Electrek

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Semi delivery event, Tesla offering discounts in the US, potential Model 3 redesign, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla Semi: Delivering a disruptive electric truck Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi has battery pack around 900 kWh, but more answers are needed Tesla confirms Cybertruck is going to get 1 MW ultra-fast charging tech Tesla (TSLA) is planning massive output from Giga Texas in Q1 2023 Tesla (TSLA) gives $3,750 discount for Model 3/Y in the US this month Tesla Model 3 redesign is codenamed ‘Project Highland,’ report says Tesla starts selling its chargers at Best Buy amid move to make its connector standard Tesla blogs propagate fake news of chip joint venture, but why? I bought my mom a Chevy Bolt EV – Here’s how it went Volkswagen plans North American battery plant, paving way for more EV tax credits First batch of Lordstown Endurance EV pickups leaving Ohio Foxconn plant for delivery 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/iI-cjQyyB1A

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla's FSD Beta wide release, Cybertruck reservations reaching 1.5 million, TSLA investors asking the board for help, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to all owners in North America Tesla (TSLA) is taking a beating; investors ask board to stop the bleeding Tesla Cybertruck reaches 1.5 million pre-orders – Can it live up to the hype? Tesla Referral Program gets revamp – but still only for solar, so far Tesla reduces Supercharger prices as charging business matures Tesla now has 40,000 Superchargers around the world Aptera says it will use Tesla’s charge connector in its solar electric car Genesis GV60 AWD Performance review, quirky tech, speed and luxury 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/CzH5gZKag9g

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss everything we saw at the LA Auto Show, a potential Tesla CEO successor, Tesla Semi, and more. Sponsored by EcoFlow: EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale is here with up to 50% off on a wide range of EcoFlow portable power and solar panel solutions. Use code EFBF8OFF for an extra 8% off. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: First Look: 800V Dodge Charger SRT walkaround, in Red Drako Dragon: bold $290k electric SUV that accelerates in 1.9s Lucid Motors shares new images of Gravity SUV ahead of ‘early 2023’ reservations Genesis X Convertible concept: Dope or nope? Elon Musk: ‘I have Tesla covered too’ as he sleeps at Twitter HQ Elon Musk has a successor in mind to be Tesla CEO Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year GM secures nickel for EV ramp-up from Vale’s new Quebec Battery Valley factory 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/wmLtmNbttpo

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla opening its charging standard to the industry, Twitter/Elon madness affecting TSLA stock, Tesla's solar scale back, and more. Sponsored by EcoFlow: EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale is here with up to 50% off on a wide range of EcoFlow portable power and solar panel solutions. Use code EFBF8OFF for an extra 8% off. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla opens its EV charge connector in hope of making it new standard Elon Musk sells another $3.9 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) to throw in Twitter dumpster fire Tesla critics are testing Elon Musk’s new Twitter policy Tesla cancels solar projects en masse, scales back solar division Tesla to allow salvaged vehicles back on Supercharger network Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2022 earnings: Production expands 67% while reaffirming 25K target Lucid Motors Q3 2022 results: $195.5M in revenue, 1,400 Air deliveries, and Gravity SUV reservations Audi introduces Q8 e-tron EVs as its top-of-the-line electric SUV Volvo unveils bespoke EX90 electric SUV as ‘the safest vehicle it has ever produced’ Theron Reever: Electric ATV that will make you stop waiting for the Tesla Cyberquad 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/QqFniJZX7L8

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla's latest FSD Beta update, Tesla sending Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes-Benz EQE US pricing, and more. Sponsored by Anyhill: Check out Anyhill’s latest UM-2 electric scooters featuring a new powerful brushless motor with a maximum 750W motor output power and detachable LG battery. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update with high-level changes Tesla reluctantly gave Full Self-Driving Beta demo to DMV and critics Andrej Karpathy considers coming back to Tesla to work on Optimus and AGI Tesla tries to replicate Giga Shanghai’s success in the US with Chinese engineers Tesla price cuts are resulting in cancellations for China EV brands Panasonic aims for at least 30 GWh of batteries at new Kansas factory expected to supply Tesla Mercedes-Benz shares EQE pricing for US, starting below $75,000 with 305 miles of range Subaru won’t build electric cars in the US because it can’t compete with McDonald’s wages 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/eFtHk9yaKsU

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla pulling a new demand lever, first look at the new Tesla referral program, Toyota shuffling its EV plan, and more. Sponsored by Anyhill: Check out Anyhill's latest UM-2 electric scooters featuring a new powerful brushless motor with a maximum 750W motor output power and detachable LG battery. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: Tesla (TSLA) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts pricesTesla is rumored to be looking to invest in MexicoTesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and moreTesla issues rare real ‘physical’ recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehiclesTesla Cyberquad for Kids gets recalled after a 36-year-old got a bruiseToyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla2023 Kia Niro EV price announced – starts at $39,450, available this monthMary Barra claims GM’s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in ‘2 to 3 years’Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test, can the electric pickup travel as well as gas? 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/0xbQ0pGmkdQ

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla's earnings results, potential cheaper Tesla cars, the GMC Sierra EV unveil, Ford F-150 Lightning winter towing test, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2022 results: miss on revenue but delivers on earningsTesla is working on next-gen electric car platform for half the priceTesla (TSLA) delivers massive record of battery energy storageElon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) could soon be worth more than Apple (APPL)Tesla makes progress on 4680 battery cells, reduces dependence on themTesla is aiming to ramp up to 50,000 Tesla Semi electric trucks per yearTesla’s infrastructure is growing at record pace, just not as fast as deliveriesTesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineupTesla launches home charging station that works with other electric carsTesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handlesTesla’s owner’s referral program is making a comebackFord F-150 Lightning winter towing tests and engineer interviewGMC introduces 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 with 400 mile range and crab walk, starting at $107kRolls Royce officially unveils fully electric Spectre sparking bold new chapter in luxury 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/DT7alFNxstI

Ford has been taking some hits in the media on the F-150 Lightning towing range, so we thought it would be good to test it ourselves and then get the background from the people who built the Lightning, especially as we head into winter. Along with Ford’s PR team, we were joined by:  Dapo Adewusi, F-150 Lightning Engineering Manager Gitanjli McRoy, Chief Engineer, EV Energy Management Systems Here’s the discussion along with firsthand towing impressions below in both New York and Detroit. I wanted to see how much range I’d lose while towing because there have been some recent videos showing only low double-digit-mile ranges coming out of the Lightning. It is hard to quantify how much range you’d lose because of a ton of significant factors, like trailer weight, aerodynamics, and efficiency as well as normal EV range factors like elevation, climate, speed, etc., which are magnified while towing a trailer. So I did two different tows: one with an open hauling trailer with a friend in New York and one with a closed trailer in Detroit – both very different experiences. F-150 Lightning towing in the New York hills After receiving the F-150 Lightning loaner, I immediately went to a friend’s place to try some towing. He’s got a tiny house Airbnb north of New York City, which requires hauling loads of firewood into the mountains. As the weather gets colder, the tiny house mini split heating requires 240V power, and we wanted to see if the Lightning could power it. His trailer is about 7x5 feet and weighs about 5,000 pounds loaded. Using the rear and above camera views makes hitching the trailer a breeze. Without any outside instruction, we were able to enter the info into the Lightning’s towing configurator and were off in a matter of minutes. The trip was mostly uphill, and after about six minutes, our already dropping fast range dropped by about half, which was initially very scary. I had started the trip with about 180 miles of range and within a few miles of uphill road, we were at about 140 miles of range. The truck recalibrated us down to 68 miles of range, which was a bit scary since we had planned to try powering the house while we were there and had to make it back as well. The truck continued to lose range quicker than we were using it until the top of the mountain where it equalized with the range. That gave us a lot of confidence to try powering the house since most of the return trip was downhill and we would be without the load of wood. Lightning powers a tiny house, including heating, easily This exercise doesn’t really have to do with towing, but while we were at the Tiny House, we decided to try to power the whole house, including mini split heating, using the F-150 Lightning’s Pro Power on board and 240V generator plug. https://twitter.com/llsethj/status/1582764128397328386 It just works. Usually, this requires a generator or a very large solar/battery setup, but not only can you tow a Tiny House (or Airstream/camper) to the middle of nowhere, you can also power it and heat it with the F-150 Lightning. I think I may have sold a few F-150s on this alone. With the heat on full blast, the two power outputs stabilized at just over a kW, meaning we could have powered this thing for a full day using about 25kWh of battery. The interesting thing about the trip back is that we ended with just about the same range as we’d started with, so we must’ve regenerated close to the 10 miles of range of the trip going downhill. F-150 Lightning towing on flat ground In Detroit, we drove an 8,000-pound trailer, 8x8 feet front end, about 15 miles on the highway, with about five miles of city driving, then 15 miles to return. Initially, while on the highway, I kept it at about 55-60mph (just under 100kmph). Most of the Detroit area is quite flat, so elevation isn’t a factor here, and it was about 40 degrees with rain. During this time, I saw energy usage at 1 mile/kWh, which means we can extrapolate 130+ miles from the 131kWh usable battery. I would use this figure as a baseline for towing. You might get better in warmer, dryer conditions with a smaller trailer, but starting here is easy and effective, and you can always drop down to this speed when towing on the highway. While driving in the city with stops and starts, I saw the mi/kWh go down to .9, so keep in mind that city driving with an 8,000-pound load won’t necessarily save you range. On the return trip, I tried hitting 65-70mph for brief periods, and that took the power usage down to .8 miles per kWh. So by driving just 10 mph faster, the range went from approximately 130 miles to about 100 miles. Conclusion: Speed kills range, but it kills it even harder with a 64-square-foot front trailer. I imagine the videos where the F-150 Lightning gets only a low double-digit range are staged or at best poorly planned. I finished with the following numbers after mixed driving: F-150 Lightning Towing Observations Probably the biggest takeaway for me is that towing is highly dependent on outside variables, many of which are controllable by the driver. Just dropping from about 67mph to about 57mph, for instance, added around 30 miles of towing range. The off-roading trim on my F-150 Lightning drops about 50 miles from the nontowing range, so prioritize accordingly. Preconditioning the vehicle in cold weather can save almost all losses from the weather. Towing does put a higher strain on the batteries, but that heat keeps the pack warm and helps heat the interior of the vehicle. One interesting thing I noted in hilly New York was that you lose a lot going uphill, but the regen going back down often mostly makes up for it (something that isn’t the case for ICE trucks).On highway driving, as long as the trailer is built and maintained well, weight IS NOT a huge factor in flat road driving but aerodynamics IS. It makes sense since once you get the inertia going, weight doesn’t really put a force on the vehicle (as long as the speed is consistent), but the drag from the trailer is a constant and strong force, which increases exponentially with speed.Plows (would impede the frunk) and camper backs aren’t currently supported officially on the F-150 Lightning, but Ford is taking this into consideration for the future. Ford also notes that it is your truck, and you can do what you want with it. Also, Ford officially supports putting 400 pounds in the trunk, which is a lot less than most plows.The overall towing experience is so smooth and effortless compared to ICE that drivers might forget they are towing. There’s no audible cue of higher revving and struggling motors. The electric drive system makes slowing down and speeding up seem like a normal drive. Ironically, forgetting you have a trailer can actually be a concern when maneuvering/cornering, so stay alert!There’s no way to sugarcoat it: The Lightning’s towing range isn’t as robust as its ICE counterparts. If you are towing a tiny house up a remote mountain, you might want to look elsewhere. However, for over 90% of towing use cases, the Lightning suffices, especially if planned accordingly. The growing density of charging stops makes it easier every day.

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Cybertruck's progress toward production, Tesla's new energy app, the Polestar 3, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: New Tesla Cybertruck bodies spotted at Gigafactory TexasTesla’s new energy app gives you range advice and moreIf Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,’ where are the demand triggers?Tesla doubles down on tribal land loophole to get around dumb direct-sale banPolestar 3 officially debuts with 300-mile range for a whopping $84k, will be manufactured in the USChevy Silverado EV prototype seen fast charging at EA station [Gallery]Honda announces major EV and battery production investment in the US 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/idKDawxkcoM

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Elon Musk's Twitter deal and how it is affecting Tesla, Tesla Bot, Dojo, Tesla Semi production, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: Tesla (TSLA) stock plunges as Elon Musk reportedly agrees to finally buy TwitterTesla unveils new Dojo supercomputer so powerful it tripped the power gridTesla unveils its humanoid robot for ‘less than $20,000’Tesla (TSLA) stock falls on robot getting ridiculed as Elon Musk claims it’s misunderstoodTesla (TSLA) delivered a record 343,000 electric cars in Q3Tesla Semi production starts; Pepsi to get first electric trucksTesla is finally going to expand Gigafactory NevadaTesla announces it’s moving away from ultrasonic sensors in favor of ‘Tesla Vision’Chevy Bolt EV lives with record sales, GM wants to increase productionHonda unveils the Prologue, its first electric SUVRivian confirms production of 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs in Q3, a significant rampFord raises 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro price by $5K amid ongoing supply chain disruptions 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=1KkEMu5XzvM

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla AI Day, TSLA's Q3 deliveries, Tesla Cybertruck update, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: Tesla AI Day 2022 PreviewElon Musk sets expectations for Tesla AI Day 2Tesla unveils the hands of its humanoid robot ahead of full unveil todayTesla expects ‘very high volume’ deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to helpTesla is making large fleet deliveries at the end of the quarterTesla’s used car business is ‘as big as publicly traded used car retailers’Tesla Cybertruck is going to be ‘waterproof enough’ to cross riversTesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state’s last coal shipmentTesla hikes Supercharger prices in CaliforniaTesla (TSLA) adds Airbnb co-founder to its boardNissan Ariya electric crossover gets $43,190 starting priceTata Motors launches $10,000 electric carWatch Eviation’s all-electric Alice aircraft first flight 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/Anv1gq3KzJs

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla finally launching its CCS adapter, Tesla Bot being a possible distraction, Hertz going with GM's EVs, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent: Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights each month. US listeners can get started by entering their VIN or license plate! The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargersTesla’s (TSLA) sudden drop in wait times doesn’t mean demand for EVs is droppingTesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more ownersTesla sends out invites for AI Day 2, teases Full Self-Driving, Tesla Bot, Dojo, and moreTesla plans ‘thousands of Humanoid Robots within factories’Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot projectTesla significantly increases Supercharger prices across EuropeHertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GMKia will produce electric vehicles in the US in 2024 to get EV tax creditMercedes-Benz unveils its longest-range electric truck yet: eActros LongHaulReview: 2023 Range Rover’s PHEVs double EV range to 50 miles, ahead of full BEV in 2024 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/f7opx4LUFM4

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Supercharger V4, Tesla FSD Beta 10.69, Ford putting pressure on dealers over EVs, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent: Get a free Range Score then monitor your EV battery performance with fresh insights each month. US listeners can get started by entering their VIN or license plate! The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 station with Megapack and solar gives a glimpse at the futureTesla has access to all the batteries it needs for the first timeTesla manages to squeeze a lot more energy in a single MegapackMy Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69 first drive was a failTesla is now facing a class action lawsuit over ‘misleading’ claims about self-drivingTesla is rumored to host a visit from Canadian minister of industry amid factory talkseFord sets new requirements for dealers to sell EVs, including mandatory fast chargers and non-negotiable pricing 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/1MF1F_eEVvo

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed our VW ID Buzz test drive, the launch of the $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla's potential lithium refinery, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: VW ID Buzz test drive: an EV with character and utilityFord F-150 Lightning electric pickup charges electric jet ski while drivingEVs for everyone! GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electricRivian and Mercedes-Benz launch a joint venture to produce an electric vanDonald Trump goes on nonsensical rant about electric cars: ‘We need to get rid of them’Tesla plans a ‘license to print money’ aka lithium refining factory in TexasTesla Gigafactory Nevada output revealed by new leadershipTesla is going to let you vote on Supercharger locationsTesla ramps up hiring for Megafactory, aiming to produce 40 GWh per 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/3VU67YcJbjI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed a potential Tesla Gigafactory in Quebec?, Toyota changing its tune on EVs (meaning they seem to actually want to build them instead of disparage them), Aptera the hyper aerodynamic solar car reopening investments, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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: Tesla looks to hire ‘high volume’ recruiters in Quebec as rumors of a factory ramp upTesla visits graphite mine and factory in QuebecTesla (TSLA) is facing ‘unprecedented demand’Tesla ramps up hiring for ‘Semi Service Program’ ahead of first electric truck deliveriesMedia goes nuts over Elon Musk calling for more oil and gas, but here’s the full quoteToyota changes tune on EV demand, triples funding for US battery plantElectric boat breaks new speed record at 109 mph with Vision Marine’s new outboard motorAptera reopens investments to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric vehicle to production 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=d4OsZyKvBf0