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Electrek

Electrek

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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.9to5Mac
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  • Tesla's disturbing earnings, self-driving challenge, solid state batteries, and more
    Jul 25 2025
    In 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's disturbing earnings, a new self-driving challenge, solid-state batteries, 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 (TSLA) releases Q2 2025 financing results: earnings down 23% Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the yearTesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seatTesla puts foot in its mouth: ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’, but what about robotaxi?Elon Musk on Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car: it’s the Model Y Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuitTesla’s own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025Honda just made charging way easier for Prologue and Acura ZDX EV ownersLucid owners gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but with a big caveatMercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in EVs with +600 miles rangeMeet the BYD Atto 1 — A $12,000 EV for the massesKia reveals 7 new PV5 electric van variants — From camper to pickup truckLucid launches its 2026 Air EV lineup: more range, quieter, and a little more expensive 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/NapA4sVhUvo
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Tesla announces new EV variants, Robotaxi wars, big Lucid news, and more
    Jul 18 2025
    In 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 announcing new Model 3 and Model Y variants, the robotaxi expansion wars, big Lucid news, 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fallTesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) rangeTesla launches a long list of new discounts and incentives in the USTesla’s long-time head of sales in North America is outTesla’s penis-shaped Robotaxi expansion illustrates how unserious the business isWaymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battleUber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]Mercedes-Benz unveils the new CLA Shooting Brake EV with impressive rangeSubaru enters Uncharted EV territoryFaraday Future unveils FX Super One, an EV minivan with a funny F.A.C.E. 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/6AoMC46FO04
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    54 mins
  • Tesla Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and more
    Jul 11 2025
    In 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 Robotaxi odds, Rivian R1 Quad, Hyundai Ioniq 9, and more Today’s episode is brought to you by Bosch Mobility Aftermarket—A global leader and trusted provider of automotive aftermarket parts. To celebrate Amazon Prime Day, Bosch Mobility is offering exclusive savings on must-have auto parts and tools. Today is the final day for Prime Day savings, so hurry and grab those Bosch sales before they disappear! 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 PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS 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 slashes prices in Canada despite tariffs as sales basically go to 0Tesla Semi efficiency improves in real-world trucking test covering 4,494 miles over 3 weeksElon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California, but no one other than shareholders beleive himElon Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles just after it went full HitlerTesla (TSLA) pushes its shareholders annual meeting all the way to November, but why?Rivian R1 Quad kick turns into the new EV Halo car brandHyundai Ioniq 9 first drive: Stylish SUV outside, spacious and versatile 3-row minivan insideThe Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is here and it’s even better than expectedNIO (NIO) opens orders for the new three-row Onvo L90, starting at under $30,000 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/bWgv3DuVoLQ
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    1 hr and 2 mins

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