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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss our first drive of the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla's plan to open its Supercharger network, Rivian's Q1 2022 earnings, and more. This week's episode is sponsored by TeslaShields.com: 10% off Tesla floor mats, trunk and frunk kits and other Tesla accessories with Code: ELECTREK 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: Ford F-150 Lightning first drive: This is BIGFord hints at bringing LFP batteries to Mustang Mach-E and F-150 LightningElon Musk is looking to finance Twitter acquisition without loans backed by Tesla shares as price fallsTesla will add CCS connectors to Supercharger stations in the US, says Elon MuskElon Musk: Tesla might stop taking orders on some vehicles because of long delivery timesTesla significantly increases its battery recycling capacity, but only a few owner battery packs are coming backTesla abandons plans to enter the Indian market for nowRivian (RIVN) Q1 2022 results – $1.5b loss, 10K new orders, reaffirms 25K production guidanceVW wants to resurrect Scout as a Rivian-like off-road EV brandHyundai confirms plans for a new electric car factory 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/OCapyMtjTjk

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we do a live Q&A about the Rivian R1T from the electric pickup truck, Ford starts F-150 Lightning deliveries, we discuss some Tesla news, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners. 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: Q&A Live from the Rivian R1TRivian secures $1.5 billion in incentives for its upcoming Georgia EV factoryF-150 Lightning deliveries begin with even more horsepower, payload capacity, plus real-time range estimates while towingFord F-150 Lightning electric pickup needs a $3,900 home device to use it as backup powerRecurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for freeTesla cancels employee bonuses tied to delivery quotas, raises salaries to compensateTesla updates Model S/X with new swivel screen for better in-car viewing experienceTesla CCS adapter spotted charging at over 200 kW – is it finally going to be available? 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/fcPzhLeN9K0

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA) shares to buy Twitter, GM announcing an electric Corvette, Ford starting F-150 Lightning production, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners. 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 CEO Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter to take it private – it’s happeningElon Musk sold $8 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, but he says he is doneLeaked Elon Musk text messages confirm what everyone knew about Tesla’s take-private dealJudge tells Elon Musk he can’t get out of his ‘Twitter police’ deal with the SECElon Musk wins case over Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity – Judge says he was too involved but paid a fair priceTesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehiclesUsed Tesla prices are out of control – some Model Ys with over 30,000 miles are selling for more than new vehiclesRecurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for freeFord launches production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, says it’s a ‘Model T moment’It finally happened: GM announces the electric AWD CorvetteSubaru Solterra: First drive & US pricing – $45K for amazing AWD, but that range… 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=_FbSFRNGcas

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we dive into Tesla's (TSLA) record earnings, discuss Tesla mobile charger not being included with new vehicles, the unveiling of the BMW i7, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners. 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 Q1 2022 results: beats both revenue and profit expectations in record quarterTesla (TSLA) confirms its order rate surged after the Super BowlElon Musk releases more details on Tesla’s upcoming robotaxi electric car: ‘will cost less per mile than bus ticket’Elon Musk boldly says to get Tesla’s $12,000 FSD to know how it is doing when asked to share data about progressTesla’s gross margin and profits are surging along with prices, and it had to explain itselfTesla is already using cobalt-free LFP batteries in half of its new cars producedElon Musk claims Tesla owners have ‘super low usage’ of included mobile charger, but stats show otherwiseElon Musk has ‘funding secured’ to buy Twitter, but will likely need to negotiateBMW unveils i7 electric car with over 300 miles of range and a less polarizing designMercedes-Benz officially unveils details of upcoming EQS SUV, arriving in US late 2022 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/Javp8rJ9vsE

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we are going to discuss Tesla CEO Elon Musk trying to take over Twitter, the price of the new Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD, Toyota launching the bZ4X, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent's free battery reports for EV owners. 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 CEO Elon Musk makes ‘final offer’ to buy Twitter and take it privateElon Musk says JB Straubel should have been Tesla’s only other cofounder, dredging up the pastElon Musk claims that ‘funding was secured’ in infamous Tesla ‘420 take private’ attempt, but SEC/banks forced him to settleTesla launches Model Y Standard Range AWD for employees starting at $60,000 and with a few upgradesToyota launches bZ4X electric SUV with starting price of $42,000VW is preparing some improvements to MEB electric vehicles, including range of up to 435 miles (700 km)Lucid announces Performance version of Air Grand Touring with 446-mile range and 1,050 horsepowerVW is preparing some improvements to MEB electric vehicles, including range of up to 435 miles (700 km)GM Cruise autonomous taxi pulled over by police in San Francisco without humans, ‘bolts’ off (U: Cruise responds) 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=aHw4nR-BDKI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, it is basically going to be the 'Tesla Cyber Rodeo Special', but we are also going to talk about Elon Musk buying Twitter, and more. This week we're going live a little early at noon ET, 9am PT because of Giga Texas travel. 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 Cyber Rodeo event livestream and news hub: everything you need to knowTesla is going to make a new futuristic-looking electric vehicle as a ‘dedicated robotaxi’Tesla is aiming to start production of its Optimus humanoid robot in 2023Tesla delivered the first made-in-Texas Model Y, but it is still being vague about the new versionElon Musk sets ‘massive wave of new products’ with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023Tesla beats all-time delivery record with 310,000 EVs despite difficult quarterTesla raises prices on Model 3 vehicles with nickel-based battery packsTesla CEO Elon Musk met with Biden administration regarding EV charging, along with Mary Barra and other auto leadersTesla CEO Elon Musk buys near 10% stake in TwitterElon Musk joins Twitter’s board, but it caps his ownership of the social media to 15% to avoid hostile takeoverReview: GMC’s Hummer EV ‘Super(size)truck’ is excess in all the best ways 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/dmOrukiE448

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla announcing another TSLA stock split, Tesla's head of AI going on sabbatical, Porsche 911 going electric, 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) announces another stock split; shareholders to vote later this yearUS NHTSA reinstates billions in fines on gas-guzzling automakersBiden invokes Defense Production Act to boost EV, storage battery mineralsTesla’s head of AI is on sabbatical and people are worriedTesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas to avoid unreliable electric gridTesla pauses solar roof installations due to supply issues; some clients will be left without a roof for monthsTesla halts production at Gigafactory Shanghai as the city shuts down due to surge in COVID-19 casesPorsche is reportedly working with Quantumscape to develop an electric 911 powered by solid-state batteriesGMC has gotten over 65,000 Hummer EV reservations, pickup version sold out into 2024BMW unveils new electric i3 based on 3 Series, but it’s only for China for now 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/yx8_lUILEi8

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's launch of made-in-Germany Model Y, Elon Musk giving a hint on what Master Plan Part 3 is about, USPS' fail fleet update, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. However, this week it is going to be late starting at 6 p.m. ET as Seth is traveling to test out a cool new EV. 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: We have David from Tesla Welt Podcast to discuss the event at Gigafactory Berlin, which he attended this weekElon Musk personally delivers first made-in Germany Tesla Model Y at Gigafactory BerlinElon Musk announces Tesla is working on new manganese battery cellElon Musk announces two new Tesla paint colors enabled by new ‘world’s most advanced paint shop’Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023Elon Musk on what’s next for Tesla (TSLA): ‘scaling to extreme size’Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3sFord F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets better-than-expected 320-mile EPA range with extended battery packFirst GM Ultium Cadillac Lyriqs roll off Spring Hill, TN Assembly line early, new orders begin in MayPolestar has begun US deliveries of the Long Range Single Motor Polestar 2, and we got a chance to drive itUSPS doubles its order of electric vehicles but sticks to mostly buying inefficient gas trucks 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/wRbyIzOmx-g

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the announcement of Elon Musk's Tesla Master Plan Part 3, a big Tesla price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple 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: Elon Musk says he is going to release Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3Tesla increases prices throughout whole lineup, its cheapest electric car now starts at $47,000Tesla still dominates US electric car market, and it’s not even closeTesla is starting to account for wind, air density, and more when doing range calculationTesla employee was fired after sharing video of a crash on Full Self-Driving BetaVolvo C40 Recharge review: Style and performance overcome one major downsideFord’s base $40,000 F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets 230-miles of EPA range and 68 MPGeAudi unveils A6 Avant e-tron station wagon concept described as a ‘storage champ’ with headlights that project a video game 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=nEGV0l67HTo

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla seeing its order rate surge over gas prices, more Model 3 and Model Y price increases,the VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple 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) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric carsTesla increases prices of long-range versions of Model 3 and Model Y as nickel prices surgeElon Musk says drill for oil, but he should worry more about nickel prices skyrocketingTesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, expands free Supercharging, and gives up to 3 months of pay to employees going back to fightTesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to UkraineTesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC’s policing of his Tesla tweetsVW launches iconic ‘ID.Buzz’ EV, but does this incarnation of the Microbus inspire the same love?Rivian announces Q4 results: loses $2.4 billion, revises production to 25,000 EVs in 2022 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/7sR6aR0R5i8

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla Gigafactory Berlin's environmental approval, Rivian's price fiasco, Ford's bi-directional charger, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple 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 reportedly receives final environmental approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, but there’s a catchTesla officially receives environmental approval to produce 500,000 EVs at Gigafactory Berlin, but the battle is not overTesla fears having to shut down service centers in Oklahoma as new bill passes committeeTesla won’t stop union vote says CEO Musk, despite past union retaliationPanasonic announces start of Tesla 4680 battery cell production by March 2024Panasonic is planning a large battery cell factory in the US to supply Tesla’s demand, report saysRivian announces 2 motor and smaller battery options, config updates, and steep $12,000+ price increaseRivian buyers are canceling at alarming rates after price increasesAfter backlash, Rivian (RIVN) backtracks on price hike in letter from Founder/CEO RJ ScaringeFord announces separation of its EV business as it drags its internal combustion business into an electric futureFord launches its bi-directional home charging station at a surprisingly good priceLucid Motors’ Q4 earnings: 125 Air deliveries in 2021, 2022 production estimates slashed as much as 40% due to ‘supply chain constraints’ 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/PoeOD_Xxh-k

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk's weird fight with the SEC, a possible new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple 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: Elon Musk to the SEC: ‘I didn’t start the fight, but I will finish it’The SEC probe into Elon Musk and Tesla is reportedly about suspected insider trading with Musk’s brotherThe Tesla brand is attracting more and more RepublicansTesla announces new investment in Gigafactory Shanghai on road to 1 million electric cars per yearTesla might be cracking on the yoke steering wheel and planning to offer an option for a regular round wheelTesla asks fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to fight new bills to ban direct sales of electric carsTesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain2022 Nissan LEAF gets cosmetic updates but is still clinging to yesteryear’s CHAdeMO fast chargingVolkswagen shares EPA ranges for 2022 ID.4, RWD Pro model sees 20 mile increase compared to 2021 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/puLUrU1qn8g

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk donating billion in TSLA shares, the CEO also goes even more controversial, and Tesla Gigafactory Texas production in sight, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple 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: Elon Musk might have actually followed through with ‘world hunger-ending donation’ as Tesla reveals he donated billions in sharesElon Musk links Tesla’s current legal and regulatory troubles to its disruptiveness, lack of ads, and political contributionsElon Musk and Tesla argue that SEC is ‘harassing’ them in strongly worded letterTesla is now under NHTSA investigation for Autopilot’s phantom braking problemVideos from inside Tesla Gigafactory Texas leak and show production linesDozens of new Tesla Model Ys spotted being prepped for deliveries at Gigafactory TexasTesla expands access to Supercharger network to all electric cars at all stations in the NetherlandsToyota releases more images of ‘possible’ new Lexus electric sports cars with ‘430 miles’ of rangeRedwood Materials begins collecting and recycling EV batteries from Volvo and Ford in California Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/s1ad0Sp1MhE

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including a series of Tesla recalls that are not really recalls, Ford makes a fascinating comment on Tesla, Nikola Motors is in troubles again, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple 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 today: Tesla’s heat pump problem causing loss of heat explained in new NHTSA recallTesla is asked to disable Boombox feature when in drive, NHTSA deems it a safety riskFord CEO: We would rival Tesla right now if we were producing enough electric vehiclesTesla loses Roadster chief engineer behind several important vehicle programs to FordTesla is ‘feverishly’ working on new Roadster that will be an ‘exciting flying machine,’ says chief designerPresident Biden finally acknowledges Tesla as ‘America’s largest EV maker,’ calming Elon Musk fansHere’s the DFEH lawsuit against Tesla, and it’s way more serious than the company made it soundTesla gets all its Supercharger cables stolen at brand new stationNikola Motors (NKLA) loses its whole supply chain leadership, puts hiring freeze as situation looks direBiden announces $5 billion over 5 years for a nationwide EV charging network 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/yU4hKyg32gI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including an interview with Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor Ogan, recall of Full Self-Driving Beta's rolling stop feature, Tesla's new cathode factory, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek’s new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple 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 today: We are starting the show by exposing Tesla hater/FSD Beta tester Taylor OganElon Musk: I would be shocked if Tesla does not achieve Full Self-Driving that is safer than human drivers this year (and 5 years ahead of everyone)Tesla is hit by ‘safety recall’ of all Full Self-Driving Beta cars over ‘rolling stop’ feature, will have to roll it backElon Musk accuses AP reporter of being a lobbyist, sets fans against him on Twitter over Tesla recall articleTesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.10) to remove ‘rolling stop,’ address some edge cases and moreTesla updates Supercharger map with many new upcoming stations and timelinesTesla expands program to open Supercharger network to electric cars from other automakers in Norway and FranceTesla applies to build giant new cathode factory for battery production next to ‘Gigafactory Texas’Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savingsKia EV6 first drive: 10 things I didn’t know about the big 310-mile every-person sportwagon 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=L5W_5Ji05ik