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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss a Tesla Cybertruck update, bringing back Enhanced Autopilot, Tesla's first full-scale virtual power plant in the US, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla Cybertruck design is ‘finally locked’ and gets an updated timeline Tesla relaunches $6,000 Enhanced Autopilot – 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 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/Le_HQA75xFs

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from Harley Davidson, Walmart getting in the mid-drive full-suspension e-bike game, new utility e-bikes from REI and Urban Arrow, a high power electric boat, a wild-looking standing electric scooter from China and lots more. The new Wheel-E podcast is set to return every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter. 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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also 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: Say what?! Walmart has full-suspension mid-drive electric bikes now? Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 unveils new electric mountain bike, this time with suspension Is Urban Arrow’s new family electric cargo bike the luxury SUV of the e-bike world? REI launches two new electric bike models for a ‘new generation of riders’ Trikke wants police patrolling cities on these hilarious 45 mph standing electric tricycles This guy bought a wild 6,000W all-wheel-drive standing electric ATV on Alibaba. Here’s what showed up Microlino opens configurator for its adorable electric microcar to 30,000 reservation holders ‘Most powerful electric watercraft’ Arc One electric speedboat reveals price, opens sales Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 10:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 11:00 a.m. ET): https://youtu.be/x9-kqC7raTA

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed the Tesla layoffs, a big price hike on Tesla's entire lineup, and more weirdness with Elon Musk and the company. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) lays off more employees, and hourly ones this time despite Elon Musk’s 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 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/_BoD7vAOwvY

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Elon Musk's Tesla company-wide meeting, a new Cybertruck sighting, Tesla adding back a radar to its self-driving sensor suite, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Elon Musk warns Tesla workers of a ‘nutty’ end-of-quarter delivery wave Elon Musk reveals what Tesla’s Master Plan Part 3 is about Tesla wants to ‘revolutionize’ 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 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/L8YyS86LxWo

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed the Tesla layoffs, VW releasing the price of the ID.Buzz, the BMW iX1 unveiling, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Elon Musk asks all Tesla employees to come back to the office or quit Elon Musk asks Tesla execs to ‘pause all hiring,’ cut 10% of staff, amid ‘super bad feeling about economy’ Elon Musk clarifies that Tesla layoffs are just for salaried employees, still hiring hourly workers Tesla is getting the world’s largest casting machine, and it’s 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’s 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’s 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’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/J0hQzIqAUoc

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed the newly published research on Tesla's 100-year battery, a new Tesla software update, the first Ford F-150 Lightning deliveries, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla 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’ 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 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/R8XFbNWXp34

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla (TSLA) falling amid an issue with ESG and the Elongate scandal, a FSD Beta update, the Cadillac Lyriq pricing, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (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 ‘Democratic dirty tricks campaign’ 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’s a big one Tesla increases top speed of Autopilot with ‘Tesla Vision’ to 85 mph Tesla’s 1 million robotaxis by end of the year becomes ‘1 million people in FSD Beta’ 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 ‘Tesla AI Day #2’ with ‘many cool updates’ 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 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/zMQGcVZmqao

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss our first drive of the Ford F-150 Lightning, Tesla's plan to open its Supercharger network, Rivian's Q1 2022 earnings, and more. This week's episode is sponsored by TeslaShields.com: 10% off Tesla floor mats, trunk and frunk kits and other Tesla accessories with Code: ELECTREK The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: 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 – $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 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/OCapyMtjTjk

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we do a live Q&A about the Rivian R1T from the electric pickup truck, Ford starts F-150 Lightning deliveries, we discuss some Tesla news, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: 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 – is it finally going to be available? Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/fcPzhLeN9K0

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA) shares to buy Twitter, GM announcing an electric Corvette, Ford starting F-150 Lightning production, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter to take it private – it’s 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’s take-private deal Judge tells Elon Musk he can’t get out of his ‘Twitter police’ deal with the SEC Elon Musk wins case over Tesla’s acquisition of SolarCity – 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 – 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’s a ‘Model T moment’ It finally happened: GM announces the electric AWD Corvette Subaru Solterra: First drive & US pricing – $45K for amazing AWD, but that range… Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FbSFRNGcas

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we dive into Tesla's (TSLA) record earnings, discuss Tesla mobile charger not being included with new vehicles, the unveiling of the BMW i7, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent’s free battery reports for EV owners. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (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’s upcoming robotaxi electric car: ‘will cost less per mile than bus ticket’ Elon Musk boldly says to get Tesla’s $12,000 FSD to know how it is doing when asked to share data about progress Tesla’s 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 ‘super low usage’ of included mobile charger, but stats show otherwise Elon Musk has ‘funding secured’ 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 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/Javp8rJ9vsE

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we are going to discuss Tesla CEO Elon Musk trying to take over Twitter, the price of the new Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD, Toyota launching the bZ4X, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent's free battery reports for EV owners. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla CEO Elon Musk makes ‘final offer’ to buy Twitter and take it private Elon Musk says JB Straubel should have been Tesla’s only other cofounder, dredging up the past Elon Musk claims that ‘funding was secured’ in infamous Tesla ‘420 take private’ 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, ‘bolts’ off (U: Cruise responds) Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHw4nR-BDKI