Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles

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Kilowatt is a podcast about electric vehicles (EVs) that covers various topics related to EVs, including the latest news and developments, the benefits and challenges of EVs, and the future of transportation. The podcast features interviews with experts in the field and provides in-depth analysis and information about EVs. It aims to educate and inform listeners about the latest trends and innovations in the EV industry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Tesla's Rebound, Polestar's Ban, and The Great Battery Heist

    17 小時前

    Tesla's Rebound, Polestar's Ban, and The Great Battery Heist

    In this episode, we dive into Tesla's spectacular rebound as they crush Wall Street expectations with their fourth-best quarter ever, driven by a massive 25% surge in Q2 deliveries. We also break down the surprising news of the U.S. government muscling Polestar out of the American market over connected vehicle rules, leading to staggering $25,000 discounts on remaining stock. Plus, Tesla officially launches its highly anticipated, larger 6-seat Model Y L in the States, offering a compelling blend of space and range. Over at Lucid, a major C-suite overhaul signals shifting strategies following recent layoffs, while Rivian celebrates a stellar quarter fueled by intense anticipation for the upcoming R2. Finally, we uncover a wild true-crime wave hitting Gigafactory Nevada, where thieves have repeatedly made off with entire truckloads of Tesla batteries. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: CleanTechnica: Tesla Has Its 4th Best Quarter Ever InsideEVs: Tesla Sales Roared Back In Q2, After Months Of Downward Spiraling Not a Tesla App: Tesla Smashes Q2 2026 Delivery Estimates The Verge: Tesla’s Q2 sales jump 25 percent Ars Technica Cars: Tesla sales increase by 25% in Q2 2026 Electrek: Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2026 deliveries jump 25% to 480,126, beating estimates Teslarati: Tesla crushes Wall Street expectations, beats delivery estimates by over 15 percent InsideEVs: Polestar EVs Are A Whopping $25,000 Off After The Brand Got Kicked Out Of America Electrek: Polestar EVs are a smoking deal at $25k off now that they’re banned in the US Teslarati: One of Tesla’s biggest threats just got banned in the U.S. The Verge: Polestar has been muscled out of the US market Electrek: Polestar barred from US over the Chinese connected vehicle rule, a dangerous precedent Ars Technica Cars: Feds deny Polestar authorization to sell cars in US from model year 2027 InsideEVs: The U.S. Strongarms Polestar Out Of The American EV Market InsideEVs: This Is Tesla's New, Bigger Model Y For The U.S. Not a Tesla App: Tesla Officially Launches 6-Seat Model Y L in the U.S. With Launch Edition Teslarati: Tesla brings Model Y L ‘Launch Series’ to the U.S. at $61,990 Electrek: Tesla launches Model Y L in US — 6 seats, 325 miles, $61,990 Teslarati: Tesla just told us twice that Model Y L is coming to the U.S. InsideEVs: Lucid Just Had A Big Executive Shakeup. Here's What You Need To Know Electrek: Lucid overhauls its entire C-suite under new CEO after 18% layoffs InsideEVs: Rivian Just Had A Great Quarter. And The R2 Craze Is Just Getting Started Electrek: Rivian tops Q2 delivery numbers and raises full-year 2026 outlook Electrek: You can now check when you’ll be able to order your Rivian R2 CleanTechnica: Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — May 2026 CleanTechnica: NIO Sales Increase 63% in June! Electrek: Toyota’s electric SUV clears 17,500 sales, outpacing the Land Cruiser and key EV rivals Electrek: Chevy Equinox EV sales slide 41%, but the new Bolt and Cadillac EVs pick up the slack Not a Tesla App: Tesla Hit By Wave of Battery Thefts at Gigafactory Nevada InsideEVs: Someone Keeps Stealing Entire Truckloads Of Tesla Batteries Electrek: Tesla batteries stolen from Giga Nevada 11+ times since December *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    33 分鐘
  2. Predictive Airbags Meet Predictable Executives

    5 天前

    Predictive Airbags Meet Predictable Executives

    In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into the latest developments shaking up the electric vehicle market, starting with Tesla's surprising decision to open Model S Signature Edition orders in Europe. We also examine the regulatory landscape as the NHTSA updates rules allowing the upcoming Tesla Cybercab to ditch brake pedals entirely, alongside new details on its strict weight limits and recent sightings in New Zealand. Safety and legal battles take center stage as we break down Tesla's recent settlement over a fatal Full Self-Driving crash in Texas and look at a groundbreaking feature that uses vehicle cameras to deploy airbags before an impact even occurs.  Support the Show: https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: Not a Tesla App: Tesla Opens Surprise Model S Signature Edition Orders in Europe Electrek: Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal ‘Full Self-Driving’ pedestrian crash Ars Technica Cars: Elon Musk denies Tesla’s Autopilot caused crash that killed grandmother Teslarati: Tesla and driver sued by family of woman killed in Texas crash: what we know Electrek: Tesla sued over fatal crash in Texas home that killed 76-year-old woman Teslarati: Tesla pushes back against unfair reporting of accidents The Verge: Tesla claims driver ‘manually overrode self-driving’ in deadly Texas crash Electrek: Tesla admits FSD was on in fatal Texas crash, blames driver for ‘overriding’ it Teslarati: Tesla finally clarifies fatal Texas crash, confirms driver manually overrode acceleration Electrek: NHTSA probes fatal Tesla crash into Texas home that killed woman CleanTechnica: Tesla On Autopilot Crashes Into Texas House, Killing One Not a Tesla App: Tesla Crashes Into Texas Home, Driver Blames Autopilot Ars Technica Cars: NHTSA investigating alleged Tesla Autopilot crash that killed woman in her home Not a Tesla App: Tesla Cybercab Won't Need Brake Pedals Under New NHTSA Rules Not a Tesla App: Tesla Cybercab Has a Max Weight Limit of 617 Lbs InsideEVs: Teslas Will Now Deploy Their Airbags Before Crashes Happen Thanks To Cameras Not a Tesla App: Tesla Cybercab Spotted in New Zealand for First Time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 分鐘
  3. Truck Yeah! Slate Announces Pricing

    5 天前

    Truck Yeah! Slate Announces Pricing

    This episode of Kilowatt delivers a packed legal and technical update on the state of autonomous driving and electric vehicle innovations. We open with a deep dive into the tragic and heavily scrutinized Tesla crash in Texas, tracing how the story evolved from early media reports to a federal NHTSA probe and Tesla’s recent legal settlement. Next, we check in on the global EV landscape, following the latest design leaks for the upcoming Lucid Cosmos and details on Lucid's robotaxi partnership expanding to Houston. We also break down the engineering limits of Tesla’s highly anticipated Cybercab and examine a radical new safety update that allows vehicle cameras to pre-deploy airbags. Finally, we look at how specialized electric trucks are dropping below the $20,000 threshold thanks to a clever mix of localized state incentives. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: Lead the Charge Electrek: Slate’s electric truck can still dip under $20,000 — but only for some CleanTechnica: EVs Are Driving Cleaner Automotive Supply Chains - Here's How Electrek: Lucid Cosmos design revealed in patent filing ahead of 2026 launch InsideEVs: Lucid And Uber Will Bring Robotaxis To Houston Next *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 分鐘
  4. New Jersey Lays Down the Law for Robotaxis

    6月20日

    New Jersey Lays Down the Law for Robotaxis

    In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into Ford's latest electric vehicle strategy as the automaker begins building low-cost LFP battery cells in the United States. This move is aimed directly at keeping competitors like Rivian at bay while paving the way for a highly anticipated $30,000 EV pickup truck. Meanwhile, autonomous driving hits a bump in the road with Waymo issuing a software recall after robotaxis struggled to navigate closed highway construction lanes. We also examine the growing regulatory pressure on semi-autonomous tech, highlighting a new New Jersey legislative bill and federal lawmakers pushing the NHTSA to investigate Tesla's Full Self-Driving claims. Tune in for an essential breakdown of the rapidly changing EV battery landscape and the safety battles defining the future of autonomy. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acant.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: CleanTechnica: Ford Pitches New LFP Battery, With Rivian Breathing Down Its Neck Electrek: Ford is now building low-cost LFP battery cells in the US that will power its $30,000 EV pickup Electrek: Ford has a ‘secret’ website for its $30,000 EV pickup, revealing a closer look InsideEVs: Waymo Just Recalled A Bunch Of Robotaxis Because They Could Drive Into Closed Highway Construction Lanes CleanTechnica: Waymo Premier — Ah, This Is Where The Company’s Headed! CleanTechnica: Waymo: Aim to Become “World’s Most Trusted Driver” and “New Reference Model for Human Collision Avoidance” New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Text New Jersey Legislature: Assembly Bill 3968 Search Not a Tesla App: Lawmakers Urge NHTSA to Investigate Tesla's FSD Claims *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    36 分鐘
  5. Tesla, Mobileye, and the Fight for Autonomous Roads

    6月18日

    Tesla, Mobileye, and the Fight for Autonomous Roads

    In this episode, we dive deep into the latest shifting tides of the electric vehicle market, starting with Tesla's political push in New Jersey to safeguard its upcoming Robotaxi fleet against restrictive new legislation. We also examine the regulatory scene down at Giga Texas, where brand-new EPA filings have finally peeled back the curtain on the highly anticipated Cybercab's official battery size, weight, power, and range specs. Meanwhile, Rivian continues its grueling march toward profitability, navigating another tough round of corporate layoffs just a week after their major R2 launch event. On the legacy automotive front, Hyundai is officially breathing down Chevrolet's neck as it closes in on the coveted number-two spot for EV sales in the United States. Plus, we look at unexpected sightings of Costco-branded Tesla Semis right here in Arizona and unpack a surprising report detailing Apple’s sneaky new development that could finally bring CarPlay to Tesla vehicles. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: Teslarati: Tesla urges New Jersey owners to oppose new bill that could block Robotaxi CleanTechnica: Rivian Pursues Financial Sustainability with Layoffs Electrek: Rivian lays off hundreds, under 2% of staff, a week after R2 launch Electrek: Hyundai is closing in on Chevy as the #2 EV brand in the US Not a Tesla App: Costco-Branded Tesla Semis Spotted in Arizona Teslarati: Apple is developing the missing link for Tesla to get CarPlay: report Ars Technica Cars: Mobileye is entering the US robotaxi market with standalone service InsideEVs: Telo's Tiny Electric Truck Moves Closer To Reality With An Important New Partner Not a Tesla App: Tesla Reveals Cybercab Specs in New EPA Filings Not a Tesla App: Over 100 Tesla Cybercabs Spotted Staging at Giga Texas InsideEVs: Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Range *Show Art Created By ChatGPT Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 分鐘
  6. Ford's Q1 2026 Earnings Call

    6月15日

    Ford's Q1 2026 Earnings Call

    SUMMARY In this episode, we dive deep into the newly released financial performance details from Ford Motor Company's Q1 2026 earnings call. The discussion centers on the legacy automaker's ongoing transition toward electrification, detailing their latest production strategies, capital allocations, and vehicle manufacturing updates. We break down the technical article updates and analyze what these profit margins and battery engineering adjustments mean for the future of their EV lineup, including popular models like the Model Y competitors and upcoming consumer trucks. Additionally, we look at market trends, solid-state battery engineering timelines, and how automotive industry dynamics are shifting as legacy tech mixes with next-gen software-driven fleets. Whether you are an EV enthusiast or tracking the broader automotive stock market, this episode offers a comprehensive blueprint of Ford's current trajectory. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: Ford Motor Company Q1 2026 Earnings Call Registration *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 分鐘
  7. GM's Q1 2026 Earnings Call

    6月10日

    GM's Q1 2026 Earnings Call

    Here's the link to the Car Stuff Podcast https://bleav.com/shows/car-stuff-podcast/ Here's the link for the Car Stuff Podcast Scout Motors Episode: https://bleav.com/shows/car-stuff-podcast/episodes/compact-crossover-comparo-scout-deep-dive-discontinued-car-quiz/ Here's the link for GMs Q1 2026 Earnings Call: https://investor.gm.com/events/event-details/general-motors-company-q1-2026-earnings-conference-call Kilowatt Show Notes Generator Custom Gem In this episode, we dive deep into General Motors’ first quarter 2026 earnings call to unpack the automaker’s latest financial performance, changing market position, and strategic outlook. We dissect GM's robust sales performance in North America and track its growing EV market share alongside the complex capacity adjustments being made to handle shifting consumer demand. Listen in as we break down the critical analyst questions surrounding production costs, structural margins, and the evolving roadmap for software-based revenue. We also explore the massive expansion of GM's digital ecosystem—highlighting key updates to OnStar and Super Cruise—as well as their implementation of AI in software engineering and upcoming supervised autonomy testing for personal vehicles. Finally, the episode looks honestly at how GM is navigating lower EV volumes and the financial sting from the loss of federal U.S. tax incentives. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: Car Stuff Podcast Car Stuff Podcast: Compact Crossover Comparo & Scout Deep Dive General Motors Company Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    34 分鐘
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簡介

Kilowatt is a podcast about electric vehicles (EVs) that covers various topics related to EVs, including the latest news and developments, the benefits and challenges of EVs, and the future of transportation. The podcast features interviews with experts in the field and provides in-depth analysis and information about EVs. It aims to educate and inform listeners about the latest trends and innovations in the EV industry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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