Summary: This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the unveiling of the Tesla Model 3 dual motor all-wheel-drive and performance versions, an update on Model 3 production, the specs of Rivian's all-electric pickup truck, 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 unveils faster and more powerful Model 3 dual motor AWD and Performance versions Tesla Model 3 Performance version ‘might’ see further increase in power output, teases Elon Musk Tesla cuts Model 3 delivery delays for new orders in half as production ramp improves Tesla sent out a massive Model 3 shipment to Canada as some US deliveries get delayed Tesla Model 3 shows 60-0 mph braking weakness in CR tests, Tesla fires back with own test results Tesla will update Model 3 firmware to fix braking calibration in ‘a few days’ Tesla CEO Elon Musk sets March 15 as possible Model Y reveal date Tesla aims to release more powerful Supercharger V3 for quicker charging this summer Rivian to make all-electric pickup trucks with up to 450 mile range starting at $50,000 at old Mitsubishi plant Honda is working on affordable all-electric Fit-based car with biggest battery maker for global release 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=Uske5W0RzCM
