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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 Model 3 getting its safety rating and another production update, the Audi e-tron unveiling, the new 2019 Chevy Volt, our visit at Interbike, 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: Audi launches e-tron electric SUV with $74,800 starting price First look at the Audi e-tron pricing, options, and online configurator Interbike Reno 2018: Here are all the cool and crazy new electric bicycles you’ll want to see The 2019 Chevy Volt enables you to get more all-electric mileage First look at 2019 Chevy Bolt EV with new ‘Shock’ color – tell us what you want to know about the car Tesla Model 3 gets perfect 5-star safety rating in every category from NHTSA [Videos] Tesla achieves new record day of Model 3 production, but cutting it close for quarterly goal Tesla received 1,124 new Model 3 Performance orders in just two weeks Tesla Model 3 is finally getting a key fob – first images Tesla to finally release dashcam feature using Autopilot cameras in version 9 next month, says Elon Musk Tesla increases Supercharger idle fees to decrease wait times VW unveils a series of new commercial all-electric vehicles: I.D. BUZZ CARGO, e-Cabby, Cargo e-bike, and more Amazon is going to sell electric car chargers with installation as a turn-key solution Lucid Motors funding secured: over $1 billion investment from Saudi Arabia to finally build its EV factory Peugeot unveils all-electric coupe concept with some muscle car DNA and ‘600 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=BP0UE28vI4M

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor price increase, Tesla's production numbers, Tesla removing paint options to streamline production, 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 increases price of Model 3 Dual Motor AWD again Tesla to eliminate some paint options to increase production efficiency, gives last chance to order Tesla production picks up in the past few days as end of record quarter approaches Tesla is releasing more battery capacity and giving free Supercharging to owners in Hurricane Florence’s path Tesla to achieve leading $100/kWh battery cell cost this year, says investor after Gigafactory 1 tour Tesla Semi production to get ‘serious’ by 2020, says investor after Gigafactory 1 tour Tesla obtains patents for the design of Tesla Semi as it is being sued over it Tesla launches its own in-house ‘Body Repair Centers’ to reduce repair time Tesla’s fleet reaches total of 9 billion electric miles on the road to the rEVolution NIO raises $1 billion in US IPO to ramp up production of electric vehicles Nissan announces 2019 LEAF US pricing, says longer-range version available ‘in the future’ VW CEO says electric car costs higher than expected, sees competition making progress VW is planning a capacity of 100,000 electric cars per year for first plant to go electric Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4pm ET (or the video after 5pm ET): https://youtu.be/xdJpq61diOs

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the car show debut of the Tesla Roadster, first look at Tesla's software update v9, Model 3 production and delivery 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 Roadster makes car show debut at Grand Basel First look inside Tesla Roadster white prototype – glimpse at how big the backseat could be Tesla releases new Roadster pictures First look at Tesla’s version 9 software update with new UI, features, and more Tesla’s upcoming new Autopilot ‘Drive On Nav’ feature will suggest lane changes Tesla now aims to release version 9 software update ‘toward end of the month, says Elon Musk Tesla’s growing pains are starting to be felt by Model 3 buyers as delivery delays pile up Tesla accelerates Model 3 delivery timeline for rear-wheel-drive version Tesla Semi receives order of 30 more electric trucks from Walmart Elon Musk convinced gearhead Joe Rogan to buy a Tesla Model S P100D Ford releases first image of ‘Mustang-inspired fully-electric performance utility’ vehicle Mercedes-Benz unveils EQC electric SUV, says it’s going ‘all-in’ on electric Audi starts e-tron quattro all-electric SUV production today 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=a0x3RBaQOds

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an exclusive look at Tesla Model 3 production and deliveries, the Tesla Semi goes on tour, Tesla's take-private deal fails, 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: After infamous tweet, CEO Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) will stay public, board agrees Tesla (TSLA) stock tumbles as take-private deal fails, Volkswagen reportedly tried to invest and Musk sees a surge coming Tesla is on track for a production record this quarter but slightly behind ambitious Model 3 goal Tesla is building a new delivery organization to support insane workload of Model 3 deliveries Tesla Semi made it ‘across the country alone’ with only Supercharger network and an extension cord, says Elon Musk Watch Tesla Semi get test driven by UPS: ‘one smooth ride’, they say Tesla Semi drives to Iowa as part of customer tour, gives detail about app and remote diagnostic Tesla wins against Ontario gov as judge rules that phase-out of EV incentives is discriminatory Tesla Model 3 buyers in Ontario can now officially get the $14,000 EV incentive again until September 10 Tesla is rolling out extra layer of security with ‘improved cryptography’ key fob and optional ‘PIN to Drive’ feature Tesla patents technology to automate turn signals to improve safety, reduce idiot factor Tesla decreases the price of Enhanced Autopilot after delivery temporarily, still hasn’t fixed Full Self-Driving price Tesla is bringing a ‘surprise’ car to Grand Basel’s selective ‘automotive masterpieces’ show Ford confirms its next-gen electric crossover will be inspired by the Mustang Mercedes-Benz unveils first picture of EQC electric SUV’s interior with giant instrument cluster 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=HpeHjPZ0qvo

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Semi scaring the diesel industry, a few new 'Tesla fires', several new electric vehicle prototypes are unveiled, 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 Semi is not impressing the diesel truck industry, ‘where’s the proof?’, they say Tesla fires: A Tesla Model S caught on fire on the highway after ‘hitting a component’ that fell off a truck Tesla Factory structure caught on fire in Fremont [update: fire now extinguished] Tesla’s deliveries grew 139% in California, resulting in a massive amount of ZEV credits Tesla says labor hours have decreased by 30% on Model 3 production, reportedly had to ‘rework’ most cars in record week Tesla Gigafactory 1 now employs over 3,000 workers as it becomes biggest battery factory in the world Tesla starts expanding its massive solar array at Gigafactory 1 Tesla expands solar roof tile installations to the Northeast Jaguar confirms production of all-electric version of the E-type with I-Pace technology Hyundai Kona Electric gets official EPA range of 258 miles and efficiency of 120 MPGe Audi unveils new all-electric supercar prototype with solid-state batteries, 570 kW power and 800-volt charging system Infiniti unveils new daring all-electric speedster car prototype Kalashnikov unveils an electric retro-looking car, claims it competes with Tesla Q-Yachts wants to be ‘Tesla of the Seas’, delivers first all-electric day cruiser yacht Ford recalls 50,000 charging cables delivered with its electric vehicles due to fire risk 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=DADUrHWkfjE

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the craziness intensifying around Tesla going private and a bunch of "whistleblower" lawsuits, the base Model 3 is still coming, electric vehicle charging for condos, 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 whistleblower/saboteur releases VIN of Model 3s with alleged punctured battery cells Former Tesla employee claims Gigafactory 1 is involved in drug trafficking activities Elon Musk confirms Saudi Arabia wants to take Tesla private, he elaborates on thought process behind the deal Tesla’s (TSLA) stock tumbles on report that SEC subpoenas automaker over Elon Musk’s claims Tesla sues Ontario government claiming they were targeted by the shutdown of EV incentives Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 is still coming and with a new battery module design Tesla’s $35,000 base Model 3 will be a money losing car, says UBS after teardown Volvo brings a Tesla Model 3 to Sweden, presumably to benchmark and reverse-engineer Tesla Model 3 production has a clear path to 8,000 units per week, says analyst after Fremont factory visit This boring little box can fix the nightmare of installing EV charging stations in condos Tesla expands charging infrastructure in New York with new ‘Urban Supercharger stations’ EV startup Bollinger wants to use Tesla’s Supercharger network Elon Musk’s Boring Company announces new tunnel and ‘loop’ to get to Dodger Stadium in 4 minutes 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=aJE-OeSJ3fc

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk announcing that Tesla might be going private, Model 3 Performance is coming to Canada, and we review the Sur Ron, a monster ebike, 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 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 considers taking Tesla private at over $70 billion, he says he has the money Elon Musk elaborates on plans for Tesla to go private in email to employees: says structure would be much like SpaceX Tesla (TSLA) is being probed by SEC over Elon Musk’s announcement to go private, says report Tesla (TSLA) shorts don’t believe Elon Musk will take company private as the board ‘evaluates’ Tesla starts production of new Model 3 color, shares images of paint robot Tesla Model 3 Performance is even faster than anticipated: 0-60 mph in 3.3s, quarter-mile in 11.8s Tesla’s new Autopilot hardware upgrade will be free for owners with the $3,000 to $5,000 ‘Full Self-Driving’ package Tesla starts free over-the-air Autopilot trials to boost usage and sales of the system Tesla is working on a new key fob – potentially for keyless Model 3 Electrek Review: Sur-Ron is a monster electric bike with 50 miles of range and insane top speed Hyundai delivers first Kona Electric CUV to Norway, says it has over 20,000 reservations Oil giant Shell leads investment in startup with ‘Electric Cars for Everyone’ goal for charging tech Audi says e-tron quattro electric SUV gets 30% more range through regen braking, they put it to the test Nikola Motors raises $100 million to bring its electric vehicles and hydrogen trucks to market 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=hGOD_SXvB0A

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our exclusive look at the upcoming Tesla Model S and Model X interior refresh, all the news that came out of Tesla's Q2 earnings, Harley Davidson increasing its electrification effort, 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 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 planning a big Model S/Model X interior refresh in Q3 2019 – full refresh in 2021 Exclusive first look at Tesla Model S and Model X interior refresh: going spartan like Model 3 Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 results: record revenue of $4 billion Tesla gives Model 3 production update: fixed some bottlenecks, plans new capacity with new lines Tesla claims Model 3 outsold all other premium sedans combined in US in July Tesla claims to have ‘world’s most advanced computer for autonomous driving’ with Autopilot 3.0 update coming next year Here are the top 5 cars Tesla Model 3 buyers are trading in Tesla Energy is ‘battery cell starved’ but the growth outlook is ‘crazy’ Tesla plans to release Autopilot ‘On Ramp/Off Ramp’ feature in version 9.0 update next month Tesla tests new direct factory-to-customer delivery, Elon Musk personally delivers a Model 3 Tesla warns of theft risk through relay attacks, shares ‘tips’ to help prevent Tesla Model 3 spotted testing towing capacity Tesla adds Model 3 Performance to referral program, will limit free supercharging for orders after September 16th Harley Davidson announces plans for multiple electric motorcycles and even an electric bicycle 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=M4JsgwRhgZE

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla shorts lose their leader in a controversial situation, first Model 3 Performance test drive, new delivery windows for some Model 3 configurations, 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 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 Model 3 Performance test drive: For many, this will be the best car at any price Tesla is pushing back Model 3 delivery windows on new orders Here’s how Tesla played with EPA ratings to advertise all Model 3 versions with 310-mile range Tesla releases ‘stunning’ white interior in dual motor Model 3 Tesla starts deliveries of Model 3 Performance and Dual Motor Tesla troll and short doxxed as heavily invested in oil industry, Musk reportedly calls his boss Tesla turns to suppliers to reduce cost and become profitable Tesla saboteur/whistleblower claims to now be working with the SEC Nissan unveils all-electric camper based on the e-NV200 van Jaguar delays some I-Pace all-electric SUV deliveries, automaker says it is ‘prioritizing’ Audi to unveil e-tron quattro electric SUV and start taking reservations on Sept 17 in the US Audi starts electric motor production for e-tron quattro ahead of imminent launch NIO is courting Tesla owners with mobile charging stations inside electric vans 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=CUP6HV3xmNo  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Model 3 being vindicated in a teardown, two new hypermiling records set with Tesla vehicles, more info on the Model 3 Performance, 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 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 Model 3 teardown shows over 30% profitability as Munro research firm ‘eats crow’ Tesla Model 3 unmanned on Autopilot travels 1,000 km on a single charge in new hypermiling record Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance versions get official EPA ratings Tesla Model 3 Performance 0-60 time could improve to under 3.3 seconds with upgraded tires, says Elon Musk Tesla (TSLA) stock down as top analyst sees Model 3 cancellations increasing, Tesla denies Tesla had over 7,000 new orders (5,000 Model 3’s and 2,000 S/X) last week, says Elon Musk Tesla is stocking ‘thousands’ of Model 3’s in parking lots, shorts are freaking out about it Hyundai starts production of Kona Electric CUV, ships out first ~1,000 units Nissan LEAF NISMO sport version is officially launching and going on sale this month VW plans to produce its all-electric microbus and crossover 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=x-vsxIF5JKk

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla opening up the Model 3 design studio to anyone in the latest move to stop 'anti-selling' the vehicle, Model 3 Performance version is about to become available, 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 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 to stop ‘anti-selling’ Model 3 with Performance version hitting the market Tesla expands Model 3 Performance fleet for test drives, received ‘over 30,000’ drive requests Tesla Model 3 Performance version has a lower suspension and ‘stronger brakes’, Elon Musk confirms Tesla is opening Model 3 online configurator to everyone Tesla tries to get Model 3 buyers out the door in 5 mins during delivery as it ramps up Tesla confirms hitting federal tax credit threshold, $7,500 credit cut in half at end of 2018 Ontario shuts down EV rebate just as Tesla Model 3 was blowing it up Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor and Performance CARB filing shows interesting range results Tesla makes Gigafactory 3 in China official, plans to start production in 2 years Tesla increases price of Model S and Model X by over $20,000 in China due to new trade-war tariffs Tesla finally starts deliveries of long-awaited Powerwall 2 Founders series signed by Elon Musk 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=HKfe_S72D80

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the new Tesla Model 3 production milestone and the controversy around it, the EV federal tax credit comes back into focus, 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 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 reaches Model 3 production milestone and record 7,000-car week total production, says Elon Musk Tesla releases official production numbers: 53,339 vehicles including 28,578 Model 3’s in Q2, 6,000 per week next month Tesla stock price (TSLA) tumbles as Wall Street throws cold water on Model 3 production ramp Ford mocks Tesla’s Model 3 production achievement despite lagging behind in electric vehicles Tesla eliminates test in Model 3 production claiming redundancy, report claims it’s ‘critical’ Elon Musk suspects reporter bribed Tesla employee on behalf of rich TSLA short Tesla could ‘revisit’ vehicle-to-grid technology, says Elon Musk Tesla’s difficult service situation in Norway is a scary glimpse at potential future in other markets, Tesla says it’s on it Tesla’s SVP of engineering Doug Field won’t return at the automaker after leave GM says it is increasing Chevy Bolt EV production by ‘more than 20 percent’ 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=Hv1ZknONRNk  

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a lot of new information about the upcoming Tesla Pickup Truck, Tesla updates Model 3 option and pricing update, the latest on the production ramp, 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 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 Pickup truck to have dual motor AWD with ‘crazy torque’, says Elon Musk as he seeks suggestions Tesla Pickup Truck: everything we know so far Tesla updates Model 3 options and pricing, dual motor becomes cheaper, adds color, and more Tesla Model 3 is finally getting a badge: Dual Motor and underlined for Performance version Tesla is introducing new paid ‘premium connectivity’ package to support in-car internet features of growing fleet Tesla Model 3 battery production is at 5,000 unit per week, says Gigafactory employee Tesla Model 3’s production ramp is creating ‘occasional battery cell shortages’, says Panasonic Elon Musk hints at higher Tesla Model 3 delivery numbers in internal email Tesla Autopilot has an actual ‘Mad Max’ mode in development build, says Elon Musk Elon Musk hints at what his ‘Cyborg Dragon Tesla’ is actually going to be Faraday Future announces $2 billion in financing to bring its electric vehicles to market 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=eATzmHukP6U

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Model 3's new general assembly line that created some controversy, but not more than Tesla's sabotage scandal. We also talk about BMW's electrification plan and a lot 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 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 Model 3 production update: Elon Musk will be ‘almost 24/7’ at factory to help fix a few bottlenecks Tesla’s new Model 3 assembly line inside a ‘tent’ is ‘way better’ and cheaper than other line, says Elon Musk Tesla production line was ‘sabotaged’, Elon Musk tells employees to be ‘on alert’ Tesla sues alleged saboteur engineer who also apparently leaked false reports to media Tesla sabotage/data theft scandal becomes even crazier Tesla updates Autopilot ‘nag’ with new alert and clarifies hand on wheel detection Tesla Autopilot ‘buddy’ hack to avoid ‘nag’ gets shut down by NHTSA A rare look at what Tesla Autopilot can see and interpret Tesla now lets you limit the speed of your car with new update Porsche takes a stake in electric hypercar startup Rimac 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=jl_zDvccGXI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our thoughts on the Jaguar I-PACE after our first experience driving the car, Tesla's restructuring results in a major round of layoffs, Elon Musk's Boring Company is going to Chicago, 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 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: Jaguar I-PACE Review: The 240+ mile luxury/sport/utility is everything… Tesla is laying off about 9% of its workforce as it restructures the company Elon Musk buys another $25 million worth of Tesla (TSLA) stock as he pushes for profit Tesla’s version 9 software update is coming in August with first ‘full self-driving features’, says Elon Musk Tesla’s latest Autopilot update comes with more ‘nag’ to make sure drivers keep their hands on the wheel Tesla is updating Autopilot’s ‘Hold Steering Wheel’ alert after complaints, says Elon Musk Tesla will release a new Autopilot interface with version 9 software coming this summer, confirms Elon Musk Elon Musk is serious about adding thrusters to the new Tesla Roadster, the option will replace the back seats Elon Musk’s Boring Company won bid to build a ‘Loop’ transit system in Chicago Tesla will build the ‘pods’ for the Boring Company’s Loop, says Elon Musk 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=1szpa1dGgK4