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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's delivery and production numbers, what to expect in the EV world in 2019, the Polestar 2, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm 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 iTunes 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 record deliveries of 90,700 cars in Q4, production also increased Tesla has over 3,000 Model 3 vehicles left in inventory in the US Tesla reduces prices in the US as tax credit starts to phase out, Model 3 now starts at $44,000 GM hits electric vehicle tax credit threshold, phase-out to start in April Tesla (TSLA) wipes out billions in market cap with production numbers and price reduction Tesla surprisingly increases range of the Model 3 with Mid-Range battery Tesla switches Model 3 production to European version, first Chinese Model 3 spotted Tesla opens Model 3 orders to the public in Europe and China Tesla received almost 14,000 Model 3 orders in Europe, report says What to expect from Tesla in 2019: Model Y, Model S/X refresh, and more Here are the new all-electric vehicles coming in 2019 Volvo’s Polestar releases first image of its all-electric ‘Tesla Model 3 competitor’ Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kquAPoNhCiA  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla appointing new board members, Tesla releasing a new software update, a new cheap Chinese EV, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm 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 iTunes 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 two new board members: Larry Ellison and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson Tesla releases software update to help unfreeze charge port Tesla updates Model 3’s headlights, earns better rating from IIHS Tesla to start testing new Autopilot Hardware 3 in employee vehicles Tesla extends referral program with new incentive to buy without a test drive Tesla is working to ‘dramatically increase’ Superchargers within cities, European expansion, and more Etergo secures €10M to produce 240 km range modular battery swapping electric scooter Here are all the coolest electric motorcycles coming in 2019 Electrek review: Voro Motors EMove electric scooter is a 25 MPH and 50 mi range beast China’s Great Wall Motor unveils $8,680 all-electric ORA R1 urban car with nearly 200-mile range Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://youtu.be/7KNmepDPFnY

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk's Boring Company launches its first tunnel, Tesla launches new end-of-the-year delivery initiatives, Donald Trump goes after EVs, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm 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 iTunes 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’s Boring Company unveils first tunnel with Tesla vehicles on ‘tracking wheels’ Tesla is introducing a new 5-minute buying and delivery program Tesla starts selling and delivering cars out of Gigafactory 1 – comes with a tour Tesla releases software update with new winter features and video game to drive your car on Mars Tesla actually releases a ‘fart app’ as an Easter egg in its vehicles Tesla (TSLA) gets knocked down a peg by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs Donald Trump goes after electric vehicles: ‘all-electric is not going to work’ Electra Meccanica says it received over 41,000 orders for all-electric Tofino roadster and 23,000 SOLO EVs NIO launches new ES6 electric SUV with up to 300 miles of range and $52,000 price tag EU announces deal to cut emissions from new cars by 37.5%, giving a boost to electric cars Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiCMU5GlFx4  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk firing shots at the SEC in controversial 60 minutes interview, Tesla pickup truck timeline, Tesla's end-of-the-year sale and delivery push, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm ET (today at 4:30pm), 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 iTunes 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 takes issue with ‘misleading edit’ of Tesla interview on 60 Minutes, here’s what was really said Tesla is launching a new retail offensive with a focus on malls Tesla ‘might’ unveil electric pickup truck prototype in 2019, says Elon Musk Tesla makes end-of-the-year push with referral program, cancellation waitlist, and more Tesla is going to ship 3,000 Model 3’s per week in Europe starting in February, report says Tesla Semi black prototype comes back, charges from 5 Superchargers at once Tesla-inspired EV startup Xiaopeng launches ~$33,000 all-electric SUV First look at Tesla’s new dual connector CCS Supercharger Tesla patents Google Glass-like AR system for factory workers Porsche electric car prototype achieves new record 400 kW charge rate VW’s less than $30,000 all-electric hatchback spotted testing VW to add luxury SUV and beach buggy to its electric lineup Lotus to go electric with a $2.5 million 1,000 hp hypercar INFINITI unveils first image of upcoming all-electric crossover Hyundai Kona US price is $36,450 minus incentives for 258-Mile CUV Daimler is buying over $20 billion in battery cells to support electric vehicle plans Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6smuv4u7mjw

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our Audi e-tron first drive review, Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range gets its EPA rating, the Boring Company will have a new product unveiling, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm ET (today at 4:30pm), 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 iTunes 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: Audi e-tron first drive review: a solid SUV that happens to be electric Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range gets official EPA rating with surprising results Tesla Model 3 configurator opens across Europe with Feb delivery, 544km range Tesla Model Y to have third-row seat, mid-2020 production at Gigafactory 1 according to leaked docs Tesla would consider buying shuttered GM factories [again], says Elon Musk Tesla’s giant battery saved $40 million during its first year, report says Tesla’s giant virtual power plant with Powerwalls expands to 1,000 more homes in Australia Elon Musk’s Boring Company to unveil ‘fully road legal autonomous transport cars’ SK Innovation announces new electric vehicle battery gigafactory in the US Aston Martin to offer electric conversions of classic cars Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3EtRJF2oRo

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including several new electric vehicles unveiled at the LA Auto show, like the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck and the Audi e-tron GT, some Tesla updates, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm ET (today at 4:30pm), 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 iTunes 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: Rivian unveils all-electric pickup truck with unbelievable specs Closer look at Rivian’s R1T all-electric pickup truck and why I ordered it Rivian launches all-electric 7-seat SUV with over 410 miles of range Audi’s gorgeous e-tron GT concept makes huge splash at the LA Auto Show Nissan delays launch of long-range Leaf amid scandal Nissan launches ‘Nissan Energy’ to commercialize vehicle-to-home/building with the Leaf First ride in BYTON’s M-Byte all-electric SUV with insanely large screen ChargePoint raises $240 million from Daimler, BMW, and others to accelerate EV charging infrastructure GM kills the Chevy Volt, shuts down factories, but accelerates EV investment Donald Trump threatens to kill GM’s electric car subsidies over factory closures Tesla should buy another shuttered GM factory in restructuring Elon Musk announces Tesla software update with new rain sensing neural net and Easter eggs Tesla achieves Model 3 production of 1,000/day, pushes to maintain it and reduce costs Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1gjzs0X7n8  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Pickup truck becoming a growing priority in Tesla's product roadmap, Model 3 cold weather issues again, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm 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 iTunes 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 preparing some new cold weather features as winter is coming Tesla releases new Model 3 software update to address cold weather issues Tesla releases Model 3 software update with new climate controls, anti-theft feature, and more Tesla Pickup Truck: Elon Musk hints at accelerated plan for electric pickup Tesla plans to double Supercharger network, V3 delayed to ‘early next year’, says Elon Musk Elon Musk would like Tesla to work with Mercedes-Benz on an electric Sprinter van Tesla bites the bullet and slashes prices in China due to Trump’s trade war Honda launches new all-electric Everus VE-1 for ~$25,000 in China China starts solid-state battery production, pushing energy density higher Hyundai ramps up production of Kona Electric Oil companies officially ask Republicans to kill effort to extend electric vehicle tax credit Carbo folding ebike: Good, fast, or cheap, pick all 3 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00pm ET (or the video after 5:00pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBTex7BYcwU

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 issues in cold weather, Model 3 getting a CCS plug in Europe, an electric Mustang, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm ET (today at 4:30pm), 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 iTunes 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 3 is starting to show some important flaws in cold weather Tesla confirms Model 3 is getting a CCS plug in Europe, adapter coming for Model S and Model X Tesla increases base price of Model S and Model X, makes several option changes to ‘simplify offering’ Tesla launches new ‘Enhanced Anti-theft’ sensor as aftermarket product Tesla brings back all recently removed options as ‘off-the-menu items’ Tesla, GM, Nissan, and others form coalition to reform electric vehicle tax credit Tesla buys trucking companies to shorten Model 3 delivery times for tax credit by the end of the year Tesla is pushing to achieve Model 3 production of 7,000 units per week within 2 weeks Tesla ends free Supercharger credit program for Model S and Model X Tesla reaches 10 billion electric miles with a global fleet of half a million cars Tesla slashes price of solar systems by up to 20%, cites vertical integration Startup unveils stunning all-electric 1960’s Mustangs for production Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjf7tIiaWJw

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including all the new two-wheel EVs that we saw at the Milan Motorcycle show, like the Harley-Davidson Livewire, Tesla's Energy's big week, the Tesla Model 3 gets a key fob, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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 5pm ET (today at 4:30pm), 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 iTunes 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: Close look at the new Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle Curtiss unveils two new insane electric motorcycle versions that go 0-60 mph in 2.1s Ducati goes electric – and adds pedals – with new electric mountain bike Super SOCO unveils new $5,100 and 62 mph electric motorcycle, the TC MAX KYMCO unveils new 155 mph 6-speed electric motorcycle superbike, the SuperNEX Arc Vector electric motorcycle is the most high tech $117k & 150 mph cafe racer Tesla appoints longtime board member Robyn Denholm as new Chairwoman to replace Elon Musk A new Tesla ‘shared Powerbank’ launches as a community alternative to individual Powerwalls Tesla and others to deliver over 2 GWh of energy storage in California project to replace 3 gas plants Tesla finally launches Model 3 key fob for $150 but with a big drawback New Tesla Model 3 with different plug spotted ahead of European launch Tesla starts rolling out ‘Track Mode’ for the Model 3 Performance – here’s how it works Jaguar I-Pace gets official EPA range of 234 miles as questions about efficiency arise Layoffs, furloughs, auctions and shutdown at Faraday Future’s EV factory Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://youtu.be/VocRe1llzVk

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 pricing shenanigans, new details about Autopilot features, GM unveils a Chevy Camaro electric, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm 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. But today, we aim to start at 3:30pm ET. After the show ends at around 5pm ET (today at 4:30pm), 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 iTunes 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 price of Model 3 Performance [Updated: Elon Musk makes it right] Tesla urges customers to buy new Mid-Range Model 3 now to get the full tax credit Tesla production goes down as they start new Mid-Range Model 3 deliveries Tesla’s next-gen Summon feature will be able to find parking spot and read instruction signs, says Elon Musk (updated) Tesla owners will be able to remotely control their car through their phones ‘like RC cars’ within ~6 weeks, says Elon Musk Tesla increases price of Autopilot when bought after delivery as it launches new features Tesla Pickup Truck has a ‘really futuristic-like cyberpunk Blade Runner’ design, says Elon Musk Tesla is working on a new ‘Megapack’ energy module at Gigafactory 1 Chevy shows off a 800V Electric ‘eCOPO’ Camaro conversion running a 9 sec quarter mile Faraday Future can’t catch a break as it’s seemingly on the brink of failure again Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 3:30pm ET (or the video after 4:30pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Um_dKn4K0  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla beating Q3 expectations with a profit, Tesla Model Y is moving forward, a new Tesla v9 update, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes 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 Q3 results: record $6.8 billion revenue and turns $312 million profit Tesla Model 3 at $35,000 is currently impossible, says Elon Musk – probably under 6 months away Tesla Model 3 becomes best-selling US car by revenue and delivers gross margin beyond expectations Elon Musk approves Tesla Model Y prototype for production, targets 2020 Tesla increases price of its new cheapest Model 3 just days after launch, reduces price of dual motor Tesla Model 3 Mid-Range battery pack energy capacity revealed, first units produced Tesla starts releasing Navigate on Autopilot feature with disappointing caveat, update with UI changes Tesla improves regenerative braking on Model 3 through over-the-air software update Tesla starts rolling out Model 3 key fob to lucky few owners Tesla to discontinue some Model S and Model X interiors to streamline production, says Elon Musk Tesla Gigafactory 3: land grading started at the site, Tesla reportedly secures loan to start building Tesla to build Model Y along with Model 3 at Gigafactory 3 in China, says filing Tesla to bring ‘some parts of Model 3 production’ to China as soon as next year Porsche Taycan spotted being benchmarked against older Tesla Model S GM calls for garbage ‘National Zero Emissions Vehicle (NZEV) Program’ that would let China keep the EV lead Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbKa6iltgoM

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including several important updates regarding the Tesla Model 3, a new hope for the electric vehicle federal tax credit, some updates regarding the Porsche Taycan, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes 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 launches new Model 3 with ‘mid-range’ battery for $45,000, changes pricing structure Tesla is now able to maintain production of close to 1,000 vehicles per day Tesla removes ‘Full Self-Driving Capability’ package from its options due to ‘confusion’ Tesla starts advertising quicker 0-60 mph acceleration for Model 3 Performance Taking a Tesla Model 3 Performance to the dragstrip A Tesla-powered Honda S2000 runs quarter-mile in 10 seconds Tesla’s stock (TSLA) jumps as judge approves settlement of SEC’s complaint against Elon Musk Elon Musk is buying $20 million more of Tesla shares – seemingly to compensate for SEC settlement fine Tesla aims for new neural net computer in production in 6 months, results in 500-2000% increase in ops/sec, says Elon Musk Elon Musk sees ‘foolish oversight’ of Tesla’s service coverage, announces major expansion of service centers New Republican bill could remove federal tax credit cap for EVs after Tesla hits 200k Porsche says that it ‘enters the electric era with the new Taycan’, makes progress toward production Porsche asks more of dealers to prepare for Taycan’s arrival with 200 more charging stations Porsche Taycan to be priced between Cayenne and Panamera (~$75,000), says program director Porsche greenlights all-electric Taycan CUV for production based on stunning Mission E Cross Turismo concept Jaguar starts I-Pace deliveries to customers in the US Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf8bJf0x4Ww  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3 safety and production news, and a worrying effort to end the federal tax credit for electric vehicles. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes 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 3 achieves lowest probability of injury of any vehicle ever tested by NHTSA Watch all the Tesla Model 3 crash test videos Tesla officially launches version 9 software update, demonstrates new features in quick videos Tesla starts quarter strong with production of over 11,500 vehicles, including >7,000 Model 3s Republican introduces new bill to end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric cars and tax them more instead Tesla sets deadline on new orders to get delivery and full tax credit by end of the year Tesla aims to have 20,000 employees at Gigafactory 1, could invest in local housing, says Elon Musk Tesla is bidding on a $145 million piece of land for much-needed Gigafactory 3 in China Tesla launches new Gloss Black Wall Connector Tesla increases the price of the Powerwall as demand greatly outpaces production Norway reportedly has over 30,000 electric vehicle pre-orders, Tesla Model 3 and Audi e-tron to make huge impact Bollinger unveils all-electric B2 pickup truck Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iERHJISr8rw  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla releasing its production and delivery numbers, software update version 9, Elon Musk's love story with the SEC, and electric vehicles in Paris. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s Youtube channel, but this week is going to be different because Electrek's team is in Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto. Though we are going to start at the same time (10pm for us). 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 5pm 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 iTunes 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 produced a record ~80,000 vehicles in Q3 and deliveries could be even crazier Tesla confirms Q3 production: 80,000 vehicles and 83,500 deliveries – TSLA up ‘Tesla Model 3 is putting pressure on the market’, admits BMW Tesla is rolling out version 9 update, but it is pulling ‘Navigate on Autopilot’ for now, says Elon Musk Tesla updates referral program, new prizes include ‘early access to software updates’ and sending picture into space Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk’s SEC settlement and anticipation of the quarter’s numbers A closer look at Peugeot’s stunning new e-Legend electric vehicle Specialized shows off new 700 Wh Turbo Levo full suspension electric mountain bike Rayvolt Bikes combines high tech e-bike components with classy retro styling RAPIDE 3 commercial electric cargo scooter can charge up to 80% in 15 minutes KYMCO unveils Ionex Commercial, a B2B turnkey electric scooter suite with swappable batteries Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2edKMAv2jA

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a closer look at Tesla Version 9, Tesla achieving its Model 3 production goal, the SEC going after Elon Musk, and more. Support our show! 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 live every Friday at 4pm ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5pm ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio will be available on all your favorite podcast apps through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. For the Apple Podcasts app, grab the quick link to iTunes 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 tumbles on news that SEC seeks removal of CEO Elon Musk Tesla’s board backs Elon Musk over SEC seeking to ban him, Wall Street braces for TSLA blowback If Elon Musk is barred from Tesla, who is next in line to lead the automaker? Tesla Version 9.0: all new features based on your Model 3, Model S, or Model X generation First Look at Tesla’s new version 9 update on Model 3 Here’s how Tesla’s new dashcam feature using Autopilot cameras works Tesla Autopilot on Version 9: Mad Max mode, path planning, navigate, and more Tesla achieves Model 3 production goal for record quarter with 2 days still to go Tesla is bringing Model 3 to Paris Motor Show, inviting French reservation holders Tesla prepares Model 3 production for upcoming European expansion Tesla’s massive Powerpack battery in Australia cost $66 million and already made up to ~$17 million BMW unveils i3 battery upgrade for ‘over 160 miles’ (260 km) of range Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQo5nIO0ddI