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On today's surprisingly affordable episode of Quick Charge we respond to America's new, $770/mo. average car payment buy rounding up some affordable EV lease deals at less than HALF the new normal. Plus, we take a look at some new entry-level EVs from Kia and BMW, talk about the future of Volvo's compact electric cars, and ask questions about Tesla's lone driverless Cybercab and the company's latest self-driving Robotaxi crash in Austin. Source Links What affordability crisis? These EV lease deals are HALF the average car payment find Chevy Equinox EV deals near you (trusted affiliate link) find Ford F-150 Lightning deals near you (trusted affiliate link) find Honda Prologue deals near you (trusted affiliate link) find Honda Prologue deals near you (trusted affiliate link) find Kia EV6 deals near you (trusted affiliate link) find Subaru Solterra deals near you (trusted affiliate link) Kia reveals EV2 prices are cheaper than expected Volkswagen's affordable electric SUV is almost here [Images] BMW accidentally leaks new i3 EV days before its debut [Images] Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it click here for EX30 deals near you (trusted affiliate link) Tesla reports another ‘Robotaxi' crash, still only has a single unsupervised car Workhorse Group's electric van fleet hits the 20 MILLION MILE mark 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.

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 Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'. 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus' project — after saying Tesla didn't need xAI Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2 Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000 Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept BMW's flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here's our first look BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker BYD's luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation 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/aLUDy28zGmw

On today's episode of Quick Charge, a new lawsuit alleges that Tesla was negligent in retaining Elon Musk as CEO, comparing him to a fast-talking salesman and questioning his input into engineering and safety decisions at the struggling EV brand. Plus, we explore the executive exodus at Tesla that began in mid 2024, ask why Tesla cars equipped with FSD are driving people into lakes and through railroad crossings, then take a look at the Rivian R2 and upcoming, mid-sized Tesla Model Y "killers" from Lucid. Are these the most credible threats to Tesla's Model Y dominance in America's EV market, yet, or will Tesla's "negligent" CEO come through on his AI-powered promises? Source Links Tesla Cybertruck owner sues over FSD crash, alleges ‘negligent' retention of Musk Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving' drives through railroad crossing barriers in viral video Tesla loses software director who built its OTA and Robotaxi infrastructure Tesla (TSLA) VP of Finance leaves after 17 years as executive exodus grows Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000 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.

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new electric bicycles from brands like Ride1Up and Heybike, plus comeback stories from Juiced Bikes and Rad Power Bikes, a look at how the answer to high gas prices might have been parked in the corner of your garage this whole time, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. 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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also 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 Wheel-E podcast today: Ride1Up turns popular e-bike into new platform with three models Heybike launches new lightweight commuter e-bike that retains the speed and power Juiced Bikes revival: Here's our first look at the fresh new e-bike lineup Rad Power Bikes sale completed, new owner to build e-bikes in the US As gas prices rise, there's a cheaper answer for many people than an electric car Fast, compact e-motos are getting even more affordable with Yozma IN10 Pro+ launch More US cities are allowing golf carts on the road, even if they aren't 100% street legal Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/RVyC0ZPqM2Y

As the average transaction price of a new car creeps towards $55,000, a coming wave of low mile, off-lease EVs with massive depreciation could help car dealers solve the affordability crisis, combat sticker shock, and move more units. CDK's David Thomas talks us through it on today's surprisingly affordable episode of Quick Charge. A tidal wave of EVs leased in the early-2020s is about to come back to dealers, with over 300,000 electric lease returns expected in 2026 alone, and many hundreds of thousands more every year thereafter just as used values fall and fuel prices climb. For dealers and buyers alike, that volatility could turn what looks like a resale disaster on paper into one of the biggest affordability opportunities the car market has seen in years. Source Links US average new car price tops $50k for the first time – here's why Used Tesla prices rise 4% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends Forget what you've heard – leasing your car is almost ALWAYS the right move 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.

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 the Cybertruck price increase, BYD making everyone look bad, and a Donut Lab battery update. 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers BYD's new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging BYD's new 1500kW ‘flash charger' is over 3x faster than anything US has BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images] It's official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo Aptera (SEV) completes first Solar EV build off its validation assembly line Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test 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/z64r5thTwio

On today's solar-powered episode of Quick Charge, we've got EnergySage director of insights Emily Walker with a look inside the company's 22nd industry report, this time featuring home solar, EV charging, and whole home electrification. In addition to some key takeaways from millions of solar customer datapoints across North America, Emily talks us through the changing landscape of hardware availability, what trade restrictions on China could mean for the residential solar market, some of the ways people are choosing to finance their solar panel systems – and why the right choice can help save them big money! You can check out some of the article we referenced in the episode, below, and let us know if you knew that Franklin WH stood for "Whole Home" in the comments. Source Links Solar installs surged 205% before the tax credit cut – and reshaped the market EnergySage Plugged In podcast Home Electrification Marketplace Report [FEB2026] It's time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives Report: solar could increase your home value by $39,500 to $79,000 EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels 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 disturbingly dirty episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk is undoing nearly two decades of decarbonization by pumping out massive amounts of pollution to keep his xAI and Grok slop-machines rolling – and hurting some of America's most vulnerable communities at the same time. Tesla's troubles with pollution and carbon don't end there, either – two of company's biggest buyers of carbon credits are taking their business elsewhere, and the damage to Tesla's bottom line could be in the billions. Plus: it's a record month for Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales, electric semi trucks really do save fleets money, and some cool pictures of Volvo heavy equipment assets getting topped off at the Circle K! And, before you ask: NO! The irony is not lost on me ... but I didn't waste any water making the image, I just copy/pasted it in (he said, defensively). Source Links Tesla loses Toyota and Stellantis from its EU CO2 pool, taking billions with them Elon Musk's xAI is undoing Tesla's climate work all in the name of AI slop Hyundai bucks the trend as IONIQ 5 EV sales surge 33% in record-setting February Real-world test: electric semi trucks can save fleets nearly $160,000 per truck Where do you charge your wheel loader? Try the Circle K! 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.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is erasing Tesla's legacy of good climate impact work with xAI, seemingly to generate a large amount of questionable AI slop. Elon says xAI has a higher purpose, but so there there's little evidence of that.Related episodes:Why Elon Musk's Tesla & xAI Exec Staff Exit in Droves https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gH4c1wAKglXqilUROpR1IHow 'Elongelical' Influencer Accidentally Predicted Robotaxi Fail  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EJZcUCDLObNE3Op2yhMNPElon Musk's xAI Grok is POISONING Memphis! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hAAzu6bIiBQpkSSmkZPhsReferenced article:Elon Musk's xAI is undoing Tesla's climate work all in the name of AI slop | Electrek https://electrek.co/2026/03/03/elon-musk-xai-data-center-undoing-tesla-climate-gains/Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

John Johnston (JJ) breaks down how Elon Musk is erasing Tesla's legacy of good climate impact work with xAI, seemingly to generate a large amount of questionable AI slop. Elon says xAI has a higher purpose, but so there there's little evidence of that.Related episodes:Why Elon Musk's Tesla & xAI Exec Staff Exit in Droves https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gH4c1wAKglXqilUROpR1IHow 'Elongelical' Influencer Accidentally Predicted Robotaxi Fail  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3EJZcUCDLObNE3Op2yhMNPElon Musk's xAI Grok is POISONING Memphis! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hAAzu6bIiBQpkSSmkZPhsReferenced article:Elon Musk's xAI is undoing Tesla's climate work all in the name of AI slop | Electrek https://electrek.co/2026/03/03/elon-musk-xai-data-center-undoing-tesla-climate-gains/Disclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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 Cybercab being dead on arrival, Donut Lab's miracle battery, Waymo expanding, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Elon Musk threatens to halt Tesla Giga Berlin expansion over union vote Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends Donut Lab's ‘miracle' solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there's a catch BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change' in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026 Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0) 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/8u-7fZpN36M

On today's extraordinary episode of Quick Charge, we reflect on the fact that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and both Donut Labs AND Tesla are a long long way from turning everyone into believers. While Donut Labs' allegedly groundbreaking solid state battery tech gets put to the test, Tesla engineer Victor Nechita, who served as Tesla's vehicle program manager for the Cybercab, has announced he is leaving the company as part of the recent exodus of the brand's top staff. Plus, a new study of 5,000 home sales showed that rooftop solar really does pay for itself – almost as soon as you put it in! Source Links Donut Lab's ‘miracle' solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there's a catch Verge unveils 370-mile electric motorcycle with solid state battery; sounds too good to be true? This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy Tesla launches legal war over ‘Cybercab' name against seltzer company Report: solar could increase your home value by $39,500 to $79,000 EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026 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.

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Aventon and Xtracycle, a bump on the road to wireless e-bike charging, California wants to give out license plates for e-bikes, Honda has a cool new electric moped, Royal Enfield's Flying Flea electric motorcycle is coming soon, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. 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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also 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 Wheel-E podcast today: New Aventon Ramblas ADV e-bike brings 100Nm torque and 90-mile range to the trails Xtracycle Swoop ASM launched as cargo e-bike that fits the ENTIRE family New California bill to require license plates for electric bikes That awesome wireless charger for electric bikes just hit a surprise hurdle Honda unveils new electric moped cheaper than gasoline equivalent, no motorcycle license needed Royal Enfield CEO confirms launch window for upcoming electric motorcycle Forget electric bikes, Kawasaki is building an electric horse for actual production Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/U7k8C4wMs6U

On today's high-dollar episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is reeling from a $243 million judgement against it in a high-profile wrongful death case involving the company's Autopilot system, and has a hard time getting the relevant data to NHTSA. We've also got news that Waymo its expanding its L4 autonomous and driverless taxi operations into four new US cities across Florida and Texas, bringing its total to 10 compared to Tesla's 0 total cities with driverless electric vehicles in operation. Plus: the US Air Force has deployed the world's first portable 5MW nuclear reactor – which seems like the kind of thing we should all know about, you know? Source Links Tesla has to pay historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot' marketing Tesla sues California DMV to reverse ‘Full Self-Driving' false advertising ruling Tesla is having a hard time turning over its FSD traffic violation data Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0) Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that's better than Waymo Waymo founder trashes Tesla safety as Waymos illegally pass school buses World's first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station 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 smarter episode of Quick Charge, we've got CEO Daniel Hilson here to give us an in-depth look at how BetterFleet can help fleets and utilities manage their charging schedules to keep both energy costs and downtime to a minimum. We also take a look at Amazon's Rivian electric van fleet and how their goal of reaching 100,000 vans by 2030 is coming along, as well as a new solar-powered semi trailer that's using Australia's sunshine to keep food fresh from farm to store to table. Source Links Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025 California's Helix water district gets state-of-the-art managed charging [Q&A] ACT Expo 2025 – one step forward, two steps back for clean trucking Check out BetterFleet GENIUS: adding solar panels to semi trailers is an idea so obvious it hurts 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.

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 the new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, reverses $15k Cyberbeast price hike Elon Musk kills first Tesla Cybertruck ($60k) that makes sense just 10 days after launch Tesla has to pay a historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk's $30,000 Cybercab claim Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot' marketing Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that's better than Waymo Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US Slate pricing to be revealed in June, ‘Blank Slate' truck still expected in the mid-$20k range Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years 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/UC9ayoQ-YDk

On today's labor-intensive episode of Quick Charge, Germany's largest union IG Metall is squaring off with Tesla in a major dispute involving a toxic work culture, criminal charges, defamation, and more – but at least they can still sell cars in California (for now). That's right, gang – Tesla has managed to avoid a sales ban in California by pivoting away from the use of the word "Autopilot" in its marketing (which explains that $99 FSD Supervised deal too, btw). Plus: Polestar is rolling out FOUR new production cars in then next THREE years and if you just can't wait for that, there's a whole lot of great deals on a new EV you can drive home today. That featured image up there, by the way, comes courtesy of IG Metall. Source Links Tesla calls police on IG Metall rep at Giga Berlin works council meeting before critical vote German union accuses Tesla ‘toxic' environment, files defamation against plant manager Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot' marketing Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years Hyundai cuts EV prices in response to BYD and Tesla Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs With a $10,000 discount, the Chevy Equinox EV is hard to pass up 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 crash-tacular episode of Quick Charge it's been a rough, rough week for Tesla stans as new data out of Austin shows Robotaxis crashing at rates more than 4x higher than humans, new data out of China shows sales crashing more than 45%, and a new video seems to show a Tesla trying to crash into a lake. We've got some of Fred's in-depth analysis of what's going on over at Tesla as they start rolling Cybercabs or Cybervehicles or whatever they're calling it off an assembly line, too – and even something the house that Elon built is doing right! Source Links Tesla ‘Robotaxi' adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month — 4x worse than humans Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy Chinese state media amplifies viral Tesla failure amid 45% sales crash Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving' tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter 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.

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 the Tesla Semi, Toyota Highlander EV, Rivian R2, Ferrari Luce, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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) US sales estimated to have dropped 17% in January Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck's battery pack Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images] Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full 2025 earnings report: Tremendous YoY growth led by software Rivian R2 prototypes hit the media and revealed new performance specs as a Tesla Model Y competitor Ferrari reveals name of first electric car, ‘Luce,' shows off Jony Ive-designed interior EPA finalizes illegal dirty air plan to hike fuel costs 76c/gal, despite public outcry 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/t2mWV6bi2fw

On today's Texas-sized episode of Quick Charge, Tesla Cybertruck owners in the Lone Star state get V2G access, Tesla Model 3 and Y models get WeChat via OTA, and Toyota has an all-new electric Toyota Highlander with up to 320 miles of range! We're also taking a look at a Japanese joint venture involving oil refining giant Idemitsu Kosan and Sumitomo Metal Mining that's helping Toyota scale up its solid-state battery production plus up to $5,000 off and 0% interest financing on new Toyota EVs. Source Links Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck's battery pack Tesla partners with Tencent to bring WeChat inside over 1 million cars in China Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images] Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs find Toyota bZ deals near you (trusted affiliate) find Toyota C-HR deals near you (trusted affiliate) 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 long overdue episode of Quick Charge, we've finally got production specs and pricing on the Tesla Semi first revealed by Elon Musk nine (9) years ago. Will it be a revolution, or a case of too little, too late to make a real impact? We've also got a Level 4 autonomous mining truck backed by global EV leader BYD that's already being put to work on more than 30 mining sites, a look at the first preproduction Rivian R2s, and a mobile AI data center + BESS and charging solution from Windrose Electric CEO Wen Han that may be the most bonkers, or brilliant thing you see this week. Source Links Tesla reveals final Semi specs with two trims ahead of customer deliveries Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck Rivian R2 enters final validation testing, spotted uncamouflaged on streets Rivian R2 prototypes hit the media and revealed new performance specs as a Tesla Model Y competitor Autonomous, battery-swap mining truck gets big-buck boost from BYD AI in a box: Windrose wants to containerize the data center 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.

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 getting hit hard by the Epstein files, Roadster is still alive, new Chinese EVs, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Two Tesla board members are all over the Epstein files: what happens next? Tesla (TSLA) can't find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette Xpeng reveals first images of GX flagship SUV with Range Rover styling and steer-by-wire Xiaomi reveals 990-horsepower YU7 GT performance SUV with 186 mph top speed The world's first sodium-ion battery EV is here and it could be a game changer 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/ADzn1KTTUys

On today's show-stopping episode of Quick Charge, we're on location at the midwest's largest independent bicycle dealer show checking out some of the highlights from Himiway, Radio Flyer, Rambo, and a whole lot more! While controversy continues to swirl about e-bike regulations and major players seem to be coming and going and getting saved at the eleventh hour amid the uncertainty of all of this – it's still fun to get to experience the newest e-bikes firsthand, and that's exactly what CABDA 2026 is all about! Bike brands mentioned Aventon Aventon's newly launched Soltera ADV looks almost perfect – I'd only change one thing Aventon New Year Sale takes up to $500 off legacy + new e-bikes for lows from $999 Flyer Radio Flyer launches new 20 MPH utility electric bike Heybike Heybike Villain launched as low-cost 45 MPH light electric dirt bike Himiway Himiway Big Dog electric bike review: A cargo e-bike that's more like a moped Magnum Rambo Velotric Velotric Triker launched, giving e-trikes more power and speed – and tech 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 island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk's cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla's rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. We've also got a look at the Tesla Robotaxi service and ask why its vehicles are crashing so much more often than human drivers, even with safety monitors in the car. All this and more – let us know what you think of today's episode in the comments! Source Links Tesla CEO Elon Musk lied about “refusing” Epstein island invite, newly released DOJ emails show Tesla (TSLA) can't find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline Tesla's own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor Sales of the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra have ultra-plummeted to under 50 units Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China for the first time Ford denies report that it plans to build EVs in the US with China's Xiaomi 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.

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 automotive suicide, Model S/X getting axed in the process, the Cybercab fiasco, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 is committing automotive suicide Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings Elon Musk kills Tesla Model S and Model X because of ‘autonomy' Tesla discloses ‘FSD subscriber' count for the first time: 1.1 million Tesla puts 4680 battery cells back in Model Y; Here's why Tesla panic-files ‘Cybercar' and ‘Cybervehicle' trademarks moments after Musk says them Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk's xAI cash furnace Elon Musk is rumored to be floating merger between Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX Tesla lands major Semi charging deal with nation's largest truck stop operator Ford Explorer and Capri EVs updated with longer range, added power, and more Kia launched this EV pickup based on the PV5 for $30,000 This new Chinese EV pickup looks like the Toyota Hilux, but it's only $18,000 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/9sLdXYG-U60

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a range of stories from new e-bike laws in New Jersey and Amsterdam, Rad Power Bikes getting bought out of bankruptcy, the clever way that e-bike batteries can be used for extra power during storms or even power a food truck, Honda's new 50 MPH electric scooter, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. 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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also 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 Wheel-E podcast today: Rad Power Bikes may be saved? A mysterious buyer steps forward Another US state just signed a harsh new law requiring licenses, insurance for e-bikes The clever way food trucks are now using e-bike batteries How fake UL certifications lead to Amazon's major Chinese e-bike lawsuit Amsterdam just banned fat tire electric bikes The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm Honda's new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle' rolls out with interesting battery choice Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/rfSPE2LYtsc

On today's icy cold episode of Quick Charge, the only thing colder than the air outside most Americans' homes is the demand for Tesla Cybertrucks – so we've got some EV-focused tips on making it through the cold while Elon begins shipping CTs overseas. We've got plenty of tips for home solar and backup battery systems today, as well as some links to older posts about vehicle-to-home capable systems and, of course, some cold weather driving tips for EV drivers who may not be used to these chilly conditions. All that, Tesla sales, and some big batteries in North Carolina – enjoy! Source Links Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need in a winter storm? Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need to run a well pump? It's time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives Here are 8 tips for the best EV winter range and performance Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it's one of these Tesla brings Cybertruck to Middle East amid US demand collapse Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China for the first time Duke Energy brings $100M, 50 MW battery project online 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.

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 latest Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, Aptera in danger, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 didn't remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor' – it just moved them to a trailing car Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise Final form: Porsche's EVs will now Plug and (plug and) Charge at Tesla Superchargers Hyundai shows off the ultimate EV camper with solar power, a kitchen, and few other goodies EV battery leader CATL set to launch first sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you'll recognize Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges Introducing Electrek Forums: A new hub for the EV and green energy community 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/61HaA9hkMGA

On today's highly observant episode of Quick Charge, Waymo founder John Krafcik takes aim at Tesla's Full Self Driving hardware limitations and Volvo Cars rolls out their most important new product of the 2020s: the all-new EX60 electric SUV! The Waymo founder says it's Tesla's antiquated camera tech, not necessarily its FSD software, that's keeping the company from offering truly autonomous robotaxis – and even says they'd fail a DMV eye exam! We've also got a look at the all-new, ultra fast charging Volvo EX60 and Peter Johnson looks into the crystal ball to peer into the future of Hyundai's upscale Genesis brand. Source Links Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla's Full Self-Driving has ‘bad case of myopia' Tesla patents ‘clever math trick' for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving Tesla quietly cuts 1,700 jobs at Gigafactory Berlin despite denying it Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise Volvo set to ditch LiDAR for 2026 – and Luminar is BIG mad Genesis outsold Infiniti in the US in 2025, now it's closing in on Lincoln and Acura Genesis emerges as a dark horse in the luxury EV space as even bigger plans unfold Genesis secretly designed this electric pickup and may bring it to life [Images] 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 bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn't actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases. We've also got another new entrant in the solid state battery race promising more than 600 miles per charge and an innovative new way to keep warm in the winter with a clever use of bricks and excess solar power. Source Links Elon Musk says Tesla ‘almost done' with AI5 design, 6 months after saying it was ‘finished' Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6% Another Chinese EV giant begins testing solid-state batteries with 620+ miles range Even in extreme cold, EVs outperform diesel AND save drivers money Germany is using heated bricks to replace gas-fired industrial boilers 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.

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 to stop selling FSD, Canada and EU to slash Chinese EV tariffs, the battery that could change the world, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it's a big move Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6% EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe Rivian R2 validation units roll off production line, deliveries to follow ‘soon' Toyota's most affordable electric SUV is arriving soon This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool 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/7bkk6qDerFU

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike launches from companies like Rad Power Bikes and Aventon, an updated e-bike conversion kit, Australian police crushing e-bikes (and other e-things), LAND Moto's new ADV electric motorcycle heads off-road while staying street-legal, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. 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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also 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 Wheel-E podcast today: Rad Power Bikes launches ‘new' e-bike amid shutdown uncertainty Why Ananda's new M7000 e-bike motor matters more than its power numbers Can you even tell that this slick two-wheeler is an electric bike? Aventon's newly launched Soltera 3 ADV looks almost perfect – I'd only change one thing This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds Why police are now sending some confiscated electric bikes to the crusher This American-made electric motorcycle is taking street-legal adventure off-road Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/EjCgMSTU4kI

On today's subscriber-focused episode of Quick Charge, Tesla stops selling Full Self Driving as the promise of a Tesla as an appreciating asset dies. Plus, someone's getting a $200 million bonus and Komatsu introduces its own, IRL take on a transforming farm robot at CES. At least one Tesla executive not named "Elon Musk" has reportedly earned a $200+ million bonus in stock according to a recent SEC filing, while Micah Toll shows off a sexy new road bike with a nearly invisible electric motor, Komatsu rolls out a new, real-life Transformer concept, and Hyundai's Genesis brand takes on Mercedes' AMG and BMW's M divisions. Source Links Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it's a big move Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec' Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits Can you even tell that this slick two-wheeler is an electric bike? Transformers get real: Kubota brings electric tractor concept to CES Genesis launches its first electric sports car: Meet the 650-HP GV60 Magma 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 supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). 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 plug-pulling episode of Quick Charge, Stellantis is pulling the plug on a number of popular plug-in hybrid models from Jeep and Chrysler, while falling sales and ongoing union clashes at Giga Berlin could spell the end of the road for Tesla production in Germany. We also take a quick look at some of the many other EVs going the way of the Dodo in 2026 (including the best-selling electric pickup in all the land and a credible Model Y competitor that never got a fair shake), a red wave of EVs headed into Europe, and why this writer thinks you should lease instead of buy – enjoy! Source Links The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is dead along with these two other Stellantis plug-in hybrids Last call: check out these EVs before they're gone for good in 2026 [update] Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin's days numbered? Tesla throws ‘cringe' anti-union concert for Giga Berlin employees ahead of vote EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe Forget what you've heard – leasing your car is almost ALWAYS the right move 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 supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). 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.

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 a battery holy grail too good to be true, NVIDIA open sourcing self-driving, Tesla Model Y 'Standard' Long Range, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 launches ‘Standard' Model Y Long Range in Europe, and non-Long Range in Canada Tesla's full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath Elon Musk's xAI tells investors it will build AI for Tesla Optimus, amid breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit Nvidia unveils open-source AI for autonomous driving, ships in Mercedes-Benz CLA in Q1 2026 Elon Musk wishes NVIDIA luck on self-driving, strangely silent on Hyundai's humanoid robot Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised' FSD Verge unveils 370-mile electric motorcycle with solid state battery; sounds too good to be true? Ford goes all in on L3 eyes-off driving, starting with the $30,000 EV pickup Volvo's new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster Kia reveals three new GT EVs, two sporty electric SUVs and a hot hatch 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/7iQnyeOWDcY

On today's heated episode of Quick Charge, a US Congressman claims Tesla's poor design caused at least 15 deaths, Elon says he's a few billion miles away from real Full Self Driving, and Volvo teases an incredible new EX60 with 400 miles of range. It's hard to understate how wild it is for a sitting US Congressman to call out a specific person and company like this, and it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. Today's show also explores Tesla's moving goalposts for Full Self Driving and the upcoming SPA3 EX60 from Volvo while the 30% home solar tax credit gets a new lease on life and Germany sets a new clean energy benchmark despite geography working against them. Source Links US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act' targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised' FSD Volvo's new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster The 30% solar tax credit is dead — long live the 30% solar tax credit! Solar power overtakes coal and gas in Germany, a country with little sun 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 supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). 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 all-consuming episode of Quick Charge, we've got some quick takes from the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show! One of the largest tech and mobility trade shows on the planet, CES has already seen advanced AI, a drone you can ride, advanced AI, and more! We've also got an all-new SUV from the Sony/Honda partnership, Afeela, sales numbers from Chevy, Genesis, and Lucid, and even an "extended range RV" backed by the home power experts at Anker. You can find out more in the source links, below, then let us know what you think in the comments. Featured image via CES. Source Links Best of CES 2026: All of the weird, wild, and wonderful reveals from the biggest show in tech Honda and Sony will deliver their first EV in 2026, but this SUV may be an even bigger hit Nvidia unveils open-source AI for autonomous driving, ships in Mercedes-Benz CLA in Q1 2026 Check out the LEO JetBike – a personal propeller-free eVTOL that anyone can fly Anker-backed RV startup thinks you'll love their “extended-range” camper Chinese auto giant Geely to announce entry into US EV market within 2-3 years Tesla's full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath GM sold more than twice as many EVs in the US as Ford in 2025 Genesis outsold Infiniti in the US in 2025, now it's closing in on Lincoln and Acura Lucid (LCID) beats the odds after Q4 production surges more than 100% 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 supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). 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.

In this first, thrilling Quick Charge episode of the new year we've got declining Tesla sales in China and the US, a rare 0% financing deal on a new Model Y, and a brand-new EV sales champion was crowned in 2025. We'll also taking a look at Hyundai's fifth consecutive record sales year with nearly 1 in every 3 new Hyundai's sold being electric and another third being hybrids, and explore some of the big promises being made by a two-wheeled startup that's making some heady solid-state battery claims that carry plenty, plenty of asterisks. Source Links Tesla is starting to get squeezed by competition in China, confirms first year of sales decline BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026 Hyundai goes ‘5 for 5' in 2025 with another record sales year Verge unveils 370-mile electric motorcycle with solid state battery; sounds too good to be true? 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 supposed to be recorded several times per week (most weeks, anyway). 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.

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 Q4 deliveries, BYD securing the BEV crown, the Cybercab being spotted, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating Elon Musk's top 5 Tesla predictions for 2025 that didn't happen Tesla Cybercabs spotted testing, unsurprisingly with steering wheels Tesla releases video of Tesla Semi electric truck charging at impressive 1.2 MW BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record 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/g3v9ztssbFw

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new semi-recumbent e-trike, regen from hub motors, a 10,000 mile e-bike, new CA e-bike laws, Talaria Komodo, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. 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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also 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 Wheel-E podcast today: This ultra-comfortable electric trike could keep more people riding for years longer Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company After 10,000 miles, here's what happened to this electric bike We've been lied to – electric bike motors CAN do regen, at least with this genius trick New California law will target the parents of child e-bike riders Talaria Komodo launched as new 65 MPH electric dirt bike Bo M2 review: The premium e-scooter unlike anything I've ever tested before Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/9D0lELHkDpk

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 mission is no longer being 'sustainable', VW Buzz is still alive, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable' from Tesla's mission as he completes his villain arc Tesla's Robotaxi project in Austin is much smaller than Musk claims Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup Watch BYD's insanely fast EV charger add nearly 250 miles range in 5 minutes [Video] Volkswagen shelves its electric minibus for the US, but not forever 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/t2U1W27nU7A

A look back at the biggest clean energy developments of 2025 — and we reveal why electric trucking in China may be the most important story of the year. We break down record global growth in solar, wind, and EV adoption, explain how renewables are now outpacing fossil fuels in new investment, and explore why China's rising clean power generation is finally pushing its CO₂ emissions lower even as electricity demand grows CES 293 - Google Docs. (Letters are being held over until our next bonus episode.) The show also checks in on Norway, the world's EV laboratory, where electric vehicles now dominate both new sales and the overall vehicle fleet. The hosts discuss what Norway's data tells us about the future of gas, diesel, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids — and what it means for automakers still betting on combustion engines. Other highlights include a major San Francisco power outage, Volkswagen shelving the ID. Buzz in the U.S., and encouraging new data suggesting the world may have passed peak air pollution. Links mentioned San Francisco power outage (CNN): https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/21/us/outage-sf-power-san-francisco Norway EV market update (CleanTechnica): https://cleantechnica.com/2025/12/22/evs-take-98-4-share-in-norway-bev-fleet-overtakes-diesel/ World may have passed peak air pollution (Our World in Data): https://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/the-world-has-probably-passed-peak-air-pollution Volkswagen shelves ID. Buzz in the U.S. (Electrek): https://electrek.co/2025/12/19/volkswagen-shelves-electric-minibus-for-us-not-forever/ CES 293 - Google Docs The Lightning Round Global EV sales are projected to hit 20 million vehicles in 2026 Contact Us cleanenergyshow@gmail.com or leave us an online voicemail: http://speakpipe.com/clean Support The Clean Energy Show Join the Clean Club on our Patreon Page to receive perks for supporting the podcast and our planet! Our PayPal Donate Page offers one-time or regular donations. Store Visit The Clean Energy Show Store for T-shirts, hats, and more!. Copyright 2025 Sneeze Media.    

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 Seth and me (Fred) each buying a new EV, Tesla Robotaxi progress, Ford's $19 billion charge on EVs, and much 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: I tested Tesla's latest ‘mind blowing' Full Self-Driving v14 Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them Tesla's patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving FSD false advertising case: Tesla must stop lying or it can't sell cars, judge rules Rivian rolls out software update 2025.46, including Universal Hands-Free driving and digital key for Apple and Android users Another EV battery swapping company is going bankrupt Ford reveals next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV, but kills off the EV version Is the Volkswagen ID.Polo the affordable EV successor it needs? GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says Waymo seeks massive $15 billion raise at $100 billion valuation to fuel robotaxi expansion 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/4Jc-1xJ-U10

This week on Electrek's Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories of 2025 from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes California's new e-bike regulations and updated laws, Bafang's automatic-shifting hub motor, e-bike brand shutdowns, China opting for lead-acid over lithium batteries, Honda's upcoming low-cost electric motorcycle, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek's YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. 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, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We also 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 Wheel-E podcast today: Starting today, California is coming for your e-bike throttles Bafang's new automatic shifting hub motor could change urban e-biking Popular high-power electric bike brand announces shutdown If you think electric bikes are bad, there's a much bigger menace hitting our roads China urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes' for newer lead acid electric bikes Honda's new super low-cost electric motorcycle could come at the perfect time ‘Not safe or legal' – Cops continue crackdown on Sur Ron style electric bikes This bike has 2 huge batteries, 2 big motors and might be perfect for the snow Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10:00 a.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/live/aDbV1uPye90

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 a very telling Tesla Optimus fail, Rivian's AI/Autonomy day, Mercedes GLB EV, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo Tesla US sales drop to under 40,000 units following tax credit expiration, lowest in years Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims driverless Robotaxis coming to Austin in 3 weeks Rivian AI & Autonomy Day: In-house silicon chip, next-gen AI platform, LiDAR for Level 4 self-driving [Video] Subaru's new electric SUV delivers over 300 miles range and it starts at under $35,000 The Mercedes GLB is back as an electric SUV and it's better in just about every way [Images] Global EV sales jump 21% in 2025 as Europe surges and the US stalls Ford and SK On kill massive $11.4B US battery joint venture, split factories between them 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/ZM1kpEBNtak

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 allowing texting and driving on FSD v14, Trump killing CAFE's MPG standard, an Aptera update, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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) sales keep crashing in Europe with a single market temporarily saving it Tesla launches ‘Standard' Model 3 in Europe with aggressive pricing to stop bleeding sales Elon Musk claims Tesla FSD drivers can now text and drive, do police agree? White House unveils plan to raise your fuel costs, despite affordability crisis The Lexus LFA is back, and this time it's 100% electric Toyota's $15,000 electric SUV is a hit in China Aptera (SEV) shows off assembly line for solar electric ‘car', updates on battery and testing 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/poMA4gH3fys

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 a big Tesla Robotaxi setback, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more. Today's episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. Sales end on Dec. 8th for its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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: Elon Musk slashes Tesla Robotaxi fleet goal from 500 to ~60 in Austin Elon Musk admits other automakers don't want to license Tesla's ‘Full Self-Driving' Tesla announces expected FSD approval date in Europe, regulators deny Tesla faces class action over Powerwall recall that leaves people with bricked batteries The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts at under $48,000 with impressive driving range Bollinger Motors is dead again – probably for good this time 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/OsXJ2KY7VYY

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 electricity becoming the base currency, Tesla Robotaxi crashes, the new Porsche Cayenne EV, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total Tesla Robotaxi ‘safety driver' caught sleeping on video Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately The most powerful Porsche ever is electric: The new 1,139hp Cayenne EV Meet the Jeep Recon EV: An off-road electric SUV that's an absolute beast [Images] Lucid Motors launches Gravity Touring SUV, starting below $80,000 [Video] Genesis is crashing the luxury party with the GV60 Magma, its first performance EV Check out Hyundai's cool new off-road electric SUV concept [Images] Electricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out 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/xJmqdgS1hrg

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 Apple CarPlay possibly coming to Tesla cars, VW getting access to Superchargers, a Toyota electric pickup, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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 is working on Apple CarPlay integration, report says Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires Tesla Supercharger live availability is now in Google Maps Volkswagen EVs finally get access to Tesla Superchargers (for real this time) Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities Toyota's first electric pickup is finally here [Images] Toyota opens the doors to its first EV battery plant in the US, but that's not all 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/TaYQYgsgsxQ

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 how Tesla is now Elon's after the shareholders' meeting, Xpeng going all-in on AI, Rivian's earnings, 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 Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS 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) shareholders shoot selves in foot, approve Musk $1 trillion payday Elon Musk says Tesla FSD will allow ‘texting and driving' in ‘a month or two' Tesla delays ‘flying' Roadster demo to April Fools' Day, production to 2027/28 Tesla launches ‘Multipass' in more markets for frictionless third-party charging Tesla updates its electric semi truck design Xpeng AI Day: new AI model powering robots, robotaxis, and flying cars Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2025 report: Revenues and deliveries rise, R2 closer than ever, plus a new AI co. Ford's electric F-150 Lightning pickup may be all but dead BMW updates its best-selling EV with more range and power Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck 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/by3S0W0PWbA