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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla getting new batteries with faster charging, a new Tesla Semi order, a new Tesla software update, 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 (TSLA) is getting new battery cells from Panasonic with faster charging capacity Tesla (TSLA) receives massive new order of Tesla Semi electric trucks — biggest yet? Tesla releases new software update with Autopilot, Spotify app improvements, and more Tesla launches own tequila with crazy-looking bottle and high price tag Tesla starts delivering cars with TeslaCam/Sentry Mode storage device Tesla launches new winter tire and wheel package just in time for Model Y’s first winter Toyota CEO goes after Tesla and Elon Musk with strange cooking analogy Ford CEO: Mach-E is the first true competitor with Tesla — a Tesla is not a Mustang Nio unveils 100 kWh battery with cell-to-pack design and lets owners upgrade if they want Kandi’s small electric car to cost $7,999 in California 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/oZFyL7c_inE

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's service push, changes to Tesla's regen braking, Model 3 2021 gets its EPA rating, 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 (TSLA) makes massive push for service to catch up with sales Tesla mysteriously removes regenerative braking strength option in new cars Tesla Model 3 2021 EPA rating shows Tesla’s efficiency supremacy Tesla is working with Panasonic to build new 4680 battery cell pilot production line at Giga Nevada Tesla tests Supercharger limited time discounts to offset expensive peak demand charges Tesla (TSLA) launches new ‘Energy Plan’ to offer low electricity rates with solar and Powerwall VPP GM unveils 1977 K5 Blazer-E with electric power thanks to its upcoming eCrate conversion kit Fiat Chrysler announces Ram electric pickup truck coming 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/g0kIWIGs4Ls

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla FSD beta release, Tesla (TSLA) earnings, the launch of the GMC Hummer 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 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: First look at Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta and it looks just insane Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta: a collection of video demonstrations by early testers Tesla is increasing price of Full Self-Driving package to a whopping $10,000 Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2020 results: destroys both revenue and profit expectations Tesla releases new Model Y Shanghai factory pictures ahead of production start Tesla claims solar roof install in less than 2 days, finally accelerates solar power deployment Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk teases ‘lots of improvements’ for the electric pickup Tesla is working with mysterious third-parties to deploy Megacharger network for electric semi trucks Tesla is adding a new ‘4D’ radar with twice the range for self-driving Tesla software leak reveals HEPA filter with Bioweapon Defense Mode coming to Model Y Tesla fires ‘Mister Gigafactory’, the engineer behind its factory construction projects Tesla battery researcher shows new test results pointing to batteries lasting over 2 million miles GM unveils Hummer EV: 350-mile electric supertruck with $80,000 super price tag GM sells out first-year production of GMC Hummer EV electric pickup in an hour 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/nmHlQMcbshg

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla officially launching the Model 3 2021 refresh, efficiency package across Tesla's lineup, a possible price war with Lucid, 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 officially launches Model 3 2021 refresh with more range and features Tesla update lets you lock Sentry Mode/TeslaCam storage in glovebox Tesla gives Model X range increase with 2021 version Tesla gives big range increase to Model S Performance Tesla boosts Model Y range Tesla (TSLA) slashes Model S price, now starts at just $71,990 Lucid confirms base Air at $69,900 — beating Tesla by just 4 miles Tesla to reduce Model S price again as Elon Musk takes shot at Lucid Tesla starts production of 7-seater Model Y electric SUV with third row next month Elon Musk mentions Tesla electric bus in tweet but quickly deletes it Tesla to release ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ to some customers next week Tesla cancels its ballsy ‘no questions asked’ 7-day return policy GM Cruise gets greenlight to operate true driverless Chevy Bolt EVs 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/eKcWfsKuBZ4

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla preparing a Model 3 refresh, Tesla disbands PR, Solar Roof problems, 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 is doing a Model 3 refresh and we’ve seen it Tesla (TSLA) to increase production almost 20%, says Elon Musk in leaked email Tesla dissolves its PR department — a new first in the industry Elon Musk confirms Tesla’s new structural battery and cells are first going to Model Y at Giga Berlin Tesla Solar Roof buyer left without roof and tarps over his house after 2-month-long nightmare Tesla says it caught ‘malicious sabotage’ at Fremont factory Tesla’s robot snake charger is not dead yet 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 get their official EPA range Mercedes-Benz announces several new electric cars, teases EQE and EQS SUV 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/kZ2l0bknhIA

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Q3 production and delivery results, potential Tesla acquisitions, Ford Mustang Mach-E price drop, 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 (TSLA) delivers record number of electric cars in Q3: 139,300 vehicles Tesla (TSLA) achieves record delivery volume as quarterly expectations jump Tesla (TSLA) secures massive order of Tesla Semi electric trucks from Walmart Tesla (TSLA) acquires German battery assembly line maker supplying BMW and Mercedes Tesla is looking to acquire stake in LG’s battery business, surprising report says Tesla cuts Model 3 price in China, improves range with cobalt-free LFP batteries Tesla (TSLA) signs lithium supply agreement with North Carolina project, sends stock up 200% Tesla reduces Solar Roof price, updates website Tesla (TSLA) increases Powerwall price as demand is through the roof Tesla releases new software update with 2 new small features Tesla starts activating new charge port heater, but it’s unclear who has it Tesla pushes new software update to enable cars to automatically drive through green traffic lights Ford slashes Mustang Mach-E electric car prices by up to $3,000 Volvo starts production of its highly-anticipated XC40 electric SUV 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/xa_wS30xb-c

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Battery Day, Model S Plaid, a $25,000 Tesla, 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 unveils battery puzzle made of pieces of smart material science, design, and manufacturing innovation Tesla unveils new 4680 battery cell: bigger, 6x power, and 5x energy Tesla unveils Model S Plaid: 520+ miles, 200 mph, and 0-60mph in less than 2s Tesla announces $25,000 electric car enabled by new battery cell Tesla suffers complete network outage, internal systems and connectivity features down [Update: connectivity returning] Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk says ‘record deliveries possible’ in leaked employee email Tesla launches $2,000 ‘Acceleration Boost’ upgrade on Model Y Tesla reintroduces ‘Enhanced Autopilot’ — offering cheaper alternative to ‘Full Self-Driving’ First look: Volkswagen ID.4 EV sets mainstream $40K price before incentives 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/2axlfo5tAE8

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Roadrunner battery leak, potential Model 3 updates, Nikola Motors coming to an end, 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: First look at Tesla’s new battery cell produced in-house with Roadrunner Tesla to update Model 3 center console, steering wheel, add heat pump and more, rumor says Tesla bug allows other electric cars to charge for free at new Superchargers Elon Musk: Tesla delays release of important Autopilot rewrite, now 6-10 weeks if all goes well Tesla is building new massive Supercharger, could become world’s largest Tesla gets partial win in Gigafactory ‘saboteur’ case, but it’s not really a good look for the company Lucid beats Tesla Model S Plaid prototype on racetrack with its own tri-motor Air test vehicle Nikola (NKLA) admits to faking video of driving prototype in weak response to allegations GM unveils Hummer EV’s Crab Mode — a four-wheel steering system Ford releases F-150 electric pickup testing footage — showing impressive performance 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/-ZwBj4Eor0E