model S and Model X inventory by the end of the month as refresh nears Tesla (TSLA) launches its own solar power inverter Tesla claims you are ‘7x less likely to be in a crash’ with Autopilot, but the data is not that clear Ford delays hundreds of Mustang Mach-E deliveries for ‘additional quality checks’ Lotus and Renault team up to develop an all-electric Alpine car An electric Corvette…SUV? GM is thinking about it VW’s highly-anticipated ID Buzz electric minivan has been delayed Toyota’s greenwashing leads to record $180m fine for emissions lies https://youtu.be/mgM3wki2V0I Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Quick Charge Podcast: January 16, 2021

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla Model S/X refresh, a new Tesla solar inverter, the Model Y's third-row, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla is liquidating Model S and Model X inventory by the end of the month as refresh nears Tesla (TSLA) launches its own solar power inverter Tesla releases video of Model Y third row but doesn’t show someone sitting in it Tesla starts production of Model Y with massive single-piece rear casting NHTSA asks Tesla to recall Model S and Model X over MCU fiasco GM’s BrightDrop to build delivery EVs, 500 FedEx trucks this year GM teases Cadillac Celestiq electric car with interesting ‘smart glass’ roof Lucid (CCIV) and Proterra (ACTC) become latest EV companies looking to go public Hyundai releases new images of the IONIQ 5 electric car, makes vague claim about fast charging 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/JYo6mA3yh9E 

Tesla Model S/X refresh, Tesla solar inverter, Model Y third-row, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla (TSLA) stock going to the moon (or Mars), a new Model Y, the timing of the $25,000 Tesla car, and more. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla (TSLA) surges to record high — making Elon Musk the richest man in the world Tesla launches Model Y with Standard Range RWD and 7-seat third-row option Tesla sells out first quarter of Model Y electric SUV in China in just a few days Tesla unveils new map of upcoming Supercharger stations, adds stations, and updates timelines Tesla’s $25,000 electric car could be coming sooner than we thought VW makes new batch of ID.4 1st Edition electric SUVs for the US GM to produce Honda and Acura electric vehicles in Mexico and Tennessee in 2023-24 GM updates its logo for 5th time in history for huge electric transition campaign 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/alzJRH2tLNE 

Tesla (TSLA) stock to the moon (or Mars), new Model Y, $25,000 Tesla, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our thoughts on what 2021 holds for electric cars, the Tesla Model S/X refresh, a Model Y interior update, and more. This week we are sponsored by NeoCharge smart charging splitter. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla Model S/X refresh back in the spotlight as hacker finds updated interior with selfie camera in code Tesla updates interior design of Model Y electric SUV Tesla offers 3 months of free Full Self-Driving package as unprecedented end-of-quarter incentive Tesla (TSLA) is inching closer to historic delivery goal with a day to go Tesla owners of brand-new Model 3 and Y cars plagued with heating issues in dead of winter Tesla opens new world largest Supercharger station with a whopping 72 charging stalls Ford throws shade at Tesla over quality, calls its electric vehicles a ‘compromise’ What does the year 2021 hold for electric cars? 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/8UzeD7uslDg 

2021 for electric cars, Tesla Model S/X refresh, Model Y interior update, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a few news items about Tesla and other automakers, but as a holiday special, we are going to have a broader discussion about the year 2020 in the electric vehicle world. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Elon Musk: Tesla Superchargers are now being used ‘low-key’ by other automakers Elon Musk reveals he looked to sell Tesla to Apple for a fraction of its current value Tesla is ‘ironing out a few bugs’ in big holiday update, Elon Musk says it’s still coming Hyundai accidentally leaks IONIQ 5 electric car specs and it’s not bad The year 2020 in the electric vehicle world 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/eAYsaJEWQck 

Podcast: 2020 world of electric vehicles review, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shutting down Model S and Model X production shutdown, battery cost falling under $100 per kWh, Toyota missing the boat on EV, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla announces extended Model S/X production shutdown, hinting at design refresh Tesla announces new CCS charging adapter but North America launch still unclear Tesla is upgrading Model 3 and Model Y headlights with more powerful and precise beam Electric vehicle battery cost officially dips under critical $100/kWh price point but there’s a catch Amazon’s Zoox unveils its autonomous electric vehicle with massive battery pack Subaru announces all-electric Forester-size vehicle and you won’t believe when it’s coming Toyota CEO shows lack of vision, spreads EV misinformation, and spells the end for the automaker https://twitter.com/FredericLambert/status/1340008183427964930 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/u0nmKWPZ5Dw 

Podcast: Tesla Model S/X production shutdown, battery cost fall, Toyota is over, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla (TSLA) going back to the well with a new capital raise, Toyota making some EV moves, and details on the QuantumScape solid-state battery, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. preload="none" The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla (TSLA) announces $5 billion capital raise at insane stock price Tesla announces new leasing experience Tesla is rumored to get Cybertruck steel from new $1.7 billion factory in Texas Tesla gives deadline to Roadster referral discount winners ahead of finally delivering new Supercar Toyota announces new all-electric SUV, says it’s their ‘first step’ for battery-electric cars Lexus teases electric SUV powered by new drivetrain technology Toyota to unveil electric car with solid-state battery with 10-min fast-charging next year GM reveals working Hummer EV pickup prototype to show the doubters Tesla co-founder JB Straubel on QuantumScape’s new fast-charging battery: It’s a ‘major breakthrough’ Aptera unveils super-efficient electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range and solar power 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/1useiRwupQo 

Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) capital raise, Toyota makes some EV moves, QuantumScape details, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a discussion about Tesla making profits versus doing a massive capital raise, a new Tesla software update, Lucid's factory, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. preload="none" The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Should Tesla (TSLA) raise an insane amount of cash at crazy stock price to accelerate its plans? Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is open to merging with other automakers after valuation surge to record high Tesla (TSLA) turns to Cybertruck reservation holders in end-of-year delivery push Tesla releases new software update with navigation, text messaging improvements, and more Elon Musk is ‘extremely confident’ Tesla will release full autonomy in ‘some jurisdictions’ next year A comparison of a Tesla Model 3 with a heat pump to one without shows impressive results Tesla releases service manuals, diagnostic tools, and more for free Lucid completes factory construction, aims to ramp up to 400,000 electric cars per year GM cancels deal to build Nikola (NKLA) electric-hydrogen pickup truck after many controversies 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/qktnqenFkXM 

Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) profit vs massive cap raise, software update, Lucid’s factory, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including new rumors of a Tesla Model S and Model X refresh, TSLA stock is going to the moon, a possible new electric pickup, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors Tesla (TSLA) surges to new highs, valuation now reaching close to half a trillion dollars Tesla Semi electric truck to have up to 621 miles of range, says Elon Musk Elon Musk talks new Tesla model to be designed in Europe: likely a small electric hatchback Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air Tesla Model X gets hacked through new relay attack, Tesla says it is pushing a patch Tesla recalls over 9,000 Model X SUVs over small pieces that can detach while driving Tesla recalls 437 Model Y SUVs over loose bolt in steering control Tesla is now under NHTSA scrutiny over Model S/X suspension after disputing recall in China Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers on EPA range with up to 300 miles VW ID.4 electric SUV gets official EPA range: 250 miles GM drops out of Trump’s lawsuit against California’s emission rules in suspiciously opportunistic move Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYhQnu1a1k4&feature=youtu.be 

Podcast: Tesla Model S/X refresh rumors, TSLA to the moon, new electric pickup, and more

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 being endangered again, TSLA stock going crazy, GM being being a tease with new EVs, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla stops selling $35,000 Model 3 with new 2021 model year refresh Tesla (TSLA) surges on finally getting greenlight to join S&P500 Tesla (TSLA) surges to near-record high on mysterious new investor buying big Tesla updates Model Y to match new features introduced in 2021 Model 3 refresh Tesla to release new Full Self-Driving Beta update w/ ‘fundamental improvements,’ wider release could be coming soon Tesla is adding automatic payment at chargers to facilitate apartment charging and more Tesla (TSLA) goes on crazy hiring spree, adds 1,000 sales and delivery people in 2 months Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and others join forces to create ZETA: a push for electric cars only by 2030 GM announces plans for 30 new EVs by 2025 – some to be unveiled today? GM creates new EV org and tools to help support its new electric vehicle programs GM teases new Chevy electric pickup truck prototype GM gives first peek at GMC Hummer EV SUV version First peek at the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV 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/ajlbUZ_5eKc 

$35,000 Tesla Model 3, TSLA stock goes crazy, GM is being a tease

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new Model 3 battery pack, the Rivian R1T and R1S, the new BMW iNext, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk 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/nLttF_S1vy4 

Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX (Re-edit)

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new Model 3 battery pack, the Rivian R1T and R1S, the new BMW iNext, and more. Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com. The Electrek Podcast is me, Fred Lambert, editor-in-chief of Electrek, and Seth Weintraub, founder and publisher of Electrek and the 9to5 network, discussing all our top stories of the week while taking questions from our readers and highlighting the most insightful comments on the site. 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. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts here. We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today: Tesla confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk 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/nLttF_S1vy4 

Podcast: Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX, and more

A weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.

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