Podcasts about cybertrucks

Milan Patel and Tom trade stories about motel guests, hotel etiquette, Hinge, public pools, TSA PreCheck, and the strange calculations people make during flight delays. Plus, Milan Patel talks about The Paper, his upcoming dates with Anthony Jeselnik, and why Cybertrucks may have finally found their calling. Catch Milan in an upcoming episode of The Paper! Milan opens for Anthony Jeselnik in San Diego and Phoenix this December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Farah and Zack Klapman review the VW Golf R; what they think about Bentley's new electric SUV, the Torcal; there's an update with the hotrod Porsche Boxster Spyder (and a GT3 order); and Patreon questions include:F/M/K: McLaren P1, La Ferrari, Porsche 918What Leno's Law meansMost embarrassing car (besides the Cybertruck)?Is a cheap $15k race car with blown motor a bad idea?Yay or nay: Used Lucid AirAre G8X BMW M3s a boring weekend car?Will the Highlander EV print money?Am I insane: I like manuals but not sports cars Recorded September 24, 2026Show Notes:Avantshttps://avants.com/tst use code TST for 10% off your membership!Fitbod'Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at Fitbod.me/TIRE. HimsReady to reach your goals? Visit hims.com slash tire to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code TIRE at checkout.TruewerkGo to https//:truewerk.com/tire and use code tire to get 15% off your first order. TRUEWERK, Built Like It Matters. Want your question answered? To listen to the episode the day it's recorded? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast#cars #comedy #podcastInstagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtire https://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapmanClick here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

On today's completely predictable episode of Quick Charge, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the weather looks like it'll be too rough to show off his new "flying" Roadster 2.0 on October 1st, so he's pushing the reveal back another two weeks – but after 9 years of moving goal posts and broken promises, what's a few more weeks? We've also got a review of the Tom Hanks classic The Money Pit, which may or may not be a reference to spending $250,000 on a car you've never driven, touched, or even seen – but which you might get to see in two weeks. Plus: the EU is delaying the vote to approve Full Self Driving (Supervised) until at least December, and y'all tell us who you think should be to blame when robotaxis crash into stuff. Source Links Tesla is supposed to imminently unveil its new Roadster after years of delays Tesla warns weather could delay Roadster demo, and the forecast is ugly Tesla delays Roadster demo two weeks to October 15, blames weather EU delays Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving' vote to December at the earliest Survey Sunday: When self driving cars crash, who gets the blame? Full Self Hauling: Volvo moves 3 million tonnes of Earth, autonomously Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show SOME OF MY FAVORITE GEAR: Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate Blank: https://amzn.to/3TeHFnx Razer Basilisk V3 Wired Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/4xGOyNB Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired Gaming Headset: https://amzn.to/4gQRLCK

Break/Fix's Drive Thru News returns with banter about Brad's right-shoulder surgery and a broader discussion on when car tech becomes too much, sparked by Tesla giving Grok AI control of vehicle settings. A Pacifica check-engine light leads to complaints about opaque diagnostic codes, printed manuals, and expensive infotainment upgrades like a $2,000 Uconnect swap. The hosts connect soaring diesel prices to data centers that rely on massive diesel backup generators, then criticize VW/Audi trends such as in-car game subscriptions, an EV “GTI,” factory closures, SEAT's discontinuation, ugly new designs, and “quattro ultra” complexity. They touch on rumors of a 300-hp AWD Mazdaspeed3, evaluate Kia's K4 hatchback power figures, discuss Chinese EVs, and note car-buying advice generated by ChatGPT favoring a Mazda CX-50. The episode also covers Cybertruck defects, TV viewing, new automotive books/films, collectibles, Florida-man driving stories, IROC and IndyCar notes, sim-racing updates, Lemons prep, site updates, and network announcements. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 Brad's Shoulder Surgery & Anesthesia Car Dreams 00:03:54 When Tech Goes Too Far 00:06:20 Why Cars Hide Diagnostics: The Pacifica's Mystery Code 00:13:34 Data Centers Burn Diesel? 00:20:13 VW In-Car Games, Why? 00:28:17 Electric GTI Controversy 00:31:55 We ask AI to redesign the Corrado 00:34:48 Audi Design and "Quattro Ultra" 00:41:06 "Peak Car" 2004 Debate 00:43:23 DSG Tech Gone Wrong, Speed Limits & GPS Lockouts 00:46:47 Mark 4 Golf is the G.O.A.T. 00:48:57 AI Mitsubishi Starion GSR Dreams 00:52:38 Mazdaspeed3 Rumor Mill 00:54:16 Kia K4 Power Reality Check 01:02:05 Chinese EVs and Renault Concepts 01:03:55 ChatGPT Car Shopping Story: What Would You Buy? 01:12:46 The Horsepower Perspective Check: Torque Versus Feel 01:19:27 Cybertruck Warranty Drama 01:20:08 New Grand Tour Review 01:22:43 New Books and Documentaries 01:25:41 Rich People Gift Picks 01:31:00 Florida Man Roundup 01:40:52 Motorsport Headlines 01:43:12 Sim Racing Updates 01:48:18 GTM Trackside Report 01:51:34 Shoutouts, Sponsor Credits, and Outro ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram

Ross visits the Tesla Diner, which opened in July 2025, and explores why Tesla built a restaurant with 80 Supercharger spots open to other EV brands, two giant movie projector screens running 24/7, and a retro-futuristic diner design. Ordering is done on iPads, and the menu includes pancakes, burgers, sandwiches, fries, drinks, breakfast tacos, and coffee; Ross tries coffee and a breakfast tacp delivered in a Cybertruck box, finding the taco excellent. Inside are Tesla memorabilia, including items from the Cybertruck window-shattering unveiling, a mission motto, and early Optimus robots. The host misses the upstairs SkyPad before 11 AM, but later films a Cybercab, highlighting its massive screen, USB-C ports, lack of steering wheel/pedals, stop button, and butterfly doors.00:00 Arriving at Tesla Diner02:13 First Look at Cybercab

I've got a few Cybercab follow-ups to share with you after last week's launch event in Austin, Texas. Plus: multiple pieces of good Model Y news, some good news for Cybertruck owners on a feature they've been waiting years for, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the 200+ weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episodes (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at any Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code RTL250 to get $250 off your XCare Premium or Battery & Drive Unit Protection Plan using the one-time payment option! Go to https://xcare.com to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. UPGRADE YOUR TESLA TODAY: RPM Tesla has been the go-to accessory brand for Tesla owners since 2013, with over 1,000 accessories covering every Tesla model and year. Think carbon interior upgrades, carbon fiber spoilers, full carbon body kits, mirror caps, lighting upgrades, yoke steering wheels, and even full coilover suspension upgrades — whatever you want to upgrade, they've got it. RTL listeners get an exclusive 5%-10% off at RPM Tesla on top of their current sale. Head to https://www.rpmtesla.com/RTLPod  P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $25 discount.

Toyota says reports of another Highlander EV delay are incorrect, while Ford sets an ambitious first-year sales target for its upcoming $30,000 Fathom electric pickup. BYD continues the rapid expansion of its ultra-fast charging network in China, and Waymo has accumulated more than 8,300 San Francisco parking tickets since the beginning of 2025. We also look at just how many EV models are currently available in the United States before moving into Tesla news. Tesla's latest stories include a built-in browser ad blocker, European Semi specifications, Cybertruck and Powerwall home backup support, and a Model 3 taxi that has reached 250,000 miles with relatively little maintenance. Grok may soon gain the ability to send text messages from Tesla vehicles using natural-language requests. Finally, Tesla has set an October 1 event in Waco, Texas, for the next-generation Roadster, nearly nine years after the car was first unveiled. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Friends of the Show: Car Stuff Podcast Steve Sheridan's YouTube Channel Publications: Electrek InsideEVs Apple News Not a Tesla App Teslarati News Links: Toyota denies it's delaying the Highlander EV SUV again Update Ford Wants Its $30,000 EV Truck To Do Something Only Tesla Has Done BYD Is Building Its Ultra-Fast Flash Charging Network At A Ferocious Pace Waymo racked up 8,300+ SF parking tickets and nearly $1M in fines Your guide to all 73 EVs on sale in America (plus, everything coming soon) Tesla Adds Built-In Ad Blocker to Browser in Update 2026.32 Tesla Officially Announces Semi for Europe: What's Different Tesla reveals European Semi specs: 550 km range, 800 kW charging The Tesla Cybertruck Finally Gets A Feature That Was Promised Three Years Ago Tesla's most delayed Cybertruck feature is finally here This Tesla Model 3 Just Hit 250,000 Miles With Only One Minor Part Failure Tesla to Add Grok Text Messaging Support Tesla Sets October 1 Event for Roadster Reveal, Sends Invites *Show Art Created By Dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AppleIphone DuoAvailable October Starting at $2000MetaUnveils personal AI agent: MuseNvidiaNvidia to buy Hugging Space for $13B.  Per WSJ. Jensen Blog post. More than 18 million developers, researchers and creators use Hugging Face to share more than 3 million models, 500,000 datasets and 1 million applications. More than 200,000 companies use the platform to discover, evaluate, customize and deploy AI.Hugging Face will remain an open platform for the entire AI ecosystem. Developers will choose the models they want, the frameworks they want, the clouds and inference service providers they want and the computing platforms they want. NVIDIA compute will not be required to build on or deploy through Hugging Face.NikeNike removed from S&P 100Lot's saying “go woke, go broke”.  Revenue down from 2024: $51B vs 46b. Net Income down $5B vs 3.1bI highly recommend Shoe Dog! AI Whistleblower from Anthropic on X breaking every record possible. The Jacob Coxon Post? Planned? Phyop? Theory is Anthropic wants regulatory capture so they can govern.TeslaCyberCab launch is looking legit. Appears to be 100's of cars in Austin. 420 registered at Texas DMV. hahah 420 Rooting for Waymo, Zoox and others to be successful. PLAY Elon just stole my idea. Uber/Lyft drivers buy Cybercabs. EngineeringUnboxed assembly. The car is built as parallel modules (front casting, rear, pack/seats, outer skins) and joined late. Tesla says the line footprint is about half a conventional line. Deleting hydraulics and paint is what makes that join possible.UnoColor-in-mold RIM body skins. Outer panels (doors, hood skin, roof, quarters, bumpers) are polyurethane made by reaction injection molding with the gold mixed into the part. No paint shop. Cycle time minutes instead of hours. That is a factory change, not a styling choice.Dry brake-by-wire. First Tesla with zero brake fluid, zero brake lines, no master cylinder. Each caliper has its own electric actuator. Pads can pull fully off the rotor (less drag). No fluid to flush on a 24/7 taxi. One of the first production cars in the world to do this dry; Chery in China got there a few months earlier.Steer-by-wire with no column. Cybertruck already had steer-by-wire and a wheel. Cybercab deletes the wheel. The rack sits behind the front drive unit and only takes electronic commands from the autonomy stack.Supermanifold V3 thermal system. Tesla's claim matches what you read: they cut extra refrigerant valves and lines, merged high- and low-voltage controllers into one box, say production is ~80% automated and the system is ~38% more efficient than other automotive thermal setups. That is the heat-pump / battery / cabin plumbing, not a marketing slogan about “climate control.”Smaller, lighter, rare-earth-free drive unit. Single front motor, 163 kW / 219 hp. Tesla: 18% smaller, 25% lighter than top competing EV units, designed for sub-10-second automated assembly. Ferrite / Halbach instead of neodymium. First Tesla that is front-wheel-drive only.No human controls as a packaging rule. No wheel, pedals, mirrors, or rear window. That is not just UX. It lets them drop hydraulic plumbing, a steering column, mirror drag, and a lot of crash structure around a driver. Cd claimed under 0.2.48-volt low-voltage architecture. Same idea as Cybertruck: thinner wiring, fewer fuses, easier automation. Most of the industry is still on 12V.Small 4680 pack, high miles per kWh. ~48 kWh, ~3,100 lb car, EPA-adjusted range near 300 miles. The engineering bet is efficiency and utilization (two seats, ~80% of trips) instead of a giant battery.Fleet-life design, not owner-car design. 500,000-mile target, camera washers, inductive charging as the intended depot method (NACS still there for now), automatic butterfly doors, cabin camera for leftover bags. That is ops engineering: fewer service visits, no paint matching, no brake-fluid intervals.In addition to: No steering wheel, pedals, mirrors…. READ Electronic actuators instead of hydraulic liquid brakes…this seems so obvious!! The Tesla Cybercab doesn't have ANY brake fluid. It is the first production vehicle to have a brake-by-wire system. Electronic actuators are responsible for the clamping pressure, rather than hydraulic fluid that you see in traditional vehicles.This system improves efficiency since the brake pads can fully disengage. They can go entirely off or on. It also enables Tesla to fine-tune the braking to be as smooth as possible.PLUS, when the car is built with the unboxed process, Tesla doesn't need to run any brake lines, everything is seamless.READ Painting: All panels are RIM Reaction Injection Molding. NO PAINT! Elons says TRUE! EntrepreneurshipDemand will be off the charts.Space XGrok is way better! SpaceX price targets. Today from Brett CFOSpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen has announced that the company has signed another AI compute deal that will generate $1.11 billion of revenue per month ($13.3 billion per year), starting on Dec 1, 2026."Earlier this month, we closed another hosting deal. By the end of this year, with annualizing our December number, we're on track to hit $100 billion of ARR."Launching first AI Compute satellites in 2027. Previously, have reported that Starlink V3 satellites are much more complex.Elon x-post and article. AI and Robots will solve the debt problem.You better all hope Elon gets us out of this mess. Play Gavin Baker talking about Phd's saying cooling in space is impossible.  Gavin Baker again on a great post of DataCenter Reality. Read: Engines compared. Webcast here. SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen has announced that the company has signed another AI compute deal that will generate $1.11 billion of revenue per month ($13.3 billion per year), starting on Dec 1, 2026.DataCenter Hosting: Earlier this month, we closed another hosting deal. By the end of this year, with annualizing our December number, we're on track to hit $100 billion of ARR.Orbital Compute: Clean, unlimited energy, no “community” issues. First Orbital compute satellites launching in 2027Play  Tobi Lutke on the Picasso of our time: the SpaceX Raptor Engine. Moving forward by subtraction. Elon security detail has been “marshalled”.Boring CompanyBoring in Nashville. Per Total Recall, we'll need tunnels on Mars. So maybe an acquisition? CaliforniaThe state of California. By Chamath. Schools have a constitutional funding guarantee, bondholders sit ahead of most other claims, and Medi-Cal and pension contributions come with legal and financial constraints. Together, those four categories account for roughly $150 billion of the $226.7 billion the General Fund expects to collect.Recommendations Travis Kalanick on David SenraBill Ackman called all 400 people on Forbes 400 list. 96% rejection.

A group of takers are hired to retrieve a flash drive from the glove box of a cybertruck currently located in an abandoned shopping mall. Unfortunately, the only way to safely open the glovebox is through the cybertruck software, which required recharging the vehicle and jailbreaking the software, all the while in a mall overrun with the infected. The mall is near a paranoid enclave that views the mall as their turf, another complicating factor. Noah as Sketch. Check out Thinking Too Hard about Anime, which is about anime, unsurprisingly. Lauren as Captain. Check out Lauren and PJ do Science, an educational and entertaining science podcast. Keith as Greasy Copper as Appendix JD

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Tesla's growth has slowed, and the affordable new model many people expected hasn't arrived. Did Tesla abandon its high-volume ambitions—or choose a different path to get there? In this video, I share my theory about why Elon Musk went all in on Cybercab and FSD, what that decision may have cost Tesla in the short term, and how it could lay the foundation for an entirely new lineup of affordable, autonomous vehicles. I explore the tradeoff between building a cheaper conventional Tesla and designing a vehicle around the rider from the ground up. I also outline a six-step path from Cybercab to broader consumer sales and high-volume production. This is my interpretation of Tesla's strategy, with plenty of speculation—not a confirmed product roadmap. Execution, software readiness, and regulatory approval still matter. Would you have built a cheaper Tesla with a steering wheel first, or made the Cybercab bet? Share your thoughts in the comments. 00:00 What happened to Tesla's growth? 02:12 Where is the cheaper Tesla? 04:32 My thesis on Tesla's future 05:15 Cybercab vs. a cheaper conventional Tesla 09:23 Elon's all-in decision 11:05 The complexity of driver controls 11:48 Why focus and urgency matter 14:30 Lessons from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google 19:44 Cybertruck's shortfall 21:17 Model Y and the missing growth vehicle 23:10 How Cybercab could unlock growth 24:06 Step 1: Define the future of transportation 25:06 Step 2: Build the software and vehicle 26:59 Step 3: Prove it works 28:03 Step 4: Obtain regulatory approval 28:32 Step 5: Sell to consumers 29:19 Step 6: Expand the vehicle lineup 31:54 Short-term costs and risks 32:41 Tesla's potential next growth era 35:13 Closing thoughts Social

On today's pressing episode of Quick Charge, we challenge the notion that all press is good press by filling the void of information surrounding this week's Tesla Cybercab launch with a whole lot of bad news for the Full Self Driving brand. This week's headlines have been full of bad news for Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving brands, but the big questions are more about the broken promises made to the company's earliest believers – plus, Waymo racks up speeding tickets while IONNA slashes the cost of your electric road trips for Labor Day. Source Links Tesla opens search for Cybercab fleet sales, but FSD owners are still left out Tesla Cybercab is already under NHTSA investigation after launch A Tesla killed a motorcyclist on Autopilot/FSD, Tesla's own data confirms Tesla confirms Full Self-Driving was active in a crash that killed a mother of five Tesla settles fatal Autopilot fire truck lawsuit, avoiding jury trial Waymo racked up 8,300+ SF parking tickets and nearly $1M in fines Road tripping? IONNA knocks nearly 50% off EV fast charging price for Labor Day Universal EV Chargers debuts $15 flat-rate fast charging across Illinois Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

On today's hard-working episode of Quick Charge, we tip our collective hat to Apple CEO Tim Cook on his last day at work before taking a look at Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto's approach to the compact truck market, and ponder its chances against The House That Henry Built. We've also got a pint-size powerhouse in the form of Waev's new Tiger Li-Ion airport tug that can tow more than 60,000 lbs., all day, every day, for nearly $20,000 per year less than the diesel competition. Today's episode is sponsored by GM Energy Pass, a new feature that simplifies your drive, from daily commutes to epic road trips. By bringing charging options together in one place, we make it easy for you to find charging stations and plug in your EV. Plus, you can access large public charging networks—bringing you peace of mind on every drive. Learn more at GM Energy. Source Links Today is Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over tomorrow E-quipment highlight: Tiger electric baggage tug hauls 30 TONS Ontario airport set to spend $5.5 million on electric ground support equipment Slate will offer a high roof cargo version of its compact pickup – and you can buy it! Survey Sunday: will the Ford Fathom steal Slate Auto's thunder? Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are (allegedly) recorded several times per week, most weeks. We'll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage podcast series. Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show If you're considering going solar, it's always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it's free to use, and you won't get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them.  Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you'll get access to unbiased Energy Advisors to help you every step of the way. Get started here.

Descubre las noticias más relevantes del mundo de la movilidad eléctrica y la tecnología en este nuevo episodio de Daily News. Analizamos el impresionante BYD Xilion 08, el nuevo SUV eléctrico de Volkswagen para el mercado chino y los últimos movimientos de Tesla con la subida de precios del Cybertruck. Además, repasamos la importante inversión de CATL en el sector del transporte pesado y el desembarco del SUV Lipas L6. Encuentra más información y detalles en somoselectricos.com y acompáñanos en el próximo episodio para seguir al día con las últimas novedades. Apoya este podcast en IVOOX: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-somos-electricos_sq_f1627406_1.html

This week, we start with Lucid's recall of more than 27,000 Air sedans over a low-voltage exterior lighting issue and the software update that addresses the potential fire risk, along with a broader look at how often “park outside” warnings involve gas-powered vehicles. Hyundai is moving further into extended-range EVs, with plans that include the Santa Fe and Genesis models offering more than 600 miles of combined electric and gas range. We also look at Schneider Electric's approach to home EV charging, which uses dynamic load management as a possible alternative to an expensive electrical panel upgrade. Tesla news includes the end of its in-house vehicle wrap program, the discontinuation of Solar Roof, FSD v14 Lite development for Australia and New Zealand, and a Model 3 range improvement in Europe that comes from new wheels and tires. Tesla Semi is headed toward Europe while the new Nevada factory prepares for an upcoming event, and Cybertruck prices are going up another $5,000. We wrap up with possible additions to Tesla Theater's streaming options and a recall affecting nearly 3 million Teslas in China over emergency door-release concerns. Support the Show Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website Publications: InsideEVs Electrek CleanTechnica Teslarati Not a Tesla App News Links: Lucid Recalls 27,185 Air Sedans Over Fire Risk, Tells Owners To Park Outside Lucid's ‘fire risk' recall was for LED lights & already fixed by a July software update Most “Park Outside” Warnings Involve Vehicles With Internal Combustion Engines Hyundai Bets Big On Extended-Range Electric Vehicles Need a panel upgrade for an EV charger? Schneider may have a workaround Tesla ends in-house wrap service that always seemed like a short-term program Tesla's Solar Roof Is Being Discontinued After 10 Years Tesla Confirms FSD v14 Lite in Development for Australia & New Zealand Tesla Model 3 Gets More Range in Europe Thanks to Just One Improvement Tesla Announces Tesla Semi Event at New Nevada Factory Tesla Officially Confirms Semi Launch in Europe Tesla Raises Cybertruck Prices by $5,000 — Will It Be Discontinued? Tesla Theater might be getting plenty more streaming platforms Tesla recalls nearly 3 million cars in China over door escape risk *Show Art Created By Dall-e Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla has announced another big product event in September to follow the Cybercab launch, but it's not the next-gen Roadster demo. Plus: the Cybertruck gets a price increase, Hyundai's Genesis brand announces a luxurious new EV, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the 200+ weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episodes (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at any Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code RTL250 to get $250 off your XCare Premium or Battery & Drive Unit Protection Plan using the one-time payment option! Go to https://xcare.com to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $25 discount.

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 the Cybercab launch, Cybertruck prices rising, VW launching an electric camper, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass

What happens when fast money starts costing you more than it gives you?India Woods joins Ash Cash inside the vault for an honest conversation about money, identity, motherhood, faith, entrepreneurship, and the real price of the lifestyle that first made her money.India opens up about graduating high school with a 4.5 GPA, becoming a dancer almost by accident, and quickly seeing the money go from a few hundred dollars to thousands. But behind the income came a side most people never see: five DUIs, a broken sleep schedule, time away from her children, postpartum depression, identity struggles, and the feeling that the club had become a trap.She also breaks down why leaving isn't as simple as “just stop” when dancing can bring in roughly $2,500-$5,000 a week and support not only you, but your family.The conversation then shifts to the next version of India: rebuilding her personal brand, landing a Savage Fenty opportunity, growing an audience of more than 100,000 followers, launching Pherfectly Balanced on Amazon, building a luxury vehicle fleet, learning investing, and finding ways to replace fast money with sustainable income.India also reveals that she has experienced having more than $100,000 and then less than $2,000, why she wishes she had saved more, and why her biggest goal now is not simply making money—it's creating peace, building businesses, helping other women, becoming a therapist, giving back, and eventually walking away from the club for good.This is a raw conversation about what happens when success, survival, faith, motherhood, money, and purpose all collide.Connect with India Woods:Instagram: @_indiawoodsssSearch “Pherfectly Balanced” on AmazonPherfectlyBalanced.comInside the Vault:@insidethevaultInsideTheVaultShow.comHost:@iamashcashIAmAshCash.comABUNDANCE IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT.Join Ash Cash and a community focused on building wealth, increasing income, strengthening your mindset, and creating a more abundant life:TheAbundanceCommunity.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 – Why India tells women not to start dancing01:18 – Ash Cash book CTA02:20 – Welcome to Inside the Vault03:51 – Who is India Woods?04:20 – Atlanta, heartbreak, postpartum depression & real estate06:14 – Graduating with a 4.5 GPA06:30 – How dancing started as a joke07:20 – When the money turned into thousands09:30 – Five DUIs and the hidden cost of the lifestyle11:01 – Why she tells women “don't do it”11:49 – “The club is a trap”12:52 – Spiritual warfare, faith and fast money14:07 – Church, independence and finding herself again16:00 – Drinking, memory loss and wanting a different life17:51 – Motherhood changed how she sees the club18:34 – The million-dollar brand she wants to build20:36 – Making $2,500-$5,000 a week dancing21:04 – 104K followers, TikTok and monetizing attention23:16 – Using ChatGPT to help launch on Amazon23:32 – Why consistency is everything23:45 – Landing the Savage Fenty opportunity24:24 – Rebranding from T Hollywood to India Woods27:24 – Would she let her daughters become dancers?28:37 – Getting fired from Louis Vuitton31:32 – Going back to school and hustling differently32:09 – Building Pherfectly Balanced34:31 – Corvettes, a Cybertruck and her fleet business37:32 – Investing, stocks and a $10K investment38:23 – Ash: “We've got to get you out the club”39:00 – “I'd leave the club tomorrow” for $10K-$20K a month44:49 – Postpartum depression, identity crisis and sharing the struggle45:15 – From over $100K to less than $2K46:03 – Her book, P-Valley and turning her story into content52:32 – Money is an amplifier55:36 – Faith, responsibility and giving herself grace58:46 – Why Ash believes Pherfectly Balanced can make millions59:42 – Therapy, nonprofit work and giving back1:00:10 – Choosing peace over chasing more money1:01:35 – Ash predicts India's multimillion-dollar comeback1:03:14 – Connect with India Woods1:03:50 – Closing the VaultAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this second consecutive self-steering episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at how Tesla increased its national self-driving Robotaxi fleet by half with the stroke of a pen, and see how the company's autonomous deployments compare to the rest of the world's.

On today's self-steering episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Waymo's westward expansion into 18 new California counties – a move the company believes will power it to more than one MILLION paid rides by the end of the year.

On today's time-sensitive episode of Quick Charge, we revisit the idea that even a broken clock is right twice a day as we examine US President Donald Trump's takes on electric vehicles, range anxiety, highway road signs, and why he's absolutely right.

A judge calls Meta a “public nuisance” and compares social media harm to air pollution. That line hits hard because it forces the real question: if the damage is baked into engagement and ad targeting, what kind of fix is even possible? We dig into the record child safety fine, the idea of “mitigation funds,” and why accountability gets messy when platforms are both the marketplace and the referee.Then we jump to a story that's funny right up until it isn't: Google's AI Overview repeats a meme as if it were fact, claiming license plate reader cameras are packed with gold and copper. We unpack what AI hallucinations mean when search becomes “answers” instead of links, how misinformation can drive real-world behavior, and why verifying sources matters more now than ever.On the security front, we break down phishing-as-a-service aimed at Microsoft 365 accounts, including spoofed RingCentral messages, email authentication gaps (SPF, DMARC, DKIM), and the simple habits that keep a bad click from turning into a full compromise. We also take a breather with Gwen's gadget pick: a Kickstarter breakfast robot that cracks and cooks eggs and syncs a toaster so it won't “scare” you, plus our whiskey tasting and a data-driven teardown of the Tesla Cybertruck's flop era.If you like smart tech news with humor and practical takeaways, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review. What's the last “AI answer” you trusted that turned out to be wrong?Send us Fan MailSupport the show

On today's super simple episode of Quick Charge, we talk about GM's new Energy Pass, SpaceX's big bet on fossil fuels, and Tesla's long-promised Roadster set to arrive "real soon." Again. For what is nearly the tenth year in a row.

- Ford Really Needs 4-Door Mustang - Ford Ignored 4-Door Mustang for Over 20 Years - Piech and Porsche Families Back VW Restructuring - VW Wants Pickup for U.S. Market - Daimler Truck Says Emissions Regs = €1 Billion Fine - India Car Market to Grow Over 6 Million/Year - Toyota Faces Another Production Disruption - Tesla Extends Cybertruck Warranty - Ford Leaks How UEV Modules Joined

- Ford Really Needs 4-Door Mustang - Ford Ignored 4-Door Mustang for Over 20 Years - Piech and Porsche Families Back VW Restructuring - VW Wants Pickup for U.S. Market - Daimler Truck Says Emissions Regs = €1 Billion Fine - India Car Market to Grow Over 6 Million/Year - Toyota Faces Another Production Disruption - Tesla Extends Cybertruck Warranty - Ford Leaks How UEV Modules Joined

Tesla takes a stand against giving FSD users control over their maximum speed, and many Tesla owners are not thrilled about the change. Plus: Tesla resolves its Cybertruck supplier emergency (for now), Ford gives the name and starting price for its upcoming affordable EV pickup built on its next-gen platform, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at any Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. NEW: Level up your business with NetSuite by Oracle! Get your free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://www.netsuite.com/lightning INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code RTL250 to get $250 off your XCare Premium or Battery & Drive Unit Protection Plan using the one-time payment option! Offer expires July 31! Go to https://xcare.com to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $25 discount.

OpenPunta de Mita Mexico. Pure heaven. AC/DCWorldCup Play at 0.15.  Videos of foreigners talking about America. Awesome.Play Feynman at 10.29 minMarketsSCHD and VOO ATH. VGT And QQQ off ~5%. 1 year 30% SCHD, 32% VGT and 24% VOO.Leopold LeverageThe fund had gained about 270% after fees this year through May. At that point, it was up more than 1,000% after fees since inception. It had ballooned to well over $20 billion under management, reaching the size of other well-known hedge funds that took decades to build.Example: you have $1000. Borrow $1000. Buy $2000 of stocks. Stocks go down 50%. Your broke.NetflixEarnings letter. TeslaBiggest one day loss EVER. Down 14.5%. One concept keeps me calm: The US needs Tesla and its Robotics for national security. Revenue GrowthSo many changes in last 2 years. Revenue should grow steadily now:  Model YL (sleeper hit), Energy, Semi, Robotaxi (finally!), Optimus (~9 months), Services (up 50% YoY). CyberTruck basic config (delivery in 2027...huge demand!Earnings Deck here. $100b annual run-rate.$28b revenue quarter. Record. 1.48m FSD subscriptions. TeraFAbThis is why we're building the largest chip manufacturing facility ever, with the goal of producing over 1 terawatt of compute per yearAILetter from companies/CEO's urging allowing Open Weights AI models. SpaceXThis tweet if off the charts” ‘https://x.com/stevederico/status/2084779469647266042Play Elon$100 billion ARR by December 2026 (they get here doing "nothing")$1 trillion in revenue as early as 2029Starship heat shield "solved"1 year payback on AI Data Center CapEXEnd of 2027 data center capacity will upwards of 5x (or more)NVIDIA exclusive chip partner for data centers on ground and spaceThey are using learnings from building rockets to build data centers, and it turns out data centers are way way way easier than rockets (means they can go extremely fast)Starlink commercial will be much bigger than consumer and Starlink should deliver most of the world's internetAI will be able to do almost anything in digital world by end of 2027V3 satellites will 10x the bandwidth and will be launched 10x as many as V2.Connectivity demand will explode due to physical AI (self driving cars/humanoid robots)PoliticsFlorida's budgetNewsom Pay to Play from WSJDave Friedberg on CA Tax. Billionaire TaxHoover Institute VideoPodcasts Really enjoyed Tim Robins on spotify. Advice: Never give up. Just show up. Everyone gets a job. Be AI literate.I don't think its hard to be successful in America. Hard = show up everyday, care about your job and your duty. That'st it. Great Coscto example here

Episode #1416: Today we unpack dealer concerns about Carvana's expanding Stellantis experiment, Ram's premium-priced return to street-truck performance, and Telo's Mini-sized electric pickup claiming enough towing power to beat a standard Cybertruck. C...

On today's brain-addled episode of Quick Charge, President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won't stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo's CEO spends over forty minutes explaining why Tesla's tech won't ever beat a human driver.

Happy 10 Years of Kilowatt! This week marks the 10th anniversary of Kilowatt, and Bodie takes a moment to reflect on 728 episodes, the incredible community that has supported the show, and the unexpected opportunities podcasting has created over the last decade. He also shares a personal update before diving into a packed week of EV news recorded from multiple locations on his way to Alaska. Topics include Lucid delaying the Cosmos SUV, Ford's Mustang Mach-E recall, BYD's record-breaking exports, Hyundai's affordable IONIQ 3, and Leapmotor's newest compact EV. The episode also explores China's latest ultra-fast charging breakthrough, the promise of silicon-anode batteries, and an early hands-on review of Slate's affordable electric pickup. Finally, Tesla news covers Cybertruck warranty updates, Semi expansion into Europe, FSD v14 Lite growing pains, China sales, and Tesla reaching the incredible milestone of building its 10 millionth vehicle. 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 Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here's Why It Matters – https://insideevs.com/news/803837/rivian-r2-double-shift-normal-illinois/ BYD Achieves Record Exports With 124% Growth – https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/04/byd-achieves-record-exports-with-124-growth/ Tesla China Sales Are Crashing as Exports Surge – https://electrek.co/2026/08/04/tesla-china-sales-crash-exports-surge-h1-2026/ Lucid's Smaller Cosmos SUV Pushed to 2027 – https://electrek.co/2026/08/04/lucids-smaller-cosmos-suv-slated-for-2026-has-been-pushed-back-to-2027/ Tesla HW3 Computers Are Overheating on FSD v14 Lite – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4536/tesla-hw3-computers-are-overheating-on-fsd-v14-lite I Drove Slate's $25,000 Electric Truck – https://insideevs.com/reviews/803784/slate-ev-truck-first-drive-review-2026/ Tesla Semi Expansion Confirmed for Europe – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4535/tesla-semi-expansion-confirmed-for-europe Tesla Sends Out Free 2-Month FSD Trials in Europe – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4533/tesla-sends-out-free-2-month-fsd-trials-in-europe Silicon Anodes Could Unlock the Next EV Battery Leap – https://www.volts.wtf/p/silicon-anodes-for-batteries-unlock Ford Recalls 86,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs – https://insideevs.com/news/803565/ford-mustang-mach-e-window-trim-recall/ Tesla Extends Cybertruck PCS Warranty – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4524/tesla-extends-cybertruck-pcs-warranty-to-8-years-will-reimburse-owners-for-repairs Tesla Builds Its 10 Millionth EV – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4514/tesla-builds-10-millionth-ev-a-look-back-at-each-milestone Hyundai Reveals the $30,000 IONIQ 3 – https://electrek.co/2026/07/29/hyundai-reveals-ioniq-3-prices-start-30000-interest-surges/ China's EV Charging Race Breaks the Four-Minute Barrier – https://insideevs.com/news/803094/hongqi-four-minute-charging-test/ Leapmotor A05 Reservations Open – https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/28/cool-new-leapmotor-a05-can-be-reserved-for-99-yuan-15/ Show Art Created By DALL·E Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new report says that the Model 3 and Model Y will soon get a "cooler" part that will make passengers happy. Plus: Tesla hits another production milestone, a supplier issue is threatening Cybertruck customer deliveries, Rivian turns a profit, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at any Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code RTL250 to get $250 off your XCare Premium or Battery & Drive Unit Protection Plan using the one-time payment option! Offer expires July 31! Go to https://xcare.com to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $25 discount.

This week, we're live in Sonoma with special guest Mary Roach! Plus panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres talk gambling, Cybertrucks, and wrinkles.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

New Cyber Truck data puts Ford to shame; Matt Farah has a driving update on his airplane-engine-powered Meyers Manx; when they sold bricks; a Cadillac limo you should want; Grand Seiko ambassador; and Patreon questions include: Did America make ANY good cars in the 80s?? Are Boxsters and Caymans undervalued? The old commuter cars we'd love to drive What to do with that family heirloom car Isn't that just a rebodied Boxster? The WORST thing spilled in a cabin was... Used EV for $20k? Are people cross-shopping the C8 with Porsche and Ferrari? Why do people hate the Grand Seiko Spring Drive? Would we ever race dirt bikes? The best cat toys are Why doesn't every car have an LSD? Ever miss the C5 Corvette or Fox Body? How to fail after the first time Our experience with the C208 CLK And more! Recorded July 28, 2026 The TST hoodie jackets: https://www.thegrottomenswear.com/thesmokingtire/ Tickets to our LIVE show at the Irvine Improv are going quick! https://improv.com/irvine/event/the+smoking+tire+live+feat.+smith+and+sniff+with+matt+farah%2C+zack+klapman%2C+richard+porter%2C+and+jonny+smith/14213624/ DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. Avants Go to https://www.Avants.com and use code TST for 10% off your membership! Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Enter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. With every donation you are helping benefit some wonderful veterans' and children's charities. Podcast Promo Code: SMOKINGTIRE Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

This week on Kilowatt, we dive into the latest electric vehicle headlines shaping the industry landscape. Buick makes waves in the EV market with its stylish Electra L7 sedan, signaling an exciting shift for the traditional brand. Meanwhile, internal Tesla news takes center stage as self-driving managers detail hazardous robotaxi testing scenarios, alongside a high-stakes legal battle with a key Cybertruck supplier threatening production timelines. On a brighter note, Tesla steps up humanitarian efforts by offering free Supercharging to all electric vehicles during European wildfire relief while securing clean energy via a massive 140 MW Texas solar farm. Finally, we explore Mercedes' leaked GLA EV, BMW's surging demand for the iX3, and the top five used EVs offering the best range for your buck. 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/) Podcast Recommendations CarStuff Podcast (https://pod.link/1486182255) AutoTown (https://pod.link/1896832289) True North EVs (https://pod.link/145813992) News Links: CleanTechnica: Awesome New Buick EV — Electra L7! Electrek: Tesla self-driving manager describes scary conditions in robotaxi testing Not a Tesla App: Tesla Offers Free Supercharging to All EVs for Europe Wildfire Relief Electrek: Mercedes' new GLA EV leaks a day ahead of its official debut InsideEVs: BMW Has Already Made 50,000 iX3s. Demand Is Nearly Double Electrek: Tesla buys the entire output of a new 140 MW Texas solar farm Electrek: Tesla sues Cybertruck supplier amid standoff keeping production hostage InsideEVs: These Are The 5 Best Used EV Deals For Range: Study *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.

Twenty years ago this month, Tesla introduced itself to the world with the electric Roadster, the $100,000 sports car that kickstarted the modern EV era. Now the company's two original founders are betting on TELO, an EV startup with an aesthetic rebuttal to Tesla's brutalist Cybertruck swagger. Rather than start with another compact crossover chasing Tesla's top-selling Model Y, San Carlos, California-based TELO – located in the same Silicon Valley office park where Tesla was headquartered when it launched the Roadster – is coming to market with a whimsical truck roughly the size of a MINI Cooper. Priced from $41,520, the MT1 looks like something from the world of Japanese anime, with none of the militaristic menace of Tesla's pickup. But TELO is borrowing one important page from Tesla's original playbook: start small and build slowly. CEO and cofounder Jason Marks told Forbes the company initially plans to make just 500 units, and then scale up to a 5,000-vehicle-per-year run rate after a year or so. And even at that relatively low volume, he thinks the company can turn a profit.  By Alan Ohnsman, Senior Editor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*EZ's new "DEFECTOR" hoodie available hereNote: "Act 1" is a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ unpacks the horrific story of crazy guy's familicide. *Fraud bus update. EZ long ago burnt a bridge. Problem...he needs to cross the bridge again.*Grounds crew / players chase squirrel at baseball game.*Greek mom on TikTok has had it with chicks showing off camel toe.*Two dude's hilarious song about people who own Cybertrucks.*Trouble on a ride at a Six Flags park.*Wife of Chiefs' coach shot by son. Andy Reid has awkward presser about the incident.*Explosive diarrhea cases still on the rise.*Asshole of the DaySponsors: Lexie Marie Photography, Jenison Pool and Spa Depot, Zalenski Outdoor Services, Impact Power Sports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*EZ's new "DEFECTOR" hoodie available hereNote: "Act 2" is a separate published audio podcast.*Check out EZ's morning radio show "The InZane Asylum Q100 Michigan with Eric Zane" Click here*Get a FREE 7 day trial to Patreon to "try it out."*Watch the show live, daily at 8AM EST on Twitch! Please click here to follow the page.Email the show on the Shoreliners Striping inbox: eric@ericzaneshow.comTopics:*EZ unpacks the horrific story of crazy guy's familicide. *Fraud bus update. EZ long ago burnt a bridge. Problem...he needs to cross the bridge again.*Grounds crew / players chase squirrel at baseball game.*Greek mom on TikTok has had it with chicks showing off camel toe.*Two dude's hilarious song about people who own Cybertrucks.*Trouble on a ride at a Six Flags park.*Wife of Chiefs' coach shot by son. Andy Reid has awkward presser about the incident.*Explosive diarrhea cases still on the rise.*Asshole of the DaySponsors: Lexie Marie Photography, Jenison Pool and Spa Depot, Zalenski Outdoor Services, Impact Power Sports, Kuiper Tree Care, Frank Fuss / My Policy Shop Insurance, Kings Room Barbershop, Shoreliners Striping, Ervines Auto Repair Grand Rapids Hybrid & EV,Interested in advertising? Email eric@ericzaneshow.com and let me design a marketing plan for you.Contact: Shoreliners Striping inbox eric@ericzaneshow.comDiscord LinkEZSP TikTokSubscribe to my YouTube channelHire me on Cameo!Tshirts available herePlease subscribe, rate & write a review on Apple Podcastspatreon.com/ericzaneInstagram: ericzaneshowTwitterAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On today's episode of Quick Charge, the audio is sketchy but the math is absolutely rock solid with 94% of current EV owners saying they'll NEVER go back to driving an antiquated gas guzzler. CDK's David Thomas walks us through the findings.

David and Rachel discuss the second of two electric vehicle designs that did not exactly go to plan. Script by Stephen.

Full autonomy, big delivery numbers, and a push towards electrification that's moving global markets? We must be talking about electric forklifts! On today's uplifting episode of Quick Charge, we've got Big Joe CMO Martin Boyd here to walk us through some of the ways these battery powered equipment assets are making all our lives better.

In this edition of Pendin’ For A Trendin’, Jack, Miles and Anna discuss the failure of the Cybertruck (it’s worse than the Edsel & the Pinto), another DSA candidate FTW, Pete Kegseth being out of money, the latest McDonald's scalding incident and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David and Rachel discuss the first of two electric vehicle designs that did not exactly go to plan. Script by Stephen.

Today's episode of Quick Charge means business – the business of buying up power stations to power up the pet AI that says it would have picked you over Michael Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft and the business of fleecing well-heeled car collectors out of an extra $100,000 on a (mostly) new Tesla Model S Signature sedan.

On today's totally normal episode of Quick Charge, it seems like EV sales are starting to normalize in the US after the loss of the Federal Tax Credit last September – but they're taking off everywhere else, and Europe is leading the charge!

Las Vegas Metro PD wants to be the most technologically advanced police force in the country, and they're well on their way to doing that. Drones filling the sky, Flock license plate readers, a fleet of police Cybertrucks, ShotSpotter technology and a counterterrorism surveillance program called the Meridian Project are all part of Metro's growing tech arsenal. But how much do Las Vegas residents actually know about what's being deployed in their neighborhoods, and how much input have they had? Host Jesse Merrick sits down with Nevada Independent reporter Oona Milliken, who has been digging into Metro's surveillance expansion, to break down what the technology actually does, why so much of it came through private donations rather than public funding and whether the tradeoffs in privacy and civil liberties are actually worth it. For more information on the sponsor of today's podcast, visit www.fwle.org Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

On today's surveillance-heavy episode of Quick Charge, it sure looks like Tesla's in-cabin driver cam failed to stop one woman from falling asleep at the wheel, but safety and attention monitoring may not be the end game for that camera after all.

Tesla once again tops the annual list of cars made with the most American parts, the Cybertruck earns a top safety rating, the Slate EV pickup truck confirms its $25k starting price and first deliveries this year, and more! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at any Patreon tier! TIME IS RUNNING OUT! WIN AN EV WHILE GIVING TO A GREAT CAUSE: For your chance to win your dream EV (or $50k cash!) in the 2026 ChesedChicago raffle, head to https://ccraffle.com/?utm_source=ridethelightning&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=06.28.26 -- Hurry, tickets are limited and only 9,999 tickets will be sold, get your tickets today and use code RTL for $25 off 2 tickets or $500 off 15 tickets. Whether you win or not, you're helping a great organization help families in need. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their "One-time Payment" option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $25 discount.

Tesla promised the Cybertruck could handle a little water, but 70-year-old Jimmy Jack McDaniel took that promise literally. On May 18, 2026, police and water rescue teams were called to Grapevine Lake, where they found a brand-new Cybertruck completely disabled and taking on water. The driver's excuse? He just wanted to test out Tesla's advertised "Wade Mode." --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a State Park American Blonde Ale from Tennessee Brew Works. She reviews her Memorial Day weekend in rainy Nashville, painting and making her Grandma Madigan's Pasta Salad for a party with friends.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (7:57): Kathleen samples Lay's World Cup French Onion Soup chips, Dill Pickle Hidden Valley Ranch Snack Mix, and Super Stuffed Strawberry Blast Pop-Tarts.    QUEEN NEWS (12:44): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift attended the Knick's vs Cavs game with fiancé Travis Kelce and NBA coach Steve Kerr snuck her song lyrics as Easter eggs throughout press conferences for an entire season, and Stevie Nicks celebrated her 78th birthday.   HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (17:32): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:29:20): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “donde esta la playa or “where is the beach” in English.    UPDATES (45:00): Kathleen shares updates on Congressman Pocan's drive to release beagles from the Ridgelan Farm breeding center, Mount Everest sherpas have set new records in 2026, and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary maintains that Utah's big data center will create 10,000 jobs.   WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (6:29): Kathleen recommends watching “Feud” on Hulu, and “The Crash” on Netflix.    HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:06:16 ): Kathleen reads about rare Andean Mountain cats being captured on a trail camera.   TOURON NEWS (1:08:49): In “moronic tourist” news, Kathleen shares that a tourist stole the skull of the Saint Zdislava from the a Czech church, and a Texas man is arrested after intentionally driving his Cybertruck into a lake to test “wade mode.”    SPORTS NEWS (55:38): Kathleen reports on the outcry in Dallas as World Cup art replaces a beloved whale mural, and UFC Freedom 250 begins construction on the White House lawn.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (1:18:52): Kathleen shares articles on Jaws being shown on the water on Martha's Vineyard this summer, mosquitoes have invaded Iceland for the first time in history, China has loaned 2 giant pandas to the Atlanta Zoo, studies have confirmed the world's best hangover cure, TSA is launching their new “Straight To The Gate” program in Boston, Google announces a $15B data center in mid-Missouri, and London cab drivers put “the Knowledge” test against driverless car programming, a new study shows that Christopher Columbus was actually Spanish, an Irish councilman proves how deep Irish grudges can run, China is hiring “white monkeys” to make businesses appear more global, Sizzler is making a comeback, and Primm Valley Casino Resorts are closing in Nevada.    SAINT OF THE WEEK: Kathleen reads about Saint Bartholomew, the patron saint of Armenia, tanners, book binders leatherworkers, and shoemakers.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:50:37): Kathleen reads about a grandmother who rolled at a CRAPS table for 4 hours and 18 minutes consecutively at The Borgata in Atlantic City.

This week, Johnnyswim joins us to give an exclusive look at three major projects they're about to release. The duo has had a very busy couple of years, and surprisingly it's not been all about music. In RELEVANT Buzz, we bring the recent update on Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of the Christ and get some inspiration from PGA great Scottie Scheffler. In Slices, a Cybertruck owner tests his freedom by driving straight down a boat ramp into a lake because Elon said it could float, and Joey Chestnut got into some legal trouble after a recent eating contest win. Jesse has the latest.Then we have your feedback on movies you saw way too young, and this week's Question of the Week: What's a hill you'll absolutely die on that most people think is ridiculous? Drop your answer in the comments on YouTube or answer on our stories!Highlights: 00:00 — Intro and Emily's flu game show 05:21 — Montana trip prep and the case for a basketball hoop 07:30 — Pool basketball is just rugby in the water 10:50 — Cameron's diving board vs. the insurance inspector 13:08 — When America was a proper country: wood-paneled wagons 14:44 — The factory-installed van bar (and mandatory roof ladder) 17:24 — Emily wants to mod her Nissan Rogue 19:43 — Pre-Slices slice: A Cybertruck goes for a swim 28:53 — RELEVANT Buzz: Mel Gibson's ‘Resurrection' movie announces a delay33:39 — Scottie Scheffler's faith38:25 — Johnnyswim's year of musicals, movies and a surprise worship album 48:45 — Slices: Joey Chestnut's bologna arrest 51:00 — Question of the Week: movies that scarred you / the new question 57:51 — OutroAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy