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This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the Tesla Semi service program, Audi e-tron Q4, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and more.


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:

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

Tesla Semi: Tesla is looking to launch its ‘Semi Service Program’ starting with a surprising location
Tesla prepares to use its new electric semi-trucks between Fremont and Giga Nevada
Tesla next-gen ‘Full Self-Driving’ is delayed to May-June, subscription coming next month
Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted at its upcoming home of Gigafactory Texas
Audi unveils production version of e-tron Q4 electric SUV with over 300 miles of range
Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury sedan is now fully unveiled
Ford unveils new hands-free driver-assist system ‘similar to Tesla Autopilot’ coming to Mustang Mach-E
Mazda announces MX-30 EV coming to US market this fall

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/_TY5szgfDeM

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's delivery record, Tesla Semi production, the new Kia EV6, and more.


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:

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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 releases Q1 2021 delivery results: massive new record of 185,000 cars
Tesla Semi production line at new Nevada building is coming up with a goal of 5 electric trucks per week
Tesla goes on hiring spree at Gigafactory Texas, prepares new battery cell factory
Tesla is going to hire over 10,000 people at Gigafactory Texas over next year, launches student worker effort
Tesla drastically increases price of Solar Roof
Apple to buy over $50 million worth of batteries from Tesla for new energy storage project
Rivian announces service plan, follows Tesla into mobile service and app-based scheduling
Kia unveils EV6 electric crossover: Ioniq 5 in a beautifully different package
Mercedes-Benz EQS interior unveiled with massive 55-inch screen
Biden proposes $174 billion investment in electric vehicles

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/eCoZcSOj-AY

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's v11 software update, Tesla accepting Bitcoin, another Model 3 price increase, and more.


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:

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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 v11 software leaks in look inside refreshed Model S test vehicle
Tesla (TSLA) starts accepting payment in Bitcoin
Tesla explains how dumb it is to buy a car with Bitcoin in its own disclosure
Tesla increases price of Model 3 – its 3rd price change in just 2 months
Watch Tesla’s crazy new way to shift from drive to reverse in new Model S
Tesla claims EPA range can be achieved on its electric cars by draining battery beyond zero-mile range
Elon Musk confirms new Tesla Model S is a 7-seater despite no option yet
Elon Musk teases Tesla Cybertruck update: ‘There will be no handle’
Elon Musk deletes tweet alluding to Tesla becoming world’s biggest company ‘in just a few months’
Lucid ‘sold out’ the first version of its Air electric sedan, but we are only talking about 500 cars
Jeep unveils all-electric Wrangler, but don’t hold your breath to buy 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/eusobReShfU

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's new price changes, the Model Plaid+ delay, the Audi Q4 e-tron, Volvo C40 first look and more.


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:

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Spotify
Overcast
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Castro
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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 increases prices on its cheapest and most expensive electric vehicles
Tesla delays new Model S Plaid Plus orders to ‘mid-2022’
Tesla’s giant stamping machine caught on fire at Fremont factory
Tesla’s communications with DMV over Full Self-Driving are released and they bring some confusion
Audi unveils the interior of the Q4 e-tron electric SUV with impressive head-up display, and more
Canoo unveils fully-electric pickup truck set for 2023
Secretive new EV startup unveils interesting-looking $36,000 electric pickup truck

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/3CdHzSXSouw