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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)
Gogoro announces major partnership to help accelerate global expansion
Tesla conducting more layoffs, including entire Supercharger team
Tesla Megapack to power new massive record-breaking 1.3 GWh battery system
Nevada put big battery energy storage where a coal plant used to be
Ford just opened orders for its enhanced-range E-Transit
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)
Tesla unveils new Cybertruck off-roading features, Cybertent mode, and more
NIO begins public trials of its 150 kWh semi-solid-state battery packs ahead of a full rollout
Breaking: US, other G7 countries to phase out coal by early 2030s
Tesla (TSLA) surges on reports China is approving Full Self-Driving deployment
California now has 1 EV fast charging station for every 5 gas stations
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)
Everrati rebrands B2B EV conversion arm to ‘Powered by Everrati’ amid clientele increase
Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation
CATL unveils world’s first LFP battery with 4C ultra-fast charging for 370-mi in 10 mins
Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave
Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk
Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’
BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]
Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars
Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot
Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec
Arres Prevent robot uses advanced AI to fight potholes
Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries
Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths
The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground
Walmart is putting AI-powered electric forklifts to work
Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries
Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package
The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations
Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm
Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
You can power your home for 21 days with a Chevy Silverado EV and GM’s new bidirectional charger
Hyundai bets on new materials to improve its upcoming electric vehicles
Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday
XPeng CEO shares NGP self-driving footage in Germany, teasing full roll out coming to EU
2023 was a record year for wind power growth – in numbers
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Semi has been pushed ‘well beyond expectations’ by a new customer
These new EV charging features are coming to Google Maps
Tesla asks shareholders to move to Texas and re-pass Elon Musk’s massive compensation plan
How Gogoro is making the world’s largest EV battery swapping network greener
Kia has the ‘secret sauce’ for affordable EVs in the US
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
BYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing
Elon Musk is putting Tesla all-in on Robotaxi
Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off
Tesla heads are rolling over critical projects at Gigafactory Texas
Tesla puts ‘$25,000 electric car’ codenamed NV9 on back burner despite what Elon Musk said
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
California exceeds 100% of energy demand with renewables over a record 30 days
Tesla’s head of policy and business dev leaves
BP axes jobs and scales back its EV charging business
Tesla’s top engineering executive Drew Baglino leaves in massive leadership loss
Tesla lays off ‘more than 10%’ of its global workforce
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
EVs are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the US
Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving monthly subscription to $99
A 605 MW PV plant in Germany is now Europe’s largest solar farm
Automobili Pininfarina’s one-of-a-kind Battista Reversario hyper GT goes 0-60 mph in 1.79 sec
China gave BYD $3.7 billion to ‘win’ the EV race
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Formula E again delays debut of 600kW mid-race charging
This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US
Tesla releases more details on Powerwall 3, confirms cheaper stack coming
Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them
China is exporting so many EVs that it needs more ships – a lot more
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Cybertruck teardown shows battery pack is ‘half empty’ and we are confused
Geely just unveiled the Panda Kart mini EV and it’s sporty cute
Elon Musk is rumored to go to India, sparking speculation of Tesla factory announcement
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N to compete at Pikes Peak hoping to set record SUV crossover climb times
Tesla reveals humanoid robot technology through new patents
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
87% of US Tesla drivers say they’ll buy another Tesla
Tesla Cybertruck to get a 20% charge speed increase
BYD sold over 360,000 Seagull EV models in under a year as its cheapest electric car
BMW taps electric hypercar specialist Rimac for high-performance EV batteries
Florida beach town becomes the first to launch an all electric bus fleet
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Hyundai US boss calls out the competition as the brand goes ‘all in’ on electric vehicles
Elon Musk talks Tesla Secret Plan Part 2, how it is going 8 years later
Tesla plans new world’s largest Supercharger with an impressive 200 stalls
Silent, 70-ton Scania semi gets to work on Swedish timber farm
Watch the solar eclipse impact the US grid in real time
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla is unveiling its new ‘robotaxi’ on August 8
Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’
NIO begins mass production of semi-solid-state batteries, setting the stage for EV use in Q2
This lithium-free battery startup just raised $78M in Series C funding
Tesla scouting factory locations in India, and already producing vehicles for imports
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
StoreDot’s EV battery cells achieve 2,000+ consecutive XFC cycles
Tesla (TSLA) turns to deep discounts as inventory piles up
Volta Trucks bounces back from bankruptcy, resumes ‘sharpened’ commercial EV business plan
Canoo spent twice its annual revenue on CEO’s private jets last year
Elon Musk’s xAI poaches another engineer from Tesla in a clear conflict of interest
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla brings 0% interest loans to China as it loses market share
Ford takes second in US EV market after sales climb 86% as lower prices take effect
BYD’s affordable Seagull EV poised to arrive as the UK’s cheapest electric car
This new solid-state battery cell claims to set industry records, could offer over 1,300 mile range
As massive earthquake rocks Taiwan and shutters trains, battery-swapping e-scooters rush in
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla regains BEV global leader crown from BYD amid tough quarter
Tesla’s EV growth might be gone, but energy storage is still surging
Hyundai IONIQ 5 sets new US sales record in March as EV sales surge 100%
Car companies have been screwing up e-bikes for longer than you think
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2024 deliveries: disastrous results
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand
Tesla gives rare update on Tesla Semi electric truck program
BYD sold over 300,000 EVs in Q1, but is it enough to keep its lead over Tesla?
China’s largest carmaker to cut thousands of jobs at its joint ventures with GM and Volkswagen
It certainly looks like Tesla is about to unveil the Model 3 Ludicrous tonight
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
How Vietnam is using e-scooters to save businesses from power outages
An electric pickup from Nissan and Mitsubishi? Automakers team up to take on US market
BYD to kick off EV production at new Thailand plant in Q3 as overseas expansion accelerates
Lamborghini revamps the luxury brand with a new look as its lineup shifts to electric
Tesla Cybertruck ramp is impressive, but it comes at a cost
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
‘Pro-EV’ New Jersey just OK’ed the US’s highest dumb EV fee
BYD says EVs have entered the ‘knockout round’ with next-gen tech rolling out
Ford drastically cuts workforce at F-150 Lightning EV plant amid ‘much slower’ demand
XPeng (XPEV) launches two EVs in Germany with plans to enter more EU nations later this year
Tesla starts using ‘Supervised Full Self-Driving’ language
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla wants to bring ‘private 5G’ to its EVs and Optimus robot
Volvo makes its last diesel car and puts it in a museum
Elon Musk says Tesla Optimus robot should cost ‘less than half of a car’
Hyundai reveals ambitious $50 billion investment to secure a top 3 spot in the EV market
Ghost ride the whip! Geely shows off AI chassis performing fully-autonomous drifting
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla comes back to Facebook, sending cash into Zuck’s pocket
Stellantis announces mass layoffs in US and Europe
Tesla is in talks to build electric trucks or vans in Italy, report says
Renault aims to be first European carmaker to recycle batteries on mass scale
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Elon Musk mandates Tesla to install and demo Full Self-Driving Beta for every new delivery
Tesla is ‘no longer compute constrained’, running out of excuses for self-driving
Nissan to make EVs more affordable, plans to slash costs to reach EV/ICE price parity
Could these simple, secure e-bike charging stations be the solution America needs?
XPeng AeroHT’s modular ‘flying car’ design gets certified, moving closer to commercial operations
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Cybertruck is wireless inductive charging-ready
Big Auto is begging governments to let them go bankrupt as Chinese EVs loom
BYD’s new EV, starting at less than $10,000, is stoking fear across the industry
Tesla (TSLA) stock drops on report it is reducing EV output at Giga Shanghai
Say it ain’t so: BMW, Volkswagen, and Renault take aim at Europe’s ICE ban phase-out
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla hackers win $200k and Model 3 for finding new vulnerability
Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire launches first electric cruiser motorcycle, S2 Mulholland
Pennsylvania’s largest solar farm will replace its largest coal plant
BYD expands reach in Europe with best-selling Atto 3, Seal EV launching in Greece
Hop on the magic bus: VW debuts souped-up AWD ID. Buzz GTX with 335 hp
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Is Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 the ultimate EV? Fast charging, long-range, and affordable price
VW is ready to bring autonomous driving to large-scale production
Tesla partners on new solar solution expected to slash rooftop solar costs
Tesla produces enough battery cells for 1,000 Cybertrucks a week
Two men are charged with trying to sell Tesla battery trade secrets
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla goes into its pockets to sell its EVs in China
Tesla hires semiconductor manufacturing expert to help with battery production
XPeng Motors announces new AI-centric brand targeting EVs priced as low $14,000
BYD taps US chipmaking giant NVIDIA to power its next-gen EV fleet
First drive: Honda says its CR-V e:FCEV plug-in fuel cell hybrid is the future. Is it?
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Audi unveils Q6 e-tron: a new standard for next-gen premium EVs
Rivian gains access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, free adapter coming
Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid
Tesla Roadster won’t really be a car, says Elon Musk
VinFast to invest hundreds of millions to implement own global line of branded EV chargers
Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 finally rolls out – get your minds blown
First drive in the Maserati Grecale Folgore SUV: Italian luxury is going all-electric and we love it
BMW previews Vision Neue Klasse X: Is this the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?
Volkswagen wants an electric ID. GTI hot hatch in the US at $25,000? Bring it on!
Tesla wants to hire someone to eliminate need for its EVs to get service
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla (TSLA) delivery estimates are plunging as growth story dissipates
Tesla to bring electric semi truck production to Gigafactory Berlin
Volkswagen confirms larger electric SUV coming to the US, hybrids too?
Tesla starts offering LFP battery retrofits for earlier Model 3 under warranty
Volkswagen announces production start date for its most affordable $20K ID.1 EV
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Tesla starts offering early Cybertruck delivery for long-term TSLA shareholders
Donald Trump trashes electric cars and again shows he knows nothing about them
BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share
Porsche’s new electric Macan earns 10,000 orders ahead of deliveries
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- Tesla has to deal with treehuggers camping in the Gigafactory Berlin forest
- Tesla announces new automakers getting access to Superchargers soon
- Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order
- Rivian confirms Tesla Supercharger access in March
- Ford’s next-gen EVs could feature 800V fast charging
- Rivian (RIVN) R1S cracks top 5 best-selling EVs in Q4 just as EV leasing heats up
- Nissan ends LEAF production in the UK for new EVs, including its successor
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- Tesla to unveil new Roadster this year, Elon doubles down on rockets/SpaceX collab
- Tesla loses lead interior designer
- Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
- Jeep, Ram owner calls on former GM exec to spearhead EV offensive in the US
- Funding secured: Polestar’s (PSNY) outlook bounces back with $1 billion in external cash
- GM says its new Chevy Bolt EV will save billions with more affordable LFP batteries
- Aston Martin delays the launch of its first BEV
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- Tesla Model Y 2024 scores near-perfect in IIHS’ crash tests
- Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products
- Tesla talks Cybertruck coming to Canada, Rivian accelerates deliveries
- You won’t believe who bought almost $1 million worth of Tesla Roadsters
- BYD has no plans to launch EVs in the US, says the market is too confusing for buyers
- BYD storms into Europe as first car transport ship docks in Germany carrying 3K vehicles
- Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y
- Smartphone builder Xiaomi’s first EV coming in Q2 and looks to capitalize on 20M current users
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- Tesla dominates brand loyalty: once you go EV, you don’t go back
- Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous spotted being filmed for promo
- Tesla Cybertruck’s ‘armor glass’ stops break-in attempt caught on sentry mode
- Kia slashes EV6, EV9 prices by up to $10K in Korea to boost demand
- Ford stops 2024 F-150 Lightning shipments as hundreds of pickups pile up
- Rivian (RIVN) stock hits all-time low after double analyst downgrade, job cuts
- GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq
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- Tesla works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
- Kia’s US-made EV9 may not qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit at first
- Mercedes-Benz drastically backtracks EV plans, will build gas cars well into 2030s
- Prologue first drive: A beginner-level EV on par with Honda’s first entry into the segment
- Ford leaks J3400 to CCS adapter for Tesla Superchargers
- Nikola (NKLA) delivers first hydrogen fuel cell truck in the US, new EV trucks coming
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- Tesla’s union fight in Sweden may now affect Superchargers
- Tesla ramps up Cybertruck production, large fleet spotted
- Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 autonomously look for a parking spot
- Tesla Cybertruck drives through water in first real-world Wade Mode test
- Rivian’s (RIVN) gross margins fall in Q4 2023, EV maker cuts staff, but there’s more to it
- GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
- Chinese EVs in the US? Stellantis’ CEO is open to the idea if governments block exports
- First Stellantis EV for the US rolls off the assembly line after selling out of dealer allocation
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- Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is voted down by locals
- Tesla fights back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores
- New Tesla Model 3 Performance refresh spotted with new seats
- These 3 major automakers may team up to save themselves, build cheap EVs
- Ford slashes prices of 2023 Mustang Mach-E and adds huge incentives for F-150 Lightning
- Nikola Badger electric pickup makes a comeback in the most hilarious way
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- Tesla is updating its notoriously bad auto wipers ‘soon’
- Mexico pushes Tesla to start Gigafactory construction soon, but it hesitates
- Tesla Cybertruck is a mistake turned marketing tool
- Another EV startup gets stern NYSE warning
- Rivian (RIVN) confirms more affordable R2 electric SUV will launch in Europe
- Ford cuts 2023 Mustang Mach-E prices in Canada by up to $13,000
- Biden may cave to pressures from automakers and Trump on EV ambitions
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- Tesla opens Powerwall 3 orders, Elon reveals 30 kW peak power
- Tesla offers to accelerate Cybertruck delivery with referral program, sold out in hours
- Tesla dominated US EV registrations in 2023, but Rivian and Hyundai are catching on
- Kia’s new EV9 electric SUV is being marked up by dealers against the brand’s desire
- Is this Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV spotted in the wild?
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- Tesla Cybertrucks are already rusting, but there’s an easy fix
- Tesla Model 3 has a new tech that ‘isolates shake frequencies in your belly’
- Tesla is now accounting for ‘battery age’ in its range calculation
- Chevy Blazer EV sales are still halted as GM looks to get back on track
- Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz raise $4.7 billion to build 4 new gigafactories
- Lucid Motors cuts thousands off 2024 Air prices and adds new charging, maintenance perks
- GM nearly doubles its map of Super Cruise hands-free driving routes in North America
- BYD secures license deal with Ford and GM supplier to use its LFP battery packs for EVs
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- Elon Musk claims fatal crash was not on ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ after Tesla said the logs were lost
- Tesla increases Model 3 price, now costs as much as Model Y
- Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta saved me once and tried to kill me twice
- Rivian app update leaks NACS adapter design, Tesla charger interoperability
- Rivian (RIVN) makes another key hire ahead of R2 launch, this time from Meta
- Solar EVs appear closer than ever – Aptera shows off production-intent build process [Video]
- Hyundai Kona Electric and VW ID.4 are the top EVs selling below MSRP
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla worker died in horrible crash on Full Self-Driving beta, but he was also drunk
- Tesla releases new yoke steering wheel with normal horn
- The Dawn Project got in trouble with the feds for its anti-Tesla FSD Super Bowl ad
- Chrysler unveils radical Halcyon EV concept that will redefine the 100-year-old brand
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla confirms no Model Y refresh coming this year
- Tesla announces a new temporary discount on Model Y
- Tesla plans new world’s largest Supercharger, a glimpse at the future of charging
- There’s gonna be a Tesla ad full of lies at the Super Bowl but it isn’t Elon’s
- Stellantis finally adopt NACS, but there’s no deal with Tesla
- Kia EV8 leaks as electric Stinger replacement with 500 miles range and over 600 hp
- Chevy expects its Equinox EV to be the most affordable model under $35K with 319 mi range
- EV battery giants BYD, CATL form Chinese powerhouse to build solid-state batteries
- Ford officially hands over the first F-150 Lightning outside of North America
- France pauses EV subsidy program for 2024 citing an unexpected influx of applicants
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- Fleet manager drops Tesla because ‘prices fluctuate too much’
- Toyota is benchmarking the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning in the US
- Toyota bZ4X crashes into the ocean after the driver forgot to put the EV in park [Video]
- A Volkswagen brand pickup will not happen, but we still have Scout’s EV truck coming
- 7 OEM charging network venture IONNA names CEO, commences operations in North America
- Walmart is rolling out its ‘coast-to-coast’ network of DC fast chargers
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla to restart Gigafactory Berlin production next week
- Tesla improves Cybertruck handling, charging, and more in new update
- Tesla to greatly expand Supercharging in Iceland with partnership with gas stations
- Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal is not as optimistic about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving
- GM taps former Tesla battery expert to help it deliver low-cost EVs at scale
- Jaguar Land Rover delays two EVs as first electric Range Rover rolls out this year
- Hyundai IONIQ T10 emerges as a potential electric pickup option
- Ford will unveil its all-electric Puma Gen-E later this year
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla appears to be preparing for a round of layoffs
- Tesla Semi electric truck spotted handling closed icy road
- A Waymo robotaxi hit a cyclist in San Francisco – here’s what happened
- BMW introduces gorgeous i5 Touring, its first all-electric luxury wagon, but not in the US
- Ford is building a low-cost EV platform with some of the ‘best EV engineers’ to rival Tesla
- Geely Auto inks deal with ZEEKR to sell its EVs in Mexico, hints at expansion to South America
- The Ford Focus is over, and so are thousands of jobs
- Polestar’s incoming Phone spotted on Google Play’s list of supported devices
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla signs deal to bring chargers to thousands of hotels
- Tesla is controversially starting to advertise on Elon Musk’s X
- Ferrari is testing Tesla Model S Plaid ahead of its first EV
- Toyota to invest $1.3B to build EVs at its Kentucky plant
- Hertz (HTZ) blames EVs for Q4 earnings miss as stock price rises anyways
- White House warns that Chinese EVs could collect your data and send it back to China
- Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90, officially rolls off the assembly line
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Elon Musk introduces his new right-wing fans to a carbon tax; goes as well as you’d expect
- Tesla brings back FSD and free Supercharging transfer despite what Elon said
- Idiots are already driving on Tesla Autopilot with Apple Vision Pro on their faces
- Volvo marks 17 straight months of growth as EV sales lead the way in January
- Kia is recalling 1,200 EV6 and Niro EVs over faulty drive shafts
- Hyundai to launch a new electric mini-SUV at €20K
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla Cybertruck can power your home with Powershare for ~$4000 installation cost
- Tesla Cybertruck wheel covers cause unusual wear, will be redesigned
- Tesla drops Model Y price in Canada, now access up to $12,000 rebate in Quebec
- Aptera sells all 2,000 production slots of its Launch Edition solar EV, raising nearly $34 million
- Ford’s EV sales slip in January as Mustang Mach-E deliveries fall 50%
- Hyundai is launching an electric van as its first export model based on its new EV platform
- Polestar stops accepting custom Polestar 2 orders because demand is too high
- Tesla’s latest ‘million vehicle safety recall’ is about font sizes
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla to build small new LFP battery cell factory with CATL machines, report says
- Elon Musk asks Tesla shareholders to vote for incorporation move to Texas
- ‘World’s largest EV range test’ sees Tesla dethroned by an automaker you may not know yet
- Hyundai will ‘take the bull by the horns’ with a new EV brand in the world’s biggest market
- Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US
- Here’s how BYD is working on its image problem
- BYD shares first official images of its ultra-affordable Yuan Up SUV
- Volvo breaks up with Polestar and sees its shares soar
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla CEO compensation gets voided by judge
- I think Elon Musk deserved his $55 billion comp, but it doesn’t mean he should get it
- Ford will provide free adapters to access Tesla’s Supercharger network
- BYD points to strong partnership with Tesla, wants to fight ICE together
- BYD inks preliminary land purchase in Hungary for plant that will build EVs for Europe
- GM ‘all-in on EVs’ goes back to plug-in hybrids amid setback with its electric car plans
- Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out
- BMW to launch third all-electric i5 variant in March as a dual motor 2025 model
- This EV startup, once valued at $13b, is on the verge of total collapse
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla sold one out of every 8 cars in California in 2023, 21.4% EV share
- Tesla’s biggest investor: it’s a family business masquerading as a public company
- Is this our first look at Rivian’s (RIVN) upcoming R2 EV?
- Nissan wants to lower EV prices with cheaper LFP batteries to rival BYD
- Daimler, Volvo, Navistar form a ‘supergroup’ to ramp up electric truck charging infrastructure
- Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches
- GM’s epically bad year still earned it $10 billion – but that’s not due to EV sales
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla (TSLA) plans to spend $10 billion this year to achieve next growth phase
- Tesla chair prepares to sell up to $50 million in stock
- Tesla is defending Elon Musk’s anti-union tweet all the way to the Fifth Circuit
- Kia is delaying its entry-level EV4 electric sedan until next year
- BYD expects at least $4 billion in net income from surging EV sales
- BYD is launching its new Seal U on Volkswagen’s home turf to rival the ID.4
- Renault cancels Ampere IPO but still launching 7 new models
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla’s big recall today is a software update from a month ago
- No Tesla recall in Norway after investigation, because it just wasn’t a big enough deal
- Tesla announces new $500 million Dojo supercomputer coming to New York
- Tesla hackers win $100,000 in whitehat competition
- Porsche CFO says Europe may delay its ICE ban
- Could the next James Bond be driving an EV powered by Lucid Motors?
- Electric NASCAR set to debut at Busch Light Clash on Feb. 4
- Subaru mistakenly says 2024 Solterra owners are eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2023 results: slight miss on earnings
- Tesla (TSLA) warns of ‘notably lower’ growth in 2024
- Tesla (TSLA) warns it is in between ‘growth waves’ right now
- Elon Musk: Tesla aims for next-gen EV to come in late 2025
- Kia EV3 and EV4 prep for production following first EV plant upgrade
- USPS set to buy Canoo electric vans
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla (TSLA) earnings preview: it’s going to be an interesting one
- Tesla Model 3 Performance resfresh spotted in the wild
- First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for
- 2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor review: Better, but good enough?
- US Postal Service rolls out first EV charging stations
- Is Toyota’s chairman losing it? says EVs will only reach 30% share, ignoring Norway, China
- Northvolt battery factory site in Canada gets sabotaged
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla finally releases FSD v12, its last hope for self-driving
- Panasonic cools on idea for third US plant for Tesla batteries
- Maserati halts development of its electric Quattroporte sedan, its third EV now facing delays
- Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development
- Acura reveals 2024 ZDX prices, its first all-electric vehicle costs more than the rivals
- Waymo looks to launch full fleet of robotaxis in Los Angeles
- China says it will ‘rein in’ the flood of EVs coming our way
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla finally moves forward with Gigafactory Nevada expansion for Tesla Semi and 4680 cells
- Tesla Cybertruck gets 103 miles of towing range in the worst conditions possible
- Tesla expands self-serve test drives to destination chargers
- Tesla Model Y was Europe’s best-selling car in 2023, the first EV to take top spot
- Stellantis takes a jab at Tesla, warns EV price cuts could cause ‘bloodbath’
- Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production again amid ‘slower than expected’ demand
- Canoo gets real as deliveries of its electric commercial van begin
- GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla Cybertruck goes on Chinese tour, but will it be available?
- Tesla Superchargers are overwhelmed by new Uber drivers in NYC
- Tesla delays another pay adjustment as employees are unhappy with the last bump
- VinFast (VFS) EV deliveries pick up in Q4 but not enough to beat its 2023 target
- Toyota’s greenwashing AI ‘eco-copilot’ is fake, but the prank makes a real point
- US to spend nearly $150 million to fix broken charging ports
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla slashes prices across Europe on Model Y
- Tesla Cybertruck gets 160 miles of range in first towing test
- Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states
- Volvo flexes its pricing power for EVs with the EX30 rolling out for $35,000
- Electric vehicles fail at a lower rate than gas cars in extreme cold
- 6 ways to get the best range from your EV in winter
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Dead Tesla cars pile up at Chicago Superchargers in extreme cold
- SIXT drops Tesla, buys 250,000 rental cars from Stellantis
- Mazda announces NACS adoption – its many EVs are going to flood Tesla Superchargers
- A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says
- Ford expects to begin building the electric Explorer in June, second EV by the end of 2024
- Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian
- Lightyear shelves solar EV plans, hires executives to spearhead solar systems for other OEMs
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla Optimus robot can’t build cars yet, but it is folding clothes
- Panasonic to soon make new batteries for Tesla, could ‘reduce’ EV prices: report
- Elon Musk complains about his smaller stake in Tesla after wasting it on buying Twitter
- Lucid (LCID) poaches Polestar, Maserati exec to spearhead European EV offensive
- BMW declares ‘tipping point’ in shift from gas-powered cars to EVs as sales heat up
- Harvard develops a solid state battery that charges in minutes
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla launches Model 3 Highland refresh in North America
- Tesla shutting down Berlin factory for 2 weeks due to Red Sea shipping attacks
- Volvo joins Tesla in halting EV production due to Red Sea attacks
- Tesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000
- Hertz says it will invest some of proceeds from selling Tesla cars back into gas cars
- Tesla (TSLA) increases workers’ wages amid union push
- Tesla Cybertruck gets delivered with ridiculous body defects
- Hyundai undercuts Tesla Model 3 by $9,300 with 2024 IONIQ 6 special cash offer
- Hyundai-Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023
- Nissan is delaying EV production again at its Canton US plant
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla (TSLA) now has 4.2% of the US auto market
- Tesla drastically downgrades Model Y sound system
- Tesla prepares new ‘efficiency package’ amid range concerns
- Volkswagen begins integrating ChatGPT into its production vehicles
- VW slashes prices in Europe to compete with Tesla
- Ford draws up an Ultium-like EV platform for any vehicle type, from trucks to small coupes
- Kia introduces modular ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, teases several concept EVs at CES
- VinFast unrolls ambitious plan to sell more cars to Americans
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla adjusts ranges across lineup due to new EPA rule
- Tesla Model Y range estimate reduced by 6%, becoming more realistic
- Tesla adds two new Model Y colors – Stealth Grey and Ultra Red
- Tesla adds Powerwall, solar, and charger to its API for devs
- Tesla announces new partnership with Samsung over energy connectivity
- Hyundai ranked second behind Tesla as EPA fuel economy leader
- Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID 2all electric vehicle may come later than expected
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla Cybertruck drives 254 miles in highway range test
- Volvo scores massive nearly half a billion loan for its new EV platform
- Ford secures second in US EV sales after a record Q4 and year in 2023
- Fisker pivots to hybrid strategy of direct sales plus dealer partners offering ‘no haggle pricing’
- Faraday delivers its $300K luxury EV, but its stock is plummeting
- GM’s China joint venture sold over 100,000 EVs last year
- Italy looks to sink $1 billion into boosting electric cars
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla Cybertruck becomes one of most American-made pickup trucks
- Tesla is banned from driving schools because of new turn signals
- GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever, GM EV share low at 3.1%
- Chevy’s Bolt EV is a steal at under $20,000 using the IRS tax credit upfront
- GM is giving a $7,500 incentive on EV models that lost tax credit eligibility
- More bad buzz for Chevy Blazer EV: software glitches, doors that fly open
- The révolution is on: France has record year in EV sales
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results, breaks another record
- First seen Cybertruck charging curve disappoints, but is that the whole story?
- Despite ongoing strike, Tesla takes the crown in sales in Sweden, Norway
- Tesla is sneakily testing Fremont-built refreshed Model 3 vehicles
- BYD overtakes Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume
- Rivian (RIVN) stock slides after Q4 deliveries slip, but there’s more to it
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla leaks Powershare Mobile Connector
- Tesla Cybertruck just had its first real world crash
- Is Rivian planning a Tesla Powerwall-like home energy storage system?
- Rivian Max Pack doesn’t deliver much extra range in first real-world test, especially for $10K
- Fisker (FSR) stock bounces after EV deliveries climb 300% in Q4
- More Cruise fallout: GM sues San Francisco for $121 million
- Toyota, Nissan, 10 others join forces to form a new research group powerhouse for software
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla delays important Full Self-Driving v12 update as it needs more work outside California
- Tesla Cybertruck spotted charging a Rivian R1T electric pickup
- If your Tesla starts ‘smoking’ while Supercharging, it might only be steam
- Aptera secures multi-million dollar supply deal and investment for solar EV battery packs
- Ford will follow Toyota as it leans into hybrids, scaling back EV targets
- EV underdog VinFast to open first dealership in US
- Smartphone maker Xiaomi unveils first EV, aims to rival Tesla and Porsche
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla accuses Reuters of manufacturing a story
- Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says
- Volkswagen-backed EV maker rolls out first sodium-ion battery powered electric car
- Toyota’s November EV sales more than doubled but account for only 1% of total volume
- Chevy Bolt EV is still available to lease for $299/mo before production ends in January
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla’s stock (TSLA) gets boost from ‘beyond an automaker’ scenario
- Elon Musk didn’t drive away Tesla buyers, at least before his latest big blunder
- Tesla loses court appeal in Swedish strike, will it finally go back to negotiation table?
- The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont
- Tesla ‘recalls’ 120,000 cars in the US, but it’s another software update
- Tesla launches project to build new Megafactory in China
- The pipe dream is over: Hyperloop One shuts down
- 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sales are already halted over software issues
- Thousands of auto dealers sign up to offer new on-the-spot tax credit
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla is having issues producing 4680 cells for Cybertruck, sketchy report says
- Tesla Electric makes homeowner’s electricity bill disappear and pays him $1,000
- Tesla Model Y was spotted towing a full-size tractor-trailer
- Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq will lose tax credit eligibility, but only temporarily
- Ford draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup
- Hyundai doubles down on shift to EVs with plans to shut down two engine parts plants
- Hyundai launching cheaper IONIQ 2 to sit below the IONIQ 5 – Here’s what we know so far
- Toyota recalls over 25,000 bZ3 EVs in China due to inaccurate remaining battery estimates
- Ford confirms half of dealers will sell EVs in 2024 as some are opting out
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla secures new credit union partner to reduce electric car payments
- Tesla removes stock-based compensation this year, report says
- Tesla claims over 600 ‘solar neighborhoods’ as part of home builder program
- Lucid’s (LCID) answer to the Tesla Model Y, Model 3 could come sooner than expected
- Half of US Buick dealers chose buyouts over selling EVs in 2023
- GM shuts down production at its Factory Zero EV plant after a fire breaks out [Update]
- Waymo says its self-driving cars are safer than human drivers by up to 10x
- China to set up shop in Mexico, and the US isn’t happy
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla drivers have highest accident rate despite Autopilot claims, who is lying?
- Tesla and Mercedes-Benz to compensate for loss of German EV subsidies
- VW, Audi, Porsche finally commit to NACS connectors in 2025
- US gov’t may update EV charger subsidy rules for newly-certified NACS port
- Lexus adds cheaper, longer-range RZ 300e to 2024 EV lineup
- If you see a Mercedes EQS with turquoise lights, it’s driving itself
- Rivian (RIVN) finds a partner to build its massive $5B mega-EV plant, paving the way for R2
- Volkswagen to bring back buttons after complaints about its touchscreen
- Move over Tesla: BYD has caught up and is expected to take the lead in global BEV market share
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- UAW win helps nonunion workers too as Tesla is latest to hike pay
- Tesla confirms wireless inductive electric car home charger is coming
- Tesla removes Disney+ from vehicles amid Elon Musk’s Twitter beef with Bob Iger
- Tesla unveils new bird-eye view 3D reconstruction park assist
- Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years in prison for fraud
- GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February
- Acura opens reservations for its ZDX SUV, its first-ever EV, starting around $60
- Nissan will export EVs made in China globally to compete with Tesla and BYD
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla appears to be ramping up Cybertruck production as fleet is spotted
- Tesla explains new Autopilot nag forced by the NHTSA recall
- Tesla secures $135 million in incentive for Gigafactory Mexico despite delaying the factory
- Tesla’s India entry is on shaky grounds again as import duties deal is off the table
- SAE’s NACS certification is ready, and it’ll fix every EV charging problem at once
- Porsche is retiring the gas-powered Macan early in Europe as EV model takes the spotlight
- GM stops Chevy Bolt production (for now), lays off 1,314 workers
- Cruise fires 900 workers, while Waymo pulls out ahead
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit
- Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers
- This is how much the Cybertruck’s giant windshield will cost to replace
- Tesla claims Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a backup generator
- Rivian (RIVN) signs first partner outside of Amazon to buy its electric Commercial Vans
- Cadillac confirms new three-row VISTIQ EV, positioned between LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ SUVs
- France says ‘non’ to EVs made in China
- GM fires 9 execs at Cruise, may face $1.5 million in fines
- GM delays another major EV initiative after pushing back Silverado RST, GMC Sierra EVs
- Nissan is finally ramping up Ariya electric SUV output
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla announces it will lose entire $7,500 tax credit on base Model 3 trims
- Tesla adds more alerts to Autopilot as part of NHTSA ‘safety recall’
- Tesla unveils Optimus Gen 2: its next generation humanoid robot
- Porsche’s Boxster EV looks like the electric roadster we’ve been waiting for in new testing video
- Nissan Ariya electric SUV earns 2023 IIHS top safety award, its highest rating
- Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price?
- FTC complaint filed against Toyota over its false electrification claims
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla announces its coming to Qatar
- Lucid (LCID) stock crashes as EV maker loses key executive
- Tesla Cybertruck has a ‘wade mode’ that pressurizes battery to ‘drive through water’
- Tesla Cybertruck had to be rescued after falling off an off-road trail
- Hyundai to launch new Creta EV to take on one of the fastest-growing markets
- Porsche Macan EV finally arrives with 300+ miles WLTP range, track skills
- Scout Motors chooses Michigan for new research hub to explore future electric truck innovation
- Honda pulls plug on all-electric E minicar in Europe after just 3 years – what went wrong?
- Volvo pushes back EX30 launch in China, says US deliveries still on track
- Toyota thinks it’s a good idea to put a fake manual transmission in an EV
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla says DMV disregarded ‘Full Self-Driving’ lie for so long, it should be allowed to keep going
- Tesla Cybertruck smokes Ford F-150 Raptor in drag race
- Tesla once again threatens to sue Cybertruck scalpers for $50k
- Tesla starts telling some Cybertruck orders to ‘prepare for delivery’
- Lucid (LCID) is getting booted from the Nasdaq 100 stock index
- Mazda plans to make ‘7 or 8’ electric car models by 2030, Miata?
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla is looking at land for a factory in Thailand, PM says
- Tesla Model Y is Electrek’s vehicle of the year
- GM says next-gen Bolt will be EUV-only as the SUV virus infects the industry
- VW’s rugged Scout EV brand on track to debut electric pickup and SUV next year
- Volkswagen mulls $21K EV with Renault, but don’t get too excited
- Jeep-owner Stellantis announces mass layoffs, blames California
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla’s head of Dojo supercomputer is out, possibly over issues with next-gen
- Tesla Holiday update leaks, and it’s a bit of a weak one
- Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry
- Thousands to lose their jobs as VW slashes $11 billion in costs
- BYD launches Tesla Model 3 rival Seal electric sedan in North America
- Nissan Ariya electric SUV price cuts lead to $199 per month leases
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla starts selling fully-loaded Cybertruck ‘Foundation Series’ for $120,000
- Tesla’s Swedish strike is spreading through Europe
- Volvo sells first EX30 electric SUV models in November
- Ford Mustang Mach-E to lose EV tax credit
- Stellantis CEO says EVs need to be affordable but profitable
- Volkswagen finally rolls out bidirectional charging on ID.4, but we have lots of questions
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary
- Denmark to block its ports against Tesla shipments to Sweden
- Tesla starts detecting speed cameras – Waze-like service?
- EPA data shows Rivians are more efficient than Cybertrucks, even with larger wheels and batteries
- Rivian CFO teases a new cheaper, simplified battery pack structure for R1 EVs coming in 2024
- US EV sales pass 1 million, an increase of 50.7% year-over-year
- GM confirms 2025 launch date for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla faces class action for overcharging insurance with fake crash warnings
- Tesla joins global emission tracking program
- Tesla is officially losing half $7,500 tax credit on two Model 3 trims
- Kia is updating the EV6 as new images reveal EV9-like design elements
- Fisker (FSR) dials back its 2023 production targets yet again as it fights to keep going
- Toyota unveils new Urban electric SUV to rival Volvo’s EX30 as affordable EV option
- Toyota confirms its sleek electric Sport Crossover made with BYD is launching in 2025
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla’s botched Cybertruck event is good news for Rivian, other EV truck makers
- Tesla offers Cybertruck reservation holders $1,000 discount on its other EVs
- Tesla’s Cybertruck Basecamp is a funky $2,975 tent attachment
- Tesla Cybertruck comes in two ‘colors’ after all – via a $6,500 satin wrap
- Tesla is selling broken-glass decals, after using a baseball for Cybertruck stunt
- Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get the range it promised
- EVs with Chinese parts won’t qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit from 2024
- Ford F-150 Lightning breaks monthly sales record, doubling in November
- Ford is paying 2023 F-150 Lightning buyers $2,500 for unmet orders
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales double amid record November sales
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000
- Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging – on Cybertruck only, so far
- Tesla’s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck
- Volvo EX90 three-row electric SUV gets $77,000 starting price, pre-orders now open
- Rivian R1T could add a projector for movies on the go
- Rivian is opening its first flagship retail location in this massive historic theater
- A wave of layoffs hits EV battery companies
- Mercedes-Benz, BMW form JV to deploy a EV charger network, but not where you’d expect
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla Cybertruck ‘Basecamp’ tent, solar, and beast mode, leak through app
- Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit
- Closer look at Tesla Cybertruck – should we be concerned?
- GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption
- Hyundai and Kia introduce a new ‘Uni Wheel’ drive system that could revolutionize EV design
- Toyota is raising the price of the 2024 bZ4X with a special financing offer
- Car dealers falsely claim to be ‘voice of customers’ in push for slower electric car adoption
- US may cut automakers some slack on stricter rules for EV tax credits
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla increases Cybertruck pre-order deposit, but reverts right away
- Tesla sues Sweden’s transport agency and gets a small win
- Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch
- Tesla Cybertrucks in showrooms attract large crowds
- Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program
- Fiat 500e will land in the US as one of the most affordable EVs starting under $33K
- Nissan’s next-gen LEAF EV is due out next year – here’s what we know so far
- Toyota to sell massive $4.7B stake in top supplier as it looks to catch up in EV race
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Sweden’s Tesla boycott snowballs as more workers join the strike
- Tesla to deliver only 10 Cybertrucks at delivery event, says exec
- Tesla starts pushing new Full Self-Driving Beta update with improvements
- Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype
- Check out Cadillac’s new OPTIQ EV, the LYRIQ’s cheaper sibling
- Volkswagen is recalling nearly 24,000 ID.4 EVs in the US over non-fire retardant material
- Hands-on: The Kia EV9 is huge, but its backseat and frunk are not
- Rivian pulls 1st demand lever for R1T, offering $2,000 install credit and charger ahead of Cybertruck
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Lucid unveils Gravity SUV with 440 mile range, starting under $K80… oh, and it has a frunk seat
- Tesla finally starts advertising with video, decides to highlight safety
- Amazon launches online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year
- Kia shows its EV3 and EV4 concepts at LA Auto Show
- Hyundai IONIQ 7 spotted testing, giving a good look at brand’s first 3-row electric SUV
- Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials
- Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen with another shift cut over slowing demand
- Even the Vatican is going all-electric after VW scores deal to replace entire fleet with EVs
- Porsche starts preparing to build electric Boxster and Macan EV
- $3.5 billion of new federal funding for US battery manufacturing announced
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla (TSLA) warns it is in between ‘growth waves’ right now
- Tesla removes purchase clause that threatened to sue Cybertruck scalpers
- Tesla seeks help in proving giga casted vehicles are not more expensive to repair
- Tesla reveals everything that affects its range calculation
- Rivian software update bricks infotainment system, fix not obvious
- Fisker takes another tumble, slashes production forecast
- Volkswagen plans to build electric vehicles in Mexico with an initial $750M investment
- Hyundai will build a ‘super-large’ Genesis electric SUV for the first time at its new EV plant
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- Tesla will sue you if you try to flip your low-VIN Cybertruck
- Elon Musk didn’t even know Tesla started listing new cars through a third-party
- Tesla signs deal with 2nd gas station operator to sell its Supercharger directly
- India is considering an EV tariff deal with Tesla, details emerge
- Ford, LGES scrap plans for massive battery plant due to the ‘current pace of EV adoption’
- Rivian secures massive Georgia land deal for new EV plant and R2 electric vehicles
- What demand problem? Hyundai’s new EV factory to build 200,000 cars a year
- Volkswagen ID.7 first drive: An electric love letter to the family sedan
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
- GM’s Cadillac and Buick are first to gain access to Tesla’s EV charging network in China
- Tesla Cybertruck spotted climbing stairs off-road – showing great ground clearance
- Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 EVs are now impacted by another production halt in Germany
- Check out Canoo’s rugged new ‘American Bulldog’ electric pickup truck
- Cruise robotaxis in crisis: Layoffs, recall, and algorithm found to have blind spot for kids
- Volvo is buying bankrupt Proterra’s battery business for $210M – here’s what that means
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