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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 Tesla's new ultimatum to people delaying orders, Tesla's Full Self-Driving 10.5 update, Mercedes-Benz EQB pricing, and more.
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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 (TSLA) sends ultimatum to buyers who keep delaying deliveries
Tesla files for Gigafactory Texas approval, reveals budget for first phase
Tesla increases prices globally as supply chain issues persist
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta 10.5 update with interesting new features
Tesla asks Full Self-Driving Beta drivers to accept being recorded in case of a crash or ‘safety risk’
Tesla unveils $20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid
Tesla withdraws application for $1B in subsidies for German factory, Musk implies they don’t want it
Rivian R1S and R1T customers get their delivery windows: as early as March 2022
Mercedes-Benz launches EQB electric SUV for ~$50,000
Mercedes-Benz teases upcoming hyper-efficient electric car with over 1,000 km (620 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/4v7g8A7tRD0

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including our reported from the LA Auto Show, Tesla's phantom braking problem, EV incentive update, and more.
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Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

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:

Porsche launches new GTS versions of the Taycan electric car
Nissan launches Ariya electric crossover for $46K in the US
Kia and Hyundai preview upcoming electric SUVs
GM promised 20 new EVs by 2023. They brought zero to the LA Auto Show
GM rolls out software update limiting Chevy Bolt EV charge to 80%, but removes parking restrictions
Fisker officially unveils Ocean SUV in three price tiers and lots of unique features
Joe Biden gives GM CEO Mary Barra credit for ‘electrifying the entire auto industry,’ but he’s wrong
Tesla Semi gets out for a quick charge at Megacharger amid important visit
Tesla has a serious phantom braking problem in Autopilot
Tesla Model S/X deliveries slip all the way to 2023 for cheapest version
Tesla (TSLA) announces it has now installed 250,000 Powerwalls
‘Build Back Better Act’ passes House, EV tax credit faces US Senate next

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/mrY4GOORSDI

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk selling part of his stake in Tesla (TSLA), some Tesla Semi news, Rivian going public, and more.
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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:

Elon Musk says he will sell $24 billion of Tesla (TSLA) stock if Twitter votes for it
Tesla (TSLA) confirms Elon Musk has sold roughly $5 billion worth of stocks so far, likely to keep going
Tesla increases Model Y prices again as new incentives are coming
Tesla releases new software update that finally adds waypoints to navigation
Tesla is in talks with Quebec govt amid multi-billion investment into battery production
Tesla Supercharger network reaches new milestone: 30,000 chargers worldwide
Rivian (RIVN) goes public at $77 billion valuation, aims to reach 1 million EV volume by 2030
Subaru unveils Solterra: Electric SUV with a range of ~250 miles
Countries and automakers agree to go all-electric by 2040 in weak new goal set at COP26

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/0cQNtQiegE4

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla openning the Supercharger network to other EVs, a new Model 3 and Model Y price and range update, VW CEO being in trouble with his workforce, and more.
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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:

First Tesla Superchargers for other automakers begin service, higher fees and membership offered
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y ranges with 2022 model year
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices across the board again, adds new standard paint
Tesla launches new solar roof tiles with more power, higher efficiency
Tesla launches a new home charger that works with all electric cars
Elon Musk puts a stop to Tesla’s (TSLA) rally, says Hertz deal is not signed and not a big deal
Tesla and Hertz reportedly have a disagreement over how fast Tesla can deliver 100,000 electric cars
Tesla integrates Tidal app in-car, adds cold weather improvements and more in new update
Tesla launches new ‘financial leasing’ product to buy cars with 0% down payment
VW CEO is facing a no-confidence vote after telling the truth about the need to go electric fast
VW CEO explains why it needs to be more like Tesla: Giga Berlin will produce 90 cars/hour on 1 line
VW expands its electric vehicle offerings with the ID.5 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/v4bLE52ZzMk

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Hertz's order of up to 200,000 Tesla cars, TSLA being worth a trillion, Toyota's unveiling of its first BEV, and more.
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Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.



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:

Hertz orders 100,000 Teslas, the single-largest EV purchase ever, with Tom Brady campaign
Elon Musk confirms Tesla didn’t give Hertz discount on 100k EV order, questions TSLA surge over it
Uber drivers are going to have access to 50,000 Tesla vehicles for rent through Hertz
Tesla order could double to 200,000 Model 3s to satisfy deal with Uber, says Hertz CEO
Tesla (TSLA) reaches $1 trillion valuation
Tesla’s upcoming new car paint colors revealed in its app update
Tesla launches remote sentry mode live view as new premium connectivity feature
First look at Tesla’s Sentry Mode live view that lets you scare people away with voice modifier
Elon Musk announces Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 10.4 update as rollout slows down
Panasonic unveils its Tesla 4680 battery cell, production to start next year
$12,500 electric vehicle incentive survives Biden’s updated ‘Build Back Better’ proposal
Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X, an electric SUV packed with cool features
Lucid announces start of Air electric sedan deliveries on October 30

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=u78Gw9hDVPg&feature=youtu.be

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla's record earnings, a new Cybertruck prototype, Tesla Twitter going after a new NTHSA advisor, and more.
Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.



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 (TSLA) releases Q3 2021 results: delivers on high expectations
Tesla achieves annual run rate of 1 million electric cars – incredible milestone
Tesla announces plans to triple the size of Supercharger network within 2 years
Tesla is moving Model 3 Standard Range to LFP cells in Fremont, wants cell production closer
Tesla is back to a full vehicle lineup, but delivery timelines slip up to almost a year
Tesla expects more clarity on Model X next month
New Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with mirrors, possible rear wheel steering
Tesla confirms new Cybertruck prototypes, gives hope on its timeline
Tesla Twitter tries to ‘cancel’ Biden’s NHTSA safety adviser over criticism of Autopilot / FSD Beta
Tesla Autopilot 2.0 owners need a camera upgrade before getting ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’
Interview: Shell Greenlots COO Tannaz Banisadre talks Plug and Charge, bringing 500,000 charging stations online

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/qDj1LZnD_z4