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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 the Nikola and GM partnership, the unveiling of the Lucid Air, Tesla exporting the Model 3 made-in-China exports, 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: Nikola (NKLA) announces deal with GM to engineer and produce its electric/hydrogen pickup truck, and more Nikola’s (NKLA) house of cards crumbles as GM acts like nothing is happening Lucid launches Air electric sedan, unveils production design and full specs Tesla to export Model 3 made-in-China cars, something Elon Musk said they wouldn’t do Tesla (TSLA) excluded from S&P 500 reshuffle despite being worth 9x all 3 new firms combined Tesla (TSLA) crashes, announces completion of capital raise Tesla aims for ‘first completion’ of Gigafactory Texas in May 2021 Uber announces $800 million to accelerate transition to electric cars, but only aims for 100% electric by 2040 GM partners with Uber to help drivers buy Chevy Bolt EV with deep discounts 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=6uTHgnLjz1U&feature=youtu.be

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla teasing an important design change, the $5 billion TSLA capital raise, Lucid Air performance, 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: Elon Musk is going to Germany to review Tesla’s vaccine printer venture and Gigafactory Berlin Tesla releases impressive video of production at Gigafactory Shanghai — a glimpse of ‘Alien dreadnought’ Tesla CEO Elon Musk meets with VW CEO, gets preview of ID.3 and ID.4 electric cars Tesla (TSLA) announces $5 billion capital raise — taking advantage of stock price’s meteoric rise Tesla releases new software update to visually detect speed limit signs, and more Tesla is building a new video game and user interface team in Austin Tesla reverts to again not sharing pictures of used cars for sale Lucid Air beats Tesla Model S with insane 9.9-second quarter-mile VW unveils ID.4 interior with some Tesla inspirations 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/9Yj58maONqE

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including The Big Tesla Hack, Model 3 frunk change, Model Y taillights, 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 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: The Big Tesla Hack: A hacker gained control over the entire fleet, but fortunately he’s a good guy Tesla and FBI prevented $1 million ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada Tesla fights back against owners hacking their cars to unlock performance boost Tesla updates Model 3 frunk, makes it a bit smaller — but why? Tesla changes Model Y’s taillight design Tuned Tesla Model 3 crashes at Pikes Peak, driver wants to race Sunday Lucid reveals its insane 500-mile range is achieved on 113 kWh battery pack Chevy releases first teaser pictures of refreshed Bolt EV and new Bolt EUV Jaguar releases cheaper, less powerful I-Pace 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/J1_rn7PodO4

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) stock going inside, Tesla's "not-so-secret" Dojo project, Lucid Air's charging capacity, 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 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) surges to $2,000 ahead of stock split and shorts are running Elon Musk hints at Tesla’s not-so-secret Dojo AI-training supercomputer capacity Tesla is working on HW 4.0 self-driving chip with TSMC for mass production in Q4 2021, report says Tesla cars are going to play elevator music through external speaker because Elon Musk likes it Tesla is rolling out suspension update with real-time visualization Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars 2021 Porsche Taycan gets small speed boost, color HUD, new charging options, more Lucid reveals impressive 300 kW charge rate for Air electric car, bi-directional charging, and more Lucid electric SUV prototype spotted ahead of launch 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/8ALli70IywI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a Tesla battery breakthrough, TSLA stock split, Hyundai's new IONIQ EV brand, 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 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 researchers show path to next-gen battery cell with breakthrough energy density Tesla battery researchers mention enabling electric aircraft with new batteries Tesla announces 5 for 1 stock split, TSLA jumps 8% Tesla slashes price of CCS retrofit for Model S and Model X Tesla pushes to upgrade Destination Chargers with Gen 3 Wall Connectors, enables paid charging Cadillac Lyriq electric car to surprisingly start at less than $60,000 Electric Corvette? GM files for ‘E-Ray’ trademark Hyundai launches IONIQ as new EV brand, confirms 3 new electric cars Lucid Air electric car is going to have insane EPA range of over 500 miles 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/nxcwHT9K-PQ

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new car wrap service, Model Y Long Range RWD, Cadillac Lyriq, 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 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 Model Y diary: Day 4 range test family trip with bikes Tesla launches its own car wrap service Tesla starts trial production of Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive Tesla is working on massive sales presence expansion with new markets Tesla prepares production increase at Fremont factory, builds new parallel line under tent Tesla makes tiny change to Model Y that will save owners some headaches Tesla is ‘highly likely’ to make smaller Cybertruck for Europe, says Elon Musk Tesla’s wiper controls are ruled illegal in Germany after someone crashed while using them Tesla’s made-in-China cars lead market in quality while US-made Tesla cars score lowest Tesla urges owners to push for allowing charging payment by kWh Tesla launches Model 3/Model Y leases in Canada, expands in the market Electric pickup truck maker Lordstown Motors announces deal to go public at $1.6 billion Audi e-tron 2021 electric SUV gets $9,000 price cut and 18 more miles of range Cadillac reveals Lyriq electric crossover with 19-kW home charging option, due late 2022 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=FSM0fRc4qsk&feature=youtu.be

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Seth's Tesla Model Y dairy, the size of Gigafactory Texas, Kandi's cheap electric cars, 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 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: Seth's Tesla Model Y diary: Tesla Model Y diary: Day One, the Model X lease trade-in Model Y diary: Delivery, panel gaps and 1st impressions Tesla Model Y diary day 3: Installing a $320 tow hitch Tesla Gigafactory Texas shows its crazy potential in size comparison with other Tesla factories Tesla surprisingly lists Model Y Long Range RWD for $48,000 First look at Elon Musk’s personal Tesla Model S with prototype color Tesla batteries to get 20% energy density increase –Panasonic Elon Musk: Tesla is open to supply software, powertrains, & batteries to other automakers Tesla is going to build ‘completely new batteries’ at Gigafactory Berlin, German official says GMC Hummer electric pickup: new pictures and features released Kandi launches cheapest EVs in US, $13,000+ after 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/u6_SzvPrTgw

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's (TSLA) Q2 2020 earnings results, Tesla Model Y road trip review, and Gigafactory Austin going official. This week's podcast is sponsored by Tesmat, an awesome, self contained bed for camping in your Model 3 and now Model Y. Get $20 off with code electrek. 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) releases Q2 2020 result: delivers profit and crushes expectations Tesla releases new pictures of Model Y production line at Gigafactory Shanghai Tesla confirms ‘next US Gigafactory site has been selected’ Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster production in California within 12-18 months Elon Musk on Tesla Self-Driving: ‘I can almost go from my house to work with no intervention’ Tesla plans two new electric cars after Cybertruck, Musk tentatively confirms Tesla triples Solar Roof installations Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk wants more nickel and more good employees Tesla Semi: the electric semi truck is going to be built in Texas Tesla Gigafactory Austin is going to be ‘ecological paradise’ open to the public Tesla Model Y Road Trip Review: a no-compromise electric SUV Tesla launches Model Y leases, starting at $499 per month Tesla secret project Palladium: new Model S and Model X are coming Elon Musk: Tesla is going to change alloy of the Cybertruck electric pickup Tesla sues Rivian over allegedly stealing trade secrets through new hires Exclusive: First photo of Cadillac Lyriq EV’s nearly 3-foot monster display Rivian delays electric pickup to summer 2021 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=kRqfpFItOYM&feature=youtu.be

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a cheaper Tesla Model Y, Tesla Terafactory Austin news, the new Nissan Ariya, and more. Sponsored by Bluetti: ​​Order the new Bluetti AC200 2000W/1700Wh power station for a special pre-order price. 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 reduces Model Y prices, now starts below $50,000 Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, Elon Musk says range would be too low Tesla former VP of quality explains why 1st batch of Teslas might not be ones to get Tesla ships Model Y to New Zealand — likely for winter testing Tesla Terafactory Austin: County approves tax incentive for Cybertruck factory Tesla launches update with ridiculously small change showing commitment to efficiency Tesla is planning Fremont factory shutdown for upgrades, opening new assembly line Tesla sees spike in COVID-19 ‘exposure,’ data leak shows over 130 cases and more ‘affected’ Tesla says fewer than 10 employees contracted COVID-19 at work in rosy employee email Elon Musk releases stunning render of Tesla Gigafactory Berlin when completed Panasonic denies ’13 million battery cell per day’ production at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada Nissan unveils 300-mile Ariya electric SUV with liquid-cooled battery, 130kW CCS charging, starts at $40k BMW unveils electric iX3 SUV, with big claims about more power, range, and space Fisker changes strategy, plans to use VW’s MEB platform for $30,000 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOospmrq1Yw&feature=youtu.be

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla (TSLA) stock craziness ensuing, Tesla Terafactory Austin, new electric cars, and more. Sponsored by Bluetti: ​​Order the new Bluetti AC200 2000W/1700Wh power station for a special pre-order price.  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) stock news: Tesla launches short shorts for real and the internet goes crazy Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk ends up making over $50 million from his SEC settlement Tesla’s meteoric rise is making a lot of employees very rich Tesla (TSLA) facing unprecedented $20 billion short bet — potential bloodbath? Tesla (TSLA) stock rallies to new all-time high as Wall Street adjusts Tesla Model Y lands in Europe thanks to Volvo looking to reverse engineer it Tesla electric hatchback: Elon Musk says new car might be designed in Germany Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk says ‘very close’ to level 5 autonomy complete Tesla updates ridiculous warranty on problematic media unit and touchscreen VW’s Seat unveils stunning electric hot hatchback: 2021 Cupra el-Born Audi unveils Q4 Sportsback e-tron: ~$45,000 sleek electric SUV Rivian secures $2.5 billion funding from Tesla investors and more 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=6sXTmJXEXBM&feature=youtu.be  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Q2 delivery results, Tesla Autopilot rewrite update, Nikola Badger electric pickup, 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, but we are making an exception this week and doing the show on Thursday due to Independence Day this weekend. 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 announces Q2 deliveries: 90,650 electric cars — beating expectations Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) could break even in Q2 despite global pandemic Elon Musk is amazed how well Tesla executed in Q2 — possible profit? Elon Musk talks Tesla Autopilot rewrite, says ‘a lot of new functionality in 2-4 months’ Tesla increases Full Self-Driving price to $8,000 as promised House Democrats release net zero plan, including 100% EV sales by 2035 Nikola is taking $5,000 deposits for pickup truck renders made due to Tesla Cybertruck Porsche Taycan RWD makes China debut w/489km of NEDC range, uncertain if coming to US market Nissan to premiere electric Ariya crossover on July 15, taking on Tesla Model Y Lucid achieves Cd of .21, lowest aerodynamic drag coefficient of any luxury car 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/jnPdGG4fwOc

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla going 'all out' in Q2, Tesla's 'Roadrunner' secret project, Cybertruck in person, 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 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: Elon Musk sends cryptic email to Tesla employees about going ‘all out’ Tesla could surprise with near-record deliveries in Q2 despite pandemic Tesla reveals more on status of Roadrunner secret project for battery production Tesla aims to hold Battery Day with ‘cell production tour’ on September 15 Tesla increases Model S and X Supercharging rate to 225 kW Close look at Tesla Cybertruck prototype in rare public outing Tesla Cybertruck pre-orders rise to over 650,000, says new report Three years with the Chevy Bolt, a retrospective and a harsh reality ahead for GM Lordstown unveils its Endurance pickup truck prototype with 4 in-wheel motors How much does EV charging save you compared to gas? Up to $10,500 says DOE Ford dealers are marking up Mustang Mach-E by as much as $15,000 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/n4f3ibAfD40  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's Austin Terafactory?, Model Y quality issues, Tesla's new software update, 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 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 acquires $5 million worth of land outside Austin to build new factory Tesla has some major Model Y quality issues Tesla deliveries unsurprisingly crash in US amid pandemic but it’s not that bad Tesla releases new software update with bunch of new features Tesla starts to enable cars to automatically drive through green lights Tesla upgrades Model S with 402-mile range Tesla releases new solar panel, slashes prices Tesla is taking design submissions for its Chinese-made small electric car Tesla admits its approach to self-driving is harder but might be only way to scale Tesla secures massive new Megapack project that replaces gas peaker plant Tesla deploys new Megapacks at ‘WindCharger’ project Tesla Model 3 gets a solar roof thanks to Lightyear Leaked photos of VW ID.4 electric crossover reveal clean design GM unveils Buick Velite 7 Electric SUV, gives us an idea of Bolt EUV Tesla Cybertruck is making display debut at the Petersen Automotive Museum 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/j1yVihpE7fU  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including news about Tesla Model Y production and demand, the Solar Roof rollout, Model 3 hacking, 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 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: Elon Musk reveals Tesla Model Y production ramp-up problem in leaked email Tesla adds Model Y to referral program, surprising move indicating weak demand Tesla starts Model Y deliveries in Canada Tesla hacker unlocks Performance upgrade and acceleration boost at a discount Tesla Semi: Elon Musk says time to bring electric trucks to volume production A look at Tesla battery degradation and replacement after 400,000 miles Tesla data shows battery degradation is limited but not all packs are created equal Tesla starts canceling Solar Roof orders after years of taking deposits Elon Musk’s Boring Company Loop is expanding again in Las Vegas with another customer 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/mfHtSr3Qepc  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a potential new new Tesla van, a old but undissclosed Tesla acquisition, Nio's battery swap program, 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 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 making 12 passenger electric van for Boring Company, says official GM starts electric van program said to aim to ‘beat Tesla to the segment’ Tesla drastically accelerates Model Y delivery timeline — What is happening? Tesla quietly acquired automated manufacturing firm to design factories Rumor: Tesla and UK government are working on a factory Nio might have figured out battery swap for electric cars as it completes 500,000 swaps Rivian Adventure Network: Electric pickup maker hires Tesla staff to build charging network 2021 is going to be the year for electric revolution – 10 new EVs coming next year 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/w9uMZ7skH34