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Tesla Model 3 refresh comes to NA, Cybertruck defect, and more EV sale numbers

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• Tesla launches Model 3 Highland refresh in North America
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• Tesla Cybertruck gets delivered with ridiculous body defects
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• Tesla slashes official car wrap color prices, adds new color
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• Tesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000
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• Hertz says it will invest some of proceeds from selling Tesla cars back into gas cars
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• Volkswagen delivered 394,000 EVs in 2023 as it falls behind Tesla
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• Porsche Taycan follows 911 with double-digit sales growth in 2023
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• Polestar has delivered nearly 1,000 Polestar 4s, but had a tough 2023
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• Lucid (LCID) stock sinks to a new low after Q4 EV deliveries fall YOY
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EV delivery numbers, EPA range change, BYD overtakes Tesla, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results, breaks another record
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• Tesla adjusts ranges across lineup due to new EPA rule
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• Tesla adds two new Model Y colors \\u2013\\xa0Stealth Grey and Ultra Red
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• Tesla adds Powerwall, solar, and charger to its API for devs
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• Tesla announces new partnership with Samsung over energy connectivity
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• Rivian (RIVN) stock slides after Q4 deliveries slip, but there\\u2019s more to it
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• Ford secures second in US EV sales after a record Q4 and year in 2023
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• GM Q4 sales: Ultium grows, Bolt ends best year ever, GM EV share low at 3.1%
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• Hyundai set a new sales record in 2023 with nearly 47,000 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 EVs sold
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• BYD overtakes Tesla in overall battery-electric vehicle volume
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• Ford updates 2024 F-150 Lightning prices, the best-selling electric pickup in the US
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• Volkswagen\\u2019s $27,000 ID 2all electric vehicle may come later than expected
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• Fisker pivots to hybrid strategy of direct sales plus dealer partners offering \\u2018no haggle pricing\\u2019
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EV world in 2024, Tesla self-driving, GMC Sierra EV Denali, and more

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• Tesla delays important Full Self-Driving v12 update as it needs more work outside California
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• Tesla Model Y refresh coming in next few months, report says
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• Tesla Cybertruck just had its first real world crash
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• Tesla leaks Powershare Mobile Connector
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• GM exec shares new images of the first GMC Sierra EV Denali spotted in the wild
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• Aptera secures multimillion-dollar supply deal and investment for solar EV battery packs
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Elon Musk's Twitter drama leaks to Tesla, wireless charging, the dealer problem, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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• Tesla removes Disney+ from vehicles amid Elon Musk\\u2019s Twitter beef with Bob Iger
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• Tesla unveils new bird-eye view 3D reconstruction park assist
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• Tesla confirms wireless inductive electric car home charger is coming
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• GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February
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• Tesla launches project to build new Megafactory in China
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• Tesla is having issues producing 4680 cells for Cybertruck, sketchy report says
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• Tesla loses court appeal in Swedish strike, will it finally go back to negotiation table?
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• Tesla removes stock-based compensation this year, report says
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• Tesla Electric makes homeowner\\u2019s electricity bill disappear and pays him $1,000
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• Ford confirms half of dealers will sell EVs in 2024 as some are opting out
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• Half of US Buick dealers chose buyouts over selling EVs in 2023
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Tesla Autopilot 'recall', Porsche Macan EV, Chevy Blazer EV first drive, and more

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• Tesla adds more alerts to Autopilot as part of NHTSA \\u2018safety recall\\u2019
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• Tesla explains new Autopilot nag forced by the NHTSA recall
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• Tesla appears to be ramping up Cybertruck production as fleet is spotted
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• Tesla partners with Uber to offer $3,000 discount on its electric cars to drivers
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• Tesla announces it will lose entire $7,500 tax credit on base Model 3 trims
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• Tesla signals Model Y also losing full $7,500 tax credit
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• Tesla secures $135 million in incentive for Gigafactory Mexico despite delaying the factory
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• Porsche Macan EV finally arrives with 300+ miles WLTP range, track skills
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• Chevy Blazer EV first drive \\u2013\\xa0is it worth its $56k base price?
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• Cadillac confirms new three-row VISTIQ EV, positioned between LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ SUVs
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Electrek's Vehicle of the Year, Cybertruck Foundation Series, GM Bolt EUV only, and more

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• Tesla Model Y is Electrek\\u2019s vehicle of the year
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• Tesla starts selling fully-loaded Cybertruck \\u2018Foundation Series\\u2019 for $120,000
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• Elon Musk: low-cost Tesla is advanced, manufacturing is going to be revolutionary
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• Tesla Holiday update leaks, and it\\u2019s a bit of a weak one
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• Tesla\\u2019s head of Dojo supercomputer is out, possibly over issues with next-gen
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• Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry
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• Tesla\\u2019s Swedish strike is spreading through Europe
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• Tesla is officially losing half $7,500 tax credit on two Model 3 trims
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E to lose EV tax credit
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• GM says next-gen Bolt will be EUV-only as the SUV virus infects the industry
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• Lucid Motors (LCID) updates its 2024 model year Airs, including lower prices and a RWD Pure
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• Toyota unveils new Urban electric SUV to rival Volvo\\u2019s EX30 as affordable EV option
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• Fisker (FSR) dials back its 2023 production targets yet again as it fights to keep going
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Tesla Cybertruck launch, car dealers, Volvo EX90, and more

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• Tesla Cybertruck Launch news hub and watch party\\n
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  • Tesla\\u2019s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck
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  • Tesla launches Cybertruck at up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000
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  • Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging, on Cybertruck only \\u2013 so far
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  • Tesla Cybertruck needs separate battery pack in the bed to get more than 300 miles of range
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  • Tesla Cybertruck comes in two \\u2018colors\\u2019 after all \\u2013\\xa0via a $6,500 satin wrap
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  • Tesla is selling broken-glass decals, after using a baseball for Cybertruck stunt
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  • Tesla\\u2019s Cybertruck Basecamp is a funky $2,975 tent attachment
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  • Tesla offers Cybertruck reservation holders $1,000 discount on its other EVs
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• Volvo EX90 three-row electric SUV price starts at $77,000
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• Car dealers falsely claim to be \\u2018voice of customers\\u2019 in push for slower electric car adoption
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Tesla discounts, Cybertruck in showrooms, Fisker Ocean, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) starts discounting new vehicles by $3,000 in end-of-quarter push
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• Tesla spotted driving Cybertruck into ocean after claiming it will float
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• Tesla starts bringing Cybertrucks to showrooms ahead of launch
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• Elon Musk takes zealot stance against union as Tesla strike expands in Sweden
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• Tesla \\u2018fully open source\\u2019 original Roadster design and engineering, releases R&D docs
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• Tesla launches Supercharger congestion fee at $1 per min at 90% charge
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• Elon Musk to discuss Tesla investing in xAI with the board
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• Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected
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• Fisker Ocean review: Coming soon, in a future software update
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• Hands-on with Fisker PEAR, a very promising $30k small electric SUV
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• Cruise CEO and cofounder Kyle Vogt calls it quits
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More Cybertruck news, Tesla update, Lucid Gravity, and more

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• Tesla doesn\\u2019t want you to see this video revealing Cybertruck interior ahead of launch
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• Tesla Cybertruck shows about 267 miles of range on prototype
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• Tesla removes purchase clause that threatened to sue Cybertruck scalpers
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• Tesla signs deal with 2nd gas station operator to sell its Supercharger directly
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• Tesla (TSLA) warns it is in between \\u2018growth waves\\u2019 right now
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• Tesla finally starts advertising with video and decides to highlight safety
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• Tesla releases update with new way to activate Autopilot/FSD and separate backseat audio
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• Lucid unveils Gravity SUV with 440-mile range, starting under $80K\\u2026 oh, and it has a frunk seat
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• Check out Cadillac\\u2019s new OPTIQ EV, the LYRIQ\\u2019s cheaper sibling
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• Rivian fixes infotainment software bug via OTA, around 3% affected
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Tesla Cybertruck spec leak, Volvo EX30 first drive, EV earnings, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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• Tesla Cybertruck specs leak every dimension + 14-50 outlet in bed
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• Tesla plans to build its $25,000 electric car at Gigafactory Berlin
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• Tesla to integrate Elon Musk\\u2019s new AI assistant in its vehicles
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• Tesla Sweden strike update: Tesla comments, sympathy strikes expand
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• Biden says he supports UAW push to unionize Tesla, Toyota
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• Volvo EX30 first drive: This tiny, inexpensive electric SUV is also Volvo\\u2019s quickest car ever
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• Mercedes teams up with the \\u2018largest convenience store\\u2019 operator for EV charging
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• Polestar Day news hub: new Korea factory, 350kW DC, V2G
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• Polestar cuts 2023 delivery target but expects new EV launches to drive demand
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• Lucid (LCID) cuts 2023 EV production target as operating losses widen in Q3
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• Lucid Motors joins the \\u2018in crowd,\\u2019 will adopt NACS and offer access to Tesla\\u2019s Supercharger network
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• Rivian (RIVN) raises production goal again after strong Q3 earnings beat
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• Volkswagen wants to launch an EV under $35K in the US, says it\\u2019s not scaling back
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Tesla Cybertruck update, UAW strike ends, Chevy Equinox EV pricing, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we\\u2019ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the\\xa0YouTube channel\\xa0to get your questions and comments in.

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• Elon Musk reveals a few more details about Tesla Cybertruck
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• Best look at Tesla Cybertruck\\u2019s powered frunk yet
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• Tesla leaks new Model S sports seats for Plaid version
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• Gigafactory Mexico gets all its permits, now it is up to Tesla to give greenlight
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• Tesla launches virtual power plant in Puerto Rico, could become world\\u2019s biggest
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• Subaru finally hops on the Tesla NACS EV charging train
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• UAW reaches deal with GM, ending auto strike with big win for workers
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• Chevy launches Equinox EV at $49K, $35K 320-mile model coming soon
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• VinFast considers launching $20,000 VF 3 electric car as US dealers show interest
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• Volkswagen delays fourth EV battery plant over \\u2018sluggish\\u2019 sales
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• Ford slows Mustang Mach-E EV production as sales slip in October
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• Toyota injects an extra $8 billion into US EV battery plant despite delays from Ford and GM
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Tesla starts selling Superchargers, EV concept galore in Japan, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we\\u2019ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the\\xa0YouTube channel\\xa0to get your questions and comments in.

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• Tesla launches rare new car color: stealth grey
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• Tesla slightly increases Model Y price \\u2013 breaking trend
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• Tesla is selling $100 million worth of Superchargers to BP in first of its kind deal
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• Tesla is planning a \\u2018Sport\\u2019 version of Model 3 with sportier seats
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• Tesla is working on controversial \\u2018congestion fee\\u2019 at Supercharger stations
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• Nissan unveils electric hypercar with insane 1 MW of power
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• Infiniti unveils sporty Vision Qe electric sedan previewing the brand\\u2019s first EV
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• Honda is abandoning plans to build affordable EVs with GM
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• Honda unveils new Prelude as an electric 2-door coupe
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• GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3
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• Chevy confirms new 2024 Blazer EV trim details and prices
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• Ford\\u2019s EV losses continue piling up in Q3 amid pricing pressure, UAW strike
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• UAW declares victory as tentative agreement is met with Ford to end strike
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Tesla Cybertruck update, Elon Musk's terrible call, TSLA earnings, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we\\u2019ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the\\xa0YouTube channel\\xa0to get your questions and comments in.

After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on\\xa0YouTube\\xa0and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:

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• Tesla announces Cybertruck deliveries in November, claims 125,000 production capacity
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• Elon Musk wants to \\u201ctemper your expectations\\u201d with Tesla Cybertruck
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• Tesla pumps the brakes on Gigafactory Mexico
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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2023 results: missed on both revenue and earnings
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• Tesla (TSLA) tumbles after disastrous Elon Musk conference call
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• Tesla deployed record energy storage, but solar is hurting
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• Tesla tries to boost sales by offering free Supercharging transfers to new orders
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• Toyota signs deal with Tesla for NACS and Supercharger access
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• Electrek signs 5-year title sponsorship deal with IEF for Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge
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• Volvo EM90 images leaked online, revealing brand\\u2019s first electric minivan in full
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• Kia announces 2024 EV6 pricing, introduces two new \\u2018Light\\u2019 trim variations under $50,000
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• The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is being marked up by as much as $10,000
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• GM is pushing Silverado EV truck production back at Orion assembly by another year
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• Ford\\u2019s F-150 Lightning Michigan EV plant is losing a shift
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• Nissan\\u2019s LEAF EV now qualifies for a $3,750 tax credit
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Tesla goes into wrap business, 4680 cell update, new Kia, BMW, and more

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• Tesla starts selling vehicle wraps for Model 3/Y at a pricey $7.5K-$8K
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• Tesla announces 4680 battery cell production breakthrough
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• Tesla slashes lease pricing on Model 3/Y, expects to lose half tax credit on 3
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• Tesla brings V4 Superchargers to the US \\u2013 critical to Cybertruck and non-Tesla EVs
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• Early Tesla Cybertruck goes for $400,000 at auction
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• Tesla sells its recently acquired wireless charging company
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• Kia shares how EV9 trims and pricing will break down ahead of start of reservations this month
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• Kia follows up with official EPA ranges for the EV9 SUV, topping out over 300 miles.
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• The Kia EV5 and its cool bench seat may never come to the US
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• BMW\\u2019s new EV crossover is small, slippery, and not coming to America
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New cheaper Model Y, Tesla price cuts, EV delivery numbers

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 numbers, misses expectations
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• Cheapest Model Y ever? Tesla starts selling Model Y RWD in US for $44k
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• Tesla prices keep dropping, Model 3 & Y now at lowest prices ever
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• Is Powerwall 3 a precursor to Tesla finally going V2G?
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• Tesla expands Cybertruck testing all the way to Mexico, adds new accessories
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• Tesla Semi update: About 70 built to date, use Cybertruck parts, and more
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• Tesla wants gov to deploy infrastructure at Giga Mexico site, possible holdup
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• Tesla manages to weasel its way out of the Full Self-Driving class action
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• Confirmed: Hyundai Motor Group is latest automaker adopting NACS
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• You will soon get up to $7,500 EV tax credit at purchase rather than a return
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• GM releases Q3 numbers, Bolt leads the way while Ultium finally ramps
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• Rivian (RIVN) EV deliveries climb in Q3 to beat estimates, on track to hit annual guidance
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• Ford unveils F-150 Lightning \\u2018Flash\\u2019 320-mile range, high-tech cabin, heat pump for $70K
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• Rivian improves towing, range estimates, and introduces new UI in latest update
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• Lucid Motors launches RWD Air Pure variant, its most affordable trim that still offers tons of range
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Tesla Cybertruck launch?, Tesla delivery expectations, Kia EV9 price $$$, and more

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• Tesla embarrasses all automakers with these two charts
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• Tesla (TSLA) Q3 delivery expectations are all over the place
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• Tesla looms large over UAW strike
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• Tesla Semi travels over 1,000 miles in a single day
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• Tesla breaks ground on its futuristic diner with drive-in theater and Supercharger
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• Is this the production Tesla Cybertruck?
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• Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel \\u2013 hinting at imminent launch
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• Kia says flagship EV9 electric SUV starts at $54,900 as an industry \\u201cWake-up call\\u201d
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• Northvolt chooses Quebec for its next battery gigafactory \\u2013 a giant $5 billion project
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• Lucid (LCID) just became the first EV maker to open a manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia
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Tesla Model Y AWD disappears, Tesla software, Chevy Equinox EV, and more

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• Tesla removes cheapest and Texas-built Model Y trim \\u2013 raising eyebrows
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• Jaguar signs deal with Tesla for Supercharger access, will adopt NACS
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• Tesla builds in-car software to make car rental easier with Hertz\\u2019s fleet
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• Tesla Cybertruck teased as \\u2018next-gen police vehicle\\u2019 by former TSLA board member
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• Tesla launches Wall Connector app integration as it opens to non-Tesla EVs
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• Tesla battery longevity is better in colder climates, new study shows
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• Tesla reveals unbelievable employment numbers at Giga Texas
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• Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions
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• Chevy Equinox EV images leaked ahead of debut in China
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• 2024 Kia Niro EV arrives with over 250-mile range and sub-$40,000 price tag
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• Toyota teases new compact electric SUV in latest video
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Tesla Robotaxi concept, Powerwall 3, Cybertruck coating, and more

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Update: We have a different time this week on Thursday 10:00 a.m. ET due to travel

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• Tesla officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs
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• A Tesla robotaxi \\u2018concept\\u2019 was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography
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• Tesla will build next-gen/cheaper electric cars in Texas rather than Mexico first
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• Tesla Semi proves itself in fascinating, new independent test
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• 15 Tesla vehicles were torched by a group of radical morons
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• Tesla might offer Cybertruck coating to make it scratch-proof to everything but diamonds
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• Tesla achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says
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• Hyundai is developing a Tesla-like Giga Press to boost EV production and cut costs
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• Hyundai\\u2019s new 2024 Kona Electric is bigger, bolder, and better than ever
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• Chinese EVs hit with EU probe after massive surge of cheap electric vehicle imports
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• EV driver calls cops on Energy Secretary after her staff blocks charger with ICE car
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Electrek at IAA, Model 3 Highland in person, electric GTI and more

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Update: We have a different time this week on Wednesday 11:30 a.m. ET live from IAA in Munich

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• Close look at Tesla Model 3 Highland
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• The electric hot hatch is here: VW will electrify the GTI
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• BMW unveils Vision Neue Klasse: Showcasing the brand\\u2019s high-tech, efficient future
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• Tesla is now charging $1,000 for its controversial yoke steering wheel
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• Tesla launches accessory so dumb, Elon Musk thought it wasn\\u2019t real
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• Kia gives a detailed look at the EV5 electric SUV interior and exterior in new video
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• 2024 VW ID.4 pairing greater range, HP with infotainment system upgrade
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• Ford Mustang Mach-E sales bounce back, becoming 2nd best-selling EV SUV behind Tesla\\u2019s Model Y
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• Lucid targets $50K EV \\u2018right in the heart of Tesla Model 3, Model Y territory\\u2019
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• XPeng Motors shares plans to expand to these three additional markets in 2024
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• BMW teases first look at its Neue Klasse electric SUV in video intro
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Tesla launches Model 3 refresh, Model S/X and FSD pricing update, FSD Beta tries to kill me, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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• Tesla Model 3 Highland officially unveiled with new design and more features
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• Tesla drops price of Model S/X, Model X now qualifies for US tax credit
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• Tesla cuts FSD price by $3K in US, $3.5K in Canada
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• Tesla FSD Beta tried to kill me last night
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• Biden gives lifeline to legacy automakers with $15B to retrofit existing factories for EV production
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• Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?
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• Ford is retiring these three gas models to make way for new electric vehicles
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Tesla Cybertruck getting close, Tesla Solar shift, Hummer EV Earthcruiser, and more

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• Elon Musk teases Tesla Cybertruck \\u2018production candidate\\u2019
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• Elon Musk says \\u2018if LEGO can do it, so can we\\u2019 about Cybertruck quality in leaked Tesla email
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• Tesla adds Cybertruck Delivery Event invite to referral awards
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• Tesla Autopilot probe is about to end, NHTSA hints at forcing changes on driver monitoring
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• Tesla receives approval for 2 virtual power plants in Texas
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• Tesla changes its solar strategy, lays off workers, bets on certified installers
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• Tesla is paying $20,000 a year to be on Elon Musk\\u2019s X, and it\\u2019s not clear why
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• Last call: Join us at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Sept. 5-10
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• GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser is the ultimate adventure machine that can charge itself
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• Kia officially reveals the new entry-level Ray EV, starting at $20,500
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• Mercedes electric 7-seat EQB upgraded for 2024 w/fresh facelift, new tech
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New software-locked Tesla Model S/X, univeral charger, Acura ZDX, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel\\xa0\\u2013 except for this week, we are doing a special time of 10 a.m ET.

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• Tesla launches new Model S and Model X with shorter range and cheaper prices
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• Tesla\\u2019s new Models S and X have the same battery pack but with software-locked capacity
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• Tesla spotted shipping Cybertrucks by the truckload, some for crash tests
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• Tesla launches new \\u2018universal wall connector\\u2019 that puts the charging world on notice
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• Tesla says it will build new \\u20181st of its kind\\u2019 data centers
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• Tesla wants to launch an in-house rental service
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• Tesla Electric customers came out of Texas heatwave with an extra $100 in their pockets
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• Texas officially forces Tesla\\u2019s NACS on charging stations to get access to $400 million in subsidies
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• Acura finally joins the EV ethos, unveils ZDX with competitive range, hands-free driving
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• Ford and SK announce new massive battery cathode factory in Quebec\\u2019s battery valley
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• Jaguar is scrapping the I-Pace as part of its EV revamp, electric 4-door GT due 2024
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Tesla news, Rivian earnings, Cadillac Escalade IQ, and more

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• Tesla issues license to Volex to build NACS connector
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• Tesla (TSLA) announces departure of its long-time CFO
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• Tesla hires new manufacturing executive to lead elusive Giga Nevada expansion
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• Tesla poaches top manufacturing executive from Bosch
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• Tesla vehicles get added to $4,000 used EV credit, if you can find one under $25,000
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• Tesla looks like it will finally break ground at Gigafactory Mexico
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• Cadillac unveils sleek, all-electric ESCALADE IQ with a big battery, big range, and a price tag to match
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• Rivian Q2 earnings: raised guidance plus EV margins improved by 50%
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• Lucid Air Sapphire final specs unveiled with over 1,200 hp, 0 to 60 mph in 1.89 seconds
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• Ford delays electric Explorer launch until next summer
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• Proterra becomes the latest EV innovator to file for bankruptcy protection
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Special episode, come discuss the latest EV news with me

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• Tesla restarts deploying Magic Dock adapters at Superchargers in the US
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• Tesla appears to be about to launch next-gen Model 3
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• Tesla officially acquires wireless charging startup
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• Tesla\\u2019s range being exposed is already leading to a class action lawsuit
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• Pepsico explains how it uses Tesla Semi electric trucks in glimpse of the future of trucking
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• 2024 Chevy Blazer EV prices and range revealed, starting at $57K with as much as 320 miles range
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• Fisker unveils Ronin: an electric convertible to compete with Tesla Roadster
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• Fisker shows its upcoming PEAR small SUV, at optimistic $30K base price
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• Fisker unveils Alaska, a small electric truck for $45K, reservations open now
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Tesla range exposed, Bolt EV making a comeback, Miata going electric, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel\\xa0\\u2013 except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict.

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• Tesla now outsells Toyota in California
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• Tesla to use tribal land loophole to finally operate in Connecticut
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• Closer look at Tesla\\u2019s strange Cybertruck with Ford F-150 wrap
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• Join us again at IAA Mobility show in Munich September 5th \\u2013 10th
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• Honda teases a new electric sports car coming later this year
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• Volkswagen Group expands ties in China, investing millions in XPeng Motors to co-develop EVs
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• We\\u2019re finally getting an \\u2018electrified\\u2019 Miata in 2026
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Tesla Cybertruck update, TSLA earnings, F150 Lightning price cut, and more

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• Tesla has built \\u2018first Cybertruck\\u2019 at Giga Texas
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• Tesla gives update on Cybertruck, claims first sub-19 ft pickup with 4 doors & 6+ ft bed
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• Tesla reveals Cybertruck seats in butt robot video
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• Tesla Cybertruck with new darker camouflage wrap spotted
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• Tesla (TSLA) delivers wild amount of energy storage again, but solar is down bad
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• Tesla to allow FSD owners to transfer to new car, but only for next 2 months
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• Elon Musk confirms Tesla is in \\u2018early\\u2019 talk to license self-driving tech to \\u2018major\\u2019 automaker
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• Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes on anticipated lower production and a \\u2018real\\u2019 recall
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• Tesla appears ready to take Bitcoin payments again
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• Tesla CyberCanopy: Is it a new Tesla product?
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• Elon Musk and other Tesla board members agree to return over $735 million in stock and cash
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• Ford F-150 Lightning gets $10K price cut, $50K MSRP as ramping supply meets demand
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• Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to adopt Tesla\\u2019s NACS for its EVs
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Tesla people-mover leaks, Cybertruck body, Elon AI startup, and more

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• Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales
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• Tesla releases self-serving warning about \\u2018likely\\u2019 reduced tax credit on its EVs next year
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• Tesla Cybertruck bodies-in-white picture leaks from Gigafactory Texas
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• Tesla aims to produce a ~$24,000 electric car in India, report says
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• Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30%
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• Elon Musk launches new AI startup, says will work closely with Tesla
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• Republicans try to stop military\\u2019s electrification with mind-bogglingly dumb proposals
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• First Chevy Blazer EV en route to the US as GM ramps production to 65 units per hour
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• Porsche Taycan EV sales fall in the first half of the year \\u2013 are the alarm bells going off?
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Podcast: EV deliveries from Tesla to Fisker, Optimus in stores, FSD value, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) crushes expectations with deliveries of 466,000 EVs
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• Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales
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• Tesla changes its standard color, now Midnight Silver
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• Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales
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• Tesla is valuing Full Self-Driving high only when it\\u2019s convenient
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• Elon Musk believes Tesla will have \\u2018level 4 or 5\\u2019 self-driving this year \\u2013 what does that mean?
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• Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China
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• Chevy Bolt EV carried GM\\u2019s electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall
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• Rivian (RIVN) shatters Q2 delivery estimates, stock pops over 13%
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• Ford\\u2019s EV sales slip in Q2 despite stronger F-150 Lightning performance
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• Polestar (PSNY) stock spikes after reporting strong Q2 2023 deliveries
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• Fisker (FSR) falls short of Q2 target despite over 1K Ocean electric SUVs produced
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• Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023 wrap up
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Tesla NACS continues takeover, new Model 3 battery, Nikola defect, and more

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• NACS takeover\\n
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  • Polestar (PSNY) is the latest EV maker to adopt Tesla\\u2019s NACS
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  • Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt NACS connector
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• Tesla\\u2019s new Model 3 is rumored to feature new CATL M3P LFP cells for longer range
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• Tesla starts running ads
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• Tesla gives new owners in the UK a grabbing stick after forcing them to get left-hand-drive
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• Tesla (TSLA) is expected to report record deliveries
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• First sellable Chevy Blazer EV rolls off the production line at GM\\u2019s Ramos Arizpe plant
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• GM Energy launches Ultium Home charging with 3 bundles, vehicle-to-home capabilities
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• GM unveils Hummer EV-based military vehicle \\u2013 going full circle
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• Nikola had major defect in its Romeo battery, may have caused truck fire
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Podcast: Tesla goes wireless, Rivian joins NACS+reinvents itself, Dojo saves the day? and more

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• Rivian latest to climb aboard the NACS hype train, will offer Tesla Supercharger access to drivers
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• As pickup competitors loom, Rivian turns to family fun SUVs and lower costs
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• Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000, plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push
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• Tesla is looking to acquire wireless charging startup
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• Tesla Dojo supercomputer is finally coming next month
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• Tesla Model 3 refresh is rumored to feature steer-by-wire, RGB lights, and more
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• Tesla Cybertruck lands in New Zealand for final winter testing
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• Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas
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• Tesla has the top 4 most American-made cars, only American automaker in top 10
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• Cadillac teases electric Escalade IQ ahead of reveal (video)
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• Kia begins delivering its new flagship EV9 electric SUV
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Tesla Cybertruck wrap, steer-by-wire, Rivian news, and more

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• Tesla Cybertruck spotted with camouflage starts rumors
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• Tesla offers 3 months of free Superchargers on new Model 3 ahead of expected refresh
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• Tesla patents a new steer-by-wire system
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• Tesla has now installed over 500,000 Powerwalls
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• Tesla confirms Powerwall-backed virtual power plants in Texas and Puerto Rico soon
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• Tesla increases price of its home charging station with NACS
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• Elon Musk updates Tesla Semi production
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• Exclusive: Rivian to acquire ABRP (A Better Route Planner)
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• Rivian is prioritizing R1S production with robust demand into 2024
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• GM stops replacing \\u201920-22 Bolt recall batteries, offers diagnostics software instead
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Tesla NACS wins, Model 3 full $7,500 tax credit, Volvo EX30, more

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• GM announces it will also adopt Tesla\\u2019s NACS connector
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• Tesla\\u2019s NACS enjoys domino effect as EV charging companies adopt the standard
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• White House throws some cold water on Tesla\\u2019s NACS victory
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• Tesla surprises by gaining full $7,500 tax credit on cheapest Model 3, now starts at $30,000
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• Tesla plans for 375,000 Cybertrucks per year, will have release candidates by late August
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• Tesla Model 3 refresh spotted ahead of launch
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• Tesla reclaims N\\xfcrburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package
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• Panasonic to add new battery production line at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada
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• Volvo\\u2019s tiny EX30 changes the game with 3.4 sec. 0-60, starts at $35K
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• GM CEO Mary Barra hints at Ultium Chevy Bolt in near future
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• Ford bolsters F-150 Lightning XLT production \\u2013 a truck ordered today can be yours by September
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• Rivian electric pickup caught fire while charging at Electrify America station
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Tesla Model 3 liquidation, ID Buzz 3rd row, Jaguar I-Pace recall, and more

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• Tesla releases stealth update with new features
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• Tesla changes Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import
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• VW reveals three-row ID. Buzz for North America, sales start 2024
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• Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309K price
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• Jaguar recalls all I-Pace EVs over battery fire risk, a year after we warned them about it
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Tesla plug coming to Ford EVs, Cybertruck interior, BMW i5, and more

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• Ford will add Tesla plug to its electric vehicles in surprising move
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• Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in new photo
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• Tesla delivers Model Y with Hardware 4.0 despite not announcing new features
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• New Tesla Model Y with BYD batteries charges much faster
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• Tesla to announce location for new factory around end of year, but where?
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• Tesla Files: Insider stole 100 Gb of data and gave it to the media
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• Tesla offers 1-year free home overnight charging to new Model 3 buyers in Texas through \\u2018Tesla Electric\\u2019
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• Tesla Powerwall 3 has 11.5 kW of power
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• BMW debuts electric i5 with gaming, hands-free driving and lets you change lanes with your eyes
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• Cadillac announces ESCALADE IQ, another huge, low-volume EV
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• Hyundai and LG are going to build a $4.3B EV battery plant in the US
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Tesla teases $25,000 car, new Roadster, Tesla Bot, and more

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• Tesla co-founder JB Straubel officially joins the board of directors
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• Tesla teases its next car with new image, says it\\u2019s already being built
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• Tesla Roadster production delayed again to 2024, four years late
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• Elon Musk puts Tesla Cybertruck production estimate much lower than anticipated
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• Tesla is going to try advertising says Elon Musk who \\u2018hates\\u2019 it
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• Tesla Bot becomes less of a sideshow as impressive new footage of the robots emerge
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• Elon Musk says he wants to personally approve every new Tesla hire
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• Tesla proposes to build factory in India, report says
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• Tesla is looking at potential \\u2018significant investment\\u2019 in France, as Musk meets President
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• Chevy upgrades Silverado EV electric pickup to 450 miles of range
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• Check out Ford\\u2019s new electric \\u2018multi-activity vehicle\\u2019 that can do it all
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• Rimac Nevera electric hypercar sets 23 records in single day, including fastest 0-249 mph time
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Tesla Model 3 refresh, Cybertruck, EV startup earnings, and more

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• New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel
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• Tesla breaks ground at new Lithium Refinery, aims to support 1 million electric cars
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• Tesla teases new Cybertruck accessory: a tool rack
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• Tesla releases a new Full Self-Driving Beta update with performance improvements
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• Tesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas
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• Tesla relaunches referral program for cars, raffles a Cybertruck
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• Tesla announces it won\\u2019t produce Model S and Model X in right-hand-drive
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• Tesla\\u2019s giant 1 million car recall is literally a feature update
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• Honda unveils the e:Ny1 electric SUV, the first EV based on its new dedicated platform
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Weird Tesla price increase, Model 3 Long Range comeback, lithium lab, and more

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• Tesla reintroduces Model 3 Long Range in US\\u2026 with Chinese cells?
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• Tesla launches new Model S Plaid track package with incredible top speed
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• Tesla is building a new \\u2018Lithium Lab\\u2019 in Nevada
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• Three brand new Tesla Roadsters have been found sitting in container for over a decade
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• Ford reopens Mustang Mach-E orders with lower prices and upgraded EPA range
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• Fisker (FSR) delivers the first Ocean electric SUV model
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• Aptera offers solar EV production update: Tooling progresses, but more funding needed [Video]
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Tesla inventory problem, Musk deep fakes, the Bolt EV is dead, and more

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• Tesla says Elon Musk\\u2019s statements on self-driving \\u2018might have been deep fakes\\u2019 in bizarre defense
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• Korea offers Tesla \\u2018active support\\u2019 to build Gigafactory there
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• Tesla makes its controversial Yoke steering wheel an option with a $250 premium
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• Tesla gives update on battery degradation: only 12% after 200,000 miles
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• Tesla brings back regenerative braking options on its electric cars
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• Ford CEO warns Tesla about \\u2018product freshness,\\u2019 believes their EVs are becoming commodities
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• GM announces Chevy Bolt is over, long live the Equinox
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• GM and Samsung partner to build a new $3 billion battery cell factory in the US
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• Volvo closes flagship EX90 SUV orders as EV sales reach 18% in Q1
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More Tesla price cuts, TSLA earnings, and a ton of new EV unveilings

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• Tesla increases Model S/X prices, but adds 3 years of free Supercharging
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  • Elon Musk says (again) Tesla might achieve \\u2018full autonomy\\u2019 this year, but what does it even mean?
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  • Elon Musk to get the last laugh as ultra-ambitious Tesla Model Y prediction comes true
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• Tesla launches new Model 3 with almost 400 miles of range, but it\\u2019s just for businesses
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• Tesla finally brings its trip planner to its mobile app
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• Rivian (RIVN) follows Tesla in opening its EV charging network to other brands
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• Polestar unveils Polestar 4, a $60K \\u2018SUV Coup\\xe9\\u2019 with no rear window
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• Why you should check out the new 435-mile range Volkswagen ID.7 electric sedan
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• BMW unveils its fastest, most powerful electric vehicle yet in the i7 M70 sedan
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• Mercedes-Maybach unveils first all-electric model in the EQS 680 SUV, complete with its own fridge
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• Toyota reveals new fully electric bZ models, including a sport crossover and family SUV
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• CATL announces ultra energy-dense battery that will soon power electric passenger planes
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Leaked Tesla Model 3 refresh, Powerwall 3, new EPA rules, and more

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• Is this a leaked photo of the Tesla Model 3 refresh? If so, wow
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• Tesla Cybertruck\\u2019s giant frunk has been spotted
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• First video of Tesla Cybertruck\\u2019s absurdly large windshield wiper in action
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• Tesla is about to launch a big new software update with new features and UI upgrades
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• Tesla\\u2019s (TSLA) share of the US EV market is declining, but there\\u2019s more to the story
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• Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere
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• Exclusive: Tesla is about to launch Powerwall 3
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• Tesla announces a new Megafactory coming to China
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• New EPA rules will upend industry as automakers\\u2019 EV plans are too low
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• Mercedes EQS SUV and AMG EQE ace the family trip test
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• Volkswagen ID.7 flagship electric sedan full specs and images leaked
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• Lucid (LCID) EV deliveries slip in Q1, suggesting weaker-than-expected demand
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Tesla record deliveries, new price cuts, Ram electric pickup specs, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) slashes prices across all its electric vehicles again
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• Tesla opens orders on cheaper $50,000 Model Y with 4680 cells
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• Tesla Gigafactory Texas achieves production of 4,000 cars in a week, but trails behind Berlin
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• Tesla co-founder JB Straubel is coming back as a board member
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• Tesla launches CyberVault, a Cybertruck-inspired box with integrated EV home charging
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• Tesla workers were sharing private videos from customer vehicles, concerning report claims
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• 2025 Ram 1500 REV is a powerhouse EV truck with up to 500M range, 14,000 pounds towing
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• GM sells over 20K EVs for the first time in Q1 with Chevy Bolt, Cadillac Lyriq sales heating up
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• Rivian (RIVN) produces 9,395 EVs in Q1 remaining on track to hit 50K 2023 goal
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• Rivian adds Performance dual motor R1T configuration and shares new Max pack ranges
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Tesla record quarter, Audi Q8 e-tron, Kia EV9 unveiling, and more

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• Tesla offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to sell Model S/X by the end of the quarter
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• Tesla Gigafactory Berlin finally reaches goal of 5,000 electric cars a week
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• Tesla poaches battery expert to fix its dry electrode issue
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• Tesla Solar Roof is falling behind, but installations are increasing
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• Audi announces Q8 e-tron US pricing, starting at $74,000 with massive battery pack
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• Kia premieres EV9 7-seat SUV, 336-mile range, V2G capabilities, and GT version
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• Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders as production (and prices) ramp up
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• BlueCruise 1.2 on 2023 Mustang Mach-E hands\\u2026 off review
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• Faraday Future finally starts production on FF91
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Tesla EV tax credit update, Ford Explorer EV, and more electric RVs

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• Tesla expects to lose full $7,500 tax credit on its cheapest electric car
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• Tesla taking delivery of another of world\\u2019s largest press for Cybertruck production
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• Tesla launches Safety Score 2.0 \\u2013 trying to make driver scoring system fairer
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• Tesla engineers tried to convince Elon Musk not to give up radar for self-driving
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• Tesla Superchargers are now integrated in Rivian\\u2019s navigation
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• Ford releases fully electric, sub $50k Explorer SUV\\u2026in the wrong market
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• First look at Kia\\u2019s new EV5 all-electric SUV concept [Images]
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• This startup just launched an \\u2018affordable\\u2019 fully electric smart RV based on the Ford E-Transit
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• This GM Brightdrop-based electric van is a hotel room with five-star amenities, 250m range
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Tesla Supercharger v4, VW ID2 $25,000 EV, Aptera, and more

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• Tesla Supercharger V4 revealed to be twice as powerful
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• Tesla releases new mobile app with better insight into your battery pack
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• Tesla launches new feature to help solar homeowners charge with excess solar power
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• Tesla applies to expand Gigafactory Berlin to 1 million vehicles per year
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• Tesla Model S Plaid delivers on originally promised 200 mph top speed with new brakes
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• Volkswagen introduces ID 2all affordable EV concept with nearly 300 miles range
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• Volkswagen is developing its smallest, most affordable ID 1 EV starting around $20K
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• Swivel seats!? Kia reveals new images of EV9 SUV inside and out ahead of global debut [Video]
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• Aptera awarded $21M grant from California Energy Commission to help bring solar EVs to production
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New Tesla Model S/X, Mini Cooper EV 2024, cool electric Lightship trailer, and more

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• Tesla drops Model S and Model X prices, now starts at just $90K
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• Tesla puts a \\u2018dummy\\u2019 camera in its new vehicles
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• Tesla adds rare new paint color option to its vehicles lineup
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• Tesla announces a new \\u2018high-visibility glass roof\\u2019 for Model S
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• Tesla Gigafactory Mexico, more details are coming in
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• Mini\\u2019s 2024 Cooper EV comes with bigger batteries, more power
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• Mercedes-Benz shares pricing of US-built EQE SUV with potential for federal tax credits
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• Lightship unveils L1 electric RV trailer, capable of maintaining the full range of the EV towing it
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Tesla Investor Day news, Gigafactory Mexico, Rivian earnings, and more

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• Tesla officially announces Gigafactory Mexico to build next-gen electric vehicle
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• Tesla does the math to transition the world to sustainable energy
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• Tesla is going (back) to EV motors with no rare earth elements
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• Tesla teases a new wireless home charging station
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• Tesla says it could have bidirectional charging in two years, but will it?
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• Tesla announces unlimited overnight charging for $30 per month
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• Tesla officially opens Superchargers to non-Tesla EV owners in the US and explains how it works
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• World first! Charging a Chevy Bolt EV on a Tesla Supercharger using Magic Dock
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• Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, and it\\u2019s huge
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• Ford will restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13
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• Ford wins US Postal Service contract to supply 9,250 E-Transits as electric mail trucks
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• Upgraded VW ID.3 unveiled with sharpened design and sustainability-focused interior
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• Rivian (RIVN) Q4 2022 earnings results \\u2013 revenue miss, sees 50K deliveries in 2023
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• Kia teases exterior of upcoming EV9 SUV ahead of world premiere this month [Videos]
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Tesla Magic Dock arrives, confusing Tesla prototype, Ford adds battery partner, more

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• First Tesla Supercharger with \\u2018Magic Dock\\u2019 for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US
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• Tesla to announce move to new \\u2018California Engineering Headquarters\\u2019
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• Did Tesla just leak the design of its new electric compact car?
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• A new Tesla model or a prank? New prototype spotted is confusing us
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• Tesla Model S/X spotted with new Hardware 4.0 suite of cameras
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• Tesla explains what\\u2019s happening to Autopilot with FSD Beta v11, adds voice feedback
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• Tesla signs deal with interesting new battery technology company
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• Tesla is considering buying a lithium miner, report says
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• Ford partners with LG Energy Solution to build one of Europe\\u2019s largest EV battery plants
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• 2025 Porsche Boxster EV Prototype and Macan EV spied during winter testing [Video]
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• Sono Motors officially sunsets Sion EV, will focus solely on B2B solar tech
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Tesla Supercharger network enters final form, Autopilot HW 4.0, FSD Beta recall, and more

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• Tesla to double Supercharger network in the US as it opens it to non-Tesla EVs, White House says
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• Tesla\\u2019s new self-driving (HW4) computer leaks: Here\\u2019s a teardown
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• Tesla Semi and Cybertruck prototypes spotted with lidar sensor
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• Tesla is forced to \\u2018recall\\u2019 all Full Self-Driving Beta with update, NHTSA says may cause crash
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• Tesla (TSLA) is sold out of Model Y for the quarter
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• Tesla tries to get owners of older Model S/X vehicles to upgrade with enticing offer
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• Tesla adjusts electric vehicle pricing in the US again
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• Tesla defends itself against allegations that it fired employees over union push
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• Ford announces $3.5B Michigan LFP battery factory with China\\u2019s CATL in 2026
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• Genesis unveils 2023 Electrified GV70 prices, the brand\\u2019s first EV assembled in the US
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• Check out the first images of the 2025 Ram 1500 REV all-electric pickup
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New Cybertruck picture, Tesla Master Plan Part 3, Lexus EV, and more

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• Watch Tesla Cybertruck\\u2019s impressive 4-wheel steering at work
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• Tesla adjusts pricing again, Model Y goes up, Model 3 goes down
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• Tesla\\u2019s record performance in California helps push EV market share to 17%
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• Tesla will unveil its \\u201cMaster Plan Part 3\\u201d at \\u201cInvestor Day\\u201d on March 1
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• Tesla cut the price of its electric cars in half over five years, and it might do it again
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• Tesla Powerwall owners made up to $500 in the first year of the virtual power plant
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• Mercedes-Benz unveils new eSprinter electric van \\u2013 now with a real range
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• This electric pickup render is worth $125 million?
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• Lucid Motors (LCID) announces limited $7,500 credit for Air EV purchases
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• First electric Lexus RZ 450e SUV arrives with a higher price than a Tesla Model Y
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Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joins EV price war, Equinox EV, and more

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• Tesla Model 3 refresh prototype spotted being tested
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• Tesla Model S breaks winter range record
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• Tesla Model Y gains full access to $7,500 EV tax credit with new $80,000 price limit
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• Tesla has the highest customer retention, and the industry should worry
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• 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 EPA range unveiled, combined MPGe rivals Lucid Air EVs
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• Ford slashes price of Mustang Mach-E amid growing EV price war
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• Ford CEO says next-gen EV pickup, new electric platform is \\u2018deep in development\\u2019
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• Rivian hit with wave of layoffs amid serious cost concerns
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• GM\\u2019s latest look at the Equinox EV has us guessing on range, battery,\\xa0and price
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Tesla earnings review, Tesla Semi/4680 production at Giga Nevada, new Toyota CEO, and more

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• Tesla announces $3.6b Semi, 4680 battery factories in Nevada but questions abound
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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2022 results: beats earnings and misses on revenue
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• Tesla pledges to cut costs amid \\u2018uncertain\\u2019 time
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• Tesla\\u2019s energy storage business is booming, and it\\u2019s just the beginning
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• Tesla updates Cybertruck production timeline: Temper your expectations
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• Elon Musk dismisses his negative impact on Tesla\\u2019s reputation with douchey answer
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• Elon Musk kills hope of Tesla retrofitting new Autopilot/Self-Driving hardware
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• Elon Musk thinks you are not smart if you don\\u2019t believe in Tesla\\u2019s Full Self-Driving value
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• Toyota cracks amid electric vehicle movement, CEO replaced by Lexus chief
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• Acura takes a page from Tesla\\u2019s playbook with selling EVs online, starting with the 2024 ZDX EV
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• 2024 Polestar 2 debuts with first-ever RWD option, new motors, added range, and more
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EV price war, Tesla demand boom, cheaper EVs, and more

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• Tesla just started an EV price war that it will likely win
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• Tesla (TSLA) is seeing \\u2018unprecedented demand,\\u2019 stores hitting new records
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• Tesla ramps up communications as Elon Musk becomes more controversial
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• Tesla clandestinely downgrades performance brakes, adds cover to hide it
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• Tesla increases the price of its home charging station by 20%
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• Take a look at Tesla\\u2019s first battery passport proof-of-concept
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• New Volvo C40 and XC40 EVs get improved range, faster charging, RWD, and more
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• Chevy Bolt cheap? This Chinese knockoff is a third the price, readying for export
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• Hertz and Uber announce deployment of 25,000 Tesla and Polestar EVs in Europe
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Massive Tesla price cuts, Autopilot update, Corvette E-Ray, and more

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• Tesla tries to claim massive price cuts are due to \\u2018partial normalization of cost inflation\\u2019
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• Tesla becomes top luxury auto brand in the US
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• More information about Tesla\\u2019s new Autopilot/Full Self-Driving hardware leaks
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• Tesla restarts its Autopilot safety reports, claims improvements
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• Tesla secures new 1 million-square-foot building in Texas
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• Tesla claims its new solar inverter is much cheaper than the competition
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• Chevy teases 2024 AWD Corvette E-Ray, NYC reveal slated next week
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• 2024 Jaguar I-Pace unveiled with sleek new facelift and R-Dynamic models
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• Mazda restarts MX-30 100-mile EV program without rotary range extender or rationale for buying it
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Electrek does CES, Tesla deliveries, cheaper Model Y, and more

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• Ram Trucks reveals Ram Revolution Concept, its first electric pickup
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• VW rebrands ID.Aero to ID.7 and shows off crazy lighted paint on new 700km EV sedan
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• Lightyear 2 waitlist goes live, 500+ mile range solar EV priced below $40K for US customers
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• Sony and Honda will sell their electric car, \\u2018AFEELA,\\u2019 in 2026
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• Tesla announces record 405,000 vehicles delivered in Q4 2022
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• Tesla prepares launch of a cheaper Model Y electric SUV
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• Tesla (TSLA) slashes prices in China, raising demand concerns
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• Tesla (TSLA) turns positive after price drop as crowds flock to stores, but they are actually protesters
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• Tesla finally breaks and offers round steering wheel on Model S/X
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• Tesla starts offering $700 round wheel retrofit for people with yoke steering wheels
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• Tesla announces a new \\u2018Investor Day\\u2019, will discuss new vehicle platform
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• Rivian ($RIVN) produced 10K vehicles in Q4, up 36% QoQ, slightly missing goal
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• ChargePoint and Mercedes-Benz team up to bring hundreds of fast charging hubs to EV drivers
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Electrek's year in review and look at 2023

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• Tesla confirms 4680 battery cell production is now enough for 1,000 cars a week
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• Tesla adds extra discount for Model S and Model X for just 2 days
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• Tesla confirms 285,000 people bought Full Self-Driving
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• Here are the Tesla models eligible for $7,500 US federal tax credit
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• Here\\u2019s every electric vehicle that qualifies for the current and upcoming US federal tax credit
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• Elon Musk tells Tesla employees to not be \\u2018bothered by stock market craziness\\u2019
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Tesla's demand, TSLA stock price, more Elon shenanigans, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) to implement hiring freeze and new round of layoffs
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• Tesla (TSLA) increases discount on cars delivered this month
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• Tesla starts selling demos and test-drive vehicles as end of record quarter approaches
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• Elon Musk defends Twitter distraction, again pledges to stop selling TSLA stock
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• Tesla badly needs to bring back its PR department
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• Tesla to allow third-party charging stations in its navigation, but with high standards
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• Tesla announces Giga Berlin reached 3,000 electric cars per week
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• Tesla Gigafactory Mexico expected to be announced in the coming days
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• VW raising ID.4 prices by $1,500 on Jan. 4, sees more availability coming
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Elon Musk's Twitter effect hurts Tesla on new level, Tesla Electric, F-150 Lightning, and more

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• Tesla launches \\u2018Tesla Electric\\u2019 to become an electricity retailer
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• Tesla Gigafactory Texas achieves impressive annual rate of 150,000 Model Ys
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• Tesla releases holiday update with Apple Music, Mahjong, and more
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• Tesla launches Steam in its cars with thousands of games
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• Tesla ordered to upgrade self-driving computer for free due to \\u2018false advertising\\u2019
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• Tesla Full Self-Driving data looks awful: We challenge Elon Musk to prove otherwise
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• Tesla drops the price on its already cheap home charging station
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• Ford increases F-150 Lightning price, now starts at $56,000
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• Ford adds third shift to ramp production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup
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• Elon Musk: \\u2018I will make sure Tesla (TSLA) shareholders benefit from Twitter long-term\\u2019 \\u2013 but how?
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• Tesla is becoming a partisan brand, says survey
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• Elon Musk sells yet another $3.6 billion in TSLA stock to fund Twitter disaster
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• Tesla (TSLA) offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to buyers as it tries to create urgency
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Electrek Car of the Year, Tesla bringing back radar?, FSD failure, and more

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• Tesla says it is adding radar in its cars next month amid self-driving suite concerns
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• Tesla Model 3 prototype spotted ahead of rumored design refresh
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• Tesla on self-driving claims: \\u2018failure to realize long-term, aspirational goal is not fraud\\u2019
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• Tesla taps its head of China to take over Gigafactory Texas
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• Tesla (TSLA) has a new \\u2018Champion of People,\\u2019 aka head of HR
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• Ford\\u2019s new EV dealer network will result in one of the largest DC fast-charging networks in the US
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• Sono Motors launches Hail Mary purchase campaign to keep Sion solar EV alive
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Tesla Semi event, Model 3/Y discount, M3 redesign, and more

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• Tesla Semi: Delivering a disruptive electric truck
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• Elon Musk confirms Tesla Semi has battery pack around 900 kWh, but more answers are needed
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• Tesla confirms Cybertruck is going to get 1 MW ultra-fast charging tech
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• Tesla (TSLA) is planning massive output from Giga Texas in Q1 2023
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• Tesla (TSLA) gives $3,750 discount for Model 3/Y in the US this month
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• Tesla Model 3 redesign is codenamed \\u2018Project Highland,\\u2019 report says
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• Tesla starts selling its chargers at Best Buy amid move to make its connector standard
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• Tesla blogs propagate fake news of chip joint venture, but why?
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• I bought my mom a Chevy Bolt EV \\u2013 Here\\u2019s how it went
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• Volkswagen plans North American battery plant, paving way for more EV tax credits
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• First batch of Lordstown Endurance EV pickups leaving Ohio Foxconn plant for delivery
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Tesla FSD Beta wide release, Cybertruck reservations, TSLA investors ask board to help, and more

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• Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta is now available to all owners in North America
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• Tesla (TSLA) is taking a beating; investors ask board to stop the bleeding
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• Tesla Cybertruck reaches 1.5 million pre-orders \\u2013 Can it live up to the hype?
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• Tesla Referral Program gets revamp \\u2013 but still only for solar, so far
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• Tesla reduces Supercharger prices as charging business matures
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• Tesla now has 40,000 Superchargers around the world
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• Aptera says it will use Tesla\\u2019s charge connector in its solar electric car
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• Genesis GV60 AWD Performance review, quirky tech, speed and luxury
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LA Auto Show, Tesla CEO successor, Tesla Semi, and more

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• First Look: 800V Dodge Charger SRT walkaround, in Red
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• Drako Dragon: bold $290k electric SUV that accelerates in 1.9s
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Tesla opening its charging standard, Twitter/Elon madness affecting TSLA, solar scale back, and more

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• Tesla cancels solar projects en masse, scales back solar division
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• Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2022 earnings: Production expands 67% while reaffirming 25K target
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• Volvo unveils bespoke EX90 electric\\xa0SUV as \\u2018the safest vehicle it has ever produced\\u2019
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• Theron Reever: Electric ATV that will make you stop waiting for the Tesla Cyberquad
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Tesla FSD Beta update, Tesla sends Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes EQE US pricing, and more

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Tesla pulls demand lever, new referral program, Toyota shuffles EV plan, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts prices
• Tesla is rumored to be looking to invest in Mexico
• Tesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more
• Tesla issues rare real \\u2018physical\\u2019 recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehicles
• Tesla Cyberquad for Kids gets recalled after a 36-year-old got a bruise
• Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla
• 2023 Kia Niro EV price announced \\u2013 starts at $39,450, available this month
• Mary Barra claims GM\\u2019s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in \\u20182 to 3 years\\u2019
• Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test, can the electric pickup travel as well as gas?

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TSLA results, cheaper Teslas, GMC Sierra EV, Ford F-150 EV towing, more

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2022 results: miss on revenue but delivers on earnings
  • Tesla is working on next-gen electric car platform for half the price
  • Tesla (TSLA) delivers massive record of battery energy storage
  • Elon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) could soon be worth more than Apple (APPL)
  • Tesla makes progress on 4680 battery cells, reduces dependence on them
  • Tesla is aiming to ramp up to 50,000 Tesla Semi electric trucks per year
  • Tesla\\u2019s infrastructure is growing at record pace, just not as fast as deliveries
• Tesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineup
• Tesla launches home charging station that works with other electric cars
• Tesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handles
• Tesla\\u2019s owner\\u2019s referral program is making a comeback
• Ford F-150 Lightning winter towing tests and engineer interview
• GMC introduces 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 with 400 mile range and crab walk, starting at $107k
• Rolls Royce officially unveils fully electric Spectre sparking bold new chapter in luxury

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Special: Ford F-150 Lightning winter towing tests and Engineers interview

I wanted to see how much range I\\u2019d 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\\u2019d 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 \\u2013 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\\u2019s place to try some towing. He\\u2019s 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\\u2019s 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\\u2019t 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\\u2019s Pro Power on board and 240V generator plug.

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\\u2019d started with, so we must\\u2019ve 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\\u2019t 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\\u2019t 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\\u2019t 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\\u2019t 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\\u2019t 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\\u2019s 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\\u2019s no way to sugarcoat it: The Lightning\\u2019s towing range isn\\u2019t 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.

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Tesla Cybertruck, new energy app, Polestar 3, and more

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• Tesla\\u2019s new energy app gives you range advice and more
• If Tesla is facing \\u2018demand destruction,\\u2019 where are the demand triggers?
• Tesla doubles down on tribal land loophole to get around dumb direct-sale ban
• Polestar 3 officially debuts with 300-mile range for a whopping $84k, will be manufactured in the US
• Chevy Silverado EV prototype seen fast charging at EA station [Gallery]
• Honda announces major EV and battery production investment in the US

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Elon Musk's Twitter deal, Tesla Bot, Dojo, Tesla Semi, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) stock plunges as Elon Musk reportedly agrees to finally buy Twitter
• Tesla unveils new Dojo supercomputer so powerful it tripped the power grid
• Tesla unveils its humanoid robot for \\u2018less than $20,000\\u2019
• Tesla (TSLA) stock falls on robot getting ridiculed as Elon Musk claims it\\u2019s misunderstood
• Tesla (TSLA) delivered a record 343,000 electric cars in Q3
• Tesla Semi production starts; Pepsi to get first electric trucks
• Tesla is finally going to expand Gigafactory Nevada
• Tesla announces it\\u2019s moving away from ultrasonic sensors in favor of \\u2018Tesla Vision\\u2019
• Chevy Bolt EV lives with record sales, GM wants to increase production
• Honda unveils the Prologue, its first electric SUV
• Rivian confirms production of 7,363 electric pickups and SUVs in Q3, a significant ramp
• Ford raises 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro price by $5K amid ongoing supply chain disruptions

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Tesla AI Day preview, TSLA Q3 deliveries, Tesla Cybertruck, and more

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• Tesla AI Day 2022 Preview
  • Elon Musk sets expectations for Tesla AI Day 2
  • Tesla unveils the hands of its humanoid robot ahead of full unveil today
• Tesla expects \\u2018very high volume\\u2019 deliveries at end of quarter, asks workers to help
• Tesla is making large fleet deliveries at the end of the quarter
• Tesla\\u2019s used car business is \\u2018as big as publicly traded used car retailers\\u2019
• Tesla Cybertruck is going to be \\u2018waterproof enough\\u2019 to cross rivers
• Tesla Megapacks arrive in Hawaii with the state\\u2019s last coal shipment
• Tesla hikes Supercharger prices in California
• Tesla (TSLA) adds Airbnb co-founder to its board
• Nissan Ariya electric crossover gets $43,190 starting price
• Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric car
• Watch Eviation\\u2019s all-electric Alice aircraft first flight

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Tesla finally launches CCS adapter, Tesla Bot distraction, Hertz going with GM EVs, and more

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• Tesla launches CCS adapter for $250, enabling drivers to access public chargers
• Tesla\\u2019s (TSLA) sudden drop in wait times doesn\\u2019t mean demand for EVs is dropping
• Tesla expands its Full Self-Driving Beta to 60,000 more owners
• Tesla sends out invites for AI Day 2, teases Full Self-Driving, Tesla Bot, Dojo, and more
• Tesla plans \\u2018thousands of Humanoid Robots within factories\\u2019
• Tesla is borrowing Autopilot team for Optimus humanoid robot project
• Tesla significantly increases Supercharger prices across Europe
• Hertz places massive order of 175,000 electric vehicles with GM
• Kia will produce electric vehicles in the US in 2024 to get EV tax credit
• Mercedes-Benz unveils its longest-range electric truck yet: eActros LongHaul
• Review: 2023 Range Rover\\u2019s PHEVs double EV range to 50 miles, ahead of full BEV in 2024

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Podcast: Tesla Supercharger V4, Tesla FSD 10.69, Ford pressures dealers, more

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• Tesla\\u2019s first Supercharger V4 station with Megapack and solar gives a glimpse at the future
• Tesla has access to all the batteries it needs for the first time
• Tesla manages to squeeze a lot more energy in a single Megapack
• My Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.69 first drive was a fail
• Tesla is now facing a class action lawsuit over \\u2018misleading\\u2019 claims about self-driving
• Tesla is rumored to host a visit from Canadian minister of industry amid factory talkse
• Ford sets new requirements for dealers to sell EVs, including mandatory fast chargers and non-negotiable pricing

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VW ID.Buzz test drive, $30k Chevy Equinox EV, Tesla lithium refinery, and more

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• VW ID Buzz test drive: an EV with character and utility
• Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup charges electric jet ski while driving
• EVs for everyone! GM wants its $30k Chevy Equinox EV to convert all SUV buyers to electric
• Rivian and Mercedes-Benz launch a joint venture to produce an electric van
• Donald Trump goes on nonsensical rant about electric cars: \\u2018We need to get rid of them\\u2019
• Tesla plans a \\u2018license to print money\\u2019 aka lithium refining factory in Texas
• Tesla Gigafactory Nevada output revealed by new leadership
• Tesla is going to let you vote on Supercharger locations
• Tesla ramps up hiring for Megafactory, aiming to produce 40 GWh per year

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Tesla Gigafactory Quebec?, Toyota changes its tune, Aptera reopens investments, and more

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• Tesla visits graphite mine and factory in Quebec
• Tesla (TSLA) is facing \\u2018unprecedented demand\\u2019
• Tesla ramps up hiring for \\u2018Semi Service Program\\u2019 ahead of first electric truck deliveries
• Media goes nuts over Elon Musk calling for more oil and gas, but here\\u2019s the full quote
• Toyota changes tune on EV demand, triples funding for US battery plant
• Electric boat breaks new speed record at 109 mph with Vision Marine\\u2019s new outboard motor
• Aptera reopens investments to bring its 1,000-mile-range solar electric vehicle to production

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Podcast: cheaper Tesla Model Y, FSD price hike, Kia EV9, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) launches cheaper Model Y in Europe
• Tesla releases new software update with cloud-based driver profiles and a bunch of goodies
• Tesla sends cease and desist to billionaire running smear campaign
• Tesla FSD 10.69 update rolls out with $3k price hike, but is it worth it?
• Elon Musk tells early Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta testers not to complain
• Tesla dominates charging experience satisfaction, and that\\u2019s a problem now that it\\u2019s going public
• Tesla is doubling Supercharger design team in Canada, pushing to build more charging stations
• Direct-to-satellite Starlink coming to Tesla vehicles, but not in the way you\\u2019d expect
• Kia teases new EV9 images, its answer to the Rivian R1S with AWD, 3rd row, and more
• Ford reopens Mach-e orderbank, pricing, colors, and range updates
• Mercedes-Benz rolls first EQS SUVs roll off US assembly line \\u2013 will it still qualify for tax credits?

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Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta test, VPP event, Tesla Semi, and more

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• We tested Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it was scary
• Elon Musk slows down rollout of Tesla\\u2019s next \\u2018Full Self-Driving Beta\\u2019 update
• Tesla Semi reservations closed, new details released ahead of launch
• Tesla is preparing Supercharger membership for non-Tesla EV owners
• Tesla\\u2019s virtual power plant had its first event helping the grid \\u2013 looks like the future
• Tesla (TSLA) confirms plan to launch electricity retail business in Texas
• Here are the cars eligible for the $7,500 EV tax credit in the Inflation Reduction Act
• Dodge shows \\u2018Banshee\\u2019 electric Charger concept \\u2013 an EV with exhaust?
• VW ID Buzz electric van has received over 10,000 orders \\u2013 almost selling out
• Polestar (PSNY) announces its O\\u2082 roadster concept will enter production as the Polestar 6

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Tesla Semi, FSD smear campaign, EV tax credit, EQS review and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we\\u2019ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the\\xa0YouTube channel\\xa0to get your questions and comments in.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla Semi electric truck with 500 miles of range starts shipping this year, says Musk
• Tesla self-driving smear campaign releases \\u2018test\\u2019 that fails to realize FSD never engaged
• Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada
• Tesla teases new energy products coming this year
• Elon Musk sells massive $6.9 billion chunk of Tesla (TSLA) stake
• Senate improves EV tax credit in largest climate bill ever
• If you want an EV, buy this week \\u2013 Rivian, Fisker and others rush to lock in EV tax credits before changes
• Autonomy places giant EV order from Tesla, GM, VW, Ford, Rivian, and more
• Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders, increases prices $6-8.5k, std EPA to 240 miles
• Rivian (RIVN) releases Q2 earnings, confirms $1.7 billion loss in race to make money on its electric pickups
• Mercedes EQS review: You can no longer call internal combustion vehicles \\u2018luxury\\u2019

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Tesla Cyber Roundup, Jaguar I-Pace fire, BMW i4 review, and more

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• Watch Tesla (TSLA) Cyber Roundup annual shareholder\\u2019s meeting and follow the news
  • Elon Musk teases new Tesla factory in Canada
  • Tesla teases Optimus humanoid robot prototype with new image
  • Tesla (TSLA) announces it produced its 3 millionth electric car
  • Tesla Model Y is on track to be the world\\u2019s best-selling car
  • Tesla Cybertruck update: Higher price and production equipment coming
• Tesla is testing new version of Solar Roof (v3.5) on employee\\u2019s homes
• Tesla finally starts taking Model S and Model X orders in Europe again
• The Electrek Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 is low effort but still highly enjoyable experience
• Jaguar I-Pace catches on fire again \\u2013 is this another Bolt EV battery fire situation?
• Lucid (LCID) crashes as it slashes 2022 production guidance and burns through $800M

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Tesla Supercharger Cube lounge, new EV federal credit, Mercedes-Benz EQXX, and more

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla deploys cube lounges at Supercharger station with automated coffee, food, and more
• Tesla doubles down on better range estimates with tire pressure and more now being taken into account
• Tesla has a new product called \\u2018Virtual Machine Mode\\u2019 coming to its \\u2018Big Battery\\u2019
• Tesla (TSLA) is launching a new shareholder platform to manage its large investor base
• Senate moves forward with EV tax credit reform; Tesla (TSLA) to be included back and more
• Mercedes EQXX drive, hypermiling the 750-mile solar prototype engineers want to build
• Mercedes EQB first drive: $55K small 3rd row SUV doesn\\u2019t have to go fast or far to impress
• Volkswagen starts US production of ID.4 in Chattanooga, adding over 1,000 new jobs
• 2023 Chevy Bolt EV is still the best value EV in America, by far

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TSLA earnings, V4 Supercharger, Chevy Blazer EV, Merc Drive Pilot, more

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2022 financial results: another beat despite tough quarter
  • Tesla (TSLA) reports massive increase in production capacity across all factories
  • Tesla surpasses 35 million miles driven on Full Self-Driving Beta, pace is ramping up
  • Tesla (TSLA) announces it sold most of its Bitcoin
  • Tesla aims to start 4680 battery cell production at Gigafactory Texas this quarter
  • Tesla\\u2019s energy division achieves record quarter for everything except solar roof
• Tesla stops scheduling solar roof installations in most markets
• Tesla Supercharger V4 design revealed in new station plan
• Elon Musk is at risk of losing top Tesla lieutenant over suspicious order of \\u2018special glass\\u2019
• Tesla strikes deal to have its own exclusive lane at US-Mexico border
• Tesla battery supplier CATL is scouting new factory sites in Mexico
• 2024 Chevy Blazer EV: Up to 320-mile range, $45-$66k MSRP, \\u2018Police Pursuit\\u2019
• EV reckoning comes to Ford as it cuts 8,000 ICE jobs to focus on electrification
• Ford secured 60 GWh of battery supply to achieve production of 600,000 electric vehicles
• Mercedes DRIVE PILOT test: Level 3 luxury, coming soon to US

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Tesla plug as a standard, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Taiga Orca electric jetski, and more

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Aptera asks Congress to make Tesla\\u2019s plug and Superchargers the standard for EVs in the US
• Tesla battery supplier Panasonic teases impressive increases in capacity
• Panasonic is building a battery factory in Kansas to supply Tesla with new 4680 cell
• Elon Musk does the impossible and manages expectations on Tesla\\u2019s next Full Self-Driving update
• Tesla loses its head of AI and vision Andrej Karpathy \\u2013 a big loss for the Autopilot team
• Hyundai officially debuts new IONIQ 6 with 379 mile range, teases upcoming IONIQ N performance EV
• Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it\\u2019s pure unadulterated fun
• Canoo stock doubles as Walmart orders up to 10,000 EVs in deal that includes warranted shares in company [update]
• Ford files trademarks for electric versions of smaller Maverick and Ranger pickup trucks
• VinFast receives $1.2B in incentives from North Carolina to build US plant, the largest economic package in state history

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Rivian R1S review, Tesla deliveries, software update, and more

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Rivian R1S review and 1st drive: The best SUV ever made?
• Rivian announces production ramp to 4,401 electric vehicles last quarter
• Tesla (TSLA) achieves record monthly production \\u2013 ready for impressive second half of 2022
• Tesla is still the world\\u2019s largest electric car producer despite what you are hearing
• Tesla (TSLA) achieves best solar deployment in years, but solar roof is still at a crawl
• Tesla to shut down production at Gigafactory Berlin to upgrade the factory and add a shift
• Elon Musk suggests Tesla will make \\u2018highly configurable Robovan\\u2019 for people and cargo
• Tesla unveils solar range extender trailer with SpaceX Starlink internet terminal
• Tesla expands Green Traffic Light Chime \\u2013 cutting down on road rage
• Tesla vehicles are now scanning for potholes and rough roads to help avoid them
• Saleen launches shady financing effort and teases modified Tesla vehicles again

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Cadillac Lyriq test drive, Tesla Plaid speed record, Giga Texas ramp, more

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Cadillac Lyriq first drive: A year early and dollar long at $60K
• Tesla Model S Plaid breaks 200 mph top speed for the first time
• Tesla ramps up Gigafactory Texas to thousands of units per week, adds new Model Y version
• Tesla files to expand Gigafactory Texas with giant new building
• VW CEO believes Tesla will be weakened by ramping up 3 Gigafactories simultaneously
• 15,000 Tesla vehicles are already in the hands of Uber drivers through Hertz deal
• Tesla Megapacks are about to replace Hawaii\\u2019s last remaining coal plant
• See leaked photos of Hyundai\\u2019s Ioniq 6 before June 29 reveal
• Drako Dragon: A new 1.9-sec 0-60 mph electric hypercar in a luxury SUV format
• GM teases proving ground image of Chevy Silverado EV, street testing to follow

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Tesla Cybertruck update, Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla VPP, Cadillac Lyriq preview, more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla Cybertruck design is \\u2018finally locked\\u2019 and gets an updated timeline
• Tesla relaunches $6,000 Enhanced Autopilot \\u2013 gutting Full Self-Driving package in the process
• Tesla expands availability of new Texas-built Model Y and raises the price
• Tesla launches new virtual power plant that pays Powerwall owners to help end brownouts
• Elon Musk considers Tesla ads to counter media bias
• Toyota recalls all its bZ4X electric cars over wheels potentially falling off
• The $4,500 electric car tax credit bonus for union-made EVs is not on the table anymore
• Cadillac releases new imagery, pricing and range for Lyriq electric SUV

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Tesla layoffs, big price hike, and more weirdness

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• Tesla (TSLA) lays off more employees, and hourly ones this time despite Elon Musk\\u2019s comments
• Tesla is sending untrained employees to work on cars as service becomes problematic
• Tesla (TSLA) significantly increases its electric car prices across its lineup
• Tesla is considering sites for new factory in Canada and Mexico, along with the US
• Tesla Autopilot tops the list of most crashes on driver-assist features in new NHTSA report
• Elon Musk says that Lucid and Rivian are tracking toward bankruptcy
• NIO finally launches its ES7 SUV with 578-mile range and vehicle-to-load capabilities
• Ford stops Mustang Mach-E deliveries ahead of safety recall without fix for now
• Chevy Blazer EV gets revealed July 18, first official look
• Study finds more than a quarter of charging stations were nonfunctional

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Elon Musk's Tesla company-wide meeting, Cybertruck sighting, Tesla radar? and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Elon Musk warns Tesla workers of a \\u2018nutty\\u2019 end-of-quarter delivery wave
• Elon Musk reveals what Tesla\\u2019s Master Plan Part 3 is about
• Tesla wants to \\u2018revolutionize\\u2019 service with bigger centers and more specialization
• Tesla Cybertruck with updated interior and windshield wiper goes on new outing
• Tesla Model Y with new 4680 cells shows impressive potential for faster charging
• Tesla files to use a new radar and everyone is confused
• BYD says it is about to start supplying Tesla (TSLA) with battery cells
• White House announces plan for new standards for first-ever national network of 500,000 electric car chargers
• Check out the first official Polestar 3 image and teaser video ahead of October debut
• Ford provides adapter to charge stranded Tesla vehicles with F-150 Lightning pickup
• Lightyear launches production version of its flagship solar EV, renamed the Lightyear 0

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Tesla layoffs, VW ID.Buzz price, BMW iX1, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Elon Musk asks all Tesla employees to come back to the office or quit
• Elon Musk asks Tesla execs to \\u2018pause all hiring,\\u2019 cut 10% of staff, amid \\u2018super bad feeling about economy\\u2019
• Elon Musk clarifies that Tesla layoffs are just for salaried employees, still hiring hourly workers
• Tesla is getting the world\\u2019s largest casting machine, and it\\u2019s for Cybertruck
• Elon Musk says Tesla may have a working humanoid robot prototype by September 30
• BMW unveils iX1, its new entry-level electric car
• VW ID.Buzz electric minibus is more expensive than expected
• DeLorean\\u2019s Alpha5 EV is a gull-winged sport coupe that does 0-88mph in 4.35s
• 2023 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV get $6,000 price cut, start at $25,600
• Mercedes-Benz shares US pricing for upcoming EQB SUV starting under $55,000
• Electric car price war is coming, says Ford CEO
• Buick announces it\\u2019s going all-electric by 2030 and unveils stunning Wildcat EV concept
• Aptera has more than 22,000 reservations for its solar electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range

Here\\u2019s the live stream for today\\u2019s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

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Tesla 100-year battery, software update, first Ford F-150 Lightning deliveries, and more

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• Tesla battery research group unveils paper on new high-energy-density battery that could last 100 years
• Tesla releases new software update with better range calculation and media accounts linked to driver profiles
• Tesla updates car software to start applying regular brakes when regenerative is limited
• Tesla lobbies for anyone with solar and batteries to participate in Texas\\u2019 energy market
• Tesla is preparing to enter Thailand market with its EVs, batteries, and solar
• Ford starts customer deliveries of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck
• Lucid Motors issues recall affecting the instrument panel of over 1,100 Air EVs

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Tesla (TSLA) falls on ESG and Elongate, FSD Beta update, Cadillac Lyriq pricing, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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• Tesla (TSLA) falls off the S&P 500 ESG index as Elon Musk trashes the system
• Elon Musk accused of sexual misconduct, CEO preemptively called it \\u2018Democratic dirty tricks campaign\\u2019
• Tesla (TSLA) stock has fallen and some important investors appear to panic
• Tesla starts to offer Giga Texas Model Y to some customers for faster delivery
• Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update, and it\\u2019s a big one
• Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with \\u2018Tesla Vision\\u2019 to 85 mph
• Tesla\\u2019s 1 million robotaxis by end of the year becomes \\u20181 million people in FSD Beta\\u2019
• Tesla expands Supercharger pilot program for non-Tesla EV owners to several more European countries
• Tesla agrees to build battery and EV factory in Indonesia, official says
• Elon Musk announces \\u2018Tesla AI Day #2\\u2019 with \\u2018many cool updates\\u2019
• Cadillac releases new imagery, pricing and range for Lyriq electric SUV
• Genesis releases pricing for GV60 electric SUV: starts at $58,890 with 248 miles of range
• Rivian R1T, The Electrek Review: There is nothing like it

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Ford F-150 Lightning first drive, Tesla opening Supercharger network, Rivian earnings, and more

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Ford F-150 Lightning first drive: This is BIG
• Ford hints at bringing LFP batteries to Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning
• Elon Musk is looking to finance Twitter acquisition without loans backed by Tesla shares as price falls
• Tesla will add CCS connectors to Supercharger stations in the US, says Elon Musk
• Elon Musk: Tesla might stop taking orders on some vehicles because of long delivery times
• Tesla significantly increases its battery recycling capacity, but only a few owner battery packs are coming back
• Tesla abandons plans to enter the Indian market for now
• Rivian (RIVN) Q1 2022 results \\u2013 $1.5b loss, 10K new orders, reaffirms 25K production guidance
• VW wants to resurrect Scout as a Rivian-like off-road EV brand
• Hyundai confirms plans for a new electric car factory in the US

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Rivian R1T live Q&A, F-150 Lightning deliveries, Tesla news, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Q&A Live from the Rivian R1T
• Rivian secures $1.5 billion in incentives for its upcoming Georgia EV factory
• F-150 Lightning deliveries begin with even more horsepower, payload capacity, plus real-time range estimates while towing
• Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup needs a $3,900 home device to use it as backup power
• Recurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for free
• Tesla cancels employee bonuses tied to delivery quotas, raises salaries to compensate
• Tesla updates Model S/X with new swivel screen for better in-car viewing experience
• Tesla CCS adapter spotted charging at over 200 kW \\u2013 is it finally going to be available?

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Elon sells TSLA to buy Twitter, Electric Corvette, F-150 Lightning production, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s YouTube channel.

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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 \\u2013 it\\u2019s happening
• Elon Musk sold $8 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, but he says he is done
• Leaked Elon Musk text messages confirm what everyone knew about Tesla\\u2019s take-private deal
• Judge tells Elon Musk he can\\u2019t get out of his \\u2018Twitter police\\u2019 deal with the SEC
• Elon Musk wins case over Tesla\\u2019s acquisition of SolarCity \\u2013 Judge says he was too involved but paid a fair price
• Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles
• Used Tesla prices are out of control \\u2013 some Model Ys with over 30,000 miles are selling for more than new vehicles
• Recurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for free
• Ford launches production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, says it\\u2019s a \\u2018Model T moment\\u2019
• It finally happened: GM announces the electric AWD Corvette
• Subaru Solterra: First drive & US pricing \\u2013 $45K for amazing AWD, but that range\\u2026

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Dive into Tesla's (TSLA) record earnings, Tesla mobile charger no longer free, BMW i7, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2022 results: beats both revenue and profit expectations in record quarter
  • Tesla (TSLA) confirms its order rate surged after the Super Bowl
  • Elon Musk releases more details on Tesla\\u2019s upcoming robotaxi electric car: \\u2018will cost less per mile than bus ticket\\u2019
  • Elon Musk boldly says to get Tesla\\u2019s $12,000 FSD to know how it is doing when asked to share data about progress
  • Tesla\\u2019s gross margin and profits are surging along with prices, and it had to explain itself
  • Tesla is already using cobalt-free LFP batteries in half of its new cars produced
• Elon Musk claims Tesla owners have \\u2018super low usage\\u2019 of included mobile charger, but stats show otherwise
• Elon Musk has \\u2018funding secured\\u2019 to buy Twitter, but will likely need to negotiate
• BMW unveils i7 electric car with over 300 miles of range and a less polarizing design
• Mercedes-Benz officially unveils details of upcoming EQS SUV, arriving in US late 2022

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Podcast: Elon Musk moves to take over Twitter, Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD, Toyota bZ4X price, and more

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• Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes \\u2018final offer\\u2019 to buy Twitter and take it private
• Elon Musk says JB Straubel should have been Tesla\\u2019s only other cofounder, dredging up the past
• Elon Musk claims that \\u2018funding was secured\\u2019 in infamous Tesla \\u2018420 take private\\u2019 attempt, but SEC/banks forced him to settle
• Tesla launches Model Y Standard Range AWD for employees starting at $60,000 and with a few upgrades
• Toyota launches bZ4X electric SUV with starting price of $42,000
• VW 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 horsepower
• VW 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, \\u2018bolts\\u2019 off (U: Cruise responds)

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Tesla Cyber Rodeo Special, Elon buying Twitter, Hummer EV and more

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• Tesla Cyber Rodeo event livestream and news hub: everything you need to know
  • Tesla is going to make a new futuristic-looking electric vehicle as a \\u2018dedicated robotaxi\\u2019
  • Tesla is aiming to start production of its Optimus humanoid robot in 2023
  • Tesla delivered the first made-in-Texas Model Y, but it is still being vague about the new version
  • Elon Musk sets \\u2018massive wave of new products\\u2019 with Tesla producing Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi in 2023
• Tesla beats all-time delivery record with 310,000 EVs despite difficult quarter
• Tesla raises prices on Model 3 vehicles with nickel-based battery packs
• Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with Biden administration regarding EV charging, along with Mary Barra and other auto leaders
• Tesla CEO Elon Musk buys near 10% stake in Twitter
• Elon Musk joins Twitter\\u2019s board, but it caps his ownership of the social media to 15% to avoid hostile takeover
• Review: GMC\\u2019s Hummer EV \\u2018Super(size)truck\\u2019 is excess in all the best ways

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Another TSLA stock split, Tesla head of AI on sabbatical, Porsche 911 electric, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) announces another stock split; shareholders to vote later this year
• US NHTSA reinstates billions in fines on gas-guzzling automakers
• Biden invokes Defense Production Act to boost EV, storage battery minerals
• Tesla\\u2019s head of AI is on sabbatical and people are worried
• Tesla is planning a big Megapack project at Gigafactory Texas to avoid unreliable electric grid
• Tesla pauses solar roof installations due to supply issues; some clients will be left without a roof for months
• Tesla halts production at Gigafactory Shanghai as the city shuts down due to surge in COVID-19 cases
• Porsche is reportedly working with Quantumscape to develop an electric 911 powered by solid-state batteries
• GMC has gotten over 65,000 Hummer EV reservations, pickup version sold out into 2024
• BMW unveils new electric i3 based on 3 Series, but it\\u2019s only for China for now

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Electrek Podcast: Tesla made-in-Germany launch, Elon gives hint on Master Plan 3, USPS fail, and more

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on\\xa0Electrek\\u2019s 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.

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• We have David from Tesla Welt Podcast to discuss the event at Gigafactory Berlin, which he attended this week
  • Elon Musk personally delivers first made-in Germany Tesla Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
  • Elon Musk announces Tesla is working on new manganese battery cell
  • Elon Musk announces two new Tesla paint colors enabled by new \\u2018world\\u2019s most advanced paint shop\\u2019
• Elon Musk: Tesla aims to complete Cybertruck development this year for production in 2023
• Elon Musk on what\\u2019s next for Tesla (TSLA): \\u2018scaling to extreme size\\u2019
• Hertz adds Tesla Model Y to its fleet after giant deal for 100,000 Model 3s
• Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets better-than-expected 320-mile EPA range with extended battery pack
• First GM Ultium Cadillac Lyriqs roll off Spring Hill, TN Assembly line early, new orders begin in May
• Polestar has begun US deliveries of the Long Range Single Motor Polestar 2, and we got a chance to drive it
• USPS doubles its order of electric vehicles but sticks to mostly buying inefficient gas trucks

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Tesla Master Plan Part 3, big price increase, Volvo C40 Recharge first drive, and more

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• Elon Musk says he is going to release Tesla\\u2019s Master Plan Part 3
• Tesla increases prices throughout whole lineup, its cheapest electric car now starts at $47,000
• Tesla still dominates US electric car market, and it\\u2019s not even close
• Tesla is starting to account for wind, air density, and more when doing range calculation
• Tesla employee was fired after sharing video of a crash on Full Self-Driving Beta
• Volvo C40 Recharge review: Style and performance overcome one major downside
• Ford\\u2019s base $40,000 F-150 Lightning electric pickup gets 230-miles of EPA range and 68 MPGe
• Audi unveils A6 Avant e-tron station wagon concept described as a \\u2018storage champ\\u2019 with headlights that project a video game

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Tesla sees orders surge over gas prices, more price increases, VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more

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• Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars
• Tesla increases prices of long-range versions of Model 3 and Model Y as nickel prices surge
• Elon Musk says drill for oil, but he should worry more about nickel prices skyrocketing
• Tesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, expands free Supercharging, and gives up to 3 months of pay to employees going back to fight
• Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine
• Tesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22
• Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC\\u2019s policing of his Tesla tweets
• VW launches iconic \\u2018ID.Buzz\\u2019 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

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Tesla Gigafactory Berlin, Rivian's price fiasco, Ford bi-directional charger, and more

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• Tesla reportedly receives final environmental approval to start production at Gigafactory Berlin, but there\\u2019s a catch
• Tesla officially receives environmental approval to produce 500,000 EVs at Gigafactory Berlin, but the battle is not over
• Tesla fears having to shut down service centers in Oklahoma as new bill passes committee
• Tesla won\\u2019t stop union vote says CEO Musk, despite past union retaliation
• Panasonic announces start of Tesla 4680 battery cell production by March 2024
• Panasonic is planning a large battery cell factory in the US to supply Tesla\\u2019s demand, report says
• Rivian announces 2 motor and smaller battery options, config updates, and steep $12,000+ price increase
• Rivian buyers are canceling at alarming rates after price increases
• After backlash, Rivian (RIVN) backtracks on price hike in letter from Founder/CEO RJ Scaringe
• Ford announces separation of its EV business as it drags its internal combustion business into an electric future
• Ford launches its bi-directional home charging station at a surprisingly good price
• Lucid Motors\\u2019 Q4 earnings: 125 Air deliveries in 2021, 2022 production estimates slashed as much as 40% due to \\u2018supply chain constraints\\u2019

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Elon Musk's weird fight with the SEC, new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more

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• Elon Musk to the SEC: \\u2018I didn\\u2019t start the fight, but I will finish it\\u2019
• The SEC probe into Elon Musk and Tesla is reportedly about suspected insider trading with Musk\\u2019s brother
• The Tesla brand is attracting more and more Republicans
• Tesla announces new investment in Gigafactory Shanghai on road to 1 million electric cars per year
• Tesla might be cracking on the yoke steering wheel and planning to offer an option for a regular round wheel
• Tesla asks fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to fight new bills to ban direct sales of electric cars
• Tesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain
• 2022 Nissan LEAF gets cosmetic updates but is still clinging to yesteryear\\u2019s CHAdeMO fast charging
• Volkswagen shares EPA ranges for 2022 ID.4, RWD Pro model sees 20 mile increase compared to 2021

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Tesla price cuts, Chevy Bolt EV and EUV unveiling, 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.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:

• Tesla reduces Model 3 and Model Y prices, now starts under $37,000
• Tesla Model S refresh spotted with ‘regular’ steering wheel
• Tesla produces another new Tesla Semi electric truck
• Tesla Powerwalls and other home battery packs proving more than useful in Texas blackouts
• 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV and EV announced with almost everything you asked for
• Mercedes-Benz cancels launch of EQC electric SUV in the US
• Ford invests $1 billion in building electric vehicle factory in Germany
• Electric snowmobile and jet ski maker Taiga goes public and raises $100 million

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Tesla Roadster, Toyota EVs, new federal tax credit, 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.

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• Tesla to get access to $7,000 tax credit on 400,000 more electric cars in the US with new incentive reform
• Elon Musk asked Biden administration to implement a carbon tax
• Elon Musk is serious about making Tesla Roadster ‘hover’ with rocket technology
• Elon Musk believes Bill Gates had a big short position on Tesla (TSLA) and lost a lot of money
• Tesla (TSLA) buys $1.5B in bitcoin, pushing the crypto to all-time high; plans to accept as payment
• Toyota announces 2 electric cars coming to the US this year
• Audi unveils 2022 e-tron GT – combining luxury and electric performance

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Transcription

Fred: And we are lively. These are gentlemen for a new episode of the electric podcast. I am Fred Lambert, your hosts, and as usual I'm joined by set Winthrop today. Set 

[00:00:09] Seth: I'm good.

[00:00:10]Fred:  All right, let's jump into this. We have a, quite a few interesting news to discuss this week, and we're going to start with one.

[00:00:15] That's gonna, it's gonna affect a lot of people that are planning to buy an electric car in the U S sometime this year or even in the next few years. The The long anticipated reform of the federal tax credit for electric vehicles is, is pretty close to happening. So it was officially submitted to the house of representative in Washington.

[00:00:40]And it's called, it's called the green act. And green is an acronym for growing renewable energy and efficiency. Now. Now. Cool. All right. There's, there's a bunch of different things to unpack in there. There's it's a, it, it, it, it affects the ITC for solar. It brings it back to 30% and extends it until 20 26.

[00:01:02] But of course, the thing that we were more morals interested in is how does it affect the federal tax credit for electric vehicles? Because that's what needed to be reformed specifically, because, I mean, it was really unfair to a Tesla and in GM, right? Warren now don't watch buyers of this NGM don't have access to it.

[00:01:20] And and sorry, I don't, I'm going to share the screen here. Sure. Got to do that thing. Quick sharing screen. Boom, we're on. Yeah. So Tesla and GM hit the threshold for the, the $200,000 to 200,000 deliveries in the U S and after that, they, they still managed to get more tasks rather than 200,000.

[00:01:44] Then there's a phase out period that lasts more than a year, really. But now it's over for both automakers and basically the situation now is you have. Automakers that have EVs in the market that they're more competitive. Price-wise. Because their buyers have access to the tax credit. And this learned GM buyers don't even though for the only reason that they were sooner to market with higher volume of EVs.

[00:02:09] So it doesn't make any sense. It doesn't encourage automakers to, to produce the vehicles. There are a bunch of different things were suggested over the last few years. If you've been following this, the legislation that was proposed around that some people were pushing for. Let's just remove the cap altogether and.

[00:02:26] Put a timeline on it. Instead, for example, like seven $7,500 now, and by 2023, it goes down to six and then by 2025 goes down to five. And so on you phase that out until all electric vehicles or competitive with Fossil fuel powered vehicles. But somehow that didn't go, that it was isn't the solution that has been brought forward this time, especially not with this green accurate, instead of what they're proposing is a new cap of 600,000 deliveries, so significant increase But the 200,000 deliveries that happened before are still accounted for.

[00:03:04] So it's really 400,000 new potential deliveries that can apply. And I'm at the new count on those 400,000 Appen when the new law is adopted. So this, this is great. Anything also also the change, the, the, the, the change, the actual amount. It's not 7,500 now. It's it's 7,000 pretty, pretty close. But in, in, in the if you read the actual a document here, they do say that the, the new cap is adopted.

[00:03:33] The date of enactment are, so those sole on the date of enactment, the student to determine when the 600 officials is reached between the 200,000 and the 600, the 600,000. So. That's all they're going to account for which it's kind of a problem because normally with tax credit, you would think is just if you took delivery in that tax year.

[00:03:56]But not now, we we're going to kind of have to wait for this thing to actually be enacted. And that, that means that could, that could create some problem for Tesla in, in GM. For selling cars in between now and when it's going to be enacted, because I think a lot of the people, including herself were assuming that that thing is going to pass.

[00:04:15] I don't know. What, what do you think Seth

[00:04:17] Seth: yeah. W you know, with the Democrats in all houses and the presidency, you would think so, although some of those tiebreaker type Democrats, like Joe Manchin of West Virginia, May not be so easy to convince. So it's not a done deal, but it seems like something will, will come out of this.

[00:04:37]As for the legislation, it doesn't really make sense. I mean, it doesn't make a ton of sense. Like, you know, I never thought that the first one made a lot of sense. You know, we've been saying for you, a carbon tax is really the best way to do it. Like capitalism takeover. We're not accounting for the pollution that goes into the air.

[00:04:57]If we accounted for that, everything would be fine. So, you know, this is just like kind of another like weird hack bandaid kind of thing. I mean, it, it is obviously not fair to Tesla and GM and soon Nissan, I guess that they have to you know, they, they may the early investments in EVs and now

[00:05:23] Now th the competitors who kind of can, you know, leverage the battery technology that came out of, you know, Tesla and GM's early investments, you know, at LG or something those they can take advantage of that. And so LG packs in their cars and they, they get a $7,500 taxpayer GMs. 

[00:05:41] Fred: That's a good point.

[00:05:42] And then see like that, like Companies like a Hyundai or whatever, like , they still benefit from like the partnership with LG and

[00:05:54] innovation. But I mean the same principle applies. 

[00:05:57] Seth: Right? So, I mean, there's a lot of things that kind of make it unfair. I mean, it should be something across the board. And then of course, like people are going to be upset that like you can buy Teslas plaid model S. And get a $7,000 rebate on $120,000 car.

[00:06:13] Like nobody who, who is going to buy $120,000 car. It needs a $7,000 rebate. 

[00:06:19] Fred: Yeah, I would have thought that they would have yeah. W w w if you're updating the program, might as well introduce a cap like that, that, that one I have to admit that's a bit, it's a bit tricky. Like, yeah. I like to see those discount on, on cheaper vehicle, like the bowl, like the model three and everything, but if you're going for a plan or as you probably can afford it, you don't need to, you don't need the refund.

[00:06:41] Seth: Interesting. So there was a little part in that the bill. The, I got this from the Mike Thompson house.gov site. There's a part of it, section four Oh two on page, end of page four of it for the use bars used cars, right? Yeah. And in that one buyers with up to $30,000 or $60,000 for married couples filed jointly in adjusted gross income can claim the full amount of the credit, the credit.

[00:07:04] So that one is based on. Or that bit is based on the income of the people earning it. And that, that is for the, the EVs should not exceed the price of 25,000. So that's going to be probably not many Teslas there. You know, some old 

[00:07:24] ones, perhaps. 

[00:07:25] Fred: So they, they, they were thinking about it at least. Cause they did it for the, for the use, the car rebates.

[00:07:30] So why not do it for the new one? I mean, I do understand, like the idea is just to try to convince someone that is looking for a new car, a, you want to incentivize them to choose an electric one over a gasoline one. So that that's the goal. So that's the goal at. Any, any where on the market? W whether it's luxury or not, but here's the thing in the higher end of the market.

[00:07:56] Now, it's not, it's custom, petitive the all electric version. Like, if you're looking for something like the plaid model S, there's nothing like it. Gasoline powered. Like there's nothing that gets the kind of performance that that car gets. So if you, if you're looking for that kind of performance, you got to go with them all.

[00:08:13] So being incentivized to get it, it doesn't make it 

[00:08:19] Seth: right. So you know, this is probably going to get, you know, changed a bit before it finally gets signed and put into law. You know, hopefully it does. But you know, maybe it's more focused on getting a lower cost cars out there. 

[00:08:38] Fred: Oh yeah. I mean also.

[00:08:41] Most of the incentive is going to go through those. I mean, it just, you just look at the production volume, then that's ready and that that's where the cars are going. So, so it's not that big of a problem either, but it's, it's certainly gonna be an attack vector for whenever this, this bill is debated and I'm sure they're going to use that.

[00:09:01] Seth: Rena. We know the, that the line already, it's going to be like, Oh, we're supporting tax breaks for billionaires that are buying Teslas, you know, like that's we th it's already, it's already been done. Yeah. Yeah, 

[00:09:14] Fred: we we've heard it before, but but ultimately it's going to be, it's going to be positive for X everything and the vehicle adoption in the U S there's no doubt about it, especially with bunch of other vehicles coming to market right now that are on the lower hand of the market.

[00:09:27] $7,000 difference on a 30, $40,000 car. Makes it be a much bigger difference than on a 60, $70,000 car should that that's going to be a big deal. Whether people are saying that 400,000 like a cap, again, this is not ideal, especially not for Tesla with the kind of volume they're doing right now. Like this is, this could literally just last a year for Tesla potentially.

[00:09:48]I'm not, I'm not sure. Sure. If that's the case, especially with. Like it's 400,000 deliveries in the us. And I mean, with the mall, why more, three production capacity right now, Fremont, it could, it could be fairly quick. But I don't know, like a w w we're going to have to see also there's a thing There's a, there's a phase out period.

[00:10:07] Again, it's not, it's not as generous or a phase out period. So what they say here is that the prevision replays, the current for his up period with a phrase up here that incident begins during the second quarter after this, the, the, the instead begins during the second calendar quarter after Sasha and Charles.

[00:10:25] And so you have basically two quarters. After you hit the 600,000 deliveries or of still having the full, so, so if you have a high production rate at that point, you can still take advantage of that. $7,000 a lot. I mean, desolate and could pronounce she's still like have. 200, $300,000, 300,000 more deliveries in the 600,000.

[00:10:50] It could, it could reach to close to a million, really a total. So so it's still, it's still very the vintages. So and with the timing of it too, w what's gonna be interesting is that it's going to open up the tax credit, maybe to cyber truck buyers at this point. Like, Oh yeah, that's interesting. Yeah, depending on when this is enacted and if it is exactly like that, which again, we've said that it's not necessarily the case, but you, you gave it, you gave it like, let's say a year for this, that hit the front hundred thousand.

[00:11:18] So that, that puts you somewhere in 2022. And then you still have six months of, of that $7,000 access. So. I mean, I don't think so. That puts you like in second half, maybe of 20, 22. I don't know. I could kind of volume production tests, like an eight on this laboratory at this point, but still, and the higher production capacity.

[00:11:38] Do you have for all the vehicle programs that you all going to get at a big boost from 

[00:11:42] it? Yeah. Maybe even the Roadster will get it. Yeah. A little discount. 

[00:11:47] Okay. Yeah, baby, potentially though, again, that's the one that's going to go well with people with other people. If you get access to that. 

[00:11:55] Seth: Yeah, but I think the sh the story in the short term is going to be all right.

[00:11:58] So now this is being talked about when we think it's pretty likely to happen, but between now, and when it happens, like, is Tesla going to really, or Tesla and GM and whatever, whoever else are they gonna, are there going to be a lot of people just waiting for that to drop and, you know, our customers Number's going to go way down in the U 

[00:12:17] Fred: S I mean, doesn't make much sense to, to, until you have some clarity over, over that happening.

[00:12:23] I mean, I wouldn't buy one personally, like right. $7,000. $7,000. Yeah. And for people who say, Oh, you're just like a subsidy leech and you're trying to get us us. I mean, no if, if you understand the meaning of that, of that incentive, that's incentive is there because there's a cost that is not accounted for when you buy a gasoline vehicle that you burned, if that fuel we, we, you, you just started with that said that the carbon tax will, will make us more.

[00:12:48] We'll make more sense than that. And we all agree on it, but this is actually our next step. And next article that we're going to discuss is regarding Elon Musk was on Joe Rogan this week, an episode of the Joe Rogan experience. Very interesting talk now lasted about three hours, but we got a few tidbits of information were really interesting in it.

[00:13:08] And one of it that color high was that, eh, Elan. Said that he talked with the Biden administration about implementing a carbon tax and they apparently weren't really receptive to it in his word. He said, they see, they said that well to seems to be too politically difficult to, to, to do. 

[00:13:29]Seth: I, I get it like nobody wants to see the gas prices go up.

[00:13:32] I mean, if you look at France the, the whole strike this year was because they tried to raise the price of gasoline a little bit. I mean, I don't, I don't know if it was just that and it was last year actually, but yeah, 

[00:13:45] Fred: but still, I mean, there's way to implement it without affecting the lower income people.

[00:13:52] Right. And the country, right. 

[00:13:55] Seth: Elan did mention that, you know, those people a rebate also like you know, the. If you, if you said, Hey, look, we're not doing a carbon tax this year, but like a carbon tax in four years is coming, like for sure. So plan for it, like sell, sell your SUV, get a, you know, if you're, you don't have a lot of money and you don't want to spend a lot of gas on gas, like putting one a little bit further out there, maybe a good answer for 

[00:14:25] Fred: that.

[00:14:26] Yeah. Yeah. That makes sense. Like, like Elan's point was, was very reasonable. Like if there is an unpriced externality, like the price, the cost that we have as a, as a society. In immediate CO2 emissions going into the atmosphere and the oceans. There's a customer that is it's clear, it's bolded, zero customer health term of hair pollution, but also long-term costs in term of, or the Zira costs.

[00:14:54] Also like you look at Miami much, you're spending in the. I'm trying to solve their water problem and literally going on the water, there's a bunch of other places like that. So there's direct costs like that, but there's also a long-term cost of fishery. If the fishing industry is getting destroyed by how the CO2 is affecting the ocean and everything.

[00:15:15] So there's all those direct costs and they need to be accounted for. And if you. But the markets there doesn't see that cost cause the, the, the, the there's no actual price on it. If there's not actual price on it, they don't care. You just have to, if you put a price on it, then they're going to start to do the right thing automatically.

[00:15:33] Yeah. But I mean, of course you say that, that people are like, yeah, well, why aren't you just doing the right thing in the first place without the money? I mean, it just doesn't work like that. Like we're not, we're not wired that way, unfortunately. At least not all of us, but. Yeah, it doesn't sound like it's going to be in the cards for the Biden administration.

[00:15:52]I don't necessarily blame them. Yeah. I know. 

[00:15:54] Seth: It's super popular. 

[00:15:56] Fred: Yeah. So 

[00:15:57] Seth: like, I mean, the other option is like taxing at the well or taxing at the refinery or something like that. Yeah. I mean, the money is it's still going to cost more to buy gasoline, but it won't be like, you know, the breakdown won't be like, this is the money from 

[00:16:11] Fred: the.

[00:16:12] Yeah, but you know, all the oil industry is like, they, they will let you know that the reason you're paying more is because they are getting taxed at the other friend, RESO. They, they, they are, they, they don't have a good history in term of propaganda and marketing the ball. It's not proper again, it's actually through, like, it would be, would be through that.

[00:16:28] The, the, the government would be the reason why the, the gas prices increases. I mean the, they will frame it in a way that, that looks worse than 

[00:16:36] Seth: it actually. Yeah. And also if you tax it at the, well, then the military and government also has to pay more for, for gasoline, whereas they don't typically pay like the taxes that come at the, you know, at the gas station,

[00:16:53] So that would be better for getting the military off of oil as 

[00:16:57] Fred: well. Yeah. So short of that, short of actually putting a price on carbon, which would be the fairest way to, to, to address the problem. You have to counter balance this, like. On the officials subsidy that the oil industry gets by getting a subsidy to a green technology.

[00:17:16] In this case, solar wind with the ITC and, and electric vehicles with with with this, this federal tax credit. And Because to be fair when Elan said tax the make a carbon tax, he said for electricity and gasoline. So actually actually a trustee that is produced with fossil fuels, like, like coal would, would be taxed higher than if you get solar.

[00:17:40] If you get electricity from solar source. So if you have an entry vehicle, your cost, if you get it from the grid with a high mix of coal in the coal production, in the of production, from coal in that grid you would get your costs for you that your vehicle go up to. But it would also force those people to find alternative.

[00:18:00] Cause that's, that's ultimately, that's the nice thing about that. Cubicle is you get a bite limited, you get more options to fuel it. If you have a gasoline powered car, you have one option gasoline. If you have an SUV vehicle, you can get it from the grid and from the grid. Sometimes you have some options, some I have to utilities will offer you some electricity from a renewable source versus or they give you like rebate and things like that for to counterbalance with, with if you're literally stuck with coal, you can get a rebate for solar and whatnot, or, but you can also get it directly.

[00:18:38] If, if you have the opportunity, if you own your home, you can get solar and everything. So, so there is. Like limited somewhere options. And that, that that's the core of it. So if you are in this situation, you could decide all right, now that it cost me more to get majesty from coal, I'll look into solar.

[00:18:56] So 

[00:18:57] yeah, 

[00:18:58] Seth: I mean, if electricity prices go up that makes solar all the better. 

[00:19:03] Fred: I mean, most places it's already cheaper anyway. So but when you have a bigger upfront cost people yeah. Would like a return on investment faster, and that would be a faster return on investment for sure. All right. Other interesting thing that Ilan brought up during the, the Dragan interview he talked about the Roadster a little bit.

[00:19:21]I mean, we always like to hear about the Roadster. It's been delayed a few times, but earlier this year, Ilan said that That they're completing the engineering this year and they are bringing it to production next year. So we know that the idea of the Roadster is being completed basically right now.

[00:19:38]It, it has evolved a little bit since don't billing in 2017. And we know, especially with last month on wheeling of the mall as plan and plan plus that's coming later this year or actually in the podcast, it did say, but Nick said in a year now a year. Yeah. Which would put in an actually in 20, 22, not the end of the year, but I mean, that, that could have been just him giving a broad timeline on the, on the car anyway, even forget the plat.

[00:20:02] Plus just the plant itself is, is getting competitive with what this learned nouns with, with the Roadsters. So now they're going to have to have higher capacity with the Roadster and part of that is going to be that space it's packaged and. I mean, everyone's been talking about it for a while.

[00:20:19] About the core, I think thrusters on it, giving it either like a boost or acceleration, or even be able to hover at one point he said, and now that the engineering has been completed on the car, you were starting to think that like, all right, this, if this thing's gonna actually make it to production, this basics package is going to have fat and now, and he seems to be very serious about doing it on this show.

[00:20:40] He was like, yeah, we're going to throw I'm quoting here. We are going to choose some rocket technology in that car. I want it to, or to hover we got to figure out how to make it hover without giving people that, that would be that would be a nice addition if it doesn't kill people, this is, I mean, it's not necessary, but I like that in my car.

[00:21:00] When my car doesn't kill people, I always feel better about it. I 

[00:21:03] Seth: want to know if it can go over water though. Like, is it like a hug? 

[00:21:06] Fred: You did say that it's not okay, because when you say like hover, you can, are you literally just talking about like lifted up on the ground, just for show for a second or something.

[00:21:14] And, but Rogan asked him if it's going to move. He said, yeah, you can move it. You said, you'd go pretty fast, but you're going to be time limited. So it's just going to be like hopping, like for a little while, I 

[00:21:24] Seth: guess, you know, what did you think? Like a minute or 30 seconds or I doubt 

[00:21:29] Fred: it's going to keep I guess 4,000 pound car up in the air for her.

[00:21:34] For a minute. I mean, you talking about a high pressure Hara bottle, the silly late. So lifting up your hair for a whole minute, be able to do 

[00:21:44] Seth: it while you're driving. Like, can you just drive? And you're like approaching like a Lake and then you just click the buttons and start floating and then you go over the Lake and then you.

[00:21:53] I mean, 

[00:21:53] Fred: I think that could be a possible cause you, you, you, you do that. If you have trusters that go towards your ground, you just put all of those trusts and then you stalking about having one in the bag that you just flipped the license plate and it pushed you to the bank. So if you do that, and then you really, some hair on the back, you can, you can move pretty fast, pretty quick.

[00:22:12] Right? And like now, because it's not like rolling resistance announces, it's literally like, unless ferric resistance is the air around you. That's that stuff. And you said that. There's a lot easier to go through. So, so yeah, I feel like it's a possible just album. You can stay in the air and I'll know 

[00:22:28] Seth: that would be really cool to not have to use bridges, you know, just to cross like a river real quick, 

[00:22:34] Fred: but you're gonna, you're gonna have to be very precise on that because like you said through you don't, you don't want to drop too fast cause.

[00:22:41] I mean, you said you're going to put a height limit on it. So probably like a mirror to six feet. So that's three through the six feet, which that's still crazy. Yeah, that's crazy. But like you said, it wouldn't kill you, but also you would, it would destroy your suspension if you drop from that. So you're going to have to slow moly land, really?

[00:23:00] And 

[00:23:01] Seth: they're doing yolks now, right? Instead of steering wheels, you're, you're kind of in three dimensions. So you may like pull it back and 

[00:23:11] Fred: exactly, super cool. Actually, I didn't think of that. I mean, I get it, like, let's be honest people. It's insane. It's it's crazy. But it also makes some sense. I mean, the hover is just because if it's there.

[00:23:30] Well do it right. But of course the actual idea behind it is yes, there is a lot of value of providing a trust or a cold, their trust or propulsion in the back for acceleration that will, that will kill your, your, your zero to 60 times. Nothing is going to be able to get close to that. I mean, it's going to break next, literally.

[00:23:50]If you're not careful. And it also gives you trust on the, on the sides and downward trust to, to keep you on the ground. And there's lot of things for just regular driving that doesn't need to be strong enough to pull you in the air. But again, if, if like, you're, you're like 90% there, if you before the hover, so you just have like to crank it up and that, so, yeah.

[00:24:16] And if you're really on Musk, of course, it's. That's an easy decision. You're gonna make parallel 

[00:24:20] Seth: parking easy. You could have. So check this out. This is an idea. So if we go six feet up, instead of having a garage, like a, you know, a sideways garage, you could park your car up, you know, over your other car.

[00:24:35] You don't have like a platform and just like pull it in there. Instead of, you know, like that the guy who runs a Nvidia has like 17 portraits. 

[00:24:44] Fred: Well, I mean, that's, that's the thing though. I mean, well, what would they call that? They're that lifts there. Lifts. Yeah. 

[00:24:49] Seth: So you don't need one of those, you just 

[00:24:52] Fred: park all still need like a platform or something.

[00:24:54] You don't want them to literally limb on the car, right? 

[00:24:57] Seth: No, you have a platform, but you land, you know, you have your car and then you have another layer for your, your car. Save some money, parking in the city. You don't have to worry about You know, and just second 

[00:25:07] Fred: level. Yeah. Yeah. We gonna have to see it.

[00:25:12] Like it's, it's, it's pretty crazy, but it sounds like it's happening and this is working on it right now. This is going to be completed this year. Kenny 

[00:25:21] Seth: Gates and fences no longer a problem just right 

[00:25:25] Fred: over there. You also reiterated the fact that if you choose a space X package option, the, the air high-pressure hair bottle is going to be in the back where the backseat would go because a Roadster is supposed to have four seats.

[00:25:37] Yeah. That's, 

[00:25:37] Seth: that's a big, 

[00:25:39] Fred: yeah. Four seats. It'd be nice. So I know you're getting through Roadster. And you're not even sure if you're going to keep one, but if you do keep on, do you go for a seat or you go space expanded? 

[00:25:51] Seth: I dunno. It's hard to tell like I, I, you know, obviously we're going to learn a lot more about it, so I'm going to defer to when I know everything I can possibly know, 

[00:26:01] Fred: let's assume a few things is going to be more expensive than a four-seater option.

[00:26:05] So you would have to pay extra. I don't know if you, like, if the gave us like the founder series, I would assume that you did, I'm not going to make us pay anything on it, but I mean, that's an, that's an assumption of mine. Right. But let's assume that, but doesn't mean it's more expensive. But let's assume that, I mean, in term of performance, I thing in the world, it was going to come close to it.

[00:26:27] Not even like a million dollar super 

[00:26:30] Seth: car. Right. I mean, I don't know, like, I really like. The Roadster that we went in for the initial ride, that was like, as fast as I'd ever want to go at any point, there's like no reason to want to go that fast. Like it's painful. Like it was, it was it wasn't, you know, when you, you know, on the, the D rides, everybody's like chuckling, when they're going really fast, this was different.

[00:26:56] It's like, you know, it wasn't like, it was a different kind of. 

[00:27:01] Fred: Experience. I mean, you said it during the podcast 2.3 and 1.9. There's a, there's a big difference between the two. It doesn't sound like a lot, but it's actually like a big difference. Right? You'll have to do the GS, like, like, I don't know, like that's a different  

[00:27:16] Seth: yeah.

[00:27:16] That's the other question? Like, how do you get tires that can keep like the regular, the regular Roadster was spinning all four wheels. You're going to have to have some crazy time. I mean, I guess with, with the With the rocket boosters then. Yeah. 

[00:27:30] Fred: But even, even, even with that you just going to go run through your tires super fast, but mean, I already run through my tire super fast with them.

[00:27:37] Right. All three performance. And that's with three, three seconds doing 60. So, all right. Next next news item that came out of the podcast bill Gates. I mean, I was kind of surprised by that, but. So w we reported a while back when bill Gates made some comments about battery electric trucks saying that it's never going to happen.

[00:28:01] And of course we, we trashed those comments back then, right. It made no sense, but Joe Rogan brought them up during the show and had Ian on addressed it. And of course he learned this at the same thing we did back then. Like, he doesn't know what he's talking about in this case. And And you brought up the fact that they already have prototypes that work.

[00:28:21] I, I don't know if that's a perfect answer because it's not just like the energy density in it. Like you can show it that works for sure. But then yeah, I'll chop the shredder, the economics of it worst, but he did have a good point about what you said and that article actually confirming the same that the bash pack or at least the.

[00:28:42] Is this, the mind is going to be 501 which is on the lowest side that we were expecting for sure. And you said that if you're having a $500 backpack, it's, it's not a big game changer in terms of the weight of the tractor is of course you have to manage with the economics of upright transport that mine age, the weight of the tracker so that you don't pass the next Memorial.

[00:29:04] Right. Of 80,000 pounds on the road with, with your load and with the trailer. So it's all a whole generation of trying to optimize your load pounds per mile is what you going to charge them ultimately. So you want to have the lightest charter possible. They can still pull 80,000 pounds, or you can have a 40, 45,000 pound load or something like that.

[00:29:29] And And he always says with, especially with a structural backpack that he on the bill last year, if you have a 512 hour structural backpack that you build with us with some eye on the weight, there's not that much either way , you don't give up that much weight, even though we're used to that you Eagles being a little bit heavier than their gasoline power counterpart.

[00:29:51] So, so that was an interesting thing. But then like you to give some kind of reason why Dates with a, sort of a negative on Testa. And he said that according, I also heard that at one point he had a large short position on Tesla. I don't know if that's true or not, but things weird, people like, huh?

[00:30:13] Very weird. Yeah. People I know would know the situation pretty well. That's almost Trump past like, Oh, people that I know said I asked them, are you sure? And they said, yes, he has a huge short position on Tesla. And that didn't work out too well. Bill use of the loss kind of all of the money, like a lot of people did on shorting Tesla.

[00:30:32] So he didn't give a timeline, but we know that last year that's the one on a crazy run and estimated people, collectively people at short position on Tesla lost $38 billion. Of course, if I actually reached out to the bill Gates foundation to see if they can get a comment on that from from bill.

[00:30:51]I don't expect that we, that we're going to get one, but I would like to have a confirming, like is inside of the story you hear, because it doesn't sound like the shorting type, like is more like exactly. You invest very long-term stuff and everything. So it doesn't sound like him. It's not impossible though, because you guys been more critical of Elon and Tesla then than you would think coming from him.

[00:31:14]And personally, like, I'm not like I'm not all the shorts or the devils, like like Elan things and like, and like like a lot of more people think that like a lot of people I've been recently introduced to the idea of, of, of short short sellers with the old game stop thing and EMC and the whole wall street bet on Reddit.

[00:31:31]I mean, I think there's a place for short sellers, like, because let's be honest, there's some companies that are bad that do bad, that lie. That like that it would make sense to bet against it. Like, I mean, I'm not a big fan of what's his face NYCLA. No, no. The short seller that, that they did against Enron the guy is always on CNBC, trashing, Tesla, Jim something Nope.

[00:31:53] Channels, channels. All right. That, that guy, I mean, I give credit where credit credit is due. Like you, you saw the fraud that, that Enron was put a short position against it exposed. It made a bunch of money when it failing and it had to fail. It was defrauding people. So there's nothing bad with that.

[00:32:19] Now. Also there's nothing bad thinking that Tesla. Is overvalued. Like there's definitely arguments to be made with that. I'm not on board with it, but I can definitely see our argument. I can not have a rational conversation with someone that says that this is what we value. That makes sense me, but I am not, but shorting it though.

[00:32:39] I don't know, because like you have to look what's. W what's the positive icon for that? Like, yeah, you could make some money if there is a correction on Tesla, but at the same time test, as valuation contributes to his mission. And I think the mission is more important than all those things like to be. To, to, to accelerate the advent of renewable energy and energy transport.

[00:33:03] And this high valuation certainly as helped us let, because they were able to raise a ton of money from the high valuation. So I don't know. And I'll be conflicted about that, but I'm not, I don't want to demonize the shorts. I don't like, of course the shorts that are lying about desktop, like they're take a short position and then they do a bunch of propaganda about in everything.

[00:33:21] That's of course that's horrible. But in general, I don't hate shorts.

[00:33:30] All right. All right. And then another big thing that turned on the market this week is we learned earlier this week on Monday that the slow when they released or 10 not thank you. The 10 K finding the sec. They reveal that last month they bought the above a large position in Bitcoin.

[00:33:45] The the $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. The the, the, the said that it was part of a move to diversify with alternative reserve assets. So that included both digital assets, like the I mean, the, the call between digital assets never heard that, but and also gold, they bought gold too.

[00:34:08] So, so the Tesla is like at the end of last quarter at close to $20 billion. So do you use the, the use 1.5 to buy Bitcoin? And they didn't disclose the goal though. The amount of gold that they bought, but of course the Bitcoin is what caught a lot of the headlines. Anyway, people didn't care much about their slaves buying gold and it sent it some big coins go on a big run.

[00:34:35] What is it today like 48,000 I mean, last month when they bought it.  So they already made the, a lot of money cause $48,000 now, and a month ago it was trading between 38 and $30,000. So the, so they bought somewhere in between those and it's already up $48,000. So there was, that was a good move.

[00:34:58] But of course the part of the rallies because of the study itself. So self fulfilling prophecy right there. What do you think about it, sir? 

[00:35:09] Seth: The bigger news, I guess maybe was that they're going to start accepting where they're going to try to start accepting Bitcoin as payment for their cars. I think that might be a kind of a hidden gem because I know there's a lot of money out there in Bitcoin, 

[00:35:26] Fred: Bitcoin millionaires.

[00:35:27] Seth: Yeah. And you know, What's 

[00:35:30] Fred: that they might want a Tesla. So there's that? 

[00:35:32] Seth: Yeah. I mean, I think we did a story in like 2014 or something where somebody bought a Tesla, used it in Bitcoin, so it's not something new, but and you know that the idea of cashing out and then buying it and then, you know, Tesla's taking, taking on the rest.

[00:35:50] I think they said that they would, you know, convert it immediately into cash. But I still think taking Bitcoin payments may open up the market for some, for some new buyers. I mean, particularly some buyers that just made a ton of money that, you know, that the buyers that are just really happy about Tesla getting into Bitcoin and they now have a lot more money and maybe they want to buy 

[00:36:13] Fred: a of them.

[00:36:15] Literally just. Take the profit from Tesla announcing that the big point, you just shave that off and buy a car with that. Like it's, it's crazy. But I know like some people are not on board with this idea because like, Bitcoin is not really transactional. Like it's, it's, it's more like a asset right now.

[00:36:33] It's like gold, like Tesla itself. Just basically compare it to go than this. In this announcement. So you don't, you don't really go to the car dealership in, in with, with a bunch of gold and you're like, give me a car. So this is kind of the same thing. Like, especially if you, if you're going to take the goal, then change it into cash.

[00:36:53] But after this is going to be the same principle there. So it doesn't mean that much  on that front, but yeah, I understand from your standpoint, what you're talking about for for Tesla, it makes sense to. Can really create some dumb and from that, but yeah. Yeah. Also some people are not on board with it due to the environmental impact of Bitcoin.

[00:37:14] It does as an entity, as the blockchain does require a lot of electricity so that people are seeing that as an issue. I think it recently just surpass Argentina in term of electricity needs. It's crazy. As a, as a whole, it's like. A decent sized country now just to maintain the blockchain, just to pass the transaction on, on the blockchain.

[00:37:39] But at the same time, I kind of have to think that, I mean, th th there's electricity in effect, it's, it's coming from the miners. Like the miners are the one that they're paying for the electricity to mind that currency. And they, they get some, some of that crypto in return to pay for that. Electricity use and the computing power that is required to mine it, and the whole idea between mining is to balance that computing costs electricity costs with the rewards from mining.

[00:38:12] And so you want to maintain that if we discuss as low as possible and in this day and age, the lower electricity cost you can get is from renewable is from solar is from wind it's from. I do electricity. So I kinda, I would like to see a concrete study on that and see, where did they to steal the Bitcoin is using, is coming from my guess would be that it probably mostly from renewable sources.

[00:38:38] My guess I don't have any actual stats from that, but I'm just running through the logic here. And I think, I think it makes sense. 

[00:38:46] Seth: Yeah. I mean some people even think that Bitcoin makes Solar or more and more wind, but makes wind more viable because like, you know, for instance, in California, when there's so much solar that you can't do anything with it theoretically you could fire up a bunch of mining rigs on that extra solar power and make some money and that money could, you know, Help the balance sheet and building solar.

[00:39:14] So theoretically you're building a wind farm or you're building a solar farm and you're saying, all right, well, when the prices get really low, when we're like, over-saturating the electricity market, we put some of that into Bitcoin mining rigs, and then we can therefore pay off our, our investment. So in that way, it kind of makes some sense.

[00:39:34]But you know, overall there are some serious questions to be answered about the energy usage of Bitcoin. Yeah, 

[00:39:40] Fred: I get it. I mean, I suggested that to Jason used w w K zero 57, like, well, known the hacker in a Tesla community. Yeah. It's a giant home solar system. I think it's like. The 40 kilowatts is something that makes it, it makes no sense.

[00:39:55] I mean, he doesn't use like you use a fraction of a centricity and he also has of course, a very big self-build Tesla battery on system. So I suggested to him, you should, you should use that extra solar that you, that you make to. To, to, to build some kind of mining rig in that I, he was receptive Natty.

[00:40:15] I don't know if he ever kind of came through with it. I need to look into it. I mean, he's, he's 

[00:40:19] Seth: on the grid though. He can just send his extras energy. 

[00:40:22] Fred: I think it was, he, he built it up grid. I'm not, I'm not sure, but I mean, yeah, it was, it's also, I don't know if like net muttering exists in North Carolina again, right.

[00:40:33] To penetrate. I don't know, but I mean here, like right now my house is not being heated and I'm in Quebec, in the, in the winter. And 90% of my heating is coming from mining rigs. I have, I have three mining rigs in my house located in different rooms and those things, they, they eat up so much that they, they take up my, my eating.

[00:40:53] So they actually replaced my trusty costs from eating to, to mining. And also it's coming from hydro electricity. So. My my house is literally powered mining bit, not the Queensland mining Ethereum right now. How much, how 

[00:41:06] Seth: much money have you in dollars 

[00:41:08] Fred: in dollars? I mean, I've been doing it for over a year now.

[00:41:12] Probably got three. If their arms, it's not three, three, three, either three, either. And right now that I never sold them and they're worth 1800 bucks each right now. So I'm actually probably made money at this point already a year and a year and a half into it. Probably because you can account for the cost of electricity, of course.

[00:41:30] And well, actually it's been done by the council that you see, I, I heat with electricity here. So so that, that counterbalance itself basically, and the, the cost of the mining machines to I mean, th the biggest around thousand bucks, I think it's 800 bucks or something. Right. So, so, yeah, I've probably made money at this point.

[00:41:46] I one here in this room though, I only, I only shut it down from when I'm doing the podcast, because it's a little bit loud for the podcast, but then as soon as the podcast had done, turn it back on. And so I'm losing money doing the podcast right now. People didn't like, that's how much I love you guys.

[00:42:02] Seth: I it is, it is interesting that the other part of that like, well, the excess heat from the resistance, from the, from the video cards and the, you know, the GPS is heating your home. That makes that's an interesting point of the equation. 

[00:42:19] Fred: People were discussing too. Like if you link Bitcoin, Tesla, what if like all Tesla vehicles right now, there's a supercomputer that is not being used when it's parked.

[00:42:29] So if you're plugged in and you're parked well to come together, obviously or why not? Would you be able to mind some cryptocurrency would that, would that computer of course Even if it's plugged in, you still use some of your battery cars because the anchor see something come to the battery and then the batteries is being charged.

[00:42:50] So there is some degradation on that front, but I mean, it's probably, it would be small so that there there's some calculation to be made if it's actually worded, but it could be interesting. 

[00:43:00] Seth: Yeah. I would much rather have my car mining Bitcoin than being used as a taxi. 

[00:43:06] Fred: Yeah. I mean famously said doesn't want any Ford in scars, but by himself.

[00:43:12] And that's my main but yeah, I mean, you could imagine something like, especially if, even if they're not plugged in, they even imagine it feels like the cyber truck, for example, that's the, does this solar cover thing and we're going to get into that too, but Elan discussed it a little bit in term of introducing solar.

[00:43:31] Sells on cars. He said that the cyber truck is gonna be the first one with the cover for the bed being solar powered so that that's not going to hide a lot of mileage. Like you said, I think around 10 miles per day for a separate truck, but what it would though, it would also cancel any, any vampire drain for the car.

[00:43:51] Yeah. And that's it. As you want to mind the car, then you could, it could be mining. Cryptocurrency with solar, if that was an option on it. So that, that could be interesting. Yeah. Once 

[00:44:03] Seth: you fill up your battery, you just, it switches over to mining. Yeah. I mean, that's not going to be, that's not going to turn out a lot of coins, but 

[00:44:12] Fred: no, but yeah, I mean the, the, the whole thing about this, this hardware 3.0 computer is that it's, it's, it's efficient too, so right.

[00:44:22] All right, moving on. No. Oh, I guess I didn't put this on everything in there, but yeah, he discussed introducing you basically explain what we all know for, for a while. Now he explained to Rogan why solar on Corazon not make that much sense? Because of the under surface area of the solar and the efficiency of solar cell these days.

[00:44:46] And if you want to go much higher and you. Go much higher in costs do so balanced. Don't make sense. You're much better off having solar on your home. Yeah. And then charging your car like that. But explain for bigger cars. It could make sense like the cyber trucks bed would make sense. Any also talk about the Tesla van.

[00:45:06] I mean, if you remember a few weeks ago, we only confirmed that that's the we'll make event. As soon as it makes sense in term of battery supply. As soon as they have the batteries floated to make those vans. And he said for a van that you would make a lot of sense to have a solar roof on it, because you have a much bigger surface area that is flat.

[00:45:22] So you can put solar cells on that. And he also suggested to put the deployable roof on each side where you could extend it. And it was all pretty much talking about camping. Like it can think then you make it like a little tiny motor home, really like it, a little sprinter ones. That, so with extending on each side, yet you provide shade.

[00:45:41] You can build like Like a little camping area, all of it. And on those shades, there's also solar cells on it. So now you can have like a triple the roof area in solar power and that could generate decent amount. But again, I want to say decent amount, we're talking probably 30 miles a day. It's not nothing crazy.

[00:46:01]However, it's still useful. Like, especially if you, if you do a campaign type of the camper with that, With that van, then let's see you have like 300 miles all over there that you can literally let go 300 miles from your home. You sit at like a camping spot where you, where your car is. You can either plug it in or you can just pull out the solar.

[00:46:22] And if you're staying there for a few days, then you can replenish your battery. Or you can also run things out of your van with that or power. So it's a, it's a no brainer in my opinion, it just, it just makes sense. Okay. I don't think this is gonna be the first to do it, but we going to see that happen a lot.

[00:46:41] I 

[00:46:42] Seth: thought a Yuan was a little bit dismissive of solar powered cars. Like I, you know, I agree like normal cars. You can't really build a normal car and have it covered with solar panels and get any, you know, useful range out of it. But, you know, 20 miles is not nothing like a lot of people You don't have a commute of 20 miles a day.

[00:47:02] So. Like theoretically, they would get most of their miles from solar. You know, we'll, you've seen cars like a Lightspeed and that one, the sole sole Scion cyan or, yeah. And then there's that other one? Aptera like the three wheeled one. Yeah. Yeah. That, you know, they claim to be almost entirely powered by solar.

[00:47:24] Obviously you can charge them by a traditional means, but because they're so efficient and so aerodynamic, and then, you know, the wheels are very small and there's, it's small inside, but in that case, you're kind of, you're getting a real, like a long distance in the sun then. And those kinds of all, em, Come from those solar races that there's one in Australia where they go from like Darwin to Adelaide.

[00:47:50] And there's one in the U S that, you know, they kind of cross and they're, these are kind of like bikes that have like a covering a super aerodynamic solar covering they're very quick crash with those. No, you don't even want to like. Tip over those things, you probably just fall apart, but they're so light.

[00:48:09] They're so aerodynamic. And this, the covering of solar is enough to power them along with, with a passenger too. So it can definitely be done. It's just the trade offs are, you know, to have like a normal car that you would expect to have is isn't great. 

[00:48:24] Fred: So, yeah. And all those cars is especially that Tara, for example, and the, the, the lights the, the lightning one is one of them a little bit, a bit more bullish on, but the , the whole thing is that, or solar matter on it, because it's so efficient, but at the same time to make the car so efficient, they have to make it like.

[00:48:47] I wrote more aerodynamic and making it all there more over the NAMIC it reduced the surface on which you can put solar. So like, it is, there's this weird trade-off here that you have to be careful for. So I'm going to want to see like extensive tests on those cars to, to, to really see like the impact on solar, on them.

[00:49:05]Because I have a suspicion that's a little bit gimmicky, like to see that they are solar power, like yeah. I want to see actual use cases, not extreme use cases, someone that has like a 30 mile commute or something like that and see like how much of it is going to be solar and how much you need to charge it, which is fine.

[00:49:24] Again, I think a mix of both is perfectly fine, but if your advertise your car has solar power, like we have to be clear about what they really are. Yeah. All right. Toyota. The electric car and a U S what is this? What is happening? Yeah, I mean, Toyota is, is, is announcements sometimes. And now the, like, they kind of announce a few months ago, like, Oh, we're making an electric SUV, like sent out the press release and everything.

[00:49:54] We're making electric SUV and more like, cool. Show it to us or something, but all right. Now they're saying we're bringing electric cars all at your cars to the U S the, to your, the North America. And that began the Butte in the U S this year three new electrify models, but don't panic.

[00:50:13] They did specify to be these and a PHEV. So two ology vehicle and a plug-in hybrid. Crazy thing though, in the same announcement, which again, extremely little the announcement. That's basically what I just said. Like that's it, those three cars are coming to the U S are going to be the beauty of this year in the U S and the same announcement.

[00:50:33] They were like, Hey, by the way, a plug-in hybrid is just as good as like all electric cars. See, as long as you don't use the gas part. Yeah. They released a study showing that all the vehicles produce just as much emissions as plug-in hybrids, which of course you can show those, you can make numbers say anything and you can probably make them say that I didn't look too deep into the study because of course, I mean, w we, we see the value of plugging hybrids, electric, that we understand it, and everything is just that all electric vehicles are obviously the future here and bugging the hybrids where.

[00:51:10] Sort of like a compromise for a while, a transitional vehicle and eh, the all three vehicles I've improved so much at this point that it just doesn't make sense to focus on plug-in hybrids right now, if you're, if you're, if you're you right now on the toolmaker working on the plug-in hybrid program, you're kind of wasting your time.

[00:51:27] You just put those resources on making better all electric vehicles right now. And you're probably being very, or actually. But the resources and making more batteries, probably like as a, of course the biggest advantage in my view of a plug-in hybrid is not that, Oh, we can go long distance with the gas tanks to full gas state is that you can, if you optimize it right, you can drive a lot of electric mileage without adding a big battery pack in it.

[00:51:54] So you can make more of them with the limited battery supply that we have right now, that's, that's nothing in the biggest advantage of plug-in hybrids are ever. Obviously it's a compromise having two powertrains in the car or a generator for your energy powertrain. So, yeah. I don't know what he's teaching.

[00:52:12] He felt the need to say that, especially the eye announcing to all electric vehicle in bed, but it's not like they were saying like, Oh, we're making for plug-in hybrid. And then one electric, no, you're making two, all electric vehicle. And the plug-in hybrid, by the way, plug-in average was just as good as the two electric vehicles.

[00:52:27] Right. 

[00:52:29] Seth: I guess maybe that's for their current lineup. Cause they have the the primes, the, a RAV4 prime and the a Prius prime. 

[00:52:37] Fred: Yeah. That's that's all you have on the market right now. So they still want to sell those. Right. But at the end of the day, it's two more, I'll let you be equal in the market 

[00:52:48] Seth: and they released zero information.

[00:52:50] Yeah, yeah, yeah. 

[00:52:52] Fred: But it's going to be also, how do you read that announced plans to debut? In the U S market this year. So,

[00:53:03] or are you going to be available to purchase this year? Like normally my, to 

[00:53:10] Seth: me it felt like at the end of the year, they're going to sell some compliance cards. 

[00:53:13] Fred: Yeah. That's, that's normally the verbiage. Are they going to use when these, like we've seen announcements all the time? Of course I'm from automakers and they all use different language a little bit, but Like debuted.

[00:53:23] Sometimes it will be just to show a car for the first time. So that doesn't mean that they're going to like the, it could literally mean we're going to show it in the U S market this year, which, which doesn't mean they're going to sell it this year. It was just like a, not necessarily a concept, but I mean, it, it's not, it's not completely clear.

[00:53:45] All right. One vehicle it's going to be coming this year, for sure. That's kinda, that was a little bit this week. It wasn't that big of a deal because we pretty much knew everything about the car was the Audi e-tron GT and RS version of the GT two was on the bill. So that's that's basically our, these version of the  from Porsche there, the, the, the share the same platform, but.

[00:54:08] To be fair. ADI did a lot of modification on their leads, in tune at different the Also the design obviously is different so that these items is pretty much the main thing that people were looking for because all the vehicle before where either to concept or easily camouflage a production version, now the unveiled a final production version, and it's, it's sexy as hell.

[00:54:30] Like it's, it's, it's a great looking car. Yeah, I 

[00:54:33] Seth: would say one of the best looking EBS 

[00:54:35] Fred: out there. Yeah. I mean, I'm a fan of the Tiken design, but that's, I mean, 

[00:54:41] Seth: Almost almost feel bad for the tie can, like, it's gonna be hard to buy a tie cane when you know this one's out there. Yeah. It looks 

[00:54:51] Fred: nice. Yeah.

[00:54:52] That's a great looking car right there. I mean too many buttons for me, but still 

[00:54:58] Seth: they liked their buttons. Although this, you know, a lot of those buttons were software buttons, so yeah. 

[00:55:04] Fred: So. Yeah, the, the power train is, is the same. So you had an 93 kilowatt hour battery pack, the 800 volt system that you find in the Porsche 270 kilowatt charging, all the great stuff.

[00:55:16] It's awesome. And that the powertrain, you have the, the, the GT version that normal GT and the RS GT that a little bit more powerful. So the normal e-tron GT, which it's called a premium plus and the prestige. The ad 350 kilowatt of combined monitor power with the over boost, which I think is, well, yeah, with launch control, I had 2.5 seconds, zero to 60, and the RS gets 400 no, up to 475 kilowatts of combined Hartford.

[00:55:53] So a decent bond over them. Three 50. Oh, okay. W that's the way the verbal, so three 90, so three 94, the prestige and version, and a four 75 thought possible output from the RS version in term of mileage, which, I mean, if you remember the Porsche officially gets an EPE of 200, 201 miles, the e-tron the estimate, that's going to be 230.

[00:56:20] For the GT e-tron GT and 232 for the RS e-tron GT. It was kind of surprised by that, but at the same time, we know that Porsche has been extremely conservative with a 201 miles in the, in a tie. Can you, you can get more than that. All of the car. 

[00:56:36] Seth: Yeah, Edmonton's got 120 extra miles. 

[00:56:39] Fred: Yeah, it's crazy.

[00:56:41] No, sir. But I mean, I wouldn't count on 300 miles on the top 10, but I would easily count on 30 miles more like this. Like, like those estimates from the EPA well for the EPA it's what are the, is expecting from the EPA test? If that makes sense, pricing starts at a hundred thousand dollars, go 140 for the R S version.

[00:57:03] So not cheap. It's not like it, but it's similar to the tie. Can't really, it's a, it's cheaper than a tie. Can't really win for at least for the higher powered version that are S if you convert it to the turbo, think's a little less expensive. Now of course, ADI on the bill is that a few weeks after it has done on wheels, then you will ask some people are like, ah, it doesn't compare to the mole acid at all.

[00:57:25] I don't know, like it. It's it's gotta be different people buying this. Like it's not, it's not either, or like, it's, this is a beautiful car. A lot of Audi fans are gonna love it. This is the new like flagship Holly and will opinion like people that are big ADI fans, like the idea that I have a great following audio, they're known for their quality and everything.

[00:57:46] So I'm glad that they exist. I know. All right. Do we want to jump into the comments if you're want jump in 

[00:57:55] Seth: here? Alright. Voting Dave says the tax rebate has paradoxically hurt companies like Tesla that were first to bring EVs to the market because without extending the credit, they become disadvantages compared to the companies that came later.

[00:58:08] That's a lot of what we were talking about. It is paradox, but. You can't really like that's, that's the rules of the 

[00:58:16] Fred: game, I guess. And the same time, like that's, that's been doing pretty well in the U S without the tax credit, like this they're still the market leader in the U S despite that being in some vintage, like yeah, like built in Dave 

[00:58:29] Seth: Johnson.

[00:58:30] Yeah. They did drop their prices a little bit, but I think they were the first company to like, kind of take, take a a loss of a incentive. And not lose any market share, sell for in the beginning, but the, then a disadvantage. Good. It's good is to be extended. Carbon tax makes the most sense for the marketing electrification.

[00:58:51] And that's also what we said. 

[00:58:54]Fred: Assets, even if they do reduce the price to match the price that it was before the incentive, a lot of people are just are like the, the, the seat as a like if you go to a store and there's a pair of jeans that. Is 60 bucks, but has been discounted 50% and they have another pair of jeans right next to that.

[00:59:12] It's 60 bucks, but that's the regular price. Are you going to want to buy the one that's 60 bucks because it's been discounted. So it's more you think, so people have the same principle for a car that has access to the tax rather than one that does. 

[00:59:24]Seth: SF says diesel in the UK costs around one quid 30, a liter car tax per year.

[00:59:29] Depends on CO2 three liter diesel engine could cost around 1500 per year in tax as an example. Yeah, you could tax it at the car, I guess as well. But you know, I think some people use our car a lot more than others, so it would be penalizing the people that didn't. So how would you get the military off of oil?

[00:59:51] Well, you'd make electric tanks and planes. 

[00:59:54] Fred: There's a, there's a, an officer in the U S army that contacted me last month. That is, is making a report on electrifying some sector of the military, right? Like he's doing a study on it for the military. And he reached out to me about my opinions on a few things and Thanks.

[01:00:14] The rest things like, you know, there's like there's a way to do some things, not everything so far, but yeah, I mean, eventually like the tanks are going to be going to be electric and they're going to deploy like a mega pack in the foreign base and with solar and they got to charge it like that in 

[01:00:31] Seth: cyber trucks.

[01:00:32] Yeah, everywhere, cyber bullying. 

[01:00:33] Fred: That was one thing. And the Joe Rogan interview too, that Joe Rogan suggested that they should make some for the military and the law says, yeah, maybe 

[01:00:42] I'm 

[01:00:42] Seth: sure. I'm sure there's been a discussion. Leslie Faulkner says the idea of carbon tax came from British Columbia, Canada.

[01:00:48] Okay. I feel like that might've been you know, some economic economists, sprain, 

[01:00:56] Fred: lot environmentalist in BC for sure. I don't know the actual origin of the carbon tax. None. Right around for a while. I feel like it's been 

[01:01:03] Seth: like, yeah, since like the eighties, all right. Military is looking to make more EVs, but they need to make sure that the battery supply is not dependent on Asia.

[01:01:10] That's a good point, but that's good in like, Hey, diversify makes them better faculty. I 

[01:01:15] Fred: mean, I've heard some rumors that the military has gone to war for the oils energy kick you. They go to war for some battery supply. Hmm. 

[01:01:26] Seth: But. Tanks and aircraft won't work on electric energy. That's not true. Tanks can go electric aircraft could be hydrogen or whatever.

[01:01:35] Fred: I mean, that was another big discussion from Elan on the Jurgen dude, further aircraft. And he does, he does still believe that that 400 watt hour per kilogram at the pack level is sufficient to, to make an electric chair. He also said that he's not going to work on it. And then he thinks his brain's going to explode if he does.

[01:01:57] Oh, 

[01:01:57] Seth: wow. No, I don't want that. All right. Anton B says, hi guys. Congratulations for your weekly live. Always so interesting. Oh, that's nice. Do you know the website and roads simulating the climate change depending on several parameters. 

[01:02:10] Fred: That's awesome. It's scary 

[01:02:11] Seth: to take a look at that. Elon Musk believes bill Gates had a big short, I mean, we talked about that.

[01:02:18] That's 

[01:02:18] Fred: really just. My headline. 

[01:02:20] Seth: Really? Yeah. I wonder if this sec won't investigate. I don't think why would they, I mean, 

[01:02:28] Fred: not that that's a known thing. That's market manipulation per se. 

[01:02:33]Seth: Leslie Faulkner says the tenure bad on sales of for SK bad, make them pay a fine and move on with making batteries for Ford and VW.

[01:02:42] Oh 

[01:02:42] Fred: yeah, we didn't discuss that. That Leslie here is referencing the fact that we, we reported it when the lawsuit was first brought up by LG LG said that SK innovation, which is a South Korean manufacturer of batteries, which is just like LG Stole some trade secrets from LG, LG cam at the time now LG energy solution.

[01:03:01] And they were seeking for them in a law suit in the U S to ban them from importing. Sells into the U S and M and they want this week. Now, if you see a role for LG and they basically ban SK from importing cells into the U S and that apparently affected two specific vehicle programs, one being the Ford and one 50 electric, and the other being Volkswagen program, didn't specify which one, but I assume it's gonna be the ID for cars.

[01:03:30] I think it's for vehicles that are built into the U S and they need to import cells from outside the us.  So probably the visible you are the ID for it's going to be built in the U S next year. But they did receive exemption for a, for a while. So four for four that's, four years. Oh, if it's starting now or for four years when they started production, I don't know.

[01:03:52] And two years for Volkswagen, I don't know why the difference on them, but maybe Volkswagen. Maybe that's what they ask. Maybe that's what Ford to ask. Like we need four years to be able to change battery manufacturer and lose logins. Like, I'll do it in two, but yeah. They both, they both said that they were okay with the decision, so it's not like it's going to affect apparently the timeline, but it, it is definitely a problem.

[01:04:12] All right, 

[01:04:13] Seth: Michael. Carrie Carrie asks any idea why it's taking so long for the model S release would have expected. They were closer to delivery based on that early January retooling. My guess is Michael's never retooled a auto line before. Cause it's 

[01:04:28] Fred: yeah, because the trivial complete contrary, I thought, I thought it was quick.

[01:04:31] I thought it was too quick with what was happening like that. That's what we like when we, we, we were pretty certain, like we had a lot of sources that we were putting in indication that the Mo pneumo S was going to be released at the end of January. But then at the same time, I add sources in, in the production that was like, Oh, like, this is not ready.

[01:04:50] Like, this is gonna take a while, like two weeks, three weeks to retool. And, and then the, the you production line for the cause they have to use the new motors and everything. So they have the new production line and Gigafactory in Nevada, too. And that was just coming up, like late you various, something like that.

[01:05:07] So we were trying to like pull all the information together and something that makes sense, but then there's like, ah, this is coming in a few weeks and I ended up  all right. Well, now it's been a few weeks and we haven't seen them yet, but let's give them a few more weeks, at least before panicking. 

[01:05:24] Seth: All right.

[01:05:25]Have they started expanding Tesla, gigabit, Nevada yet? 

[01:05:29] Fred: Not that we can see. I mean, there's always new things happening inside the factory. I assume that Gary's referencing though the, the actual space of the factory, the square meter. And no, we haven't seen that happening. All right. Dan 

[01:05:43] Seth: Howard is asking if we know any good lithium supply stocks and Chile for 

[01:05:49] Fred: investment not in Chile specifically, but I can tell you all my, my, my, my lead some investment.

[01:05:55] And if you, if you want to know. 

[01:05:59] Seth: All right. A huge Bitcoin farm in ocean Pauls British Columbia, clean hydrogen. 

[01:06:05] Fred: Yeah. That's that's what I'm thinking. I think most of them will have to be running on renewable energy 

[01:06:10] Seth: abandoned town with old hydro plants. So Bitcoin operator bought it. Oh. 

[01:06:14] Fred: So they have their own hydro plant that they refurbished and yeah, I guess, I 

[01:06:18] Seth: mean, wow, it's weird that there'd be just like orphaned electricity.

[01:06:25]It looks like China and Tesla are the big dogs for lithium supplies. 

[01:06:30] Fred: I don't know. Tesla is no dog at all. I mean, I mean, it's just a listen buyer, but not, not supply, like yeah. They want to be with that thing in Nevada apparently. But we haven't heard much about, about prod pro progress on that.

[01:06:45] Seth: All right. Moving along here. Instead of region brainy, breaking, mining braking when your car needs to slow down in mines, Bitcoin, 

[01:06:54] Fred: not sure about the logic here, Pablo, but I like your thinking 

[01:06:58] Seth: a solar roof on the semi-trailers that, that does make sense on 

[01:07:02] Fred: the sides. Yeah. I don't know why that's not happening.

[01:07:05]The trailer. It makes a lot of sense for me. That's a lot of area I guess, I guess like you want, you want, Sollers the only thing that logically, that makes sense for me, that's why it's not happening or why it doesn't put any indication towards that. Is that it's you want your solar cells to be exposed to sunlight when every time there's sunlight.

[01:07:27] And so if you put those solar cells in those places, there are a lot more valuable than places that when there's sunlight there might not be. And that could be the case with trailers, for sure, because look trailers, they spend a lot of time on the road, on the road. They do have a high potential of being exposed to sunlight.

[01:07:45] That makes sense. But they also often docked on at distribution centers or at factories or whatever. And when they're docked. Depending on the situation, often it is going to, it's going to be shaded with, with the building next to it. So if you, when you spend a lot of time dark, it's not, it's not ideal.

[01:08:01] So it's, it's just, it's, it's kind of sad that you have, you, you, you built a solar cell and it doesn't get its full value because it's putting on a place that doesn't get sun all the time, or, I mean, there's no place that gets on all the time, but you, you know what I mean? When there's sunlight health, 

[01:08:18] Seth: All right.

[01:08:18]We're getting toward the end here. How do you think Tesla's going to solve the dirty camera issue for robo taxis, especially the backup camera or writers going to be required to clean the cameras from time to time? 

[01:08:29]Fred: No, I did. I discuss that on the podcast last week, I might have talked to my friends about it or something, and I'm thinking it was on the podcast, but this, this has been a big problem for me this winter.

[01:08:38] Like I, I don't spend that many winter and get back. And now with the COVID I spent my winter cadets I'm driving my car, my Teslas. In the winter and I just cannot see this as full self-driving working in the winter and Quebec anymore. It's just, there's just no way, like, I always get an alert when I'm adding autopilot.

[01:08:56] Oh, this camera is like, it's not clean anymore or is not clean. This camera is not clean. I'm like, eh, I'm not going to stop every few miles to just clean my car on my windshield. Let's think right. You got me right in there. Can see where I can see. But I don't need to see from like the fender on the side.

[01:09:12] Like I, I, my window is through your hair. And my, so in my view, like th the best solution for that would be, you have to have cameras. Like, if you want to be competitive with a human driver, you have to see the same thing as a human driver. I don't have, I don't have eyes in the back of my head, like the camera do, but if, if, if it's not clean anyway, it's not a vintage.

[01:09:32] So you have to have like, maybe a camera on the, on the side mirrors. So that makes sense because that's where I use to see where the, where the orthopod would see. But the thing in the fenders, they get, they get dirty all the time with the slush and everything that, that spins off from the cars and yeah.

[01:09:49] You 

[01:09:49] Seth: know, something interesting. My Chevy bolt, Evie, and I'm sure other vehicles have this, but they had like a little squirter that would squirt the the rear view camera. You know, like, like the windshield wipers, so yeah. 

[01:10:01] Fred: It's quartz. And then D does it wipe it or it just let it dry? 

[01:10:04] Seth: No, just shoots water at it.

[01:10:07] And it worked clean, cleaned off the camera. So 

[01:10:11] Fred: yeah, I mean the rear view camera often you have to wipe it and then quite often, every time you drive in the winter, like the other way. 

[01:10:19] Seth: All right. That's pretty much it we've got a bunch of other conversations happening, but We can end it 

[01:10:24] Fred: all right.

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Tesla Semi, Tesla Supercharger factory, GM's 'No Way Norway' ad, and more

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New Tesla Model S/X finally unveiled, Q4 earnings, Biden gives EVs a push, and more

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Tesla structural battery pack exclusive, Tesla prices, Mercedes-Benz EQA, and more

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• Ford delays hundreds of Mustang Mach-E deliveries for ‘additional quality checks’
• Lotus and Renault team up to develop an all-electric Alpine car
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• VW’s highly-anticipated ID Buzz electric minivan has been delayed
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Tesla Model S/X refresh, Tesla solar inverter, Model Y third-row, and more

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Tesla (TSLA) stock to the moon (or Mars), new Model Y, $25,000 Tesla, and more

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2021 for electric cars, Tesla Model S/X refresh, Model Y interior update, and more

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• Ford throws shade at Tesla over quality, calls its electric vehicles a ‘compromise’
• What does the year 2021 hold for electric cars?

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Podcast: 2020 world of electric vehicles review, and more

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Podcast: Tesla Model S/X production shutdown, battery cost fall, Toyota is over, and more

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• Amazon’s Zoox unveils its autonomous electric vehicle with massive battery pack
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• Toyota CEO shows lack of vision, spreads EV misinformation, and spells the end for the automaker

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Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) capital raise, Toyota makes some EV moves, QuantumScape details, and more

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• GM reveals working Hummer EV pickup prototype to show the doubters
• Tesla co-founder JB Straubel on QuantumScape’s new fast-charging battery: It’s a ‘major breakthrough’
• Aptera unveils super-efficient electric car with up to 1,000 miles of range and solar power

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Podcast: Tesla (TSLA) profit vs massive cap raise, software update, Lucid’s factory, and more

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• Tesla releases new software update with navigation, text messaging improvements, and more
• Elon Musk is ‘extremely confident’ Tesla will release full autonomy in ‘some jurisdictions’ next year
• A comparison of a Tesla Model 3 with a heat pump to one without shows impressive results
• Tesla releases service manuals, diagnostic tools, and more for free
• Lucid completes factory construction, aims to ramp up to 400,000 electric cars per year
• GM cancels deal to build Nikola (NKLA) electric-hydrogen pickup truck after many controversies

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Podcast: Tesla Model S/X refresh rumors, TSLA to the moon, new electric pickup, and more

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• Tesla increases prices on next EU batch of Model S and Model X —sparking refresh rumors
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• Elon Musk talks new Tesla model to be designed in Europe: likely a small electric hatchback
• Tesla’s first full battery cell factory will produce up to 250 GWh — roughly the current world capacity
• Tesla boosts Model S range again, now beating Lucid Air
• Tesla Model X gets hacked through new relay attack, Tesla says it is pushing a patch
• Tesla recalls over 9,000 Model X SUVs over small pieces that can detach while driving
• Tesla recalls 437 Model Y SUVs over loose bolt in steering control
• Tesla is now under NHTSA scrutiny over Model S/X suspension after disputing recall in China
• Ford Mustang Mach-E delivers on EPA range with up to 300 miles
• VW ID.4 electric SUV gets official EPA range: 250 miles
• GM drops out of Trump’s lawsuit against California’s emission rules in suspiciously opportunistic move
• Nissan is looking to build electric Titan with the help of a little-known electric pickup startup

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$35,000 Tesla Model 3, TSLA stock goes crazy, GM is being a tease

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• Tesla (TSLA) surges to near-record high on mysterious new investor buying big
• Tesla updates Model Y to match new features introduced in 2021 Model 3 refresh
• Tesla to release new Full Self-Driving Beta update w/ ‘fundamental improvements,’ wider release could be coming soon
• Tesla is adding automatic payment at chargers to facilitate apartment charging and more
• Tesla (TSLA) goes on crazy hiring spree, adds 1,000 sales and delivery people in 2 months
• Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and others join forces to create ZETA: a push for electric cars only by 2030
• GM announces plans for 30 new EVs by 2025 – some to be unveiled today?
• GM creates new EV org and tools to help support its new electric vehicle programs
• GM teases new Chevy electric pickup truck prototype
• GM gives first peek at GMC Hummer EV SUV version
• First peek at the 2022 Chevy Bolt EV

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

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Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX (Re-edit)

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 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 Podcasts
• Spotify
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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 confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells
• Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows
• Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
• Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck
• Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market
• BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range
• Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range
• Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features
• GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

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Podcast: Tesla new battery pack, Rivian R1T/R1S, BMW iX, 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 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts 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 confirms new 82 kWh battery pack in Model 3, thanks to new cells
• Tesla is looking to switch to AMD ‘Navi’ chip for onboard computer, leak shows
• Tesla finally acknowledges eMMC failure with its touchscreen, offers extended warranty
• Rivian reveals new R1T electric pickup price, cheaper but still more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck
• Rivian R1S: a sleeper electric SUV starting at $70,000 and coming for the luxury market
• BMW unveils iNEXT electric SUV, becomes ‘BMW iX’ with over 300 miles of range
• Ford unveils E-Transit: capable electric van starting under $45,000 but with limited range
• Hyundai unveils Kona Electric refresh with bold new front-end design and new features
• GM recalls 68,667 Chevy Bolt EVs (’17-’19) citing unlikely potential fire risk

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

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Tesla battery with faster charging, Tesla Semi order, software update

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 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 through our RSS feed: https://electrek.co/podcastRSS. Grab the quick link to Apple Podcasts 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 (TSLA) is getting new battery cells from Panasonic with faster charging capacity
• Tesla (TSLA) receives massive new order of Tesla Semi electric trucks — biggest yet?
• Tesla releases new software update with Autopilot, Spotify app improvements, and more
• Tesla launches own tequila with crazy-looking bottle and high price tag
• Tesla starts delivering cars with TeslaCam/Sentry Mode storage device
• Tesla launches new winter tire and wheel package just in time for Model Y’s first winter
• Toyota CEO goes after Tesla and Elon Musk with strange cooking analogy
• Ford CEO: Mach-E is the first true competitor with Tesla — a Tesla is not a Mustang
• Nio unveils 100 kWh battery with cell-to-pack design and lets owners upgrade if they want
• Kandi’s small electric car to cost $7,999 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):

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