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Episode Summary Welcome to a weekend edition of Kilowatt, where we break down the latest shifts in electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and renewable energy. In this episode, we dive into the details of California's newly structured EV rebate program and explore Norway's staggering, world-leading 98.1% EV registration market share dominated by the Tesla Model Y. We also discuss the impending arrival of affordable Chinese EVs like Dongfeng's Nami Box and Vigo into the Canadian market under reduced tariffs. Turning to Tesla news, we unpack the recent recall of nearly 20,000 older Model 3 and Model Y vehicles due to overly bright low-beam headlights. Additionally, we cover the NTSB's latest findings regarding the tragic FSD crash in Texas, Elon Musk's promises regarding personalized FSD driver preference learning, and Tesla's plans to build a purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle outside Austin. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: Elon Musk says your Tesla will start to learn your individual preferences Tesla Must Recall 20,000 Vehicles Over Bright Headlights EVs At 98.3% Share In Norway — Tesla Model Y Leads California's EV Rebate Won't Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify Tesla FSD Investigation: NTSB Confirms Driver Pressed Accelerator in House Crash Americans Can't Have These Affordable Chinese EVs. But They're Coming To Canada Tesla reveals development of wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle *Show Art Created By Gemini Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are now recording an audio version of written posts that we will upload to Apple, Spotify, and YouTube, which you can listen to by clicking the play button above.We continue our SoH (Strait of Hormuz) Crisis Takeaways series with a check-in on our Obliterating Peak Oil Demand theme that rejects the idea that anyone can know today what decade let alone year oil demand will ultimately peak and subsequently plateau or decline. We have yet to see a scenario from major agencies, banks, or consultants that solves for everyone on Earth some day becoming energy rich, which, in our view, is the ultimate direction of travel. The massive unmet energy needs of the other 7 billion people on Earth points to growth in all current major energy sources and technologies. Energy's natural hierarchy of needs points to a high motivation by especially billion-person-scale developing countries to crack the code on new energy technologies. How is there still any doubt that we will of course need rising amounts of both traditional and new energy sources and technologies for many, many decades to come?There is some thought among energy observers that the SoH Crisis will accelerate the timing of “peak oil demand.” It is a view we reject. Even under our base-case of a messy stalemate between the U.S. and Iran and volatile oil flows out of the Strait, we are highly skeptical we could see the kind of sustained, large-scale substitution out of refined oil products into alternatives that would result in even a plateauing of global oil demand at global GDP rates of 2.7% or higher. In fact, growth in EVs (electric vehicles) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) trucks is likely helping economic resiliency in countries like China and others in southeast Asia during a time of SoH-driven stress and therefore keeping global GDP at better levels than might otherwise be the case. The ultimate driver of all forms of energy, including crude oil, is GDP growth. The biggest risk from the SoH Crisis was (or maybe still is) a deep global recession that would hit demand for oil and other energy sources in the short run.The combination of the April 7 ceasefire and June 17 MOU—as imperfect as both agreements have been—significantly reduced worst-case “$200 oil / global recession” risks. There is also plenty of evidence that neither side is looking for the kind of prolonged full-scale ground war that could drive a more substantial and ongoing disruption of oil supplies out of the region. As such, we are skeptical the duration of the crisis has been anywhere near long enough to accelerate more meaningful behavioral change, even when measured over a longer time frame than just the next few years.As always, we keep an open mind and welcome pushback or different points of view. With that said, our confidence in this core view has only grown since we first unveiled our “Obliterating Peak Oil Demand” series three years ago (here). We use the popular Q&A format to address the main questions we receive on the failing peak oil demand thesis.Subscribe to Super-Spiked to receive all content via email. Also available on https://veriten.com.Question 1 (Q1): You had pushed back on the so-called “peak oil demand” view that was most prevalent during peak “energy transition-climate crisis” years of 2021-2023. Does the SoH Crisis mean “peak oil demand” is back on the table?Answer (A): No.We continue to push back hard on the idea that anyone today can model with any certainty when oil demand will peak, plateau, or possibly decline when the unmet energy needs of the other 7 billion people on Earth are as massive as they are. That has been and remains a core ethos of ours. There are no major external forecasters that we are aware of that have modeled full global prosperity—i.e., everyone on Earth enjoying the basic human right of being energy rich.Q2: Isn't there growing evidence that peak oil demand is at least on the horizon even if you don't think it is imminent?A: No, there isn't. In fact just the opposite. There is more evidence that it is nowhere in sight.At a big picture level, we disaggregate growth in oil demand into two component pieces: (1) global GDP growth; and (2) an “efficiency gain” metric that is the change in the number of barrels it takes to generate a $ of GDP (Exhibit 1). Incorporated into our efficiency gain metric are all the things that would improve the multiplier of GDP to oil demand, including substitute products like EVs and LNG trucks as well as fuel economy gains. It's all captured in that one metric.Our key conclusion is that every year we use slightly fewer barrels to generate a $ of GDP, but that the rate of improvement is well short of what is needed to even flatten global oil demand. The common mistake of every “peak oil demand” forecast we have seen, in particular those from the IEA and leading major oil companies, is a massive over-estimation of future efficiency gains. Typically, too quick of a ramp in EVs and other substitute products is compounded by an assumption that despite fuel economy targets having been missed by 75%-95% historically, they will be achieved at something approaching a 100% success ratio going forward. It has honestly been ridiculous how willing otherwise smart analysts have been to over model and at times double count those two impacts in particular.Exhibit 1: Oil demand derivationSource: Goldman Sachs Research, IEA, OPEC, Veriten.Q3: What is the risk to oil demand?A: It would be extended recession-like global GDP.Global GDP hasn't exactly been booming over the past several years, but at 2.7%-2.8% it has been good enough to drive around a 1 million b/d per year oil demand growth reality. Our number one concern when it comes to oil demand is always the health of the global economy. It is why we did not celebrate (from the perspective of traditional energy companies) the upside risk of $150-$200/bbl as you saw from the perma bulls. The reason being that the kind of oil price needed to motivate a global recession is hardly a bullish outcome for traditional energy companies.Q4: Aren't rising EV sales a risk to future oil demand?A: We disagree with the ICE (internal combustion engine) versus EV zero sum mindset that almost everyone has (there is common ground among the climate-is-the-top-priority crowd and oil sector enthusiasts on perceiving ICE vs EV as a zero sum game).There is no chance that especially the billion-person scale economies like China and India are going to want to subject themselves to the magnitude of oil imports that would come from achieving rich-world economic status but only with traditional energy products. We already know this from observing China and fully expect India to diversify its energy sources and technologies in order to ultimately limit oil imports relative to a scenario where alternatives did not exist. We have long championed the benefits of energy source and technology diversification as good for all forms of energy. As noted above, we believe global recession is the biggest risk to oil demand.In the case of the SoH Crisis, we believe new technologies like EVs, LNG trucks, and the ability to work-from-home via Zoom and related products has added critical flexibility to offsetting a major supply loss as has occurred with the SoH closure. To be sure, that flexibility alone did not remove the worst-case scenario of oil needing to spike to $150-$200/bbl in order to force global recession, but it certainly was part of a series of mitigations along with the material SPR and commercial inventory reductions and pipeline redirections.Let us repeat this to ensure the point is made: growth in new technologies like EVs, LNG trucks, and Zoom has been positive for oil demand in that it has been a contributing factor to ensuring ongoing global economic growth.Q5: Won't the SoH Crisis drive an even faster shift to non-ICE vehicles?A: Yes, we are bullish on global EV sales, especially in large parts of Asia.New vehicle sales are as good of an indication of healthy economic growth as any. If EV sales are growing rapidly, this is good for economic activity and hence oil demand.Q6: But those EV sales represent miles driven that won't be using gasoline?A: Correct. But they will also represent economic activity that perhaps wouldn't be occurring helping support other oil products.We would guard against analyses that show “oil demand avoided based on EV sales to date” we see being published by the IEA and others. Like the issues we see with peak oil demand in general as well as the on again-off again “oil glut” calls, these single-variable extrapolations do not tell the full story for oil demand. The fact is that you don't see the impact in our efficiency gain metric.To be sure, we agree that the outlook for gasoline is weaker than for other products like diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemical feedstocks, in part driven by rising EV sales. However, the existing ICE car park is massive and is expected to grow at a modest clip in the coming decades as highlighted in OPEC's most recent World Oil Outlook 2026 report (link).Looking at Exhibit 2, it is not obvious to us that gasoline demand will globally decline in the coming decades—a view that even many in the oil sector broadly accept. It also highlights how massive the existing stock of ICE vehicles are; the curve slopes slightly up and shows no signs of bending down.Exhibit 2: ICE car park rises slowly, while EV car park rises much faster of a small baseSource: OPEC World Oil Outlook 2026 report.Q7: Robotaxis and autonomous driving: An EV accelerant?A: Yes, quite possibly.The automotive and technology aspiration of autonomous mobility continues to make significant strides. We are optimistic on the progress to date and have high expectations that robotaxis and other forms of autonomous mobility are a present day opportunity, with the technology likely to grow significantly in the years ahead. While notionally an ICE vehicle should have as much of an opportunity to be autonomous as an EV, it is our understanding at this admittedly early stage of development that EVs will secure a more meaningful share of autonomous miles driven. This bears further analysis and an evaluation of how trends ultimately develop. The fact that EVs are inherently more “software oriented” is the reason often given for the EV preference for autonomous mobility.We will repeat the perspective we have maintained throughout this post: if the rise of autonomous mobility leads to increased economic activity—even if overwhelmingly met by EVs—it will benefit overall oil demand though non-gasoline refined products would benefit to a greater degree.Q8: Diversification benefits of having both ICE and EV?A: The idea that all economic activity should be tied to the electric grid is absurd.No country should or is going to aspire to “electrify everything.” At a country level, having a mix of energy sources and technologies is likely to create the greatest resiliency in an uncertain world. Currently, most countries are over-exposed to ICE vehicles as we can see in the car park comparison in Exhibit 2. The ability to avoid odd-even license plate days is enhanced by a greater EV share. As we have now said or implied several times in this post, we expect significant growth in EV sales in the decades ahead, outpacing growth in ICE vehicles.⚡️On A Personal Note: Onto My Third TeslaSince purchasing my first Tesla on my birthday in 2015—a 2015 Model S—I have been an EV-first driver for personal travel. In 2020, we traded in the Model S for a 2020 Model 3. About a month ago, we traded in that Model 3 for a 2026 Model Y. I love driving a Tesla and prefer it over a comparably priced ICE vehicle (I have no doubt that there are high-end ICE vehicles that would be more fun to drive than any of my Teslas). A few observations:* Full Self Driving (Supervised) is awesome and a better experience than any equivalent driver assist technology I have tried from other companies. It's not a close call in my view. Tesla appears to be well ahead of the competition on this. Unfortunately, I have not had the opportunity to try any of the Chinese EVs, which I will aim to do in the future.* A Model Y or Model 3, in my view, is currently a better value than comparable ICE vehicles in similar performance or price categories. As we have been shopping to refresh our two 2020-era cars, this has been a surprise. I would note that this is true at a time that there is no federal EV tax credit.* We had been hanging onto an ICE vehicle for long-distance travel. But with my parents now ten minutes away, instead of 5-7 hours away, there is no obvious reason to not consider being an all Tesla family.* On the last long distance trip we took, we rented a (ICE) minivan from Avis. This seems like a reasonable path forward. We aren't ever going to own a minivan, but our golden doodle was actually quiet and comfortable while being driven in it.Last week we took a trip to western Pennsylvania to visit relatives. It is about 250 miles in each direction. Overall, our experience with FSD was outstanding.* FSD for long-distance travel is an absolute no brainer, game changer. It is a huge improvement over equivalent driver-assist technology from the competitors I have tried.* There are two scenarios where I had less comfort: (1) construction zones with the concrete barriers during times of busy but flowing traffic including many 18-wheelers. The Model Y on FSD did not make a mistake we noticed, but the rate of speed (it drove at the speed limit) was faster on turns with trucks in the next lane than I would have attempted; (2) I made a different decision on whether to swerve or go over a deceased small animal than what FSD picked (it wanted to swerve).* FSD was especially outstanding during slow-moving traffic congestion.* Many smaller decisions it made to me seemed very “human like,” meaning it is how I would have approached the situation.* I was especially pleased to see that it recognized a person approaching a cross walk and came to a stop so they could cross (this was in a residential area of town).Autonomous driving is unquestionably a future that is fast approaching. Is the technology perfect? Of course not. But neither are human drivers. A Tesla does not text or drink and drive as an example. And while you can question some of the choices it made, it makes none of them due to drowsiness, distraction, or other stressors.Autonomous mobility is going to be a game changer in reducing overall traffic accidents and fatalities. It is going to be a game changer for people like my parents that have had to give up driving; they are both good with technology and could easily handle a future, improved version of FSD. I think autonomous mobility will be positive for miles driven and economic activity. Even if it is overwhelmingly EV focused in passenger vehicles, it is going to be positive for GDP growth and therefore oil demand.⚖️ DisclaimerI certify that these are my personal, strongly held views at the time of this post. My views are my own and not attributable to any affiliation, past or present. This is not an investment newsletter and there is no financial advice explicitly or implicitly provided here. 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England conceded two goals in seven minutes to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on Wednesday night, as Argentina set up a World Cup final against Spain. Niall and Marley battle hangovers to bring you reaction to the Three Lions' latest failure on today's FSD. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: Football Social Daily (@FSDPod) on X  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: Football Social Daily - Chat, Podcast and Match Discussion Merch Store: FootballSocialDaily - Etsy UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nvidia is obviously in the news constantly because of the AI boom — but it's also a major supplier to the entire auto industry As head of Nvidia's automotive division, Xinzhou Wu has a front-row seat to all the challenges EVs and autonomous vehicles are facing, especially in the US. And of course, you can't talk about electric cars or vehicle autonomy in the US without talking about Elon Musk and Tesla. So I asked Xinzhou pretty directly if Tesla full self driving can actually do what Elon claims it will be able to do without using LiDAR. You tell me if you think his answer holds up. Read the ⁠full interview transcript on The Verge⁠. Links:  Nvidia's head of autonomous driving opens up about his plans | The Verge Hyundai, Nissan, BYD, and Geely Join Nvidia's Level 4 | MotorTrend Nvidia, auto suppliers roll out partnerships to rekindle self-driving  | Reuters Meet Alpamayo, Nvidia's new AI model for autonomous cars | Forbes I tested Nvidia's FSD competitor — Tesla should be worried | The Verge Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder's producers are Kate Cox and Nick Statt; this episode was edited by Xander Adams. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane.  The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I got to experience the long-awaited FSD v14 Lite for the older Hardware 3 cars, and I want to tell you all about it. Plus: the Model Y gets a "cool" new accessory, California offers up a new EV incentive, the US market gets a very affordable new EV (but there's a catch), and more! Oh, and if you'd like to watch the FSD v14 (AI4) vs. FSD v14 Lite (HW3) comparison video I did with Tesla Raj, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31aHojmgMEc If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at any Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code RTL250 to get $250 off your XCare Premium or Battery & Drive Unit Protection Plan using the one-time payment option! Offer expires July 31! Go to https://xcare.com to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $25 discount.

This week on Sinica, in a special episode recorded at the Davos On Air booth at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, I sat down with Angela Huyue Zhang, professor of law at USC's Gould School of Law and author of High Wire: How China Regulates Big Tech and Governs Its Economy, and S. Alex Yang, professor of management science and operations at London Business School. Angela and Alex — who are also married, and who arrived at this collaboration from opposite ends of the academy — have developed what I think is one of the most useful new mental models for understanding China's political economy: the platform state. Their argument is that we should think of the Chinese state less as a central planner or owner and more as a platform company like NVIDIA or Apple, one that builds architecture, sets standards, and governs an ecosystem within which fiercely competitive private firms fight it out. Value accrues at the system level rather than as firm profit, and the payoff may decide who wins the race to put AI to work across an entire economy.5:37 – Three puzzles the framework is built to solve: profitless dominance in solar, EVs, and batteries; why the "grabbing hand" hasn't strangled Chinese innovation; and how China is attempting both zero-to-one invention and one-to-hundred scaling at once7:57 – The platform state thesis: why the Chinese government behaves like a platform company, how nurturing an ecosystem of private firms solves the information deficit that cripples command-and-control, and why over-entry, involution, and consolidation are a repeated pattern — from EVs to the 140-plus humanoid robot companies operating today16:13 – The aha moment: how a paper on the legal infrastructure of physical AI became the platform state idea over the Zhang-Yang dinner table, and whether this is a new species of political economy or the East Asian developmental state in new clothes20:44 – State conditions: why state capacity and domestic scale are the two preconditions for the model, and why an ambitious Vietnam — which has the top-down capacity — may still find the Chinese playbook impossible to replicate23:39 – Profitless dominance by design: harvesting versus extracting, the Uber analogy, overshooting as a control-theory strategy for nudging sectors, and how the anti-involution campaign and the 60-day supplier payment mandate show the state moderating the very competition it engineered30:33 – Organized chaos: from the bike-sharing graveyards of the O2O wars to today's disciplined market, the exit of more than 400 EV makers since 2018, and why the survivors of China's "Premier League" of competition are now turning profitable32:59 – The 3Gs playbook: growing markets by solving the cold-start problem, from Liuzhou's EV test drives to Beijing's green license plates, and how subsidy is only one lever among many38:36 – Governing the ecosystem like Apple runs its App Store: why Beijing regulates generative AI with a light touch but physical AI is a different species entirely, law as the sixth layer of the AI stack, why robotaxis scale faster in China than in the U.S., and the state-convened standard-setting that's driving down humanoid robot costs46:54 – Two flywheels: the familiar data-and-cost flywheel and the deeper state capacity flywheel, and how the National AI Fund's small but voting stake in DeepSeek aligns a complementor with the domestic stack — tilting the ecosystem toward Chinese chips53:28 – Guarding the moat: automotive data rules and Tesla's stalled FSD ambitions, the unwound Manus sale, China's own small yard and high fence, and the closing provocation — that America could build the smartest frontier models and still lose the diffusion race to "artificial good-enough intelligence." Plus: the case for coopetition, and what policymakers should (and shouldn't) borrow from the platform stateLinks from the episodeAngela's paper on law as the sixth layer of China's AI stack:The Sixth Layer: The Legal Infrastructure for Physical Artificial Intelligence in China (SSRN)Three Project Syndicate op-eds on the platform state idea:The Rise of the Chinese Platform State by S. Alex Yang & Angela Huyue ZhangAre Government Stakes the Key to AI Sovereignty? by Angela Huyue ZhangOvercapacity Is China's Biggest AI Advantage by Angela Huyue ZhangTwo Management Science papers on commercial platforms:Crowd-Judging on Two-Sided Platforms: An Analysis of In-Group BiasImproving Dispute Resolution in Two-Sided Platforms: The Case of Review BlackmailSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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China's EV industry isn't slowing down—it's becoming even more competitive.In Episode 249, Tu Le and Lei Xing break down the escalating rivalry between NIO and Li Auto, examine why Chery is rapidly becoming one of China's most successful global automakers, and discuss what Tesla, Mercedes and other legacy automakers are up against as Chinese brands expand at home and abroad.  The conversation explores Chery's potential manufacturing partnership in the UK, the latest May sales results, NIO's growing momentum with the ES9, Li Auto's recent challenges, Mercedes' next-generation EV strategy, and why intelligent driving, software and global manufacturing are becoming the next battlegrounds in the automotive industry.If you want to understand where the global auto industry is headed—and which companies are building long-term advantages—this episode connects the dots beyond the headlines.  They also hit:Why Chery's export strategy is reshaping its global ambitionsWhether NIO's recent product launches have finally changed its trajectoryThe growing tension between NIO and Li Auto—and what it says about China's increasingly competitive EV marketWhy Mercedes is betting heavily on Chinese software and intelligent drivingTesla's resilience in China despite a flood of new competitorsHow intelligent driving has become the industry's newest competitive battlefieldWhy China's leading EV makers are preparing for a very different next phase of growth.  SEO KeywordsChina EVs, China EVs and More, Chery, NIO, Li Auto, Tesla China, Mercedes China, Chinese automakers, EV exports, China auto market, intelligent driving, autonomous driving, EV competition, Chery UK, electric vehicles, BYD, XPeng, Geely, Tu Le, Lei Xing, Sino Auto InsightsSuggested YouTube Chapters00:00 Welcome & Episode Setup 01:30 Chery's UK Manufacturing Move 03:10 Chery's Export Strategy & Global Push 05:15 Is Chery Too Dependent on Exports? 07:35 BYD, Geely, Chery & China's Global Automakers 09:40 May Sales: Tesla, LeapMotor, Xiaomi & NIO 10:55 NIO Momentum: ES8 / ES9 Update 11:15 NIO vs. Li Auto Suspension Test Controversy 13:15 Li Auto Under Pressure 15:55 Xiaomi, HIMA & the 30K+ Monthly Sales Club 17:30 Mercedes GLC, Momenta & China-Specific EV Tech 20:50 XPeng, FSD & China's Intelligent Driving Race 23:10 China EVs Entering Canada 25:00 USMCA, Canada & Chinese EV Investment 26:35 Honda's China Collapse 27:25 Legacy Automakers' Only Path Forward in China 29:45 Fast Charging, Battery Life & Viewer Q&A 31:30 Built-In Fridges, BYD, NIO & Closing Thoughts

Klaus fik lovet Thomas en prøvetur i teslaen med FSD, så han må begive sig ad motor-, lande-, og grusveje for at finde frem til koordinaterne på Thomas' hemmelige opholdssted langt mod nord.Det bliver til et selvkørende cruise gennem sommerlandet på jagt efter en legendarisk ko-is, som dog ikke lader sig finde, ad smalle veje og gennem 90 graders kurver med særdeles behagelig lateral acceleration — og med et komisk mislykket forsøg på en automatisk parkering.Får de to nørder deres is? Er tre kugler mon for meget? Skal der guf på? Overlever alle cykelturister? Og har Thomas virkelig overvågningsdroner flyvende over sin forskningsstation?****Nu også på YouTube — hvis du bedst kan lide din podcast med uden video. https://youtube.com/@silberblom****Hvem betaler for Silberbauer & Blomseth?Det gør vi selv. Vores indhold er på ingen måde egnet til sponsorer eller reklamer for proteinpulver, VPN-forbindelse eller e-bøger. Så hosting, udstyr og alt det der er på egen regning. Det eneste vi beder om til gengæld (hvis du altså kan lide det, vi laver) er at du smider stjerner, og måske oven i købet en lille anbefaling, efter os på Apple Podcast. Det betyder alverden. Vi higer jo allesammen efter anerkendelse i en eller anden form. Husk at følge os på Bluesky (@silberblom)Linktree

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss the end of Waymo and Uber's partnership in Phoenix, Tesla's Cybercab hitting the streets of Austin branded for America 250 and Waymo's "Because they're everything" World Cup campaign.As Tesla gets closer and closer to putting the Cybercab into service, the U.S. Government is inching toward a national framework that would allow vehicles with no steering wheel and no pedals to deploy across all 50 states and charge for rides.It is the regulatory environment that we believe Tesla is waiting to change before deploying Cybercab into the fleet, even if the rides are free. As Tesla waits for regulatory certainty, The Road to Autonomy broke the news that Waymo and Uber quietly ended their Phoenix partnership, noticing an update on the Uber autonomous vehicle site.The Phoenix partnership, which lasted 948 days, consisted of a fleet of 12 vehicles that serviced a 180 square mile area. Important to note that this was a dedicated fleet for Uber and the vehicles were not part of the traditional Waymo fleet.Now that Waymo and Uber have divorced in Phoenix, we believe it is only a matter of time until they divorce in Austin, where the service has been live for 482 days, and Atlanta, where the service has been live for 370 days. Both partnerships could unwind by the first quarter of 2027.On the Foreign Autonomy Desk, Grayson and Walt discuss the global growth of FSD and Volkswagen and Bosch ending their automated driving partnership, the latest in a long line of stalled autonomy efforts at the German automaker.Episode Chapters00:00 Happy 250th Birthday, America1:15 Waymo and Uber Phoenix Divorce5:47 Dara, Nuro and Wayve Signals8:24 Who Could Backfill Phoenix for Uber?13:52 The Fizzling Demand Narrative17:51 Cybercab, Branded for America 25021:53 Regulatory, Not Safety, Is Holding Cybercab Back24:50 Tesla Semi25:54 Waymo's World Cup Because They're Everything Campaign28:06 Robotaxis at Airports29:32 Chinese Made Vehicles31:11 Foreign Autonomy Desk34:15 Next WeekFollow The Road to Autonomy Indices--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tänast saadet alustame hinnatõusuga – Apple kergitas paljude seadmete hindu ning tõusnud on ka teiste elektroonikaseadmete hinnad. Valve'i kauaoodatud mängukonsool Steam Machine saabus eelmüüki, ja samuti krõbeda hinnaga. Üks populaarne telefonibränd on tõenäoliselt Eestist lahkumas. Euroopa Liit haub oma sotsisaalvõrgustikuplaane. Meelis testis kahte kallist mängurihiirt ja jagab muljeid. Saate lõpetab FSD-tualetipott.Saate teemad:- Apple tõstis paljude toodete hindu.- Valve'i Steam Machine on oodatust kallim.- OnePlus lahkub ilmselt Eestist, millest oleks kahju.- Võrdluses on Logitechi ja Razeri parimad mängurihiired.- W Social on Euroopa uus suhtlusvõrgustik, mis püüab konkureerida USA teenustega.- Iseliikuv WC-pott sõidab vajadusel kliendi juurde.Kui sul on meile küsimusi või tahad jagada oma kogemusi tehnikamaailmas, kirjuta meile: kirjad@digisaade.eeSaadet teevad Hans Lõugas, Glen Pilvre ja Meelis Väljamäe.Tunnusmuusika: Glen Pilvre, Paul Oja.

In this episode of Kilowatt, we dive into the latest developments shaking up the electric vehicle market, starting with Tesla's surprising decision to open Model S Signature Edition orders in Europe. We also examine the regulatory landscape as the NHTSA updates rules allowing the upcoming Tesla Cybercab to ditch brake pedals entirely, alongside new details on its strict weight limits and recent sightings in New Zealand. Safety and legal battles take center stage as we break down Tesla's recent settlement over a fatal Full Self-Driving crash in Texas and look at a groundbreaking feature that uses vehicle cameras to deploy airbags before an impact even occurs.  Support the Show: https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm) Beyond the Post Podcast (https://www.beyondthepost.fm/) Shuffle Playlist (https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist) 918Digital Website (https://www.918digital.com/) News Links: Not a Tesla App: Tesla Opens Surprise Model S Signature Edition Orders in Europe Electrek: Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal ‘Full Self-Driving' pedestrian crash Ars Technica Cars: Elon Musk denies Tesla's Autopilot caused crash that killed grandmother Teslarati: Tesla and driver sued by family of woman killed in Texas crash: what we know Electrek: Tesla sued over fatal crash in Texas home that killed 76-year-old woman Teslarati: Tesla pushes back against unfair reporting of accidents The Verge: Tesla claims driver ‘manually overrode self-driving' in deadly Texas crash Electrek: Tesla admits FSD was on in fatal Texas crash, blames driver for ‘overriding' it Teslarati: Tesla finally clarifies fatal Texas crash, confirms driver manually overrode acceleration Electrek: NHTSA probes fatal Tesla crash into Texas home that killed woman CleanTechnica: Tesla On Autopilot Crashes Into Texas House, Killing One Not a Tesla App: Tesla Crashes Into Texas Home, Driver Blames Autopilot Ars Technica Cars: NHTSA investigating alleged Tesla Autopilot crash that killed woman in her home Not a Tesla App: Tesla Cybercab Won't Need Brake Pedals Under New NHTSA Rules Not a Tesla App: Tesla Cybercab Has a Max Weight Limit of 617 Lbs InsideEVs: Teslas Will Now Deploy Their Airbags Before Crashes Happen Thanks To Cameras Not a Tesla App: Tesla Cybercab Spotted in New Zealand for First Time Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Autonomy Signals, Grayson Brulte and Rob Grant are joined by David Moss, Devin Olsen, and Spencer to break down the first-ever FSD coast-to-coast drive across Canada with no interventions and what 3,782 miles exposed the limits of the Tesla's current consumer hardware.For their journey across The Great White North, the team used a Tesla Model 3 running FSD 14.3 on a journey that took them from British Columbia to Halifax, Nova Scotia with zero driving disengagements, across driving environment that the team has never experienced before.The route threw everything at the car. Two lane roads through the middle of nowhere, fifty mile stretches with no markings, construction flaggers holding stop signs, and Supercharger lots with no lines and no visual reference. The trip became a public stress test of the AI4 hardware suite.Over the six day journey, rain and road grime blinded the cameras and triggered occlusion warnings, throwing a red hands takeover as they pulled into a Supercharger. Across the full run, not a single inch was driven by hand. When the weather turned, the team stopped to clean cameras every fifteen minutes, the exact failure mode the Cybercab teardown answers with onboard air and liquid washers.Tesla FSD Supervised is the best Level 2+ system in the market today. As Tesla's robotaxi ambitions grow, the question now is whether camera only hardware can clear weather, occlusion, and the absence of self-cleaning to truly unlock FSD Unsupervised, or whether that threshold rests on AI5 and a washer equipped sensor stack as Tesla scales toward FSD version 15.Episode Chapters00:00 Signal 1: 3,782 miles Across Canada11:11 Camera Occlusion17:04 What FSD Unsupervised Actually Requires32:44 OMEGA's Take45:09 Where's Next?56:45 AUTNMY AIFollow The Road to Autonomy Indices --------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, indices and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode S12E20 avec Aurélien, et Sébastien S.. Introduction (00:00:00) Quand le kill switch devient une réalité (00:02:10) : Le gouvernement US interdit l'exportation des modèles d'IA les plus puissants.(Sources : anthropic.com et thenextweb.com) Un simulateur de vol sur Google Earth (00:17:00) : Révisez votre géographie autrement avec Google Earth.(Sources : euronews.com et 01net.com) Quand nos collegues nous stressent (00:21:52) : Un développeur crée une app pour mesurer les collègues toxiques.(Source : techradar.com) Majorité numérique : les approches s'affrontent (00:27:10) : L'allemagne rejette la position francaise.(Source : atlantico.fr) Quand la Flandre autorise le FSD (00:43:39) : La Flandre autorise la conduite semi autonome de Telsa.(Source : rtbf.be) Marco Biotech : lorsqu'on récupère les marc de café (00:53:00) : Tout se recycle, même le marc de café !(Source : marco-biotech.fr)

¡Nueva semana y nuevas noticias del mundo de la movilidad eléctrica! En este episodio repasamos el enfado de Xiaomi por las ventas del SU7 en Alemania, conocemos el Volkswagen ID. Cross que se fabricará en España, hablamos de las gigantescas baterías que prepara BMW y analizamos cuáles son los coches eléctricos más vendidos en España durante junio. Además, Tesla vuelve a ser protagonista con varias novedades: Elon Musk anticipa nuevas funciones para el FSD, se revelan detalles sorprendentes del Cybercab y la marca está probando un curioso servicio en los Supercargadores. ⚡ Toda la actualidad de la movilidad eléctrica, con un toque cercano y ameno. Benefíciate del CAE al comprar tu coche eléctrico. Mas info en: https://somoselectricos.com/certificados-ahorro-energetico-cae-coche-electrico/ Usa nuestra calculadora para conocer lo que recibirás de ayuda al comprar un coche eléctrico: https://somoselectricos.com/calcula-importe-ayuda-plan-auto/ ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/627406

- Peak Oil? Nope. Demand Keeps Growing - JLR's North American CEO Quits - Land Rover Relies on Chery For Freelander - Europe Needs to Save Its Auto Industry - Sweden Wants Changes to FSD - 7,000 Tesla Owners Join Class Action Lawsuit - Use Grok To Talk to FSD - Public Supports U.S. Military Right-To-Repair - Chery Launches Pickup Truck Division - Autoline Poll on Tariffs

- Peak Oil? Nope. Demand Keeps Growing - JLR's North American CEO Quits - Land Rover Relies on Chery For Freelander - Europe Needs to Save Its Auto Industry - Sweden Wants Changes to FSD - 7,000 Tesla Owners Join Class Action Lawsuit - Use Grok To Talk to FSD - Public Supports U.S. Military Right-To-Repair - Chery Launches Pickup Truck Division - Autoline Poll on Tariffs

2026/06/18 - 胡聊科技 電動車新聞特斯拉FSD軟體終於即將要在台灣開放使用了。你應該購買它嗎？ 還是使用訂閱的方式呢？

I säsongens sista Bilar med sladd pratar vi om vad som kanske är början på slutet av Tesla-strejken? Anders har läst på om alla lovande bolag som bygger små elektriska flygplan för att övertyga oss andra om att framtiden flyger. Och så har vi återigen talat med Transportstyrelsen om när vi kan få självkörande Teslor i Sverige efter att FSD nu blivit godkänt i Danmark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're five days into the World Cup and the fever has taken over FSD. Upsets, hammerings and far too many hydration breaks have dominated the weekend, while Joel and Marley have been doing their best to keep up with all the goals. The lads talk through the main headlines, including an underwhelming Brazil display and an eye-catching Morocco performance. Loads more discussed on today's FSD! SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠  X: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠  Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocial⁠ Merch Store: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

- Renault 4 Troop Designed to Deploy Drones - Daimler Truck Forms Defense Unit - Mercedes Shows Military Versions of SUV and Vans - EU Safety Experts Say FSD Data Misleading - UAW Settles Axle Strike - Honda Generators Feature Swappable Batteries - BMW Readies M-Version Neue Klasse - AMG Aims For 200,000 Cars A Year - Land Rover's $44,000 China-Designed Freelander - BAIC and Changan Form Strategic Partnership

- Renault 4 Troop Designed to Deploy Drones - Daimler Truck Forms Defense Unit - Mercedes Shows Military Versions of SUV and Vans - EU Safety Experts Say FSD Data Misleading - UAW Settles Axle Strike - Honda Generators Feature Swappable Batteries - BMW Readies M-Version Neue Klasse - AMG Aims For 200,000 Cars A Year - Land Rover's $44,000 China-Designed Freelander - BAIC and Changan Form Strategic Partnership

Esta semana en Somos Eléctricos repasamos algunas de las noticias más importantes de la movilidad eléctrica: España se posiciona como posible gran fabricante europeo de coches eléctricos, BYD retrasa su fábrica en Europa y congela sus planes en Turquía, Cupra confirma el Tindaya, Mitsubishi recupera el Eclipse como SUV eléctrico y Peugeot resucita las siglas GTi con el nuevo E-208 GTi. Además, en nuestro Espacio Tesla hablamos del avance del FSD en Bélgica, los primeros datos de seguridad del FSD Supervised en Europa y el nuevo color Coastal Blue para el Tesla Model Y. Benefíciate del CAE al comprar tu coche eléctrico. Mas info en: https://somoselectricos.com/certificados-ahorro-energetico-cae-coche-electrico/ Usa nuestra calculadora para conocer lo que recibirás de ayuda al comprar un coche eléctrico: https://somoselectricos.com/calcula-importe-ayuda-plan-auto/ ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/627406

- EU Automakers Demand Stronger "Made in Europe" Rules - Volkswagen To Cut 28,000 German Jobs By 2030 - Tesla Earns FSD Approval in Belgium - U.S. Tariffs Cost Japanese Automakers Billions in Losses - Renault Twingo EV Fleets Monitor Urban Infrastructure - Ford Explorer Sales Surge as Smaller SUVs Dropped - Waymo Launches Monthly Robotaxi Subscription - Xiaomi Expands into Extended Range Electrics - Peugeot Launches All-Electric E-208 GTI Hot-Hatch - Should Automakers Share a Common Skateboard Design?

- EU Automakers Demand Stronger "Made in Europe" Rules - Volkswagen To Cut 28,000 German Jobs By 2030 - Tesla Earns FSD Approval in Belgium - U.S. Tariffs Cost Japanese Automakers Billions in Losses - Renault Twingo EV Fleets Monitor Urban Infrastructure - Ford Explorer Sales Surge as Smaller SUVs Dropped - Waymo Launches Monthly Robotaxi Subscription - Xiaomi Expands into Extended Range Electrics - Peugeot Launches All-Electric E-208 GTI Hot-Hatch - Should Automakers Share a Common Skateboard Design?

England finished off their World Cup warmups with a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Orlando, but only after they'd been made to wait by adverse weather. Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins scored as attention now turns to the game against Croatia next week, as Thomas Tuchel's men look to finally bring football home. Back on domestic soil, one of England's stars is the subject of a mega-money bid from Manchester City. Elliot Anderson is a wanted man, with City reportedly having bid over £100m for the Nottingham Forest midfielder. Despite being no longer a Premier League side, Wolves are making headlines too. They've sacked Rob Edwards just days after he was instrumental in the signings of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez, and are replacing him with Portuguese boss Cesar Peixoto. All that PLUS our World Cup Sweepstake draw on today's FSD! SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠  X: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠  TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠  Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocial⁠ Merch Store: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back from China, Tu Le and Lei Xing unpack one of the most consequential shifts happening in the global automotive industry: the technology relationship between China and Western automakers has completely flipped.  What began decades ago as Western companies bringing technology into China has become something very different. Today, automakers including Volkswagen, Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan and others are increasingly relying on Chinese batteries, software, ADAS systems, LiDAR suppliers, and EV platforms to remain competitive.In this episode, Tu and Lei discuss:Why Ford, GM, Volkswagen and Stellantis increasingly need Chinese technologyThe growing influence of XPeng, BYD, CATL, Huawei, Momenta, Hesai and Horizon RoboticsWaymo's rapid expansion and why autonomous driving is becoming impossible to ignoreThe reality of FSD versus China's rapidly improving intelligent driving systemsThe implications of the Trump-Xi summit for the automotive sectorCanada's evolving strategy toward Chinese EV importsWhat the Beijing Auto Show revealed about the future of the industryWhy the next battle is no longer about EVs — it's about software, AI and autonomyThe conversation also explores whether legacy automakers risk becoming hardware manufacturers while Chinese companies increasingly control the technology stack powering the future of mobility.  ⸻

En este episodio repasamos una semana clave para la movilidad eléctrica: Martorell inicia una nueva etapa con el CUPRA Raval y el Volkswagen ID. Polo, MG prepara su llegada industrial a Galicia, Tesla recupera fuerza en Europa y Ferrari sorprende con su primer eléctrico. También hablamos de los nuevos SUV eléctricos de Fiat, del reto de la depreciación de los coches chinos y del avance del FSD de Tesla en Bélgica. Un episodio cargado de industria, tecnología, polémica y futuro eléctrico. Benefíciate del CAE al comprar tu coche eléctrico. Mas info en: https://somoselectricos.com/certificados-ahorro-energetico-cae-coche-electrico/ Usa nuestra calculadora para conocer lo que recibirás de ayuda al comprar un coche eléctrico: https://somoselectricos.com/calcula-importe-ayuda-plan-auto/ ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo con advoices.com/podcast/ivoox/627406

Plenty of happenings with Tesla's FSD around the world as well as Waymo's next-generation vehicle rollout dominate a week of autonomous-driving news. Plus: more evidence of the Model YL's imminent arrival in the United States, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier! WIN AN EV WHILE GIVING TO A GREAT CAUSE: For your chance to win your dream EV (or $50k cash!) in the 2026 ChesedChicago raffle, head to https://ccraffle.com/?utm_source=ridethelightning&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=06.07.26 -- Hurry, tickets are limited and only 9,999 tickets will be sold, get your tickets today and use code RTL for $25 off 2 tickets or $500 off 15 tickets. Whether you win or not, you're helping a great organization help families in need. Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their "One-time Payment" option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $25 discount.

The World Cup is just over a week away and the Three Lions are in the United States preparing for their opener, but are they the right 26 men to do the job? Thomas Tuchel's selection has prompted questions, notably around Dan Burn, Djed Spence and Jordan Henderson, while big names such as Morgan Gibbs-White, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have been left at home. Marley and Niall discuss the ins and outs before the tournament gets underway on June 11th on today's FSD. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: https://twitter.com/FSDPod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Merch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's time-traveling episode of Quick Charge, Tesla might be trying to erase evidence of FSD fraud, Caterpillar keeps trying to electrify the construction space, and time is rapidly running out on what's left of the 30% home solar tax credit.

- Peugeot Invests €1 BILLION in France - Foxconn Takes Orders for 2nd EV - Bentley Reveals New Flying Spur - MG Announces 1st EU Plant - Tesla Faces FSD Lawsuit in China - Tesla's China-Made Deliveries Up Again - Tesla Shows Signs of EU Recovery - Kia Sets Sales Record Thanks to Hybrids

- Peugeot Invests €1 BILLION in France - Foxconn Takes Orders for 2nd EV - Bentley Reveals New Flying Spur - MG Announces 1st EU Plant - Tesla Faces FSD Lawsuit in China - Tesla's China-Made Deliveries Up Again - Tesla Shows Signs of EU Recovery - Kia Sets Sales Record Thanks to Hybrids

In this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie clears out a massive news queue before heading into a well-deserved family break. We dive deep into Tesla's self-certification of Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Texas, its dedicated new Robotaxi hub, and the real data behind its actual fleet size. Meanwhile, BYD announces a groundbreaking policy to accept full crash liability when its "God's Eye" driver-assist system is active, and Waymo officially begins testing its next-gen, purpose-built Ojai robotaxis in the US.  Support the Show Support Kilowatt Other Podcasts: Beyond the Post YouTube Beyond the Post Podcast Shuffle Playlist 918Digital Website News Links: InsideEVs: Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving Electrek: Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars CleanTechnica: BYD Takes On Crash Liability When Its Driver-Assist System Is Active! Electrek: BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has Not a Tesla App: Tesla Launches Official Retractable Sunshade for the Model Y Teslarati: Tesla teases going Plaid Mode with the Model 3 Teslarati: Tesla Full Self-Driving expansion in Europe continues with new addition Electrek: Tesla's ‘Full Self-Driving' fraud lawsuit gets first hearing in China — 10 owners seek $583K Electrek: This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla's FSD lies CleanTechnica: Oracle Exec Sues Tesla Over Full Self Driving Promises And Wins $10,600 InsideEVs: Rivian Says Fight Over Apple CarPlay Is 'Completely Obsolete' Thanks To AI The Verge: Rivian's software chief thinks you don't need CarPlay or buttons Teslarati: Tesla's Robotaxi dreams just took a massive step toward reality Not a Tesla App: Tesla Self-Certifies Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles in Texas InsideEVs: Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It's Nowhere Near That Electrek: Tesla ‘Robotaxi' fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows Not a Tesla App: Tesla is Planning a Dedicated Robotaxi Hub in Texas Electrek: Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body Not a Tesla App: Tesla Model Y Competitor, the Rivian R2 Launches on June 9th InsideEVs: It's Official: Rivian Will Start Delivering R2s In Two Weeks Electrek: Rivian R2 officially launches June 9 – order invites, first deliveries, demo drives InsideEVs: Orders For Slate's Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Finally Open On June 24—But There's A Catch Electrek: Revel and Voltera are building a big EV charging network for robotaxis InsideEVs: Waymo Says Its Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis Are Ready For Prime Time The Verge: Waymo to begin passenger rides in its new Ojai robotaxi Electrek: Waymo starts offering rides in new Ojai robotaxi with 6th-gen Driver InsideEVs: Tesla Was Supposed To Be Losing Europe. The Data Says Otherwise Electrek: One of North America's largest solar farms just came online in Texas Ars Technica Cars: Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban InsideEVs: Jeep's Parent Company Is Considering Building Chinese EVs In North America CleanTechnica: XPENG Starts Producing Robotaxis Not a Tesla App: Tesla Relaxes Driver Monitoring With FSD v14.3.3 Electrek: Tesla (TSLA) officially abandons India factory after years of broken promises *Show Art Created By Gemini and ChatGPT Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gabriel has been solid for Arsenal this season as they clinched a first Premier League title in more than two decades, but the Brazilian defender couldn't hold his nerve as he skied his decisive spot kick in a tense Champions League final against PSG. But should he have been taking it in the first place? Did Arsenal really show the best of themselves in Budapest? There are questions to be answered on today's FSD, including on where Liverpool go next after they announced the sacking of manager Arne Slot! SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

本期嘉宾：彭林、森森、十天、蓝白、本期节目的主要内容有：· 01:05 -- 关于荣耀 600 系列我们还有什么没说的· 08:48 -- 关于雷鸟 GT 系列我们还有什么没说的· 30:30 -- iPhone 18 Pro 四色实锤· 41:19 -- 苹果 iOS 27 AI Siri 界面曝光· 49:46 -- 索尼发布 True RGB 超旗舰电视· 57:57 -- 华为公布芯片设计新成果：正式发表「韬（τ）定律」· 70:10 -- Anthropic 发布旗舰模型 Claude Opus 4.8· 82:53 -- 小米 MiMo-V2.5 系列 API 永久降价，最高降幅 99%· 93:50 -- 特斯拉 FSD 再次更名，中文名变为「特斯拉辅助驾驶」· 99:38 -- 博通发布首批 Wi-Fi 8 路由器集成芯片· 107:05 -- 持有医疗器械证也没用，智能手表将被排除医保报销· 139:30 -- 闲聊环节我们的二手线下店位置在深圳·坂田北·吉华路·展誉公馆，离地铁站很近试运营期间营业时间为每天 12:00--0:00目前已经开业了，试营业期间活动也走起来了，具体可以听播客，感谢大家的支持~还有众多观众朋友的热心提问~每周五晚 8 点，爱否直播间，我们一起开心聊天

- Trump Admin Opens Door to Chinese Tech - USMCA to Boost U.S. Car Content - Reuters Disputes Musk's FSD Claims - Another China OEM Targets Japan's Kei Cars - Polestar Scientifically Measures the Thrill of Driving - Dodge Gets GLH and Hyper Muscle Car - Alpine Gets New Sponsor Thanks to Ex-Renault CEO - Could BYD Buy Alpine F1?

- Trump Admin Opens Door to Chinese Tech - USMCA to Boost U.S. Car Content - Reuters Disputes Musk's FSD Claims - Another China OEM Targets Japan's Kei Cars - Polestar Scientifically Measures the Thrill of Driving - Dodge Gets GLH and Hyper Muscle Car - Alpine Gets New Sponsor Thanks to Ex-Renault CEO - Could BYD Buy Alpine F1?

On today's episode, we discuss everything from Tesla's full self‑driving quirks to nuclear‑powered data centers, Elon Musk's “second internet,” and the legal fight over carbon capture in Louisiana. The show opens with light Memorial Day banter and a story about Glenn's Cybertruck “Beast” outperforming traditional trucks on rough backroads, followed by James describing how the latest FSD update slams on brakes for animals—but mysteriously “targets” turtles while expertly dodging potholes. From there, the crew pivots to climate politics and energy, criticizing Al Gore's legacy, talking through Germany's nuclear regrets, and explaining why micro‑nuclear generators and recycled cooling ponds may be the only way to power massive AI data centers like Meta's without crushing local electric grids and water systems. They then zoom out to space, unpacking Musk's plan for thousands of Starlink satellites, a satellite‑based data‑center layer in orbit, and how Starlink effectively functions as a privately owned, high‑speed “second internet” that underpins aircraft, ships, remote sensors, and more. Don't miss it!

本期嘉宾：森森、十天、蓝白、恺伦本期节目的主要内容有：· 02:03 -- 苹果开启 WWDC 邀请，爱否将为大家带来第一时间消息· 05:00 -- 苹果发布 AI 加持的无障碍功能· 24:27 -- 苹果华为小米手机集体降价冲上热搜，最高直降 3000 元· 30:30 -- 小米 YU7 GT、小米 17 Max 正式发布，雷军：强烈建议现在就换手机· 46:31 -- 特斯拉监督版 FSD 将入华· 49:53 -- 5499 元起，红魔 11S Pro 系列发布· 55:41 -- 3799 元起，iQOO15T 正式发布· 61:16 -- 联发科天玑开发者大会 2026 举行，主题 “全域芯智能，体验新无界”· 72:35 -- 谷歌 I/O 开发者大会结束· 82:49 -- 全球首部 95 分钟 AI 长片将在戛纳电影节首映，由字节跳动 Seedance 2.0 生成· 87:25 -- 绿联推出 NAS 新品 DXP4800 GT· 99:49 -- 马斯克诉 OpenAI 案败诉· 103:52 -- 国行 Switch 正式停服· 128:29 -- 闲聊环节我们的二手线下店位置在深圳·坂田北·吉华路·展誉公馆，离地铁站很近试运营期间营业时间为每天 12:00--0:00目前已经开业了，试营业期间活动也走起来了，具体可以听播客，感谢大家的支持~还有众多观众朋友的热心提问~每周五晚 8 点，爱否直播间，我们一起开心聊天

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Waymo's undisputed global lead, the growing consumer-driven shift toward supervised ADAS (Level 2++), and autonomous trucking's inflection point.After spending the week in Silicon Valley, Walt shared his on the ground observations amidst the backdrop of Waymo's noisy week where the company paused service in several cities and temporarily shut down highway access. Even though Waymo had a difficult week, the company's underlying position is unchanged, as they remain the undisputed global leader.Wayve announced a supervised L2++ point-to-point deal with Stellantis, indicating a potential pivot towards ADAS as a short-term revenue generator. Grayson views the broader growth of ADAS as being consumer-driven, with global OEMs looking to build their own version of Tesla's FSD.Wrapping up the conversation, Grayson and Walt discussed London gearing up for robotaxis and the global growth of Chinese robotaxis.Episode Chapters00:00 Walt's Silicon Valley Field Report07:20 Why Tesla Won't Add LiDAR11:05 Uber's AV Labs and the Data Question13:13 ADAS Opportunity18:40 Waymo's Noisy Week23:45 London Further Opens the Door to Robotaxis26:23 Build America 250 Act29:44 Wayve x Stellantis31:34 Foreign Autonomy Desk34:44 Next Week--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- Stellantis Unveils 60 Billion Euro Growth Plan - Ram Brings Out Muscle Truck Lineup - ChargePoint Expands Apartment Charging - Japanese Car Export Plummet - Chinese EV Export Boom - Gas Prices Spark European EV Surge - Tesla Gets More FSD Approval - Musk Companies Buy Millions from Tesla

It's a question of who is actually delivering product and who is just delivering promises on today's delivery-heavy episode of Quick Charge! Is the tenth time a charm for Elon's FSD, or will Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli steal his self-driving thunder? We've also got some concerning news about Tesla's Actually Smart Summon app getting faster, a sneak peek at some upcoming affordable EVs from BMW, Stellantis, and Volvo, and a full interview discussing Amazon's multimillion dollar middle mile deal with Einride CEO Roozbeh Charli. Today's episode is sponsored by GM Energy. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more here. Source Links Musk says Tesla unsupervised FSD will be ‘widespread' in the US by year-end — again Tesla increases Actually Smart Summon speed by 33% in new FSD update BMW has a plan to ‘keep the brand young' — A cheaper EV Jeep maker reveals plans for a new ‘groundbreaking' EV that will start at under $18,000 The Dodge Neon deserves a comeback – and Stellantis could do it tomorrow $10,000 Leapmotor A10 is the new-age Neon Stellantis needs in the US Amazon is deploying these massive cargo e-bikes for deliveries Amazon taps Einride to scale electric semi truck fleet capacity, NOW Forget Tesla hype — Einride begins public L4 autonomous electric semi operations Costco has a new stackable discount on the 2027 Chevy Bolt Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it's one of these [update] 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 episode, we discuss a mix of tech and politics, starting with a Tesla software update check-in as the hosts compare different versions of FSD 14.3, how the cars' behavior has subtly changed, and where Tesla still feels “a little buggy” on the road. They segue into broader national issues, including whether there's still time—or political will—to hold Anthony Fauci accountable for his COVID-era decisions and public messaging. Glenn and Ben argue that if senators like Rand Paul believe GOP leadership blocked real consequences, they should name names, while James worries that would push them into pure conspiracy territory and insists the larger failure lies with the Republican Party as a whole. Dwayne adds that Congress has limited bandwidth, pointing to budget fights and slow confirmations in the Trump administration, and suggests the moment to prosecute Fauci meaningfully has likely passed. The conversation ends with a heated exchange over whether COVID policies amounted to an attempted “coup,” how much damage was done to civil liberties and public trust, and whether future leaders will have the courage to confront similar crises differently. Don't miss it!

Pep Guardiola has won yet more silverware, but is the weekend's FA Cup success going to be his final trophy as City manager? Rumours continue to swirl about the Spaniard's future in the week where his countryman Xabi Alonso was announced as the new manager of Chelsea. Have Liverpool missed a trick by not sacking Slot and swooping for Alonso? So many discussion points on a packed FSD! SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday night saw Spurs once again spurn an opportunity to make the final two games of the season much less stressful, as Mathys Tel went from hero to villain. The Dutchman scored a screamer before bicycle kicking Ethan Ampadu inside the penalty area, allowing Leeds to grab an equaliser and keep the pressure on Roberto De Zerbi's side. Former Spurs midfielder Michael Carrick is having a better time of things lately, and is set to be offered the chance to continue as Manchester United boss on a permanent basis after delivering Champions League qualification from his interim spell. Another former Carrick place of work is Middlesbrough, who were eliminated from the Championship playoffs by Southampton on Tuesday night, but want to be reinstated after allegations of espionage overshadowed the occasion. Marley and Joel dig into everything from the week's football so far on today's FSD. SUBSCRIBE NOW: https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr  X: https://twitter.com/FSDPod  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily  Telegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Merch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tesla confirms that the upcoming FSD v14 Lite for Hardware 3 vehicles will be rolling out globally. Plus: Tesla introduces not one but two new blue paint options for Model 3 and Model Y, Rivian had a better-than-expected first quarter, Nissan becomes the latest legacy automaker to pull the plug on EVs in the US market, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier! WIN AN EV WHILE GIVING TO A GREAT CAUSE: For your chance to win your dream EV in the 2026 ChesedChicago raffle, head to https://tinyurl.com/CCraffleRTL -- Hurry, tickets are limited and only 9,999 tickets will be sold, get your tickets today and use code RTL for $25 off 2 tickets or $500 off 15 tickets. Whether you win or not, you're helping a great organization help families in need. Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their "One-time Payment" option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com and use the promo code RTLsale for 5-10% off your next purchase. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $35 discount.

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Grasshopper Bank - https://grasshopper.bank/twistPaperOS - https://paperos.com/twistLinkedIn Jobs - https://linkedIn.com/twistPlaud - https://Plaud.ai/twistThe top 5 U.S. venture firms captured 73% of all LP commits in Q1, and three veteran VCs say the math may have officially broken. Aleph's Michael Eisenberg argues we may be witnessing the end of a 60-year run for venture capital as a craft business. Maniv's Mike Granoff and Oxcart's Larry Covert push back, arguing it's merely splitting into two asset classes: "Consensus VC" and traditional VC. Either way, the implications for founders, LPs, and the next decade of innovation are enormous.TWiST is back on the beat with a venture round table discussing investment concentration, the IPO drought, "bullshit ARR" in the AI era, AI gross margins, the U.S.-China chip war, the Iran conflict's impact on defense tech, the death of NATO and the rise of allied supply chains, why Tel Aviv's stock exchange could become the next NASDAQ, and a lightning round on each VC's favorite portfolio company. Let's go!Timestamps:0:00 Intro + sponsor reads (Grasshopper Bank, PaperOS, LinkedIn Jobs)0:58 Plaud: If your work depends on conversations — interviews, meetings, calls — you need a Plaud NotePin. You can check it out at https://Plaud.ai/twist and use code TWIST for 10% off!2:13 Introductions: Eisenberg (Aleph), Granoff (Maniv), Covert (Oxcart)3:57 The impact of rising venture capital concentration6:43 "We may be witnessing the end of venture capital"9:17 Consensus VC vs. Traditional VC10:01 LinkedIn Jobs - Hire right, the first time. Post your first job and get $100 off towards your job post at https://LinkedIn.com/twist11:48 Why mid-size firms beat the behemoths on founder access19:35 Coining "Consensus Colossal Collaborative Capital" (CCCC)20:03 AngelList's USVC retail VC fund — does it help mid-size funds?20:18 PaperOS - Whether you're raising a round, launching a fund, or managing a venture portfolio, PaperOS can unlock simplicity and scale across your empire of capital, contracts, and companies. Claim your $10,000 credit at https://paperos.com/twist23:27 Are there more breakout startups today than 5 years ago?28:36 The "bullshit ARR" problem and AI gross margins30:03 Grasshopper Bank - Time is money. Don't waste either. Go to https://grasshopper.bank/twist and get an exclusive $500 cash bonus just for opening an account.32:08 Cursor's negative gross margins and the hyperscaler funding flywheel33:06 Are we all electron constrained?35:35 Are we headed for surge pricing on compute?40:22 Will anything replace NVIDIA? NextSilicon, Hailo & Israel's chip stack43:33 Distillation, small models, and Apple's edge advantage46:38 Public trust in AI: should government mandate Waymo & FSD?1:02:58 Defense tech: Saronic, Anduril & the coming defense M&A wave1:06:35 The Iran war timeline & supply chain impact1:18:52 Lightning round: Jiga, Divergent, Volaback, Firehawk, HarbingerSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 30 April 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDailyVOLKSWAGEN OPENS ID POLO ORDERS IN EUROPEVolkswagen has opened order books for the ID Polo, an all-electric small car starting at €24,995, built on the upgraded MEB+ platform to compete with Chinese EVs in Europe's mass market. It offers three power outputs, two battery options (37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC) with up to 455 km WLTP range, a 13-inch touchscreen, 441 litres of boot space, and vehicle-to-load capability.BMW IX3 RANGE TARGET RISES TO 434 MILESBMW has raised its projected EPA range estimate for the U.S.-spec iX3 xDrive50 to 434 miles, an 8.5% increase over earlier guidance, though final EPA certification is still pending. Priced from around $60,000, the iX3 is launching in the U.S. in May 2026, with customer deliveries expected in late September or early October after mass production begins in early September.FORD MODEL E STILL BURNS CASHFord's electric car division Model e lost $777 million in Q1 2026, roughly $23,000 per EV sold, despite a $72 million year-on-year improvement and a 10% rise in volumes to around 34,000 units. Ford's near-term focus is improving margins on existing EVs while developing next-generation models on its Universal EV platform and expanding into battery storage through the newly launched Ford Energy.CITROËN PLOTS SUB-€15,000 CITY EVCitroën CEO Xavier Chardon has confirmed plans for a sub-€15,000 A-segment electric city car, positioning it as a modern equivalent of the 2CV to help restore European car buying, which remains three million buyers per year below pre-pandemic levels. A concept is expected at the Paris motor show in October, with a production version to follow within a couple of years at a price well below the current ë-C3.JEEP AVENGER GETS FIRST FACELIFTJeep has given the Avenger its first major update since its 2023 launch, debuting the revised model in Rio de Janeiro with a redesigned seven-slot grille that lights up at night and brings it visually closer to the newer Jeep Compass. A dedicated European launch is planned later in 2026, significant given the Avenger won the 2023 European Car of the Year and has been central to Jeep's European recovery.RIVIAN SIGNALS SECOND R2 SHIFTRivian appears to be quietly staffing a second production shift for the R2 at its Normal, Illinois plant, with a LinkedIn post from a newly promoted R2 Group Leader confirming he is "ramping production on night shift." Volume R2 production began on April 22, with early units going to employees for several months of real-world software data collection ahead of external customer deliveries.MG 07 TO GET MOMENTA R7 SYSTEMSAIC's MG has confirmed the upcoming MG 07 fastback sedan will be among the first vehicles to feature Momenta's R7 autonomous driving system, unveiled at Beijing Auto Show as a direct rival to Tesla's FSD v14. Momenta's R7 supports weekly over-the-air updates, targets a deployed fleet of 200,000 vehicles by end-2026, and plans European robotaxi deployments later this year through a partnership with Uber.UK EV FLEET TOPS TWO MILLIONThe UK's zero-emission vehicle fleet reached 2 million registrations at the end of 2025, representing 4.8% of all licensed vehicles, with 528,000 newly registered in 2025 alone and electric cars taking 23.4% of new car sales. The government's Electric Car Grant, offering up to £3,750 off qualifying EVs, has already been used by over 100,000 buyers and has driven a 10% rise in electric car demand.SWEDEN EV SHARE HITS 64.9% IN Q1Plugin EVs captured 64.9% of Sweden's auto market in Q1 2026, up from 58.0% a year earlier, with BEVs alone reaching 40.7% market share on a 21% volume increase despite the overall market shrinking 2%. A new BEV incentive scheme targeting lower-income rural households helped sustain momentum, while the Volvo EX40 held the top BEV sales spot for the third consecutive quarter.LGES 46-SERIES ORDERS TOP 440 GWHLG Energy Solution secured over 100 GWh of new orders for its 46-series cylindrical cells in Q1 2026, pushing its total backlog above 440 GWh, with the new business widely attributed to a reported ten-year BMW Group contract worth approximately €5.8 billion. The deal is said to cover both 4695 and 46120 cell formats linked to BMW's Neue Klasse platform, and would mark LGES's first time supplying cells for BMW battery-electric vehicles.ROLLS-ROYCE TESTS SECOND ELECTRIC VEHICLESpy photos have revealed Rolls-Royce testing an unnamed electric utility vehicle that closely matches the proportions and silhouette of the Cullinan, the brand's most popular model since its 2018 launch. Reports suggest this is not a next-generation Cullinan replacement but rather a separate new product alongside it.

Tesla held its quarterly earnings call for Q1 2026, and we got a big update on Tesla's plan to upgrade the Hardware 3 cars for people that paid for FSD. Plus: we now have a better idea of when to expect the upcoming v14 "Lite" release for HW3 and the next-gen Roadster reveal, and more! Watch Jason Cammisa's Model S video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwnJzP0TlCk  If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. And there are stacking bonuses in it for you at each pledge level, like early access to each episode at the $5 tier and the weekly Lightning Round bonus mini-episode (AND the early access!) at the $10 tier! And NO ADS at every Patreon tier! Also, don't forget to leave a message on the Ride the Lightning hotline anytime with a question, comment, or discussion topic for next week's show! The toll-free number to call is 1-888-989-8752. INTERESTED IN A FLEXIBLE EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR YOUR TESLA? Be a part of the future of transportation with XCare, the first extended warranty designed & built exclusively for EV owners, by EV owners. Use the code Lightning to get $100 off their "One-time Payment" option! Go to www.xcelerateauto.com/xcare to find the extended warranty policy that's right for you and your Tesla. P.S. Get 15% off your first order of awesome aftermarket Tesla accessories at AbstractOcean.com by using the code RTLpodcast at checkout. Grab the SnapPlate front license plate bracket for any Tesla at https://everyamp.com/RTL/ (don't forget the coupon code RTL too!). Enhance your car with cool carbon-fiber upgrades from RPMTesla.com and use the promo code RTLsale for 5-10% off your next purchase. And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $35 discount.