Electrek

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Electrek

A weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Tesla Cybertruck gets cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla Cybertruck getting cheaper, EV delivery results for Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 50% during Amazon Fall Prime Day. Learn more here. 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 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 starts taking configurations of $79k non-Foundation Cybertrucks Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 deliveries: just shy of expectations Tesla reveals how many Cybertrucks it produced through yet another recall Tesla cancels its cheapest electric car Tesla shares impressive data point about its Supercharger network Elon Musk celebrates winning lawsuit over Tesla self-driving claims with embarrassing defense Tesla loses its long-time Chief Information Officer Ford officially overthrown by GM in Q3 electric vehicle sales in the US Rivian (RIVN) stock falls after cutting EV production plans, Q3 deliveries slip Hyundai’s new US-made IONIQ 5 is getting the Waymo robotaxi treatment Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/4_C6EHP2pzE

    54 min

  2. 27 SEPT

    Tesla FSD v12.5 review, new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss our first drives in Tesla FSD v12.5, a new Tesla prototype, 2025 Chevy Blazer EV and Audi Q6, 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 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 Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV? Tesla sends out invites to Robotaxi unveiling: ‘we, robot’ Tesla (TSLA) sees higher expectations from Wall Street ahead of delivery results Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS, and bring it to Japan KIA shares a timeline for rolling out free NACS adapters to new EV6 and EV9 owners 2025 Chevy Blazer EV launches with more range and a lower starting price Audi unveils pricing and specs for 2025 Q6 e-tron, featuring new range-leading RWD model Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtube.com/live/zR7TbP2MP2s

    56 min

  3. 20 SEPT

    Alpitronic interview, Tesla Semi update, GM goes NACS, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we interview Alpitronic CEO Mike Doucleff, we discuss a Tesla Semi update, GM going NACS, 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 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: A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck Tesla (TSLA) rises on deliveries in China, but can it save its Q3? Tesla is pulling heavy financing weaponry in end-of-quarter push Russian warlord claims Tesla Cybertruck used in combat was remotely disabled by Elon Musk Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month Volkswagen to halt ID.4 production in the US following nearly 100,000 vehicle recall GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network There are now more electric cars than gas cars on Norway’s roads Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/EHXEjTMvetQ

    1h 1m

  4. 13 SEPT

    Tesla Robotaxi prototype spotted, Porsche Macan range, Lucid teases next-gen, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a Tesla Robotaxi prototype being spotted, the Porsche Macan range, Lucid teasing its next-gen, 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 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 is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal Tesla self-driving promises are getting weaker on new cars Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v12.5 rollout on HW3 failed, what happens next? Tesla appears to be winding down its Cybertruck wrapping business Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video] Porsche Macan EV hits US dealers Sep 30; EPA range just certified at 308mi Lucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EV Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more The only pickup truck awarded an IIHS Top Safety+ rating is the all-electric Rivian R1T Mercedes will start testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road ‘in a few months’ Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNAoVBaVydo

    53 min

  5. 6 SEPT

    I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss why I sold all my TSLA shares, Tesla AI roadmap, Volvo EX90 first drive, 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 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: I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions Hacker reveals Tesla is gathering extra data around its Robotaxi launch site Tesla launches ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’ Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factory Tesla is rumored to be planning new 6-seat Model Y Review: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-hauler Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy Meet the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Built in the US with more range and new XRT trim Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey Rivian is rolling out a software update to R1 owners new and old, including a new ‘Launch Mode’ Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/esTjovM-D4I

    1h 28m

  6. 30 AUG

    Tesla and Rivian launch referral programs, EREVs a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs, more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla and Rivian launching new referral programs, should EREVs be a thing?, cheap Chinese EVs coming, 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 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 Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims Tesla ramps up NACS adapter production to 8,000/week amid slow Supercharger opening Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new ‘Cortex’ supercomputer, but it’s not ready quite yet Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls per year Tesla brings back referral program and $1,000 off its electric cars Rivian announces “Rivian Rewards,” a referral program for Rivian owners Hyundai confirms three-row IONIQ 9 SUV, EREVs with +550-mi range are coming to the US Volvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US? BYD unveils new Seal 06GT electric hot hatch for just over $21,000 XPeng’s new MONA M03 EV nabs 30,000 orders in first 48 hours as deliveries commence All-electric Seagliders are about to take flight in the US Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vk7Piis4FWw

    49 min

  7. 23 AUG

    Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buzz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a bunch of Tesla Semi news, VW ID.Buz pricing, Ford's change of plan with EVs, 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 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 launches FSD v12.5 on HW3 vehicles Tesla deploys rare mobile Megacharger for electric trucks in Utah Tesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highway A Tesla Semi is spotted in Europe, but why? Ford’s first affordable EV will be a new electric pickup, but there’s more VW ID.Buzz pricing, range & interior colors announced GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile range Lucid (LCID) will launch three new affordable EVs to challenge Tesla’s Model Y, Model 3 Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to follow BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe German auto lobby recommends ending all fossil fuel sales by 2045 Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtube.com/live/G25cX-7RMUc

    44 min

  8. 16 AUG

    Cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris' utopian mobility, new VW e-Golf, and more

    On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the cheaper Tesla Model 3 interior, Paris' utopian mobility, a new VW e-Golf, 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 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 is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000 Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says Tesla Cybertruck’s range extender is coming next year, will cost around $16,000 Tesla escapes recall in NHTSA suspension investigation, but is recommended to change a part Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says Paris wins gold for transforming into mobility utopia for Olympics Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups NIO just made its first Tesla Model Y challenger, and the interior looks too familiar Polestar (PSNY) just made its first electric SUV in the US, is it really the best on the market? Rivian (RIVN) suspends Electric Delivery Van production for Amazon due to parts shortage Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/M4ktXjtYq3E

    52 min
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A weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.

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  • Creator
    9to5Mac
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 9to5Mac
  • Show Website
    Electrek

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