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Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 63:42

On 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 Model 3 refresh, Cybertruck, EV startup earnings, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. 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 to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: New Tesla Model 3 refresh leaked photo reveals steering wheel Tesla breaks ground at new Lithium Refinery, aims to support 1 million electric cars Tesla teases new Cybertruck accessory: a tool rack Tesla releases a new Full Self-Driving Beta update with performance improvements Tesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas Tesla relaunches referral program for cars, raffles a Cybertruck Tesla announces it won't produce Model S and Model X in right-hand-drive Tesla's giant 1 million car recall is literally a feature update Honda unveils the e:Ny1 electric SUV, the first EV based on its new dedicated platform Rivian (RIVN) surprises in Q1 earnings with smaller losses and reaffirmed production guidance Lucid Motors (LCID) Q1 2023 results: Production and deliveries drop, but liquidity remains high Fisker (FSR) Q1 2023 report: 55 Ocean SUVs built, two delivered, guidance drops, PEAR delayed Electrek is proud to sponsor Formula Sun Grand Prix 2023, join us! Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y4ALtdiKy4

Tesla Model 3 refresh, Cybertruck, EV startup earnings, and more

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 63:42

The Tesla Life #306 - Giga Texas at 5,000

The Tesla Life Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 70:08

Tesla looking to create a new Lithium R&D Lab in Sparks NVTesla looks to be building a lithium research and development lab in Sparks, Nevadadriveteslacanada.caNew Boring Tunnels approved for ever expanding Las Vegas Loop- Twitter pic New ModelS Wheel and Brake packages unlocks TrackMode and 200+mphTesla adds Model S Track Package with Carbon Ceramic Brakes and Zero-G wheels to online shop [Videos]driveteslacanada.ca South Korean supplier gets $227M order for CyberTruck partsTesla Cybertruck production teased in $227M+ order for partsteslarati.com 3 Original zero mile Roadsters found in shipping containerTesla Roadster trio found in shipping containers accumulates massive bidsteslarati.com Giga Texas installs its own BESSTesla Giga Texas Installs BESS Consisting of 68 Megapackstesmanian.com Model Y at Giga Berlin video of Midnight Cherry Red- Twitter video More Supercharger Test Drive offers from Lucid Lucid attempts to lure Tesla owners with free test drives at West Hollywood Superchargerdriveteslacanada.ca New Tesla Crash Test facility being built in AustinTesla aims to improve vehicle safety with new facility in Texasteslarati.com Are Tesla owners holding back on new car purchases?autoevolution.com 5000 per week at Giga Texas archived!Giga Texas hits next major production milestone: 5,000 Model Ys per weekdriveteslacanada.ca

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Quick Charge Podcast: May 10, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 7:09

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla slashes Supercharger prices across Europe Tesla strangely denies rumors that new Model 3 is going to be produced in China Tesla achieves its goal of 5,000 Model Ys a week at Giga Texas Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted stuck in a field GM plans to return to Europe as an EV-only brand Rivian (RIVN) surprises in Q1 earnings with smaller losses and reaffirmed production guidance Toyota is creating a dedicated BEV platform with plans to reveal next-gen EVs https://youtu.be/6A3VQdpf10s Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

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Germany Derails EV Law, Tesla Cuts Prices and France EV Share | 06 Mar 2023

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 22:59

France's Plugin EV Market Share Reaches 23.8% in February, Dacia Spring Still Best-Selling Full Electric Source: https://cleantechnica.com/2023/03/04/frances-plugin-evs-hit-24-in-february-dacia-spring-still-boss/ Mazda MX-30 Sales Disappoint in the US, While Overall Sales Remain Positive Source: https://insideevs.com/news/559031/mazda-mx30-us-sales-disappoint/ German Minority Party Tries to Block EU Rule for 100% BEVs by 2035 Source: https://cleantechnica.com/2023/03/05/minority-german-party-tries-to-block-eu-rule-to-go-100-bev-by-2035/ GM Teams Up with Samsung SDI for Battery Joint Venture Plant in Michigan Source: https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=83285 Li Auto spotted building 800 V high-voltage superchargers Source: https://cnevpost.com/2023/03/06/li-auto-spotted-building-800-v-high-voltage-superchargers/ Tesla cuts prices on new inventory vehicles in Europe by up to 7% Source: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-discount-inventory-vehicles-europe/ Tesla to Release Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit for Model S Plaid to Reach Advertised Top Speed Source: https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-s-carbon-ceramic-brake-kit-starts-selling-soon-it-s-an-invite-only-affair-for-now-211316.html Tesla recalling thousands of Model Ys due to seat belt issue that can't be fixed via software Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-recalling-thousands-model-ys-003538561.html Our Next Energy to Provide Energy Storage for Berkshire Hathaway Project in W.Va. Source URL: https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/ev-battery-company-our-next-energy-partners-berkshire-hathaway-wva Evercharge and Passkey Partner to Develop Battery Energy Storage at EV Charging Locations Source URL: https://batteriesnews.com/evercharge-passkey-partner-develop-battery-energy-storage-systems-solve-lack-sufficient-energy-at-ev-charging-locations/ US electric vehicle market warms to Chinese battery technology Source URL: https://www.ft.com/content/7548c4f6-b76f-4b23-ac4f-29461729745f When Toyota gets humbled, everyone should take note Source URL: https://www.autonews.com/commentary/when-toyota-gets-humbled-everyone-should-take-note Greenpeace accuses Toyota of greenwashing in Australia https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/consumer/2023/03/03/greenwashing-greenpeace-toyota-complaint-accc/ Xcel Energy's Plan for Largest Utility-Owned Charging Network Sparks Opposition in Minnesota Source URL: https://www.startribune.com/xcels-plan-for-largest-u-s-utility-owned-charging-network-sparks-strong-opposition/600256296/ Two-thirds of Planned European Battery Production at Risk, Analysis Shows Source: https://www.transportenvironment.org/discover/two-thirds-of-european-battery-production-at-risk-analysis/ Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure a Cybersecurity Target Source URL: https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot/ev-charging-infrastructure-electric-cyberattack-opportunity PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL OCTOPUS ELECTRIC UNIVERSE - GLOBAL PUBLIC CHARGING MADE SIMPLE WITH ONE APP AND ONE MAP. LEASEPLAN ELECTRIC MOMENTS - PROVIDING ALL THE TOOLS AND GUIDANCE EV DRIVERS NEED

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Fossil Fuel Assets Worthless by 2036; Hydroponic Wheat; Electric Truck Stops

The Clean Energy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 56:43

Electric truck stops will need as much power as a small town. Heat pumps mandatory in new homes in Washington State. Indoor hydroponic wheat produces 6 crops per year on the same land. LaGuardia Airport will host a pilot project that uses a flywheel to speed up EV charging. SpaceX buys ads on Twitter. Could Tesla be next? Battery espionage in Canada by China. Tesla proposes a North American charging standard. Should ICE trucks pay highway tolls? New study could show how batteries can have 20% more life cycles (and therefore lower prices). Half the world's fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036. The price of hydrogen at the pump in California has risen 33%. We compare gas and electric alternatives. Tony Seba has our Tweet of the Week: Percision fermentation land area to replace all the cows. Thanks for listening to our show! Consider rating The Clean Energy Show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you listen to our show. Follow us on TikTok! @cleanenergypod Check out our YouTube Channel! @CleanEnergyShow Follow us on Twitter! @CleanEnergyPod Your hosts: James Whittingham https://twitter.com/jewhittingham Brian Stockton: https://twitter.com/brianstockton Email us at cleanenergyshow@gmail.com Leave us an online voicemail at http://speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow Transcript Hello, and welcome to Episode 139 of the Clean Energy Show. I'm Brian Stockton. I'm James Whittingham. This week, an indoor wheat experiment is a big success. A new crop is harvested six times a year. Wish my hair did that. Heat pumps are now mandatory in new homes in Washington state. Also mandatory cheering for the Seattle Kraken electric truck stops will need more power than a small town. What about the same amount of meth? LaGuardia Airport will host a pilot project that uses a flywheel to speed up EV charging. This partnership makes perfect sense, because if there's one thing LaGuardia is known for, its speed. All that and more on this week's edition of The Clean Energy Show. Welcome, everyone, to what I think is the best podcast on the Internet everywhere. It's objectively true. Objectively true. I think so. Right now, this is a particular moment. And also on this week's show, Brian, we also have stuff about SpaceX. It's buying ads on Twitter because it's CEO bought Twitter. And we wonder if Tesla could be next, because Tesla has never advertised near her SpaceX. So maybe this could break ground for that. We'll see. The first case of battery espionage has been discovered in Canada. Hydrogen pump prices are going up 33% in California, half the world's fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036. So keep that in mind when investing today. How are you? I'm good. So just an update on my house. So I applied for the Greener Homes grant here in Canada to do energy upgrades to my house. All right. Hoping to put in an air source heat pump, get rid of my natural gas. And so the first step of that is the blower door test and kind of home energy evaluation. And that all happened today. So that was fun. They put the big blower in the door. They test the air tightness of the house. So they got this doorshaped mass that goes all over the door with a hole for the blower. And the blower only, right? Yeah. And it blows air in or out, I can't remember. And then they could also go around the house with the sort of infrared camera thing and with the blower on, kind of show you where the leaks are in the house. It's wintertime now. It's super cold out. Oh, well, then it will be sucking. It will be sucking it. And the air will be coming in through the window cracks and things like that. Yeah. So did they go around with a smoker? No smoker. Just this infrared thing. Maybe they use a smoker more in the summer. Okay, well, they didn't use a smoker on mine, and they didn't do that on mine. They didn't go around. So what did you find out? Not too much yet. They have to sort of crunch all the numbers because they do a volumetric assessment of the house where they calculate the interior volume of the house. So then they have to go and take the measurements that they got from the blower door, do some calculations, figure it out, and you get kind of like an Energy Star rating for your home. And we did this about ten years ago when we did some upgrades. It was a similar program. So they give you a number, I think it's out of 100 of what your energy efficiency is, and then as you make improvements, you hope to they do the blower door test again when you're all done, and you hope to increase the sort of Energy Star rating of your house. This is mostly for air ceiling, right? Yeah, and we could see that a little bit with the infrared camera. But we will hopefully do some more upgrades. It's the main thing we want to do is the air source heat pump, and we should get the grant for that kind of regardless of what the blower door result is. I told you last week there's a TV series shooting across the street from me, and they were actually outdoors shooting today, so I was worried the blower would they come knock on our door. Because you're a film, you know, the film community. Old man stalked and wanting money to shut down his blowers so we could continue our production, because people do that on the streets. They'll run their muscle cars and have to get paid off get paid off to shut it down because the film crew needs quiet. And I watched The Godfather yesterday, which I hadn't seen in many, many years. Let me guess. Blue Ray, 4k? Exactly. It's this restored version. It's quite cool. They did extensive restoration, but a lot of that movie is ADR. I sort of didn't remember that, but ADR being dialogue replacement, where a lot of the dialogue was replaced in post production. Like, a lot of it, like, way more than half, I think. Wow. So it was a low budget film, more or less, wasn't it? Yeah, I guess that would be the reason. Like, lots of location shooting and lots of extraneous noises. But yeah, that was sort of the surprise on that one for me. Did you just notice it more this time, or what? Yes, I haven't seen it in 2030 years. You were just a child then, really. I mean, you naive. You accepted everything as reality. Yes. I wish I was that. It's a fascinating if you're interested, on the Bluray, and there's these special features about how they had to restore it because the film, when it came out in 72, was just wildly more popular than anybody expected. And whenever that happens, they have to run more prints so that they have to make more prints of the film. So the original negative, even though it's only 50 years old, I ended up getting totally ruined. And the restoration that they had to do was to the point where they were going and taking outtakes they were taking outtakes and cutting them back into the film because certain shots were damaged. And with the approval of the director, you can do that kind of weird thing. Oh, wow. I don't know how I feel about that. You get used to a film that would stand out to you. It shouldn't be in any way that you notice it's like literally like just a shot of somebody walking down the hallway or okay, that's different. It's nothing important. You know, my childhood home has been destroyed. There was an explosion in Regina. That was your childhood home. No, it wasn't, but it was built next to my childhood home. And when I say childhood home, I mean I lived there for three months with great eight. My brother lived there, and I left home in grade eight and went and lived with him and found out he had a girlfriend who became his wife, who eventually became his ex wife. That building, which is a brick, three story apartment building with, I think, you know, twelve suites, and it was, has to be demolished now because the house next door blew out. Well, it was kind of like an apartment building that they were building right when I was living there, I think. And it's like a four suite housing, but nobody was living there. The whole thing blew up, rain off the ground, boom. And the only person who was injured was somebody who didn't live there, who lived somewhere. That window broke. But this is a story. Kids at Natural Gas caused this explosion with solar and wind have never caused an explosion. You know, I had my first clean energy show dream the other night, and it was a paraphrase in the first one. Brian, I was in the backseat of your Tesla. You got out and I was concerned. Did he hit the brake? You got in front of the car and the car ran over you. And I think I was watching Breaking Bad because I'm just now watching Breaking Bad, and there was a scene of a car running over somebody. So the same crunch for Breaking Bad was there, and I didn't think it went well for you. There's another part of the dream. For some reason, I was in this giant mansion with all kinds of celebrities around people, and I was ready to record my end of the podcast. And we couldn't find you. It was just not to be found. Like I said earlier, SpaceX, as a guest, has bought a package to advertise its Starlink Internet service on Twitter. Now, SpaceX has never advertised before. Starlink has never advertised before. Tesla famously does not advertise because its CEO has always said that the car sells itself. Until this point, it continues to do so. But I wonder, Brian, I wonder if either to prop up the company he bought, or could this be the first time that Tesla actually buys advertising on Twitter? Could that happen one of these days. Well, the explanation I heard was that he wanted to test the efficacy of advertising on Twitter. So they also bought ads on, like, Facebook and Instagram at the same time to kind of see how the Twitter kind of advertising scheme works. But it is a sort of demand lever that Tesla could employ. They still have a big backlog of orders, so demand is super strong. But if demand ever starts to slip, once they start producing more and more vehicles, they could start advertising to if the demand ever does start to slip, I guess the first thing they would probably do is lower prices because they've been raising prices because the demand has been too high. The first thing they would do is back off in those price increases and maybe go even a bit further if they had to. I imagine they're going to I mean, they've got three factories around the world which are going to hit their stride pretty soon, right? Or is it more than 03:00 a.m. I counting wrong, I guess technically four, if you count three months. Yeah. And there was an Arranium, what people think is an Iranians report that Tesla was going to sell the Chinese made cars in the United States. Some of them. I've long predicted that ever since I saw what's his name? Sandy Monroe. Sandy Monroe live his channel. Yeah, he said that from what he understood and he has expertise in Chinese manufacturing and has consulted with automakers over there that 20% less is what the Tesla can make in China. Like, they'll save 20% on the price of the car. And it turns out that the Chinese manufacturing is really good because they're bringing the Chinese manufacturing people over to the States to say, why can't we be as productive as you? Did you ever see that documentary called what was it called? I don't know. It was a factory. It was produced by Obama, and it was about Chinese companies that decided to take advantage of tax breaks in Ohio or somewhere to bring back an automotive factory or a factory that was in an automotive town in, I don't want to say Ohio, somewhere like that. And they just could not get the productivity. They couldn't understand it, but they couldn't no matter what they did, they finally threw in the towel, I think, and went home, and they visited the factory in China and man, what a different culture. What a different work culture. Everything is like calisthenics and unanimity and one team. I don't like that. I wouldn't want to work there. But as a manufacturer, it seems like quite an advantage, and it seems to be effective. Yeah. Well, the Tesla Shanghai factory is now operating at a run rate of about a million vehicles a year, so it is likely the largest car factory in the world. And they've gotten there in pretty short time. It's only been a couple of years that they've been producing cars. And it's true that demand in China is down a little bit, and they did cut the prices in Japan a little bit, or sorry, in China a little bit too, because the demand is slipping. But yeah, and they export those cars currently to Europe, but the Germany factory is going to start filling those orders. So those Chinese cars, if there's too many of them for the Chinese market, will have to go somewhere. I don't think it would be North America, because the Texas factory will start filling that in, but more cars to go to Australia or Japan or wherever. But on the other hand, Brian, you've got the Cyber truck coming and the Tesla semi. So maybe you could take one of those lines and start spitting out Model YS or something from China. Or maybe you make the X and the S, which are lower volume. It's more likely, like the next model that's coming, like they'll eventually be a lower cost model. So I assume they're planning for that in China, and they could start making more variants, too, like longer range variants as well. Sure. So, from Bloomberg, a 35 year old Hydro Quebec employee who worked on battery materials research has been charged with espionage for allegedly obtaining trade secrets for China. Well, he's in Kandiac, Quebec. He has a Chinese sounding name. So I don't know if he was originally from China or if he's an immigrant worker or what his nationality is for sure, but he was arrested following an investigation that they get in August. I'm concerned about the Chinese government. They have no shame when it comes to these things. There's some car companies in China accused of duplicating Tesla's, blatantly copying them, and a lot, even down to the software, this is the first time this happened. But it seems like they'll do anything to be competitive. And as we've mentioned before so Hydro Quebec, that's the electricity utility in Quebec, the provincially owned utility, but they've done a lot of research into batteries and battery materials, and they own a lot of patents in that. So I guess whatever they own there at Hydro Quebec was valuable enough to be espionaged. And it's a highly competitive batteries are highly competitive. But if they have, who knows what hasn't been caught? Because it seems like there's been more and more instances of this. And of course there's computer espionage and all that sort of thing. That's a concern for all countries, it seems like you have to put a lot of money into that. What do you think? This is why I asked, Brian. What do you think about things that I don't know what to think about? So, Brian Tesla has proposed a North American charging standard. Now, those of you who are new to the game, there is basically two charging ports in North America, CCS and Tesla. Tesla has its own charging network, which is the largest and most consistent, but it's got a different connector, so that's a problem. But it's amazing how great that connector is, right? Because it's small. If you compare it side by side to what everybody else is using for all the other cars, my car included, it's like half the size, but it's basically when you charge your car, you can do DC Direct, fast current fast charging at public charging stations, or you can AC charge at home. But what I didn't realize until today is they only have two pins on there that does both. So that's why it's lighter and smaller. They've figured out a way to do both now and the connector, it's more like a quarter the size of the CCS connector. So I think it'd be a fantastic idea. It's definitely the better standard of the two. So if North America were to standardize on the Tesla charging socket, I think that would be fantastic. Question is it might be a bit too late. Like Tesla could have maybe released this a couple of years ago, a couple of years ago, five years ago. A better chance at this. Yeah. So disappointing. Too little, too late, because it's probably not going to happen now. Probably not. But what Tesla said in their press release was that some of the, they've been talking already to the companies that make the charging networks, the chargers for the third party networks that normally are CCS. And it sounds like they have some plans already to incorporate the Tesla connector onto those. So, I don't know, there is some hope, but it's probably too late. And CCS will likely be two standards in North America, CCS and Tesla. Part of this is the federal government in the United States is giving a lot of money to expand the charging networks. But when you do that, you have to have more than one charging standard, more than one car company that uses it. So if just one car company, any car company that sells maybe ten cars a year adopted Tesla's in the clear, they don't have to make the GCs ones, and they could get all the government subsidies for just making their charges that they already make. Now the government could go and tweak that fine print. Okay, so here's another one for you. This is a clean technical op ed. It says Tolling the highway to green trucking. Should tolls be implemented on combustion semi trailers once EVs are on the road. Do you think that would be an effective way to do it? Well, I don't think you'll have to. It's kind of like the cost of running a combustion truck will already be more expensive, so there's already a kind of a penalty just for using one. So an extra toll probably not needed. I mean, what's needed is faster production of the electric trucks and get those on the road. That's the thing. This is assuming price parity, that the cost of ownership is going to be the same, right? Well, charging lithium ion cells at different rates boost the lifetime of battery packs for electric vehicles. So says yet another Stanford study. We have so many Stanford studies on the show. According to the study, batteries managed with this new technology could handle at least 20% more charge discharge cycles, even with frequent fast charging, which puts an extra strain on the battery. So basically they're saying don't charge each of the individual cells at the same rate all the time. And that actually gives you 20% longer life. And 20% longer life if you're talking about a fleet of cars of a million cars and a robotxis, or storage for the electrical grid that lasts twelve years instead of ten, the costs on those greatly changes with doing this basically a software tweak. So that seems quite to me, it seems like it's got a lot of potential if it works, yes. That's exciting. There's a lot that can be done with software. It isn't just the hardware components of a battery or the chemistry's, or the chemistry is where you can improve the life. Yeah, the software can have a big benefit. So Ford is officially the number two electric vehicle seller in the United States. And if you extrapolate out the twelve months of a year, based on what they had in October, ford would achieve 75,000 EV sales. Which is what's, Tesla right now? Close to a million. Close to a million. So that's not much, but that's what your number two is. A lot of people wouldn't have picked for it to be number two right now. They would have took GM or more likely Volkswagen. And that points back to our previous conversations about the connectors. Standardizing on the Tesla connector has a fighting chance just because Tesla vehicles are so ubiquitous in North America in terms of EVs. Another thing I wanted to talk about is electric truck stops will need as much power as a small town. So as Tesla rose out, it's semi next month, hopefully, I think December 1 is when they're having the release. Are you looking forward to that one? Yeah. Do you think something special could roll out of the back of that truck? I hadn't thought of that. The tesla ebike. The robotic musk. I don't know. I do. Social media platform and we'll roll out the back of the truck. Yeah. So it's adding pressure on the truck industry to go green. But the grid upgrades must start now if the new era is to last. This is from Bloomberg, and sometimes these stories make me wonder if that is all accurate. But a sweeping new study. This is another study of highway charging requirements conducted by utility company National Grid Plc. Researchers found that by 2030 electrifying, a typical highway gas station will require as much power as a professional sports stadium. And I would think sports stadiums use less now with all the Led lighting, but it's probably better. But I know our city built a new football stadium a few years ago, and I don't know if you noticed, but they're all kinds of electrical transformer boxes outside the stadium. They hid them in the park. There's a park next to the stadium and they had to try and hide all of these electrical transformer boxes. And there's a lot of them. And the power used to go out on the old stadium we had here. This is a stadium we have for the Canadian Football League, by the way. Okay, so this is just for electrified passenger vehicles. As more electric trucks hit the road, the projected power needs for a big truck stop by 2035 will equal that of a small town. And they think that lots of wiring will have to be done. Nobody really knows how this is going to play out with trucks. Like, is there going to be specialized newly built truck stops? Because truck stops are a thing. You have a shower, you park the truck for a while. It's a truck resting stop as well. So I don't know. How do you think that will play out, if you had to guess? Well, there's usually a decent amount of space at existing truck stops, so I assume there's enough room at the existing truck stops to kind of transform them and have both fuel and electric. Hopefully they have started working on that already. Now, just to tag onto that, I want to skip ahead to the story about LaGuardia Airport. Sure. Because I think it sort of makes me think of the same issue. So there's a story here from Electrac about zoo's power that's got this machine with a flywheel. And this is being installed at LaGuardia Airport to facilitate fast charging of cars, rental cars particularly. And yeah, I bring it up because the reason this machine exists is that the power available in certain locations can be limited. Right. Like if these truck stops are going to need all the power of a small town, well, you don't necessarily have the grid infrastructure where you need it. I don't think this does an enormous amount. Like, it's not going to triple or quadruple the amount of power available. But the idea behind this zoos flywheel machine is that it literally uses flywheels. And we talked about this before. Some power plants use flywheels as well. It's literally just the momentum of a spinning wheel to help kind of even the power output of your hydroelectric dam or whatever. Anyway, so I guess the idea being that you take a limited amount of power that might be available in a parking lot at an airport, and then you use this flywheel machine. And some by spinning up the flywheels, you can increase the amount of power available. It's sort of similar to having batteries on site. I would think that's going to be the more normal solution. Like at these truck stops, would be to put a big battery pack, a grid storage battery pack at a truck stop. But this is a kind of a smaller and cheaper way to add just a bit more power to what's available for your fast chargers. So with hertz ordering a couple of hundred thousand electric vehicles from Tesla and GM, I wonder how the infrastructure at airports is going to go. I mean, nobody is panicking about that, but I mean that's going to have to be built up presumably, and larger airports will have a lot of cars sitting there with batteries. You would have the chance in the low demand because most flights happen 06:00 a.m. To midnight or whatever. You could have 6 hours to when people aren't taking those cars, maybe to charge off the batteries for the next day. And that would yeah, I can see that being an important thing unless they have some off site, like just off the airport type of parking spaces for charging. Yeah, and like our parking spaces here in Canada at our airports, a lot of them are probably already electrified where we live because it's super cold in the winter and so you have plugins for block heaters. So at least there's power running to these parking lots. Whereas of course, in many places there would be no power running there at all. Half the world's fossil fuel assets could become worthless by 2036 in a net zero transition. So says an article in the Guardian that I read. $11 Trillion in Fossil Fuel Asset Crash could Cause a 2008 financial crisis, warrants a new study. I don't care. Yeah, that's my hot. Take it. Yeah. It's something I really wonder about and think about. Like, obviously these assets are going to become stranded and worthless at some point or at least the value start crashing at some point. But what point does that start to happen? Is it two years from now? Is it six years from now? Is it 20 years from now? It's hard to say, but I wouldn't want to be holding a lot of fossil fuel investments longer than the next couple of years, that's for sure. I think the big question is when will EVs really take off where there's not a battery constraint? And it sure seems like it's going to be within five years. It could be two years, it could be five years, but somewhere in that period I think it's really going to grab momentum. Yeah, but also too, like, as we've discussed, like last week and other weeks, there's not a lot of new money being spent on new oil exploration because they can kind of foresee, okay, there's not really going to be the demand. It's not worth it to spend this money building. So that does mean that the supply of oil will be kind of naturally constrained if the system doesn't expand. So it could be that as the oil industry shrinks, the production shrinks and if the production shrinks enough, then the price stays up. So countries that are slow to decarbonise will suffer, but early movers will profit. This is something we say on the show all the time. You have to move now. And our jurisdiction is not great where we live. We live in fossil fuel country with a mentality thereof and our country as a whole starting to make some moves. But we're basically a fossil fuel country in Canada and even the United States to some extent. But it finds that renewables that are freed up investment will more than make up for the losses of the global economy. You're freeing up a whole lack of investment that was going into fossil fuels that can go into other things and expand the economy that way. And just the renewables themselves will save money, of course. So it highlights the risk of producing far more oil and gas than required for future demand, which is estimated to leave 11 trillion to 14 trillion in stranded assets, which is a lot of stranded assets. Brian. Also, as we always say, we predict that governments are going to have to, and therefore you and I are going to have to pay for the clean up of some of these wells as well. So the most vulnerable assets are those in remote regions are technically challenging environments. Most exposed are Canadian tar sands in northern Alberta, us shale and the Russian Arctic, followed by deep offshore wells in Brazil and elsewhere. And North Sea oil is also relatively expensive to extract and it's going to be hit when demand falls. I'm worried about this because it could affect us as being an oil part of the world, it says. In contrast, current oil, gas and coal importers such as the EU, japan, India and South Korea will reap hefty economic dividends from the transition because they will be able to use the money they save on spending those places, spending gobs of money. We get our gas cheap here in North America, but they're spending gobs of money on fuel purchases and they'll be able to use that money to invest in their own economies. The lead author of the report said in the worst case scenario, people will keep investing in fossil fuels until suddenly the man they expected does not materialize and they realize that what they own is worthless. And we could see a financial crisis on the scale of 2008. Houston Detroit could have the same phase detroit did in the car industry collapsed earlier in this century. So yeah, it's got to be carefully managed. If you don't accept that all this is going to happen like people around here, yeah, it's going to be a problem. That's what I have to say about that. Yeah. And when your oil is expensive to extract like it is in the Alberta oil sands, that stuff will be the first to go because you won't be able to sell it at. A profit. So you've got another heat pump story. Heat pumps are the item of the year. I say yes, absolutely. No, it's amazing how even when this podcast started a couple of years ago, it was barely in our vernacular. It was barely in the vernacular. Yes. And now it's everywhere. So yes, electric is reporting heat pumps are now mandatory in Washington State for new homes and apartments as well from July 2023 onward. But the thing that I think is interesting about this, and it's not really mentioned in the story, we talked about the incredible heatwave that happened last summer on the west coast of North America. So Seattle area, Vancouver area, they're just an unprecedented heatwave because of climate change. And so many of those homes and places and businesses and apartments are not cooled. So this is the other benefit of this. So not only do you start heating your homes with electricity, but you also in Washington State now are adding essentially mandatory air conditioning, which, especially if it's low income apartments or something, would be a godsend for people who are hopefully won't. I mean, there was literally thousands of people died from the heat stroke on the west coast last summer. Well, that's an interesting take in a region that doesn't have air conditioning. And yet with climate change, we can see this happening a lot more often and now they'll be prepared. That's an interesting aspect of the story and I have to wonder if it was even part of the planning. No, I'm not sure. I mean, it depends on when they started talking about this. But one of the great benefits is of a heat pump heating and cooling. You get both in the same machine. So why just put in an air conditioner when you can put in an air conditioner that also runs in reverse and can heat your home as well? And for people who are new to the podcast or this type of thing, heat pumps are reverse air conditioners, essentially that transfer heat from one place to another, like inside the house to outside. And air conditioning or outside, even if there's a little bit of energy in that area, it takes it out. And the idea is to use electricity, which instead of natural gas, right, if you're heating, you want to use electricity and this is the most efficient way to do it. Yes, and in a place like Washington State, a lot of homes are already heated with electricity. Like it's not a frigid cold place like here. So there are more like 99% of homes where we live are heated by natural gas because it's so ridiculously cold. But in a milder climate, you might have electric baseboards in a lot of homes. So it is something like 50% already are heated with electricity in Washington state and this will eventually get it up to 100%. Yeah, that's very interesting. And a very interesting side effect of going green using solar and wind and so forth for your heating, that you will actually probably save lives from a government policy in future heatwaves. Who knows when those heat waves will come, but they're going to come more often, those once in a century type heat waves, or once in a thousand years or 500 years, whatever it was. I want to talk about indoor wheat because we live in a heart of wheat country. You can't swing a cat with a wheat chief. It's on symbols for everything. Where we live, we're the breadbasket of Canada. And what was the name of your first feature film? I made a film called Wheat Soup. There you go. It had to be in the title. It had to be. So this is interesting to us because you know how there's hydroponics like indoor gardening, which I'm fascinated with. They do it in containers, they do it in buildings where they're basically using fertilized water and no soil to grow tomatoes or whatever in greenhouse like conditions. And I find that very interesting, especially when they can do it up north. And by the way, I saw another article in Blueberg about the Yukon. The climate changing, and the people are up there growing potatoes and things that they never used to grow before, and wheat as well, which required a lot of cabbage. And things like that require a lot of sunlight when they have 20 hours sunlight days in June. But, you know, it costs a lot to transport fresh food up there. So it's very expensive and very not fresh. Carrots is another thing that they're growing a lot of potatoes and carrots. So that's great. It's great in one sense because there's an advantage to them. But in this case, indoor wheat. Amsterdam based startup In Farm grew wheat without using soil or chemical pesticides, which is nice, and with far less water than conventional farming, which is also nice. So the first indoor farming company to grow a stable staple crop in a milestone for an Asian industry that has attracted venture capital funding on its promise that its technology can help feed the planet if delivered at scale. Growing a staple crop indoors has the potential to become a game changer. Supplies have increasingly been challenged by climate change and logistical issues. So you could grow well, you could grow wheat in Antarctica if you wanted to, right? If you got this technology down. And Infarm says that its first trial shows that projected annual wheat yields of 117 tons a hectare, okay? Now, that compares to the average 2022 yields of 5.6. So let me give you that again. Indoors, 117 tons hectare annually. Outdoors, 5.6. And in the European Union, it's 3.1. So that's in the European Union, it's actually less than the United States, which surprises me. It's only 3.1. Now, part of that reason of the higher yields is they have six crops a year. Okay? But if you times 3.1 times six, you still don't get 117 tons. So it's just a lot more dense and efficient to do it that way. I mean, it's not easy. We're probably decades away from this being a regular thing and getting the efficiencies and the cost down maybe a couple of decades, it's hard to tell. But, you know, it depends on what the need is, too. But this is interesting. It's going to be perfect, right? You don't spread pesticides on it. You're not going to have to worry about weeds. It's just going to be pure indoor stuff and locally delivered. No. And the more things, of course, you can do locally, then the more transportation that you can eliminate. You know, so many things now that, you know, our produce at the grocery stores just shipped in from incredible distances here. But if all that stuff could be grown locally, it would just be so much more efficient and just kind of save all that energy. I mean, theoretically, you could, in the middle of a desert in Africa, start up an operation like this and make flour or make proteins for food. Basically, you would need water, but you wouldn't need as much of it. So if you could use solar to desalinate water, you could put it anywhere. You could put it in there because we transport all of our grain by ship, which goes by train from the center of the continent out to the coasts and then onto ships. I don't think that this is going to completely replace green farming, but it could augment it. Maybe 100 years from now, it could replace it, but in the near term, this is basically saying that it could just fit in, reduce the challenges of supply, and in certain situations, a lot of land will be required to produce this. Wheat cultivation takes more than 216,000,000 land, more than any other crop. So, yeah, wheat takes a lot of land, which we have a lot of land here. A lot of land. Most of our province is filled with wheat fields. It's kind of insane. So, yeah, they would require very large indoor farms exceeding the area of all the wheat in France, I think. But they said it could potentially increase its yield by another 50% in the coming years, thanks to better technology. So it could even be 200 times or 200 tons instead of three tons. So that's interesting. Yeah. Once they learn what they're doing and tweak it and software can play a part, perhaps. Yeah, it could be amazing. Okay, so starting here from Hydrogen Insight, and this is about hydrogen pump prices in California. So this was something I just had never thought about before now. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles do exist. James, take a guess. How many hydrogen fuel cell vehicles do you think there are in California, which is currently one of the main markets for them? 410. There's $10,000. Okay. Which is not bad. It's kind of more than I expected. And there's a series of hydra. They're not all the Toyota Mariah. What are these vehicles? There's a Toyota Mirai there's a Hyundai. That's really nice. I forget the name of it, but there's a big Hyundai SUV. That's a hydrogen vehicle. They've sold a few of those for sure. Okay. But yeah. So there's hydrogen fueling stations in California, not in too many other places. But I just was interested in this because, yes, recently they had to hike up the price at the pump of these hydrogen, up 33% in California. This is a fairly big price jump. So just in terms of the price per mile, I thought this was really interesting. So right now is basically what it costs you to drive a hydrogen vehicle in California, roughly in a gasoline vehicle down to California has the most expensive gasoline in North America. Yeah, well, no, it's probably more expensive here in Canada. Is it? Because I went there, it was pretty damn expensive. That was a few years ago. So $0.22 for gas per mile and for hydrogen. Plus, you spend a whole bunch more money on your hydrogen car than you do a gas car. It's a serious technology. And then if you're driving an EV and you charge it off the grid, you're down to if you have to use a fast charger like a Tesla Supercharger, then you're up to but that's compared to for driving a hydrogen car. So I just wasn't totally clear on that until now. The actual cost of driving a hydrogen vehicle is more than gas, way more than electricity. Now, theoretically, if we were to SuperBuild out the hydrogen infrastructure and kind of get that all pumping again, locality is a key to that. Like, if each city had its own hydrogen plant or whatever, you had even smaller ones at the filling stations, making the hydrogen there, that would reduce costs a lot. But for right now, it's super expensive to fill up with hydrogen. And I don't see that coming down anytime soon. And the days of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is probably numbered. If we had no other option, we would be going full steam ahead with hydrogen and trying to get that that still take a while, but we would be trying to get green hydrogen, and then we'll be trying to get that green hydrogen price down so that it would be cost effective. But since we have an alternative to that called battery electric vehicles, electricity is also expensive in California. So if you compare it to other places, it would be even a larger variation there. And as we said, so obviously the electricity for charging your electric car comes from the grid. And there are certain shortfalls at places, perhaps like truck stops that don't have enough grid infrastructure. So it's far from perfect. But any electrical outlet anywhere in the world can charge an electric vehicle. So that's just an insane advantage over these very rare hydrogen stations. Yeah, they're expensive. And transportation and processing of hydrogen is also an issue. So Amazon is getting heat. We get heat for not talking about ebikes sometimes. Well, Amazon is getting heat for selling kits to override speed limits of ebikes. Now, this is mostly happening in Europe, right? Because there's more restrictions in Europe. Europe has strict electric bike laws that limit electric bicycles to a sluggish 25 km an hour or 15.5 mph. Even an old man like me can go well, I can't go 25, actually. It takes the work to go 25. Yeah, that is kind of cool. But solutions range from an electromagnetic modifications or chipping, quote unquote, that can remove digital speed limits. So people do that with cars sometimes, to hardware hacks to trick the bike speed sensors into thinking it's going slower than it truly is. And I haven't been able to find out exactly how that works. So I'm kind of curious. Yeah, I thought maybe you had done that on your bike where it's like you change the setting and it messes up the speedometer, so it ends up sending you faster than it's what you do is you change the wheel size on your bike. Didn't work for mine. It was supposed to, but my bike manufacturer has been kind of savvy to all the tricks, so by the time I get to them, they've figured it out and have eliminated that. But yeah, if you have like a 29 inch wheel and then you tell that it's a kid's wheel of half that size, then it thinks that one rotation is actually going a shorter distance and yes, and then you won't have a proper speed. And I have that FETO electric folding bike and I looked on the Internet and apparently there is a hack that you can do by pressing a certain combination of buttons on the little kind of remote screen there where you can hack it to go faster. But I haven't tried it. And with mine it was a code. It was like an eight digit code that you could type in at a certain place. And that one also did not work. I was curious, but I think the longevity of James is more important than the thrill of maybe trying out a 50 kilometer an hour. That's probably all my bike could do if it really wanted to. It would take a while to get there too. The important thing to remember in all this is you probably don't need your bike to go any faster. No, but what does my bike do? My bike does 32 instead of 25. So that's the next level. I think that's about what mine does. And that's pretty fast. And like I've said before in the show, I get kind of uncomfortable at that speed, and yet some other bastard on an ebike passes me and I think, I wish I had more speed. I start pedaling, which you can do. Apparently you can pedal and use the Ebike part. Well, anyway, I guess Ebike hot rodding as it's called, is much less common in the United States, where E bikes are permitted to go up to 45 km an hour. That's the United States. You can have guns and fast Ebikes or whatever you want. Tanks, cruise missiles, no. And modifying your car. Take out the pollution controls, although they have been cracking down on that lately. Oh, it's time for the Tweet of the week. This is where we pick a Tweet. And this last week was for Tony Siba. It's going to be for Tony Siba again. Okay, I'm sorry. Tony Siba is kind of one of our main people that we follow on the show here. Now, this was a person who was responding to how 5 million, what Tony calls precision fermentation. This is the future of food. He believes that will be disruptive based on price. This is one of the ways that is like beyond meat, that's one aspect. And then there's cellular meat, which will actually resemble steak and the texture of steak in the future, maybe ten years from now, that will be viable financially. But dairy is the first one that's going to be disrupted because glass of milk is 90% water and 3% of that is protein from the milk. So that's really all you're dealing with is that protein because the rest is fat and sugars, which you can get from other places. It doesn't have to be from a cow. So as they make these things in like brewery like buildings and disrupt milk. He says there are 5 million dairy cows in New Zealand. And so that would require 100 precision fermentation factories to replace all the cows. Less if they're bigger, which they will be. So it's just a matter of time and probably less time than most people expect. And Tony. Steve assisted that tweet. Correct. The total land needed to replace all the cows in New Zealand, 5 million of them, which is more than Canada, by the way. I believe we only have a million cows in Canada. I haven't counted lately, but I'm told that it's around a million. The total land needed would be around 1700 acres. But you compare that with the Auckland airport, it's 3700 acres. So basically half the Auckland airport could replace all the dairy cows the land wise. And then you have all that land. You can put solar on and do other things. This is a huge disruption of the world. Yes. If you think of a cow as basically a type of food technology, well, it can be delicious. It's the least efficient food technology. In fact, I think Tony said that the cow in particular is the least efficient of all of the kind of animal food technologies. So we get a lot of things from a cow, but the resources and the land and everything needed to get that is kind of insane and is ripe for disruption. So, as Tony points out, the first disruption will happen in just a few years. And he thinks that dairy will be bankrupt by 2030. And the reason is 30% of his business is business to business. So if you buy a protein shake, you're buying protein powder. Okay? And if it's cheaper to come from this fake stuff, if you can call it that, fermentation than it is from a real dairy cow, and you're greener people are just going to go, where the cheapest? If you want to buy bulk for a protein bar or a protein shake or whatever, all these things that have chocolate bars and everything and all kinds of foods that are processed will have first that will go and then 30% of dairy's gone. Yeah. No. And he mentioned, too, in his latest video, just the switch, like Coke and Pepsi switched from cane sugar to corn sugar back in the 80s. Basically, their entire product lines switching over to corn as the source for sugar. And while there is probably some taste difference, they was definitely not enough taste difference to stop what they were doing, because they completely four years. Four years. They did it in just both yeah. In four years. Complete switch over. And this is the main ingredient in their products? Yes. That means it's time for the lightning round. A quick look at fast paced energy news and climate news from this past week. Growing EV dem demand helps Volkswagen reach half a million ID deliveries one year early. Brian, that is a good news story, isn't it? Yeah, we talked about that a few weeks ago. They're on track for 500,000 deliveries. That's Volkswagen this year of EVs, and that's a huge number. Volvo debuts its first electric trucks made with fossil free steel. That is steel made with green electricity, and it is also 90% recyclable. So that's cool. Yeah. So Volvo was trying to green their whole lineup of vehicles, and they're doing it partly by switching over to electric, but they're also doing it by going with fossil free steel in their cars, which increasingly more and more manufacturers are going to do. Cough 27 news, 41 signatories have joined the pledge to stop funding fossil fuels by the end of year. But problematically. Brian, four large signatories are not signing. Germany, Italy, the United States and your favorite country in the world, canada. No, I'm sorry. Damn, it just sad. Can't overuse that, can I? Okay, it's time for a CS festival. Toyota has sold 4.7 million Priuses to date. That's no easy feat. Tesla did 3 million. But total yeah, that's to date, over the last ten plus years, 4.7 million Priuses are on the road, but nobody buys them anymore. No. Did you see the stat of, like, at one time they were selling 500,000 Priuses a year and it's down to 86,000? Yeah. People who bought them initially wanted an environmentally friendly car or to save money. Best way to be environmentally friendly or to save money is to buy electric now. Or at least electric hybrid. But anyway, solar power already saved China, India, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. $34 billion American in potential fossil fuel costs went in the first half of this year. First half of 2022. We're just getting started. That's astonishing. Yeah. I mean, spend your money on solar and then you won't have to spend it on fossil fuels. The US will finance about a third of the $9 billion rooms romania needs to build two nuclear reactors. That's a lot of money. They're getting it from the United States, which seems like a bad investment. I thought I would mention this. Globally up 13%. Okay. That's everywhere in the world. Europe is up 35%. I wonder why. Vladimir, the US is up 15% and China 13%. So this heat pump thing is, whoever makes the most of the best heat pumps, put your money in them because they're going to pay back. No, and I assume that I haven't seen announcements, but I assume that there are heat pump factories being built as we speak. And I don't know, we always hear battery factory announcements and things like that. I don't hear heat pump factory announcements, but presumably it's going on. The demand is huge. Inflation Reduction Act had money for developing better heat pumps, too, so there's going to be some R and D in there. Friend of the show, Greta Thuneburg thoonberg rather. I'm kidding. She's not a friend of the show, but we're working on it slowly. Global Witness found that more than 600 people are at the talks in Egypt at Cop 27. They're linked to fossil fuels. And, Brian, that is more than the combined delegations from the ten most climate impacted countries. Barf, we're at a critical stage now where we got to say no to fossil fuels. Just say no. And we got to stop the green washer, we got to stop the BS right now. Right now. No time left. From Tennessee Valley Authority, that is one of the grids in the southern US. The three giant cooling towers at the retired paradise coal plant in Kentucky came down this morning, was a few mornings ago now as demolition efforts continued at the site. And they say we are striving for a cleaner and more efficient energy future as we are building the energy system of the future. And by God, Brian, we have a clip. Fantastic. Here's the initial charge. The towers are collapsing. They're coming down completely now. And they're gone by the doctor. Goodbye, coal plants. Three cooling towers in Kentucky, a grave risk of winter blackout speaking of nuclear, is happening in France because electricity prices have surged past $1,000 or, pardon me, €1000 per megawatt hour as more nuclear reactors, more are closing in France, as if enough hadn't closed already. What this means, Brian, is, on a cold January day, france needs around 45 gigawatts of nuclear energy, and one day last week, there was only 25 available. Yeah, and there was a lot of reactors down, or at least down partially for repairs. So the amount of electricity from nuclear in France dropped 34% year over year in October. Just less power available from nuclear, which everyone always says it's like reliable base load power. That's one of the reasons it's promoting this is not reliable here. But it's not exactly that. You know, it's the pipes, the cooling pipes that are structurally problematic and cracked, and they realize that they're all bad. So they have this, and it apparently takes a while. They've hired like, 100 contractors to go in and fix this, but it's not that easy. Finally this week, Brian japan's government wants to remotely control private air conditioners to avoid power outages. The Japan Time points out that the government committee is currently working under the concept that the government would only be able to turn down AC units if individual owners have agreed in advance to grant them that authority. This is something we've seen, or, what, the third time now on the show? Yeah. And in Ontario, they're working on this. Here in Canada where remote control california, they do it with text messages where they just tell everybody to stop using so much AC. But this works. And no one really suffers if you shave a degree or two off your air conditioning for an hour and say it's much better than a blackout where you have no air conditioning. So that's not so bad. That is our show for this week. Next week I'll be talking about the new Toyota Prius lineup that will be announced between now and then and what excitement that will be. Because I need a car badly, Brian. Mine's starting to fall apart. My FUS is getting long on the tooth. How disappointed will I be? Tune in to find out. Maybe I should sell you my car. Would you buy my Tesla? Well, the street price for that Tesla, unless there's a murder in it, is not going to be good for me. What if I gave you a really good deal? I'll take two. Why would you want to? It's not the form factor you want, I guess, but I don't care. I would take a Tesla. What would you do for a new car? Buy a why? Yeah, something like that. You think I want to start? What's interesting, what are your interest rates? How quickly do you break legs? We'll sign over. Like making a 20 year loan? Pretty much what it would have to be, I think. Anyway, everyone out there, we thank you for listening. We do appreciate you and we'd love to hear from you. So contact us with anything that's on your mind Cleanenergy show@gmail.com. We are on social media with the handle Clean Energy Pod. We're on TikTok. Check out our TikTok channel. Don't forget to check out our YouTube channel, too, because you know why not? Sometimes you might want to look at things that are shiny. And you can even leave us a voicemail where we get to hear your voice, which is always a thrill for us. Speakpipe.com cleanenergyshow. Remember, subscribe if you're new to the podcast so that you can get new episodes delivered every week. And, Brian, I look forward to next week. you.

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Elon Musk Reveals Two New German Model Ys!

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The Tesla Life #266 - Cyber Shareholder Roundup

The Tesla Life Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 60:17

Cyber Round Up Shareholder Meeting- 1 to 3 Stock Split approved (effective Aug 25)- 10-12 Giga Factories - 1.5/2M yearly output- Giga Canada?- CyberTruck price and option change- Superchargers continue expansion (poll)- Model Y best margin today, best selling in 2023- TeslaBot business will surpass car business- AI Day 2 Sept 30https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-employees-are-the-lifeblood-of-the-company/Model Ys arrive in Australia and New Zealand https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-starts-delivering-model-y-to-customers-in-australia2nd Annual Tesla Take Over at Madonna Inn happened over the weekend- Twitter Video from Ross GerberFSDBeta 10.69 slated for release Aug 20https://teslanorth.com/2022/08/07/tesla-fsd-beta-10-69-release-date-august-20/ Tesla signs $5B nickel deal with Indonesia https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-nickel-products-deal-5-billion-indonesia-report/Tesla's Biggest Advantagehttps://www.carswithcords.net/2022/08/teslas-biggest-advantage.html?m=1California still loving the Model3 & Yhttps://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-model-3-and-model-y-were-the-two-best-selling-cars-in-california-in-h1-of-2022/500 mile TeslaSemi coming this year!https://driveteslacanada.ca/semi/tesla-semi-deliveries-later-this-year/Musk sells $7B in Tesla stock to be ready for Twitterhttps://driveteslacanada.ca/news/elon-musk-sells-nearly-7-billion-worth-of-tesla-tlsa-shares-in-case-of-forced-twitter-deal/Tesla Giga Nevada starts to buy copper foil from Redwood Materialshttps://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-nevada-copper-foil-redwood-materials-deal/

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Quick Charge Podcast: July 14, 2022

Tesla Motors Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 6:47

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Aventon: Aventon's award-winning Pace 500 & 350 set a standard for upright cruiser ebikes with new upgrades and design features. Check out the full line on Aventon's website. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla is allowed to sell Model Ys produced during ‘test phase' at Giga Berlin, potentially thousands of EVs Elon Musk does the impossible and manages expectations on Tesla's next Full Self-Driving update Tesla loses its head of AI and vision Andrej Karpathy – a big loss for the Autopilot team Tesla alums launch a new electric RV startup: Lightship GM announces new nationwide DC fast charging network with Pilot Co. and EVgo Canoo to supply its Multi-Purpose Platform to the US Army for ‘analysis and demonstration' https://youtu.be/Z5cKxkw52P0 var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); } Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

The Autopilot Crash Course | Tesla Motors Club Podcast #10

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 72:21

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Ep. 106 - Tesla's Insane Resale Value

Tailosive EV

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 75:50

Join Drew, Nic, Randy, & Mike as they discuss Tesla offering 4680 Model Ys, Rivian as a stop gap for Cybertruck, and which EV startups will survive the recession!Drew:https://twitter.com/TailosiveEVNic:https://twitter.com/NicAnsuiniRandy:https://twitter.com/RandyVazquezMike:https://twitter.com/GamerikePublished: 5-21-2022, Recorded: 5-20-2022© Tailosive Podcasts 2022 | All Rights Reserved

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4680 Model Ys Show Up for Austin Model Y Orders

Tailosive EV Streams

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 109:22

Tailosive EV Streamed: May 18th, 2022

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10 May 2022 | VW Boss: We Didn't Expect Tesla To Be So Fast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 28:07

➤ Ford F-150 Lightnings Seen Stockpiled At Dearborn Test Track ➤ VW CEO thinks they can sell more electric cars than Tesla by 2025 ➤ Ford E-Transit Custom Is a New Electric Commercial Van For Europe ➤Tesla halts most output at Shanghai plant, April sales dive ➤ Tesla recalls 130K vehicles; touch screens can go blank ➤ Tesla reportedly now offers loaner vehicles to UK owners during warranty-covered repairs ➤ SpaceX to increase on-site solar and Tesla Powerpack battery capacity at its Starbase facility ➤ Rivian's venture into its first renewable energy project ➤ Hyundai may build EV plant in Georgia ➤ China's Geely Auto To Buy 34% Of Renault Korea Motors In Bid For South Korean, Export Markets ➤ Ford EV Batteries Will Switch Over To Lithium Phosphate Soon ➤ Mercedes Teases New Vision AMG Concept That Looks Like A Performance EQXX ➤ NSW offers grants to fund thousands of EV chargers at key tourist sites ➤ Electric models drive second-hand car sales higher ➤ Electric scooters have been legalised in the Queen's Speech today Show #1461 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Tuesday 10th May, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. FORD F-150 LIGHTNINGS SEEN STOCKPILED AT DEARBORN TEST TRACK - Production of the Ford F-150 Lightning began back on April 26, but instead of all of those electric trucks ending up in the hands of buyers, it seems as though a good chunk of the EV pickups are "starting to pile up the company test track in Dearborn, MI," according to our spy photographers who are on the scene. - Numerous convoys of F-150 Lightning trucks have been seen coming from the direction of Ford's Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, and entering a side entrance at Ford's Dearborn test track. - Could the Lightning be another victim of the semiconductor shortage? Ford has not said anything about this so far, or announced any possible reasons why Lightnings would not reach owners in time, but why else would it be stockpiling them like that? - It may not necessarily be a lack of chips - it could be another supply chain-related issue that is keeping Ford from shipping these off. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/584672/ford-f150-lightning-stockpile-supply-constraints/ VW CEO THINKS THEY CAN SELL MORE ELECTRIC CARS THAN TESLA BY 2025 - Herbert Diess, the CEO of the Volkswagen Group, believes that the German automaker can sell more electric cars than Tesla by 2025. Is that goal even possible? - At the FT Future of the Car 2022 conference today, Diess said that VW has for goal to beat Tesla to the become the top EV automaker by 2025 – though he admitted that it will be difficult (via Reuters): - “It will be a tight race but we won't give up on it. I have to say we didn't expect our main U.S. competitor to be so fast and well-prepared.” - By 2025, Tesla will likely have a production capacity of more than four million electric cars per year. I'd be surprised if VW can jump from 400,000 to four million units in just three years. - With Tesla seemingly being willing to give up the lower-end of the market, there's an opportunity for VW to come in and deliver a lot of volume in the large market of vehicles that start under $30,000. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/05/09/vw-ceo-sell-more-electric-cars-than-tesla-2025/ Post | LinkedIn - Spain will be Volkswagen's second European electric vehicle hub after Germany! Therefore Volkswagen Group is investing 7 billion euro in Spain, the overall investment of 10 billion euro including 62 companies in the Spanish #PERTE program - the biggest industrial investment Spain has ever received. - For Volkswagen and SEAT,SA this means: a new Gigafactory in Sagunto close to Valencia supplied by renewable energy, and the electrification of our plants in Martorell and Pamplona. From 2025 onwards several small electric cars of Volkswagen, CUPRA and ŠKODA AUTO a.s. will be manufactured in Spain. - To be very clear: CUPRA is not replacing SEAT, but helping it to become much more profitable. - In times of limited supply of semiconductors for sure we prioritize producing the higher margin CUPRAS over some SEAT entry models. Also for electrifying we prioritize the higher margin CUPRA models or are even launching new models solely under this brand - makes economically a lot of sense. Also our dealers are benefitting from this setup. - So, as SKODA is working well beyond its own brand interest for the group, i.e. designing the new Passat, managing India, taking over platform responsibilities, ….. I am really looking forward for more group contribution from the SEAT team. Original Source : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/herbertdiess_perte-activity-6929738755767472129-a07S/ FORD E-TRANSIT CUSTOM IS A NEW ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VAN FOR EUROPE - Europeans will soon be getting an electric version of the popular Ford Transit Custom commercial van. Predictably coined the E-Transit Custom, Ford has released limited details and several images of the upcoming EV, which like its gas-burning counterpart isn't expected to be sold in America. - Its face is more assertive than the bug-eyed design worn by its internal-combustion stablemate. The electrified version also has chiseled lines around its wheel arches and across its flanks. Just below the passenger-side headlight is a charging port, but Ford hasn't revealed the van's battery capacity or powertrain specs. - E-Transit Custom is expected to have a driving range of around 263 miles on a single charge—we assume this is on the WLTP standard. - E-Transit Custom will start production in the second half of 2023 at its Otosan factory in Turkey. - As with the full-size Ford E-Transit that's sold in the U.S., the smaller Custom model will have Pro Power Onboard, which is a built-in AC power source that's useful at work sites or wherever electricity is needed. Original Source : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39944103/ford-e-transit-custom-electric-van-revealed/ TESLA HALTS MOST OUTPUT AT SHANGHAI PLANT, APRIL SALES DIVE - Tesla Inc has halted most of its production at its Shanghai plant due to problems securing parts for its electric vehicles, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters, the latest in a series of difficulties for the factory. - The automaker's sales in China had already slumped by 98% in April from a month earlier, data released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Tuesday, underscoring the hit from China's hard COVID-19 lockdowns. - Tesla planned to manufacture fewer than 200 vehicles at its factory in the city on Tuesday, according to the memo, far below the roughly 1,200 units per day it had ramped up to shortly after reopening on April 19 following a 22-day closure. - After reopening, the factory produced 10,757 vehicles by the end of April, selling 1,512 of them, the CPCA said. - That compared to 65,814 cars sold in March - Tesla did not export any China-made Model 3s and Model Ys from the Shanghai plant in April, the data showed. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-china-tesla-exclusive/exclusive-tesla-halts-production-at-shanghai-plant-due-to-supply-issues-sources-idUSKCN2MW03E TESLA RECALLS 130K VEHICLES; TOUCH SCREENS CAN GO BLANK Original Source : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/tesla-ap-detroit-model-b2075666.html TESLA REPORTEDLY NOW OFFERS LOANER VEHICLES TO UK OWNERS DURING WARRANTY-COVERED REPAIRS Original Source : https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/2022/05/09/tesla-reportedly-now-offers-loaner-vehicles-to-uk-owners-during-warranty-covered-repairs/ SPACEX TO INCREASE ON-SITE SOLAR AND TESLA POWERPACK BATTERY CAPACITY AT ITS STARBASE FACILITY Original Source : https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/05/09/spacex-to-increase-on-site-solar-and-tesla-powerpack-battery-capacity-its-starbase-facility/ RIVIAN'S VENTURE INTO ITS FIRST RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT Original Source : https://sustainabilitymag.com/renewable-energy/rivians-venture-into-its-first-renewable-energy-project HYUNDAI MAY BUILD EV PLANT IN GEORGIA Original Source : https://www.autoblog.com/2022/05/09/hyundai-georgia-ev-plant/ CHINA'S GEELY AUTO TO BUY 34% OF RENAULT KOREA MOTORS IN BID FOR SOUTH KOREAN, EXPORT MARKETS Original Source : https://www.forbes.com/sites/russellflannery/2022/05/09/chinas-geely-auto-to-buy-34-of-renault-korea-motors-in-bid-for-south-korean-export-markets/?sh=6e650db7b47e FORD EV BATTERIES WILL SWITCH OVER TO LITHIUM PHOSPHATE SOON Original Source : https://fordauthority.com/2022/05/ford-ev-batteries-will-switch-over-to-lithium-phosphate-soon/ MERCEDES TEASES NEW VISION AMG CONCEPT THAT LOOKS LIKE A PERFORMANCE EQXX Original Source : https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/mercedes-teases-new-vision-amg-concept-that-looks-like-a-performance-eqxx/ NSW OFFERS GRANTS TO FUND THOUSANDS OF EV CHARGERS AT KEY TOURIST SITES Original Source : https://thedriven.io/2022/05/09/nsw-offers-grants-to-fund-thousands-of-ev-chargers-at-key-tourist-sites/ ELECTRIC MODELS DRIVE SECOND-HAND CAR SALES HIGHER Original Source : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61383855 ELECTRIC SCOOTERS HAVE BEEN LEGALISED IN THE QUEEN'S SPEECH TODAY Original Source : https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1608134/electric-scooters-legal-queens-speech-shapps QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What would you like to see improved in EV charge station design? 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Elon sells TSLA to buy Twitter, Electric Corvette, F-150 Lightning production, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 54:02

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA) shares to buy Twitter, GM announcing an electric Corvette, Ford starting F-150 Lightning production, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent's free battery reports for EV owners. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter to take it private – it's happeningElon Musk sold $8 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, but he says he is doneLeaked Elon Musk text messages confirm what everyone knew about Tesla's take-private dealJudge tells Elon Musk he can't get out of his ‘Twitter police' deal with the SECElon Musk wins case over Tesla's acquisition of SolarCity – Judge says he was too involved but paid a fair priceTesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehiclesUsed Tesla prices are out of control – some Model Ys with over 30,000 miles are selling for more than new vehiclesRecurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for freeFord launches production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, says it's a ‘Model T moment'It finally happened: GM announces the electric AWD CorvetteSubaru Solterra: First drive & US pricing – $45K for amazing AWD, but that range… Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FbSFRNGcas

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Elon sells TSLA to buy Twitter, Electric Corvette, F-150 Lightning production, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 54:02

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Elon Musk selling Tesla (TSLA) shares to buy Twitter, GM announcing an electric Corvette, Ford starting F-150 Lightning production, and more. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent's free battery reports for EV owners. 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 to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla CEO Elon Musk officially acquires Twitter to take it private – it's happening Elon Musk sold $8 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) shares, but he says he is done Leaked Elon Musk text messages confirm what everyone knew about Tesla's take-private deal Judge tells Elon Musk he can't get out of his ‘Twitter police' deal with the SEC Elon Musk wins case over Tesla's acquisition of SolarCity – Judge says he was too involved but paid a fair price Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles Used Tesla prices are out of control – some Model Ys with over 30,000 miles are selling for more than new vehicles Recurrent lets you monitor and compare the battery health of a current or prospective EV for free Ford launches production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, says it's a ‘Model T moment' It finally happened: GM announces the electric AWD Corvette Subaru Solterra: First drive & US pricing – $45K for amazing AWD, but that range… Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FbSFRNGcas var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); }

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 26, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 4:54

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Used Tesla prices are out of control – some Model Ys with over 30,000 miles are selling for more than new vehicles Tesla (TSLA) tumbles amidst India shutting down car importation from Giga Shanghai, and questions about Musk buying Twitter Tesla (TSLA) still owns 75% of the US's electric car market so far this year Lucid Motors announces agreement with Gov't of Saudi Arabia to purchase up to 100k EVs over the next decade Rivian delays Ocean Coast interiors, introduces ‘Sand' and ‘Pet' Modes and Dashcam Ford launches production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, says it's a ‘Model T moment' https://youtu.be/yeFw3hv9FV0 var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); } Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Tesla Time News: Tesla Q1 Breakdown

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 26:53

To get the 100 pk of blades for free, make sure to add it to your shopping cart, and use the code 'nowyouknow'. Thanks again to Henson Shaving for sponsoring this episode of Tesla Time News! https://bit.ly/3CMf5Mq You can get the shirts that Zac & Jesse are wearing over at Ecowear: https://nowyouknow.ecowear.us/ Jeff Roberts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDmfM1DRiTC9E7fuBbul2SQ https://www.patreon.com/gigafactoryaustindronevideo To send us your contributor stories/community mail, email us at: hello@nowyouknowchannel.com Send us your Supercharger reviews here! https://www.nowyouknowchannel.com/supercharger-reviews To subscribe to Disruptive Investing use the link below! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuFDdZdVXgfeZAxTubID0g Use the code NOWYOUKNOW to get 5% your purchase today at https://www.BigBattery.com Use promo code “NowYouKnow” to get your free trial of A Better Route Planner Premium. https://abetterrouteplanner.com/ref/NOWYOUKNOW Cybertruck Owners Club: https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/?utm_source=Now%20You%20Know&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=NYK Cybertruck Owners Club Reservations Spreadsheet: https://www.cybertruckownersclub.com/forum/threads/how-to-tell-your-place-in-line-based-on-cybertruck-preorder-reservation-number.251/ Use promo code “NowYouKnow” to get your free trial of A Better Route Planner Premium: https://abetterrouteplanner.com/premium/ Our Amazon Associate Link:- https://amzn.to/2JFZjaE International Amazon Associate Link: http://geni.us/NowYouKnowAMZN` http://www.patreon.com/nowyouknow Check out our Now You Know Clips channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCacwzDEdpVEO2UjIO00CpqQ Check out Energy Pal here: https://energypal.com/nowyouknow/ The Wolfpack Berlin YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/the_wolfpack_berlin Timestamps: Tesla Q1 Financial Highlights - 2:19 2170 & 4680 Model Ys at Giga Texas - 5:32 The Day After the Superbowl - 6:02 Tesla Insurance - 6:46 Tesla Services & Other - 7:34 Electric Bike Company - Model E - 9:36 Lincoln Debuts Star SUV Concept - 10:26 Audi urbansphere concept - 11:27 Links: Tesla Q1 Financial Highlights https://interestingengineering.com/tesla-produce-robotaxis-2024?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=mailing&utm_campaign=Newsletter-21-04-2022 Lincoln Debuts Star SUV Concept https://electrek.co/2022/04/20/lincoln-debuts-star-suv-concept-as-preview-of-four-new-luxury-evs-promised-by-2026/#more-234625 Audi urbansphere concept https://electrek.co/2022/04/20/audi-shares-new-extra-thicc-urbansphere-concept-described-as-a-lounge-on-wheels/#more-234745

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Quick Charge Podcast: April 18, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 5:47

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Recurrent Auto: Check the battery before buying a used EV & monitor your battery performance with monthly insights using Recurrent's free battery reports for EV owners. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla launches insurance based on real-time driver data in three more states Tesla Megapack project with 730 MWh of capacity is now up and running on PG&E's network Tesla Giga Berlin is now producing 350 Model Ys per week, aims to ramp up to 1,000 this month, report says Tesla brings back workers to Giga Shanghai, but delays production restart by a day If you wanted to order a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E online in the US, you're now out of luck Tritium signs multi-year contract with BP starting with order of ~1,000 DCFC chargers https://youtu.be/saebxQFCjis var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); } Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Quick Charge Podcast: April 4, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 4:33

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla Semi shows up at its future home of Gigafactory Texas with more Model Ys and possible new colors spotted Tesla (TSLA) is up on record deliveries despite Giga Shanghai extending its shutdown Tesla CEO Elon Musk buys near 10% stake in Twitter Hertz announces it is ordering up to 65,000 electric vehicles from Polestar Supply and Demand 101: Nascent EV trucks reselling well over MSRP on the open market https://youtu.be/av0XeQawH3k var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); } Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

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1420: 30 Mar 2022 | Stunning New £100k Lotus Eletre SUV

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 24:28

Show #1420 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Wednesday 30th March, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. LOTUS ELETRE OPENS A NEW FRONT IN ELECTRIC SUVS - the new era of Lotus as an EV maker begins with this, the Eletre. It takes elements we've seen on the Evija battery-electric hypercar and Emira ICE sports car, wraps them in a larger package, jacks them up, and throws in a lot of new tech for the brand and the market. - The Eletre is 201 inches long on a 118.9-inch wheelbase, about 79 inches wide, and 64 inches high. Every one of those dimensions puts the Lotus within a couple of inches of the Aston Martin DBX - All we're told is the pack is more than 100 kWh and output starts at 600 horsepower. Every Eletre is all-wheel-drive, with a motor on each axle. - The 800-volt electrical architecture can handle up to 350-kW fast-charging, 20 minutes at a station at that charge rate restoring 248 WLTP miles of the Eletre's estimated 373-mile range in WLTP testing. 62 miles per hour in under 3 seconds and hit a top speed of 161 mph. - The electronic side mirror housings each contain three cameras, one camera for the rear views, one to help stitch a 360-degree overhead view, and one to help enable self-driving. - A slim gauge cluster and a head-up display provides the driver with relevant info, front passengers get a similar slim display that can display infotainment options. Between them, a 15.1-inch infotainment touchscreen that lays flat when not in use. Original Source : https://www.autoblog.com/2022/03/29/lotus-eletre-electric-suv-revealed/#slide-2390677 2025 LOTUS ELETRE FIRST LOOK: SIMPLIFY, THEN ADD AN ELECTRIC LUXURY SUV - multi-link air suspension and continuously variable damping all round. Active ride height and active anti-roll bars, along with rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring will be available as options on the Eletre, along with 23-inch alloy wheels - Four different drive modes—Range, Tour, Sport and Off-Road—adjust steering and accelerator pedal response, along with damping rates and powertrain output. And Individual mode will allow drivers to mix and match some settings to suit their personal driving styles. - The four LIDAR units, one at the top of the windshield, one at the top of the backlight, and one on each front fender, are hidden when not in use, thus preserving the Eletre's svelte appearance. - For context, the Eletre has 2.1 inches more space between the axles than a Tesla Model X and is 2.6 inches longer overall and 0.8 inches lower. This is not a small Lotus. - The rear is dominated two large vents that are bridged by a thin light bar, and a roof spoiler system that comprises two carbon fibre winglets cantilevered from the roof cant rails. The winglets function just like a conventional, full-width roof spoiler, guiding airflow down the backlight and on to a spoiler that deploys out of the tailgate at speed. Original Source : https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-lotus-eletre-first-look-review/ LOTUS' ALL-ELECTRIC ELETRE SUV HAS A GRILL THAT 'BREATHES' - SUVs are entirely new to Lotus. Even long after Bentley and Porsche brushed aside tradition and released their own first SUVs, Lotus remained a sports-car-only company. With SUVs becoming the dominant passenger vehicle type, it may have been inevitable that Lotus would eventually throw its hat into the ring. As might be expected, Lotus brought a lot of its old sports car tricks into the design and manufacturing of the Eletre. - Lotus says the Eletre features “extensive” use of carbon fiber and aluminum to keep the (still undisclosed) weight down. The exterior body panels are aluminum, and all the black exterior trim pieces, such as the wheel arches, rear spoiler, and side-view mirrors, are carbon fiber. Hard interior trim pieces are also carbon fiber, and the seats are wrapped in a wool-blend fabric that, according to Lotus, is 50 percent lighter than typical leather seating. - An active front grill comprises interconnected triangular panels which stay closed when the Eletre is stopped or when it needs to reduce aerodynamic drag and automatically open to scoop air to the radiator to cool the electric motors, battery pack, or front brakes when needed. During this locking and unlocking sequence, the active grill “breathes” as the illuminated flush-fitting door handles deploy, opening and closing the vented panels. Original Source : https://www.wired.com/story/lotus-eletre-debut/ KIA EV6 AWD EXCEEDED 250 MILES IN 70 MPH RANGE TEST - A Kia EV6 in Wind trim and all-wheel-drive (AWD) system equipped with a 77.4 kWh battery and 19" Kumho tires recently was range tested by Out of Spec Reviews' Kyle Conner at a constant speed of 70 mph (113 km/h). - It's a brand new car, with only 2,641 miles (4,249 km) on the odometer at the start. According to Kyle Conner, the weather was perfect, maybe beside from some wind during part of the test. The result is a pretty solid 254 miles (409 km), including the few last miles covered around the fast charging station at lower speeds. - For reference, the EPA Combined range is 274 miles (441 km), Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/576754/kia-ev6-awd-70mph-range/ TESLA GIGA BERLIN-MADE MODEL YS ARE DELIVERED TO MANNHEIM, GERMANY - Giga Berlin-made Model Ys have been delivered to Mannheim, Germany. This is the first known delivery of the manufacturer's domestically produced vehicles since the ceremonial handover of 30 Model Ys on March 22 by Elon Musk. - . It was reported today that Denmark also hosted a delivery ceremony for the Giga Berlin-made Model Y, marking the first mention of international delivery of German-made vehicles. Five Model Y Performances are reported to have been delivered. - However, it turns out that before that, Tesla had already delivered Giga Berlin-made Model Ys domestically. @samuel_glb/Twitter tweeted that the German-made cars were delivered to the Mannheim delivery center to be handed over to the owners on March 29. He reported that “about 2 trucks” loaded with black Model Y Performances had arrived at the delivery center, although the exact number of vehicles was not mentioned. Original Source : https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/made-in-giga-berlin-model-ys-delivered-to-mannheim-germany TESLA SUPPLIER APTIV STOPS SOME PRODUCTION IN SHANGHAI OVER COVID ISSUES - Auto parts maker Aptiv (APTV.N) on Tuesday sent home workers at a Shanghai production facility that supplies Tesla and a General Motors (GM) joint venture, citing COVID issues, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. - Aptiv has a number of production sites in Shanghai's Jiading district in the western part of the city. The district has not been affected so far by the city's two-stage COVID-19 lockdown, which started in the east on Monday. - Four sources said workers at one of the sites, which makes wire harnesses, were abruptly told to head home on Tuesday. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/exclusive-tesla-supplier-aptiv-stops-some-production-shanghai-over-covid-issues-2022-03-29/ POLESTAR 2 GETS ANDROID AUTOMOTIVE 11 UPDATE - The first electric vehicle to go on sale with Android Automotive is getting another major update, as Polestar 2 is rolling out its Android 11 update. - Software version P2.0 is now available for the 2021 and 2022 model years of the Polestar 2. The update delivers Android Automotive 11 for the Polestar 2, the car's third major Android version. - Radio reception has apparently been improved, and there's a fix for the interruption of GPS navigation when switching profiles on the car. There are also improvements to the Polestar app with this update, including real-time state of charge status and more control over climate settings. Original Source : https://9to5google.com/2022/03/29/polestar-2-gets-android-automotive-11-its-third-major-android-version/ RISING FUEL PRICES? BUY AN ELECTRIC VAN AND SAVE 25% ON RUNNING COSTS, ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP SAYS - The average electric van in Europe is 25 per cent cheaper to own and operate over its lifetime than the diesel equivalent, despite much higher upfront costs for zero-emission models, according to the environmental campaign group Transport and Environment (T&E). - In a new study covering six countries - France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom - which account for 76 per cent of the European van market, T&E found an electric van costs €0.15 per kilometre to run, compared to €0.20 for a diesel van. - Even when excluding government subsidies on the purchase of electric vehicles, T&E found electric vans were still cheaper overall in five of the six countries, while in Germany the cost was the same. Original Source : https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/03/31/rising-fuel-prices-buy-an-electric-van-and-save-25-on-running-costs-environmental-group-sa MODESTO CITY SCHOOLS ORDERS 30 BLUE BIRD TYPE D ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES Original Source : https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/03/20220330-modesto.html CARREFOUR ANNOUNCES THE INSTALLATION OF CHARGING STATIONS Original Source : https://www.autonews.fr/green/nouveautes-electriques/carrefour-annonce-l-installation-de-bornes-de-recharge-par-milliers-sur-les-parkings-de-ses-magasins-106775 ARAL INTRODUCES PLUG&CHARGE SERVICE THROUGHOUT GERMANY Original Source : https://www.petrolplaza.com/news/29586 NEW TEST SUGGESTS HIGHER AVAILABLE BATTERY CAPACITY FOR VOLVO C40 Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/576809/test-available-battery-capacity-volvo-c40/ TESLA DROPS FROM TOP THREE RESIDENTIAL SOLAR INSTALLER RANKING Original Source : https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/03/29/tesla-drops-from-top-three-residential-solar-installer-ranking/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Mirror.co.uk: “An electric car owner has warned other EV drivers they can be fined for charging their vehicle in supermarket car parks. Electric vehicle owner Max Wilkinson - who is also a Cheltenham Councillor - recently bought a four-year-old hybrid Mini Countryman. He went home - but returned two hours later by which time the hybrid Mini was about half-charged. A week later Max received a penalty notice saying he'd been fined £90. Mr Wilkinson has paid the fine and doesn't dispute it. But he does think it doesn't quite make sense to restrict car charging to 90 minutes as well. - He said: “It seems illogical that quite a lot of EV and hybrid owners won't be allowed to spend enough time in the car park to get a full charge.” Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

1410: 28 Mar 2022 | VW Restarts EV Production In Germany

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 29:02

Show #1418 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily, you trusted source of EV information. It's Monday 28th March, it's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. TESLA EXTENDS CHINA'S ELECTRIC CAR FACTORY SUSPENSION - Tesla Inc. is extending the production pause at its Shanghai plant to Thursday after the city was placed into a phased lockdown to curb a surge in Covid-19 cases, people familiar with the matter said. - Originally suspended for a day, production at the Gigafactory near China's main financial center will now be halted for four days, to resume at this stage on April 1, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they're not authorized to speak publicly. - Areas east of the Huangpu River, where the Tesla plant is located, will be locked down on Monday for four days. Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-28/tesla-extends-shanghai-factory-suspension-as-city-locked-down?sref=W369vOBR TESLA WORRIES HEAT UP AS MAJOR EXEC GOES MIA - news Monday that Tesla head of AI, Adrej Karpathy, will be taking a four-month sabbatical.On Sunday, Musk dropped a tweet announcing the sabbatical. The public reaction to the news resulted in Adrej explaining what he will be doing with his time. - For people who have been following the saga, in the past executives who have taken long sabbaticals from Tesla have ended up never coming back. - Doug Field, Tesla's former senior vice president of engineering, took a leave of absence back in 2018. - based on recent history, that sabbatical could be the beginning of his end at the company. Original Source : https://www.thestreet.com/investing/tesla-worries-heat-up-as-major-exec-goes-mia Andrej Karpathy on Twitter: - Taking some time off to rest&travel after almost 5 years at Tesla. Esp excited to get focused time to re-sharpen my technical edge and train some neural nets! Though I already miss all the robots and GPU/Dojo clusters and looking forward to having them at my fingertips again - A number of people asked - I am doing a “digital nomad” trip, packed up in one backpack and going east, saying hi to friends along the way and reading papers/writing code. Currently in UK, continuing to Europe, Asia and wrapping around back to Bay Area. HERTZ CONFIRMS THE TESLA MODEL Y VERSION IT WILL RENT - The rental car agency announced last week that Model Ys will soon be joining the Model 3s that are already at several locations as part of its planned purchase of 100,000 Teslas this year. - The specific Model Y it is advertising has all-wheel-drive, the standard 19-inch wheels and an EPA-rated range of 330 miles of range between charges - Tesla hasn't said what's up, but speculation is that it is a new entry-level variant featuring Tesla's new 4680 battery cell that is being built at its Austin, Tex., factory. Original Source : https://www.foxnews.com/auto/hertz-accidentally-confirms-mystery-tesla-model-y TESLA CEO ELON MUSK SAYS HE HAS COVID AGAIN - Elon Musk on Monday said he has apparently contracted COVID-19, but has "almost no symptoms." This is the second time Musk has reported a bout of the disease: In in November 2020, he said he had tested positive. - Musk's Monday tweet didn't specify whether he had done a COVID test, but suggested he might be experiencing some mild and unspecified COVID-19 symptoms. Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/health/tesla-ceo-elon-musk-says-he-has-covid-again/ HYUNDAI MOTOR'S IONIQ 5 RANKS TOP IN AUTO BILD'S EV TEST - Hyundai Motor Group said Monday that its flagship electric vehicle Ioniq 5 has ranked top in German automotive magazine Auto Bild's EV test, beating other European rivals such as Audi Q4 e-tron and Polestar 2. - In the latest edition of Auto Bild, the vehicles were tested and evaluated based on seven categories including performance of powertrain, driving comfort, connectivity, eco-friendliness and price competitiveness. - Ioniq 5 ranked top in four categories with a total of 573 points, beating Audi Q4 e-tron and Polestar 2 which garnered 565 points and 553 points, respectively. Original Source : http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220328000664 ENERGICA TO HELP OEMS TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC WITH ENERGICA INSIDE - Energica's run in the single-make race series will draw to a close following the 2022 season. The company isn't letting all the knowledge go to waste, though. By establishing Energica Inside, a business arm dedicated to partnering with manufacturers and startups, the brand aims to speed up electrification transitions and reduce time to market. - With many mobility sectors transitioning to electric in the coming years, Energica is positioning itself as a leader in the industry. The manufacturer may have conceded its spot in the MotoE championship to Ducati, but it intends to make its mark on the broader electric mobility market. Original Source : https://www.rideapart.com/news/575433/energica-inside-oem-startup-partnerships/ VW RESTARTS MEB PRODUCTION IN ZWICKAU Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/03/28/vw-restarts-meb-production-in-zwickau/ SVOLT REACHED 200 WH/KG WITH LFP BATTERY CELLS Original Source : https://pushevs.com/2022/03/28/svolt-reached-200-wh-kg-with-lfp-battery-cells/ APPS AND REAL TIME DATA TO BE CRUCIAL TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING Original Source : https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/apps-and-real-time-data-to-be-crucial-to-electric-vehicle-charging/ NISSAN CHARGE EV CUSTOMERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO IONITY Original Source : https://europe.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/release-9cd833c24c8642e8989dd682776f07a4-nissan-charge-ev-customers-receive-another-boost-with-access-to-ionitys-european-fast-charger-network NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE BMW I7 EMERGE Original Source : https://carbuzz.com/news/new-details-about-the-bmw-i7-emerge HORRENDOUSLY, FORD WANTS TO TURN YOUR EV INTO AN OFFICE Original Source : https://thenextweb.com/news/horrendously-ford-wants-to-turn-your-ev-into-office-with-webex-app CATL ANNOUNCED A KIRIN BATTERY WITH 13% MORE POWER THAN TESLA'S 4680 DESIGN Original Source : https://carnewschina.com/2022/03/28/catl-launched-kirin-battery-with-13-more-power-compared-to-teslas-4680-batteries/ DAIMLER TRUCK CEO ASSERTS PRICE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE WILL "FOREVER BE HIGHER” Original Source : https://thedeepdive.ca/daimler-truck-ceo-asserts-price-of-electric-vehicle-will-forever-be-higher-than-combustion-engine/ ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACCESS IS GROWING PRIORITY IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES Original Source : https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/28/electric-vehicle-access-growing-priority-low-income-communities/9456035002/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Mirror.co.uk: “An electric car owner has warned other EV drivers they can be fined for charging their vehicle in supermarket car parks. Electric vehicle owner Max Wilkinson - who is also a Cheltenham Councillor - recently bought a four-year-old hybrid Mini Countryman. He went home - but returned two hours later by which time the hybrid Mini was about half-charged. A week later Max received a penalty notice saying he'd been fined £90. Mr Wilkinson has paid the fine and doesn't dispute it. But he does think it doesn't quite make sense to restrict car charging to 90 minutes as well. - He said: “It seems illogical that quite a lot of EV and hybrid owners won't be allowed to spend enough time in the car park to get a full charge.” Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

S2:E53 - Tesla's German plant delivers. The Audi A6 Avant e-tron. Don't fret the price. March 22nd, 2022

Mike Talks Cars

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 4:36

In this episode, Tesla begins delivery of Model Ys from its new factory in Germany. Audi introduces a new EV, the A6 Avant e-tron. And, don't fret the price during negotiation. Focus on the customer and the numbers will take care of themselves. Mike Talks Cars is a daily sales training podcast addressing current news, quick updates on new vehicles, and something from this Automotive Trainer that you can do to take your Sales skills to the next level. New mini-episodes, like this one, will be available Monday - Friday by 1 PM Eastern time. Subscribe and join me for this quick run through the Automotive world. I am your host, Mike Little, and have spent my career training Sales Consultants and Managers on how to create and deliver world-class Customer Experiences. You can find more from me on my website protraininggroup.ca, and on YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mike-talks-cars/message

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What Model Ys are Coming?

Tailosive EV Streams

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 111:37

Tailosive EV Streamed: March 16th, 2022

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Tesla sees orders surge over gas prices, more price increases, VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 59:49

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla seeing its order rate surge over gas prices, more Model 3 and Model Y price increases,the VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars Tesla increases prices of long-range versions of Model 3 and Model Y as nickel prices surge Elon Musk says drill for oil, but he should worry more about nickel prices skyrocketing Tesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, expands free Supercharging, and gives up to 3 months of pay to employees going back to fight Tesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to Ukraine Tesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22 Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC's policing of his Tesla tweets VW launches iconic ‘ID.Buzz' EV, but does this incarnation of the Microbus inspire the same love? Rivian announces Q4 results: loses $2.4 billion, revises production to 25,000 EVs in 2022 Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/7sR6aR0R5i8 var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); }

Tesla sees orders surge over gas prices, more price increases, VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 59:49

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Tesla seeing its order rate surge over gas prices, more Model 3 and Model Y price increases,the VW ID.Buzz unveiling, and more. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric carsTesla increases prices of long-range versions of Model 3 and Model Y as nickel prices surgeElon Musk says drill for oil, but he should worry more about nickel prices skyrocketingTesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, expands free Supercharging, and gives up to 3 months of pay to employees going back to fightTesla produces video showing how to use Powerwall as mobile power station after sending a load of them to UkraineTesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22Elon Musk officially asks court to terminate the SEC's policing of his Tesla tweetsVW launches iconic ‘ID.Buzz' EV, but does this incarnation of the Microbus inspire the same love?Rivian announces Q4 results: loses $2.4 billion, revises production to 25,000 EVs in 2022 Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/7sR6aR0R5i8

Briefly | 10 Mar 2022

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 4:11

On the podcast today: · 2024 Chevy Blazer EV Will Have an SS Performance Variant · General Motors Partnering With California Utility Provider PG&E For V2H Pilot · Tesla deploys emergency software update 2022.4.5.12 to calibrate LFP batteries · Tesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22 · Brandenburg to make water extraction allowances for Gigafactory · Tesla Model 3 Production Allocation to Europe From Giga Shanghai Is Sold Out for 2022 · Porsche and Mercedes-Benz Halt Production Lines · Electric vehicle bosses propose two different charging solutions · Most Volkswagen Plug-In Hybrids Can't Be Ordered Anymore · Rental car giants embark on electric after pandemic bonanza

Quick Charge Podcast: March 9, 2022

Tesla Daily: Tesla News & Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 5:02

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla sends Powerwalls to Ukraine, expands free Supercharging, and gives up to 3 months of pay to employees going back to fight Tesla confirms deliveries of German-built Model Ys are starting on March 22 VW launches iconic ‘ID.Buzz' EV, but does this incarnation of the Microbus inspire the same love? Chevy Blazer ‘SS' EV high-performance variant announced and teased, available spring 2023 GM launches pilot program to use EVs for home backup power, teases Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup for it Smart EV charging results in substantial emissions reduction – new study https://youtu.be/xDLJ1w5zmas var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); } Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Berlin Approval Finally Happening? + Ukraine Support, Texas Model Y, Panasonic 4680, Lucid (02.28.22)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 12:38

➤ Reports out of Germany indicate final approval for Giga Berlin may finally be happening ➤ More new Model Ys at Giga Texas and new VIN reported ➤ FSD Beta request button comes to Canada ➤ Tesla and SpaceX offer support to Ukraine, demonstrating their value ➤ Panasonic makes announcement on 4680 batteries ➤ Bernstein increases TSLA price target by 50% ➤ Lucid reports earnings ➤ TechMeme podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/14JW6x7C0YphE327sj74D7?si=895d12ca4ac84b21 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/teslapodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tesladailypodcast Tesla Referral: https://ts.la/robert47283 Plaid producer Who Why Executive producer Jeremy Cooke Executive producer Troy Cherasaro Executive producer Andre/Maria Kent Executive producer Jessie Chimni Executive producer Michael Pastrone Executive producer Richard Del Maestro Executive producer John Beans Music by Evan Schaeffer Disclosure: Rob Maurer is long TSLA stock & derivatives

Elon Musk's weird fight with the SEC, new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 49:59

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including Elon Musk's weird fight with the SEC, a possible new Tesla factory, Nissan Leaf 2022, and more. Remember to also subscribe to Electrek Quick Charge Podcast hosted by Mikey G and Electrek's new Wheel-E 2-wheel podcast with Micah and Seth. The show is back live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek's YouTube channel. As a reminder, we'll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Elon Musk to the SEC: ‘I didn't start the fight, but I will finish it' The SEC probe into Elon Musk and Tesla is reportedly about suspected insider trading with Musk's brother The Tesla brand is attracting more and more Republicans Tesla announces new investment in Gigafactory Shanghai on road to 1 million electric cars per year Tesla might be cracking on the yoke steering wheel and planning to offer an option for a regular round wheel Tesla asks fans in Oklahoma and Mississippi to fight new bills to ban direct sales of electric cars Tesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain 2022 Nissan LEAF gets cosmetic updates but is still clinging to yesteryear's CHAdeMO fast charging Volkswagen shares EPA ranges for 2022 ID.4, RWD Pro model sees 20 mile increase compared to 2021 Here's the live stream for today's episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://youtu.be/puLUrU1qn8g var postYoutubePlayer;function onYouTubeIframeAPIReady() { postYoutubePlayer = new YT.Player( "post-youtube-video" ); }

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Quick Charge Podcast: February 22, 2022

Kilowatt: A Podcast about Tesla

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 4:41

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories we discuss in this episode (with links): Tesla launches Model Y in the UK and other right-hand-drive markets Tesla spotted gathering hundreds of Model Ys at Gigafactory Berlin, but approval status still uncertain Electrify America partners with Kia to provide EV6 customers up to 4,000 miles free charging Volkswagen teases double world premiere of ID. Buzz and Buzz Cargo alongside details like ‘Plug & Charge' and bi-directional charging https://youtu.be/N5tVyE3xZ_8 Subscribe to the Electrek Daily Channel on Youtube so you never miss a day of news Follow Mikey: Twitter @Mikey_Electric Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

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Fisker Q4 2021 Earnings and News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 74:15

News:VW.4 to get a update this summerFord to team with State Farm on insuranceRivian get pushback on new factory in GeorgiaCandela's new C-8 electric boatDeLorean is backBuild Back Better is good for ArizonaFord to launch 5 new Lincoln EV SUVs$5 billion for charging infrastructureFaraday Future partners with Myoung ShinApple, Hyundai, and Kia deal is deadTesla App updates and newsModel X delaysTesla Superchargers are open to all in the NetherlandsTesla signs 5-year lithium supplyModel Ys spotted outside GigaTexasModel Y outs sells Model 3 in ChinaTesla and IndiaModel Y lands in the UKElon donates $5 billion to charityTesla reportedly looking for 2nd factory site in ChinaFisker PearFisker Earnings Call Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1375: 15 Feb 2022 | Tesla Opens ALL Superchargers In Netherlands For Everyone

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 30:18

Show #1375 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 15th February. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Welcome to a new PATREON PRODUCER PAUL GRIFFIN. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. EPA DOCUMENTS REVEAL MORE SPECS ON THE 2022 GMC HUMMER EV PICKUP | CAR & DRIVER - General Motors submitted a preliminary test document to the EPA revealing a few interesting specs on the 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1 pickup. - The new electric truck will go 329 miles on a single charge with 212.7 kWh of usable energy and achieve 47 MPGe combined, according to GM's test data. - The Hummer is as heavy as 9063 pounds, and the big battery alone weighs 2923 pounds - General Motors claimed that the electric pickup would travel 350 miles on a single charge of its 200.0-kWh Ultium battery - According to the EPA filings, the Hummer will achieve a 329-mile EPA combined range, consuming electricity at 47 MPGe EPA combined, some 33 percent less than the Rivian's 70-MPGe rating. - Obviously weight is a huge factor, and we now know a few more details about that, too. The big battery pack alone weighs 2923 pounds, almost as much as an entire Honda Civic. GMC reports in the EPA document a curb weight of 9063 pounds, which is nearly 2000 pounds heavier than the Rivian R1T Launch Edition we just tested. - The data also shows a battery capacity of 617 amp-hours. Multiplied by its 400-volt operating voltage, that yields 246.8 kWh, which should equate with the double-stacked pack's gross capacity. That would mean its usable capacity is 86 percent of the total - GMC says that this test is the final certification for the Hummer's 2022 model year. - Cheaper models will arrive in the next few years, including the dual-motor base model in 2024. Original Source : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39049358/2022-gmc-hummer-ev-pickup-epa-specs/ NETHERLANDS: TESLA OPENED ALL SUPERCHARGERS TO NON-TESLA EVS | INSIDEEVS - Tesla announced that all of its Supercharging stations in the Netherlands are open for use by non-Tesla electric vehicles - The Netherlands is actually the first country where the company launched the Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot on November 1, 2021 (10 stations) and the first where the full opening happened - about three and a half months later, on February 14, 2022. EV drivers will be able to use about 35 Tesla Supercharging stations in the country (at least several more are planned for 2022). Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/567601/all-superchargers-netherlands-non-tesla LEAKED DOCUMENT SHARES A GLIMPSE INTO TESLA'S CURRENT 4680 PRODUCTION YIELDS - DRIVE TESLA - Tesla has been working hard at perfecting the production process of their new 4680 battery cells at their facility on Kato Road. - Thanks to a leaked document we have our first glimpse inside the walls of the Kato Rd facility to see how their production processes are progressing. The document was shared on the TMC forums by member Oliver's MX, who says it came from a relative who works at the facility, and shows the 4860 production yields for Kato Road on January 22, 2022. - 13 of the 14 machines had very good production yields with the majority of each bar being “green” and above 90%. - On the right side of the document, we see the list of defects which caused batteries to be “bad.” The leading cause at 1.4% was “Flap folding in – Cathode”, followed closely by “Single Wind Cut Position Recovery – Cathode” at 1.2%. - If accurate, this one day of production would be enough to build about 10 Model Ys. - While that number does seem low, Oliver was also told by his relative that Tesla has approximately 1,000,000 good cells stockpiled to support the production ramp of Giga Texas. This would be enough for about 1,666 Model Ys. Original Source : https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/leaked-document-shares-a-glimpse-into-teslas-current-4680-production-yields FISKER OPENS RESERVATIONS FOR SECOND EV | ELECTREK - As Fisker Inc. continues to work toward start of production of its flagship Ocean EV, it has begun taking reservations for its second model, the PEAR – a compact, five-passenger “urban EV.” With the opening of reservations, Fisker is also claiming the PEAR will start at an MSRP below $30,000 in the US, and that's before any incentives – a price point few automakers have been able to deliver. - $250 down secures your spot in line for what Fisker is describing as an urban EV. The press release elaborates: - The all-electric Fisker PEAR blends sustainability, technology, and design into a digitallyconnected, compact, five-passenger urban EV. Featuring intuitive controls, sporty driving, cleverstorage, and a focus on industry firsts, the Fisker PEAR will start at $29,900 before taxes andincentives in the US. Fisker's first vehicle, the all-electric Fisker Ocean SUV, will start productionin November 2022. - The current production plan is to produce the PEAR in Ohio with Foxconn, with the anticipated output of 250,000 units a year. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/02/15/fisker-opens-reservations-for-second-ev-the-pear-starting-below-30k-before-taxes-or-incentives/ CHEVY BOLT EV, BOLT EUV FIRE INVESTIGATION CLOSED | GM AUTHORITY Original Source : https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/02/chevy-bolt-ev-bolt-euv-fire-investigation-closed/ VOLTA IS INSTALLING 1,000 EV FAST-CHARGING STATIONS AT WALGREENS LOCATIONS | ENGADGET Original Source : https://www.engadget.com/volta-walgreens-ev-fast-charging-stations-115559815.html Original Source : https://investors.voltacharging.com/news/news-details/2022/Volta-Announces-Collaboration-Expansion-with-Walgreens/default.aspx DRIVE ELECTRIC NL AWARDED $295K GRANT TO OPEN ELECTRIC VEHICLE RESOURCE CENTRE | CBC NEWS Original Source : https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/electric-vehicle-resource-centre-nl-1.6349809 CAR INDUSTRY CALLS FOR ELECTRIC CHARGE WATCHDOG | BBC NEWS Original Source : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60394567 STUDY: HYDROGEN FUEL-CELL OPPORTUNITY WINDOW HAS PASSED FOR CARS | GREEN CAR REPORTS Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135053_study-hydrogen-fuel-cell-opportunity-window-has-passed-for-cars-diminished-for-trucks FAKE MANUAL GEARBOXES PATENTED FOR TOYOTA ELECTRIC CARS Original Source : https://www.carthrottle.com/post/fake-manual-gearboxes-patented-for-toyota-electric-cars/ EV CHARGERS FOR V2G AND V2H TO ARRIVE IN AUSTRALIA WITHIN WEEKS, AFTER LONG DELAYS - ABC NEWS Original Source : https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-02-14/electric-vehicle-first-ev-chargers-v2g-v2h-to-arrive-australia/100811130 TESLA SAYS NEW GAS GENERATORS "NO LONGER RATIONAL” | RENEWECONOMY Original Source : https://reneweconomy.com.au/tesla-says-new-gas-generators-no-longer-rational-batteries-are-smarter-and-cheaper/ VIRTUAL POWER PLANT BY EV.ENERGY UTILISES ONLY BEVS | ELECTRIVE.COM Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/02/14/virtual-power-plant-by-ev-energy-utilises-only-electric-vehicles/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Tesla recently updated the Model Y Standard Range and the 0-60 time slowed by 1.5 seconds. There was a time when Tesla fans dismissed any other EV because they weren't quick enough, but when making a pucharsing decision, how important do you personally rate performance. Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM

1371: 11 Feb 2022 | States to Get $5 Billion to Build Nationwide EV Charging Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 28:56

Show #1371 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 11th February. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Welcome to a new PATREON PRODUCER ROB HAMMOND. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. BIDEN ADMINISTRATION OUTLINES PLAN TO BUILD MORE E.V. CHARGERS | THE NEW YORK TIMES - The Biden administration said on Thursday that it would require states to submit proposals to line highways with electric vehicle chargers, part of a $5 billion plan to fill a gap in the infrastructure needed to support booming sales of battery-powered cars. - The administration outlined a relatively speedy timetable for deploying an initial instalment of $615 million. All 50 states, as well as Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, would be required to submit plans by the beginning of August explaining how they would install high-voltage chargers along or very close to major highways. - The chargers must be no more than 50 miles apart, and states are encouraged to place them at rest areas or other places with food and other services. Federal officials must decide by the end of September whether to approve the states' plans. Original Source : https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/10/business/electric-vehicle-chargers-biden.html BIDEN ANNOUNCES $5 BILLION OVER 5 YEARS FOR A NATIONWIDE EV CHARGING NETWORK | ELECTREK - The White House also detailed more plans for the manufacturing of EV chargers: Siemens will produce 1 million EV chargers by 2025 ABB, which currently manufactures transit bus chargers in the US, will expand its US EV charging manufacturing operations, including Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers, over the next five years. Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, a Black- and woman-owned EV charger manufacturer based in Detroit, will manufacture Level 2 EV chargers and charging connectors in a new production facility in Detroit beginning this summer The new Joint Office of Energy and Transportation also launched a new website this week, which can be found at DriveElectric.gov. There, officials can find links to technical assistance, data and tools for states, and careers. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/02/10/biden-announces-5-billion-over-5-years-for-a-nationwide-ev-charging-network/ DOT WILL PAY STATES TO BUILD OUT A MASSIVE EV CHARGING NETWORK | CAR AND DRIVER - The creation of the joint office was first announced in December 2021, and the funds will come from the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, established by the bipartisan infrastructure act signed into law by President Biden in November. - All that money is to build charging infrastructure for battery-electric vehicles only—not for hydrogen or other alternative-energy vehicles, the DOT clarified. The DOT also said it expects many of the states to look to the private sector to build and maintain the charging stations. - Over the past six years, 40 states have already created designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, much of which follows the interstate highway system, and that will be "the spine of the new national EV charging network," - Once these corridors are filled in, states will be asked to plan more "community based" charging that could reach more rural and underserved areas away from major highway systems. - The government agency released a state-by-state list showing how it intends to distribute that initial $615 million in fiscal 2022. California can expect $56.7 million; Texas, $60.3 million; while Kansas gets $5.8 million and Wyoming gets $3.9 million. - The feds want to emphasize that getting the charging stations from domestic suppliers is a priority in this program. For instance, the DOT noted, President Biden met this week with a charging station manufacturer, Tritium, that plans to break ground on a facility in Tennessee with six production lines producing 30,000 DC fast chargers per year. Bigger names are also getting in on the process—the White House said Siemens will expand its U.S. operations and plans to produce a million EV charging units by 2025. Original Source : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a39027778/dot-ev-charging-network-details/ VALEO BUYS OUT SIEMENS FROM EV-COMPONENTS VENTURE | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS EUROPE - Valeo agreed to acquire Siemens' stake in their 5-year-old electric-car components venture to bolster its position in the rapidly expanding EV market. - Valeo also announced a plan to develop a new electric motor with Renault. The companies said they would be the first to mass produce a 200-kilowatt electric motor without using rare earth materials, starting in 2027. Production of the motor for the automaker's own needs will be based at Renault Group's plant in Cléon, France. - Valeo and Siemens joined forces on Valeo Siemens eAutomotive in 2016 to make e-motors, axles and powertrain electronics for plug-in hybrids and full-electric vehicles. - By the end of 2022, more than 90 electric and plug-in hybrid models will be fitted with Valeo's electric powertrain systems, motors, inverters or onboard chargers, the supplier said. Original Source : https://europe.autonews.com/suppliers/valeo-buys-out-siemens-ev-components-venture NEXT MINI COOPER ELECTRIC SPIED WINTER TESTING UNDER CAMOUFLAGE - Mini is still testing the next-generation of its model under camouflage, trying to pass it off as one of its current models. However, we have actually seen leaked photos of the model set to arrive next year, and the front end certainly looks very similar to that of the refreshed current model, but the rear end is noticeably different. - . The interior has also been given a major revamp, featuring a completely new and more minimalistic design. - There's currently no word on specs for the electric Mini, but it will surely get a bigger battery than what equips the current Cooper SE (one of the lowest-range EVs you can buy). With just 28.9 kWh usable capacity, it has a real world range of under 124 miles (200 km) - its EPA estimate of 114 miles is actually a bit conservative, and it should do a bit more. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/566563/mini-cooper-electric-spied-again/ 286.2 GWH DEPLOYED ONTO ROADS IN PASSENGER EV BATTERIES IN 2021 | GREEN CAR CONGRESS - A record 286.2 GWh of passenger EV battery capacity was deployed onto roads globally in 2021—a 113% increase over 2020—as battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales surged year-over-year, according to Adamas Intelligence. - By cell supplier, China-based CATL took the lead in 2021 with a record 87.8 GWh deployed onto roads globally (31% of the global total)—a 204% increase over 2020 on the back of an ever-broadening book of supply agreements with Chinese, European and North American automakers. - In 2021, 21% of all passenger EV battery capacity deployed onto roads by CATL went into MIC Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys, making Tesla the cell supplier's widest channel to market for the calendar year. Original Source : https://www.greencarcongress.com/2022/02/20220210-adamas.html 'LOGISTICS NIGHTMARE' HITS BATTERY STORAGE ROLLOUT: ENPHASE CEO | S&P GLOBAL PLATTS - Global shipping bottlenecks and soaring freight rates have created a "logistics nightmare" that is complicating the rollout of lithium-ion battery storage systems, according to Enphase Energy President and CEO - California-based company, known primarily for its solar panel power electronics, has navigated the backups and markups to launch a new residential energy storage business during the coronavirus pandemic. That included a 53% quarterly jump in shipments of its battery storage package to roughly 100 MWh in the final three months of 2021. - Other companies involved in renewable energy, energy storage and electric vehicles, including AES Clean Energy Development and Tesla, have also cited the logistical logjam as a major limitation. Such difficulties come as homeowners and businesses look increasingly to battery storage to provide electricity when grid power fails, such as during more frequent wildfires in the western US. Grid operators like the California ISO and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are also seeking fast-response resources to help transmission systems ride through heat waves and cold snaps. - Enphase has seen some supply-chain headaches abate, including the availability of semiconductor chips and battery cells. Original Source : https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/energy-transition/020922-logistics-nightmare-hits-battery-storage-rollout-enphase-ceo RIGHT TO REPAIR BILL COULD ALLOW MORE INDEPENDENT SHOPS TO WORK ON EVS | GREEN CAR REPORTS Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1135015_right-to-repair-bill-independent-shops-work-evs-hybrids FORD POACHES TESLA ENGINEERING CHIEF TO WORK ON ADVANCE EV DEVELOPMENT - TECHSTORY Original Source : https://techstory.in/ford-poaches-tesla-engineering-chief-to-work-on-advance-ev-development/ EU FUNDS NEW BLOCKCHAIN SUPPLY CHAIN TRACKING SCHEME | EDIE.NET - the system will have the capability to trace both virgin raw material supply chains and supply chains for reclaimed and recycled materials. Original Source : https://www.edie.net/news/8/EU-funds-new-blockchain-supply-chain-tracking-scheme-for-EV-battery-components/ TESLA'S GLOBAL HEADLAMPS PATENT IS A BIGGER WIN THAN IT MAY SEEM | AUTOEVOLUTION Original Source : https://www.autoevolution.com/news/tesla-s-new-global-headlamps-patent-is-a-bigger-win-than-it-may-seem-promises-musk-180996.html? TESLA FSD BETA CAUGHT HITTING SOMETHING ON CAMERA | JALOPNIK Original Source : https://jalopnik.com/tesla-fsd-beta-caught-hitting-something-on-camera-for-t-1848491265 TESLA FSD "SAFETY" VIDEO TAKES A SUDDEN TURN—TOWARDS A CYCLIST | MOTORTREND Original Source : https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-fsd-driving-video-cyclist-danger/ TESLA RECALLS CARS TO FIX PEDESTRIAN WARNING SOUNDS BEING INTERRUPTED - THE VERGE Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/10/22927004/tesla-recall-model-3-x-y-boombox-nhtsa-pedestrian-warning QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM If you could do any job in the EV industry what would it be? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

1369: 09 Feb | President Biden Acknowledges Tesla

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 24:47

Show #1369 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 9th February. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. PRESIDENT BIDEN ACKNOWLEDGES TESLA | REUTERS - U.S. President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged the role of Tesla (TSLA.O) in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing on Tuesday, after Chief Executive Elon Musk repeatedly complained about being ignored. - Last month, Biden met with General Motors (GM.N) Chief Executive Mary Barra, and the White House has repeatedly praised the Detroit automaker's electric vehicle efforts, even though it is selling far fewer EVs than Tesla. - After Biden's met with Barra in January and tweeted a video of the two talking, Musk replied "Starts with a T/Ends with an A/ESL in the middle" and then compared Biden to a "damp sock puppet. - Asked in August whether the White House did not invite Musk because workers at Tesla are not unionized, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said: "I'll let you draw your own conclusion." Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/after-months-complaint-by-elon-musk-biden-acknowledges-tesla-2022-02-08/ VW CONSIDERS EV QUOTAS FOR DEALERSHIPS - ELECTRIVE.COM - VW Group is reportedly reducing the ordering possibilities of its dealers and introducing a quota system for sales partners. Accordingly, larger dealers will be able to order more vehicles than smaller ones. - According to dealers, customers are currently waiting around twelve months for an ID.3, while Volkswagen itself speaks of a delivery period of “more than nine months”. The situation is similar for the Audi Q4 e-tron, also built in Zwickau: those who order now will not receive the vehicle until mid-2023, and according to the manufacturer they will wait “around twelve months”. - In other words, large dealers can order more ID.3 and ID.4 than smaller ones. With an annual target of the distributor of up to 999 vehicles, 15 ID.3 and 25 ID.4 can be ordered, the letter says. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/02/08/vw-considers-ev-quotas-for-dealerships FORD (F) Q4 2021 EARNINGS CALL TRANSCRIPT | THE MOTLEY FOOL - . We are well on our way to achieve at least a 40% mix of BEVs by 2030, with strong margins and equal to our higher market share in the key high-profit, high-volume segments we compete. For example, the F-150 Lightning, if we had full production today to meet our current demand, we would rival the Model Y as the leading BEV nameplate in the U.S. market. Original Source : https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2022/02/04/ford-f-q4-2021-earnings-call-transcript/ FORD CEO: WE WOULD RIVAL TESLA RIGHT NOW IF WE WERE PRODUCING ENOUGH ELECTRIC VEHICLES - ELECTREK - This is kind of wild for people who have been following closely for a long time. Here Ford is basically saying “we would be selling as many EVs as Tesla if we were producing as many”. I would also be a billionaire if I had a billion dollars. But I think he is probably right. Ford could sell as many F-150 Lightning pickups as Tesla sells Model Ys in the US right now. And we are not talking about competing vehicles here since one is a small SUV and the other a pickup truck, but we are talking about popular BEVs. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/02/08/ford-ceo-rival-tesla-producing-enough-electric-vehicles/ TESLA CUT A STEERING COMPONENT TO DEAL WITH CHIP SHORTAGE | CNBC - Under pressure to hit fourth-quarter sales goals while coping with widespread semiconductor shortages, Tesla decided to remove one of the two electronic control units that are normally included in the steering racks of some made-in-China Model 3 and Model Y cars, according to two employees and internal correspondence seen by CNBC. - Tesla did not disclose the exclusion, which has already affected tens of thousands of vehicles being shipped to customers in China, Australia, the U.K., Germany and other parts of Europe. - It also means Tesla can't turn all its existing cars into driverless vehicles with a mere software update, undercutting what CEO Elon Musk recently said on an earnings call:“My personal guess is that we'll achieve Full Self-Driving this year at a safety level significantly greater than a person. So the cars in the fleet essentially becoming self-driving via software update, I think, might end up being the biggest increase in asset value of any asset class in history. We shall see.” - Tesla employees said that adding “level 3” functionality, which would allow a driver to use their Tesla hands-free without steering in normal driving scenarios, would need the dual electronic control unit system and therefore require a retrofit at a service visit. - The specific item omitted is an electronic control unit in the electric power assisted steering systems, which translate steering wheel movements into wheel turns on the street. - Tesla removed the component because engineers deemed it redundant, primarily installed as a backup. Omitting the control unit will also save Tesla money near-term, as long as no problems arise as a result of the altered system. - When Tesla made the decision to exclude an electronic control unit from its steering racks, there was an internal discussion about whether to notify customers, two employees told CNBC. - Tesla vehicles can still use the current “level 2” versions of its driver assistance systems, Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (or FSD), without the dual-control steering system. - Most of the cars with the single electronic control unit were going to customers in China initially, where FSD is not seeing significant uptake. According to internal communications seen by CNBC, just over 1% of all Tesla customers in China opted for the premium driver assistance package - Most automakers would spend 1,000 hours on testing or more to make any big changes, he estimated. That can take upwards of four months. It can also take years for quality or safety issues to become clear after changes are made.Tesla employees told CNBC that the company spent less than a few weeks discussing the change before moving ahead and didn't view it as a big deal -- more of a chip-famine survival tactic. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/07/tesla-cut-a-steering-component-to-deal-with-chip-shortage.html 2022 TESLA MODEL Y: REAR-WHEEL-DRIVE MODEL UPDATED IN CHINA - DRIVE Original Source : https://www.drive.com.au/news/2022-tesla-model-y-rear-wheel-drive-model-updated-in-china/ FRANZ VON HOLZHAUSEN PROVIDES UPDATE ON TESLA ROADSTER DEVELOPMENT - DRIVE TESLA Original Source : https://driveteslacanada.ca/roadster/franz-von-holzhausen-provides-update-on-tesla-roadster-development/ ALIBABA-BACKED AUTOX'S ROBOTAXI FLEET REACHES 1,000 VEHICLES - CNEVPOST Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/02/09/alibaba-backed-autoxs-robotaxi-fleet-reaches-1000-vehicles/ EUROPE'S GRID CAN SUPPORT OVER 100 MILLION ELECTRIC VEHICLES, STUDY SAYS | E&T MAGAZINE Original Source : https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/02/europe-s-grid-can-support-100-million-electric-vehicles-with-proper-planning-study-finds/ VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE HINTED AT BY COMPANY BOSS| WHICHCAR.COM.AU Original Source : https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/electric-volkswagen-beetle-hinted BMW I4 IS THE FIRST MODEL TO GET SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR IDRIVE 8 | BMW BLOG Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/02/07/bmw-i4-software-update-idrive-8/ BRITISH ELECTRIC VAN MAKER ARRIVAL PREPARES FOR UNCONVENTIONAL US DEBUT| CITYAM Original Source : https://www.cityam.com/british-electric-van-maker-arrival-prepares-for-us-debut/ M180 'EHIGHWAY' TRIAL: JOBS BOOST HOPE OVER ELECTRIFIED M-WAY SCHEME - BBC NEWS Original Source : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-humber-60286985 US ELECTRIC CAR PRICES: CHEAPEST TO MOST EXPENSIVE | INSIDEEVS Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/565883/electric-car-prices-us-20220207/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM If you could do any job in the EV industry what would it be? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

1368: 08 Feb | ID.Buzz Leaks Suggest Premium Prices At Launch

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 29:24

Show #1368 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 7th February. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. BMW I3 AND I3S NO LONGER FOR SALE IN US | INSIDEEVS - BMW has refreshed its plug-in electric car lineup in the U.S. with the introduction of the new all-electric models, adjustment to prices of plug-in hybrids, and removal of some of the plug-ins from the offer. - The all-electric list currently includes three models - two BMW i4 versions, and one BMW iX version. Customer deliveries are expected to start in March. BMW confirmed to InsideEVs that the BMW i3 and more sporty i3s version are no longer available in the 2022 model year. The i3 was sold since 2014 and over 45,000 were sold in the U.S. In the recent two years, the volume decreased to around 1,500 per year. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/565527/2022-bmw-plugin-lineup-us/ BMW CEO WARNS ABOUT PREMATURE END OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE CARS | OBSERVER - During a closed-door meeting inside the German federal parliament (The Bundestag) last week, the auto giant's CEO Oliver Zipse warned that it would be unwise to phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) technologies too soon when there is still a huge demand for gasoline cars. - “Combustion engine is the largest [automobile] market segment in absolute terms by far in Germany, also in Europe and worldwide. Before you simply switch off something like this within eight or ten years, you have to know what you are doing,” Zipse said in the meeting - “If you try to ban this technology in Germany and Europe, but the world market is not even that far, you will lose this technology in the world market as well,” Zipse argued. “That's why we also warn against doing this too early and not giving the transformation a chance to develop with the markets.” - “It would be harmful to simply give up a technology in which you have a global market position without need. I don't think that would help the climate or anyone else,” he added. Original Source : https://observer.com/2022/02/bmw-ceo-warns-premature-electric-vehicle-takeover-gas-cars/ GM'S EV TRUCK PRODUCTION PLANS WILL INCREASE SIXFOLD, REPORT SAYS | AUTOMOTIVE NEWS - General Motors plans to increase production of electric trucks and Cadillac SUVs this year by more than six times the previously planned output, according to information shared with suppliers. - New details shared with suppliers indicate GM intends to increase production of its electric trucks and a new battery-powered Cadillac SUV to a total of 46,000 vehicles this year, up from a previous plan to build just 7,000 this year, according to information shared with suppliers. - GM said in a statement on Tuesday: "As we have said, we have announced battery cell and assembly capacity investments that will give us more than 1 million units of EV capacity in North America by the end of 2025. We now have teams working to accelerate all of our upcoming EV launches, and our target is to deliver 400,000 EVs in North America over the course of 2022 and 2023." - GM told suppliers to its electric Hummer and Chevrolet Silverado trucks to plan for production of 21,000 of those vehicles this year at the automaker's Factory Zero in Detroit - GM told suppliers for its Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV to gear up to produce 25,000 of those vehicles this year, up from the previous 3,200 planned Original Source : https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/gms-ev-truck-production-plans-will-increase-sixfold-report-says BIDEN TOUTS AUSTRALIAN COMPANY'S NEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING PLANT IN TENNESSEE - CNNPOLITICS - President Joe Biden on Tuesday praised an Australian company that makes chargers for electric vehicles for agreeing to build a manufacturing facility in Tennessee, saying the plant will "have a ripple effect" far beyond the state. - Tritium, and the White House say the new plant will produce up to 30,000 electric vehicle chargers per year and create 500 local jobs. - He also made a point to thank Tennessee's Republican Gov. Bill Lee for his involvement in getting the facility to his state. - He noted that later this week, the Biden administration will announce its state-by-state allocation for $5 billion in funding for electric vehicle chargers. Original Source : https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/08/politics/biden-tritium-manufacturing-electric-vehicles/index.html TESLA GIGA SHANGHAI'S CAPACITY EXPECTED TO EXCEED 1 MILLION - CNEVPOST - Tesla Giga Shanghai's capacity was 450,000 units last year and will see a huge increase after April, local media said. - After the latest expansion project is completed, Giga Shanghai's annual production capacity is expected to top 1 million units in the next few years, the person said. - An environmental assessment report made public on November 23 last year revealed Tesla's plans for the plant expansion - Tesla will invest up to 1.2 billion yuan ($188 million) to "optimize" the production line for Giga Shanghai. - Tesla estimated that the line optimization project will add 4,000 employees upon completion, bringing the total number of employees at the plant to 19,000. - On February 7, the first business day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, Tesla posted a job ad on its WeChat account - Tesla offered positions in 11 categories including sales and delivery, service, R&D, manufacturing, infrastructure, and supply chain, offering a total of 1,523 positions. - Positions involving manufacturing and supply chain management provide 400 vacancies. Original Source : https://cnevpost.com/2022/02/08/tesla-giga-shanghais-capacity-expected-to-exceed-1-million-in-next-few-years-report-says/ TESLA BATTERY SUPPLIER LGES CONFIRMS 4680 CELL DEVELOPMENT | TESLARATI - LGES told Teslarati that it is working to diversify its cylindrical battery lineup and is developing 4680 batteries. The battery manufacturer did not disclose any client-related matters, specifically regarding 4680 batteries. However, the Korean battery supplier is a confirmed Tesla partner. - At the TSLA Q4 and Full Year 2021 earnings call, Tesla stated that all its partners and suppliers were working on its 4680 form factor. - Tesla believes the first vehicles with 4680 battery cells could be delivered this quarter. Giga Texas is already building Model Ys with Tesla's structural battery packs and 4680 cells. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-lg-energy-solution-4680-battery-cell-program-update/ RAM REVOLUTON ELECTRIC PICKUP TEASED, NAME CONFIRMED - We've known for about week that Ram had trademarked the Revolution name, which was believed to be used to designate its upcoming electric pickup truck. Well, now the manufacturer has confirmed the pickup's name, Ram Revolution, and also provided us with a couple of teaser shots that give some clues about the upcoming model. - Regarding its specs, it has been speculated that it will get battery packs with capacities ranging from 159 kWh to 200 kWh, with up to 500 miles of range and charge at a rate of 20 miles per minute. - Finally, it has been speculated that the Revolution could ride on a different body-on-frame platform from Stellantis, called STLA Frame Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/566006/ram-revolution-electric-pickup-confirmed/ ALFA ROMEO LOCKED INTO GOING ALL-ELECTRIC AND STELLANTIS WILL CATCH UP | MOTORTREND Original Source : https://www.motortrend.com/news/alfa-romeo-ev-plans-2027/ VOLVO CARS MOVING TO CAST PARTS WITH ‘GIGAPRESS' MACHINES Original Source : https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/294360/volvo-cars-to-invest-sek-10bn-in-torslanda-plant-for-next-generation-fully-electric-car-production-1 VOLVO PLANS NEW MEGA-CASTING TECHNIQUE FOR NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRIC CARS | AUTO EXPRESS Original Source : https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volvo/357297/volvo-plans-new-mega-casting-technique-next-generation-electric-cars ORDERS FOR VWS ID BUZZ COULD START IN MAY THIS YEAR | NEXT GREEN CAR Original Source : https://www.nextgreencar.com/news/9303/orders-for-vws-id-buzz-could-start-in-may-this-year/ VW ID. BUZZ RUMOURED TO RELEASE UNDER €60,000 | ELECTRIVE.COM Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/02/07/vw-id-buzz-rumoured-to-release-under-e60000/ FORD IN TALKS WITH CHINA'S CATL TO SUPPLY EV BATTERIES | FINANCIAL POST Original Source : https://financialpost.com/commodities/energy/electric-vehicles/ford-in-talks-with-chinas-catl-to-supply-batteries-for-ontario-ev-production-sources-say HOW DR EVIL AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES ARE POWERING SUPER BOWL LVI | THE DRUM Original Source : https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/02/07/how-dr-evil-and-electric-vehicles-are-powering-super-bowl-lvi QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM If you could do any job in the EV industry what would it be? Email me any feedback to: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

1356: 27 Jan 2022 | Tesla Roadmap Prioritises Model Y, Delays Cybertruck & Others

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 23:19

Show #1355 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Thursday 27th January. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. Thank you so much to two PATREON members increasing their support, which blows my mind. ROBERT GRACE and ASEER KHALID are both Executive Producers but choosing to set their own rate. Amazing, thank you. TESLA REPORTS $2 BILLION QUARTERLY PROFIT, BUT SAYS SUPPLY-CHAIN SNAGS CRIMP PRODUCTION - Tesla Inc. late Wednesday reported quarterly profit and sales well above Wall Street expectations, but spooked investors by saying its factories have been running below capacity for several months due to to supply-chain snags likely to continue through the year. - Sales rose 65% to $17.7 billion, from $10.7 billion a year ago. - Musk assured investors that despite the “multiple supply-chain challenges” he expects “significant growth” for Tesla in 2022, and “comfortably” above 50% from 2021. - In a letter to investors accompanying results, Tesla said that its factories “have been running below capacity for several quarters as supply chain became the main limiting factor, which is likely to continue through 2022.” - Tesla's full-year GAAP profit rose to $5.5 billion from $721 million in 2020, while 2021 sales rose 71% to $53.8 billion, from $31.5 billion in 2020. Tesla said it ended the fourth quarter with $2.8 billion in free cash flow. - Total debt excluding vehicle and energy-product financing fell to $1.4 billion at the end of the year - Tesla kept its official guidance of 50% average annual sales growth. · Original Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesla-reports-2-billion-q4-profit-sales-up-65-but-stock-falls-11643231962 TESLA FORECASTS 2022 GROWTH ABOVE 50%, DESPITE SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES "We still expect to be partly or primarily chip limited this year," Musk said during a conference call, saying that chip limitations should be alleviated next year. Tesla said its Texas factory will this quarter deliver its first vehicles equipped with its next-generation 4680 batteries made in California as planned. The number of full self-driving beta vehicles in the United States increased to nearly 60,000, up from a few thousand at the end of September. Tesla has been testing the improved version of its automated driving software on public roads, but it has said the features do not make the cars autonomous. Quarterly profits took a $340 million hit from payroll taxes related to Musk exercising options related to his 2012 compensation package.The profits also reflected rising raw material, commodity and logistics costs and expenses related to warranties and recalls. Tesla is recalling more than 475,000 of its Model 3 and Model S electric cars to address rearview camera and trunk issues that increase the risk of crashing. · Original Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-beats-revenue-estimates-record-deliveries-2022-01-26/ TESLA CONFIRMS MODEL Y PRODUCTION HAS STARTED AT AUSTIN FACTORY Tesla started to produce vehicles at its $1.1 billion Travis County manufacturing facility late last year "Builds of Model Ys started in late 2021 at Gigafactory Texas. After final certification of Austin-made Model Y, we plan to start deliveries to customers," the company said in its fourth-quarter earnings report. "The pace of production ramps in Austin and Berlin will be influenced by the successful introduction of many new product and manufacturing technologies in new locations, ongoing supply-chain related challenges and regional permitting. We are making progress on the industrialization of Cybertruck, which is currently planned for Austin production subsequent to Model Y," Tesla said in a note to investors. Musk said Model Ys being built in Texas currently are made with a structural battery pack and that deliveries wll start after final certification, which he predicted would be “fairly soon.” · Original Source: https://eu.statesman.com/story/business/2022/01/26/tesla-austin-factory-begins-model-y-production-elon-musk-gigafactory-texas/6635563001/ TESLA CONFIRMS: FIRST CARS FROM GIGA BERLIN WILL USE 2170 CELLS Tesla released an update regarding the Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg plant in Grünheide near Berlin, Germany. The company has been testing the production equipment since late 2021 and is waiting for final approval to start series production of the Tesla Model Y. "Equipment testing through the vehicle production process started late 2021. We are still in the process of finalizing the manufacturing permit from local authorities, which will allow us to start delivering German-made vehicles in Europe." "These first vehicles will be built using 2170 cells." Tesla is expected to receive final approval for the plant soon, so production and customer deliveries could start by the end of this quarter. However, those are rumors and there is no guarantee that the process will not extend further. · Original Source: https://insideevs.com/news/563431/tesla-giga-berlin-start-2170cells/ TESLA WON'T BRING CYBERTRUCK, ROADSTER, SEMI TO MARKET IN 2022 · Original Source: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38902936/teslas-elon-musk-future/ NO, TESLA ISN'T WORKING ON A $25,000 CAR, SAYS ELON MUSK · Original Source: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-not-working-on-25k-car-elon-musk/ ELON MUSK CONFIRMS TESLA CYBERTRUCK DELAYED, WILL "HOPEFULLY" ARRIVE IN 2023 · Original Source: https://driveteslacanada.ca/cybertruck/elon-musk-confirms-tesla-cybertruck-delayed-will-hopefully-arrive-in-2023/ TESLA'S SOLAR BUSINESS REMAINS FLAT AS PROGRESS ON ROOFS IS SLOW Original Source: https://buffalonews.com/business/local/teslas-solar-business-remains-flat-as-progress-on-roofs-is-slow/article_bf73183c-7eed-11ec-8fdf-f3ca32e38914.html ELON MUSK CONFIDENT TESLA FULL SELF-DRIVING WILL BE FINISHED BY END OF 2022 · Original Source: https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-full-self-driving-completed-2022-elon-musk ELON MUSK SAYS TESLA'S HUMANOID ROBOT COULD BE BIGGER THAN CAR BUSINESS · Original Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-26/musk-sees-human-robot-becoming-bigger-than-tesla-s-car-business-kyw5i39x TESLA MODEL 3 TOPS RENAULT ZOE AS EUROPE'S BEST-SELLING EV; VW GOLF SLOWS BUT STILL NO. 1 OVERALL · Original Source: https://europe.autonews.com/sales-market/tesla-model-3-tops-renault-zoe-europes-best-selling-ev-vw-golf-slows-still-no-1 DIM FUTURE FOR CHEVY BOLT EV, EUV AS EVIDENCE MOUNTS GM PLANS TO END PRODUCTION · Original Source: https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/chevy-bolt-ev-euv-gm-end-production/ RIVIAN RAMPING UP PRODUCTION AFTER NEAR-WEEKLONG PAUSE · Original Source: https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/01/25250851/rivian-ramping-up-production-after-near-weeklong-pause-for-fixes-improvements-report FORD CEO FARLEY TALKS EV TAX CREDIT, CHIP SHORTAGE · Original Source: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/ford-ceo-on-white-house-mtg-ev-tax-credits FORD STARTS PRODUCTION OF ITS NEW ALL-ELECTRIC E-TRANSIT CARGO VAN · Original Source: https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/25/ford-starts-production-of-its-new-all-electric-e-transit-cargo-van/ NEV SALES MAY TOP 5M UNITS THIS YEAR https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202201/25/WS61ef3972a310cdd39bc82f9b.html CHINA'S BAIDU, GEELY PUT NEARLY $400 MILLION INTO ELECTRIC CAR VENTURE JIDU https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/26/chinas-baidu-geely-put-nearly-400-million-into-electric-car-venture-jidu.html OLA INJECTS £100M INTO UK ENGINEERING AND DESIGN INNOVATION https://www.cityam.com/ola-injects-100m-into-uk-engineering-and-design-innovation/ ORDERS OPEN FOR NEW RANGE ROVER SV AND PHEV https://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-britishcars/orders-open-for-new-range-rover-sv-and-phev/45241 NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM Tom Moloughney's Lucid Air 70mph range test yielded a real world highway range of 500 miles. That raises the bar by a huge amount and make the Lucid Air easily the longest range EV ever tested. But…do EV's ever need a range of 500 miles? Email me your answer now: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

1351: 23 Jan 2022 | Sony Moves Forward With Electric Car Plans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 25:19

Show #1351 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Sunday 23rd January. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. Welcome to a new, mysteriously named, Patreon Producer N FROM CANADA HONDA'S CEO SAYS TOYOTA'S HYDROGEN CARS PLAN IS FLAWED - Toshihiro Mibe has said that Toyota's commitment and proposals towards hydrogen powertrains are flawed. He said that Honda had pursued the technology a decade ago and deemed it untenable for cars, but that hasn't resulted in the Japanese giant completely abandoning the technology. - "We have conducted research into every possibility that's out there. As for hydrogen engines, we see some quite difficult technological challenges. So, about 10 years ago, we decided this would not become mainstream," - But Honda has a more balanced view of the situation - where Mibe believes for personal mobility the electric powertrains will be the way to go. However, when it comes to the future of aircraft, Honda Motors also has a jet engines subsidiary that is working on hydrogen. Original Source : https://www.carandbike.com/news/hondas-ceo-says-toyotas-hydrogen-cars-plan-is-flawed-2721782 SONY SEEKS NEW PARTNERS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE EV PROJECT - Sony Group (6758.T) will likely add new technology partners to its electric vehicle (EV) project to help it forge a mobility business to transform cars from transportation machines to entertainment spaces, a Sony executive told Reuters. - "We see the risk of ignoring EVs as greater than the challenge they pose," Izumi Kawanishi, the senior general manager who will manage a new Sony Mobility business, said in an interview. The coming transformation of cars was in some ways similar to how information technology turned phones into smartphones, he added. - So far, Sony has built two EV "Vision" prototypes with a factory in Austria owned by Canadian auto parts maker Magna International (MG.TO), which also makes cars for firms including BMW , Mercedes Benz and Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) . - Other members of its Europe-based project include German auto parts maker Bosch, French automotive technology company Valeo SE and Hungarian autonomous vehicle start-up AImotive. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/technology/sony-looking-add-new-partners-its-ev-project-executive-2022-01-21/ TESLA STARTS CONSTRUCTION ON SANTA MONICA SUPERCHARGER - Tesla has started construction on a new, much-needed giant Supercharger station in Santa Monica. The station was also supposed to include the automaker's 1950s restaurant, but now it's not clear if the diner is still in the plans. - Last year, we reported on construction plans revealing that Tesla was planning a large, 62-stall Supercharger V3 station at the location. When the project was approved in April 2021, Musk again said that Tesla still was aiming to build a 1950s diner at the location. - The reader noted that construction is happening fast. The location was only a dirt lot only a few weeks ago. The company has already poured concrete and installed quite a few Supercharger stalls. Original Source : https://electrek.co/2022/01/20/tesla-starts-construction-giant-new-santa-monica-supercharger-1950s-diner/ TESLA TARGETING FIRST GIGA AUSTIN MODEL Y DELIVERIES BY END OF Q1 - Numerous Model Ys have started appearing in the lots around the partially-finished Tesla Giga Austin. According to reports Giga Austin has started test production of the Y, meaning first customer cars should be ready by the end of Q1 2022. - Only a small number of Texas-built Model Ys will be ready this quarter, but it paves the way for a serious production ramp up through the rest of 2022. Crucially, Giga Austin Model Ys will be the first to feature Tesla's new structural battery pack and 4680 battery cells. Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/562481/giga-austin-model-y-deliveries MAPLE LEAF 60S TO LAUNCH IN FEBRUARY - WITH BATTERY SWAP IN 60 SECONDS - Maple Leaf is an EV brand under Geely. The car is made by a joint venture between Geely and Lifan. Geely is also Lifan's largest shareholder. The Maple Leaf 60S is expected to be launched within February this year. - the new car uses a permanent magnet synchronous motor, with a maximum power of 136 hp (100 kW) - The 60S uses a battery pack made by Guoxuan Technology, good for an NEDC range of 415 kilometers. In addition, the 60S is “rechargeable and exchangeable.” This means that driver can charge the 60S in the standard (rechargeable). Meanwhile, the battery can be swapped (exchangeable). Two options for users: a 30-minute DC fast charging mode a 60-second battery swapping mode. - Maple Leaf 60S is primarily a car for taxi and ride-hailing companies. Original Source : https://carnewschina.com/2022/01/21/maple-leaf-60s-will-be-launched-in-february-with-a-electric-exchange-mode/ BEHIND GM, FORD'S NEW EV STRATEGY IS OLD-TIME FINANCING: CASH Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/22/behind-gm-fords-new-ev-strategy-is-old-time-financing-cash.html QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What TV, Print or Digital advertising have you seen for EVs recently which you noticed, or thought was memorable? BYRON DEITHRICK I'm loving the New BMV adverts on T.V with Coldplay. Not a BMV fan but the adverts got my attention . MAX MAHASZ Hi I have recently seen bmw commercial with Coldplay song that i really like it NICK I have not seen any ads for an EV; however, I have seen as from hertz that they now offer ev rentals TOMAS Hi Martyn, Can't remember last time I bought a paper newspaper or watched TV, so it is all digital for me. Usually I just skip all ads but these two are on this week for me. First is Fisker and it Ocean, that I still don't trust having in mind his previous projects

1337: 10 Jan 2022 | Microsoft Finally Gets Into Electric Cars

Das Tech Briefing Express — mit Christoph Keese

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 23:29

Show #1337 If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 10th January. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. Welcome (back) to a new Patreon Executive ProducerRAJ BADWAL This story was sent to me by listener Brian Kristensen in Denmark, driving a Polestar 2. SALES OF ELECTRIC CARS AND PLUG-IN HYBRIDS BREAK RECORDS IN DENMARK - Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids have broken records in Denmark.They exceeded those of petrol and diesel cars last month, according to the Danish Car Importers Association (DBI). - There were 10,274 electric or plug-in hybrids sold in December, representing 57.8 per cent of total car sales in the country. - Mads Rørvig, CEO of DBI."Electric car sales have increased by 75 per cent compared to 2020, while plug-in hybrids have grown by over 120 per cent. However, we expect that the proportion of plug-in hybrids will fall in 2022, as the tax on these particular ones increased. Original Source : https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/01/04/sales-of-electric-cars-and-plug-in-hybrids-break-records-in-denmark REPORT: NO AMD RYZEN RETROFITS FOR OLDER TESLA MODEL 3/Y - The list of updated features includes: AMD Ryzen processor (accelerates the entire infotainment/navigation) lithium-ion auxiliary battery (replaces 12 V lead-acid auxiliary battery) heated wiper park (at the lower section of the windshield) 13 speakers (down from 14) plus subwoofer ("no appreciable difference in sound quality") - Tesla notes that they have NO plans to offer any of these options above as service retrofits. That includes the AMD processor." - Trailer Auxiliary (tow hitch enabled vehicles): It's been disabled. New 12 LV Li-ion battery requires a new power conversion adapter to be compatible with 12-volt trailer power. Adapter will be available in Mid-2022 & owners can retrofit then. Trailer lights/brakes not impacted Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/559570/report-amd-ryzen-retrofits-tesla/ Phil Roberts (@philroberts) / Twitter - Anyone else had the get ready for your @tesla Model Y Performance delivery email? I wasn't expecting it until June and got the email this morning - Picked up a 3LR a couple of weeks ago for one of staff and seemingly that “get ready” email came about 2 weeks before the final delivery email, kinda surprised Original Source : https://twitter.com/philroberts/status/1479394731889152007 TESLA MODEL Y WILL DELIVER TO FIRST UK CUSTOMERS IN FEBRUARY, DELIVERY - The first deliveries of Tesla Model Y to the UK are expected in February. The order holders received emails asking them to complete the pre-delivery tasks, indicating the expected delivery time. - Until the production of cars begins at Giga Berlin, Model Ys will be shipped from Giga Shanghai, which requires a longer delivery time to the UK. Obviously, cars for the country are being manufactured in late December-early January and will soon be or have already been shipped. Usually, carrier ships deliver cargo from China to the UK in 36 to 45 days, which means that the first vehicles can reach the coast as early as early February. Original Source : https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-will-be-delivered-to-the-first-customers-in-the-uk-in-february-the-company-confirmed TESLA GIGA TEXAS COULD START MODEL Y PRODUCTION IN 7-10 DAYS - Wedbush Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst Dan Ives recently posted a rather interesting estimate for Tesla's Gigafactory Texas project. According to the Wall Street veteran, Giga Texas may very well be capable of starting Model Y production over the next 7-10 days. If Wedbush's estimate proves accurate, Tesla could see some serious momentum this Q1 2022. - Based on our analysis of Giga Austin it appears paperwork is now clearing the way for Model Y production starting over the next 7-10 days. We believe the stamping machines for Model Y and testing is already in place and mostly completed, green light for Tesla to kick off Austin Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-giga-texas-model-y-production-start-date-tentative/ KENWORTH DEBUTS ITS FIRST CLASS 8 BATTERY-ELECTRIC TRUCK - For decades, Kenworth made a name for itself building rugged semis designed to last for years. Of late, however, the company started making strides in the zero-emission department - Kenworth's drive towards creating green-powered fleets included developing electric batteries resulting in the automaker building its new T68OE cab - Weighing in at 82,000 lbs, the T68OE boasts an electric-powered engine capable of churning 670 horsepower and 1,623 pound feet of torque. While being able to register a top speed of 65 mph "depending on applications," the model is flexible enough to operate as a tractor or a "straight truck" courtesy of a 6x4 axle configuration, designed to deliver power to more wheels. - The state-of-the-art cab's battery can run for 150 miles before recharging, achievable via a standard SAE XXS1 port Original Source : https://www.hotcars.com/kenworth-debuts-first-class-8-battery-electric-truck/ NEW FRENCH LAW REQUIRES CAR ADS TO ENCOURAGE VIEWERS NOT TO DRIVE - France has taken a unique step to remind people cars suck. In December, the country passed a law requiring the creators of car commercials to encourage viewers to try not driving a car—at least, whenever it's possible. - Advertisements must now include reference to travel alternatives, such as walking or biking, taking public transportation or, at the very least, carpooling. - Under the new law, commercials aired in the country will be obligated to include one of the following phrases in their ad copy: “For short journeys, walk or cycle,” “Think about carpooling,” and “On a daily basis, take public transport.” (In French, of course.) In some cases, the ads will also be required to sport the hashtag #SeDéplacerMoinsPolluer, meaning “Move without pollution.” - The legislation, which applies not just to TV but also to print, web, and radio ads, mandates that the messages be presented in an “easily readable or audible manner” and that they be made “clearly distinguishable from the advertising message and from any other obligatory mention.” Companies that fail to meet such requirements will be subject to stiff fines Original Source : https://gizmodo.com/french-car-ads-will-soon-be-required-by-law-to-tell-you-1848310770 BRITISH LITHIUM EXTRACTS LITHIUM FROM GRANITE IN CORNWALL - In order to still be competitive in terms of costs, British Lithium has developed what it claims is a particularly efficient process to process the raw material. The process is said to work at lower temperatures, which saves energy. The use of chemicals was also reduced. - The company British Lithium says it has extracted lithium from granite for the first time – initially on a pilot scale. The pilot plant is expected to produce five kilogrammes of lithium carbonate per day from the beginning of this year. - British Lithium plans to build a large plant to produce 21,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year. This plant is to be built in close proximity to the granite quarry. On the one hand, to keep the transport routes short, on the other hand, to create jobs in the region of Cornwall. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2022/01/06/british-lithium-extracts-lithium-from-granite/ MICROSOFT WIGGLES INTO ELECTRIC CARS - The new EV virtual butler of XPeng will use Microsoft's Azure cloud to offload the processing tasks from the cars' chipset and provide unsurpassed life-like voice command experience inside XPeng's electric cars - Microsoft has partnered with one of the most promising electric car makers, XPeng, to provide its Azure AI-powered voice that scored the highest of any in-car virtual assistant on the MOS voice quality scale. - The new Azure-processed voice will go to XPeng's virtual butler that can be tasked to do things around the car like roll down the windows or adjust the AC and infotainment systems while driving. Processing the voice commands via Microsoft's Azure AI offloads the car's processing power and achieves unparallelled life-like performance of the virtual butler. Original Source : https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-wiggles-into-electric-cars-via-its-award-winning-Azure-AI-voice-assistant-exclusive-to-XPeng-EVs.590943.0.html THE DAKAR RALLY WILL FEATURE ITS FIRST HYDROGEN CAR IN 2024 Original Source : https://jalopnik.com/the-dakar-rally-will-feature-its-first-hydrogen-car-in-1848328702 LESSONS FROM NORWAY ABOUT HOW TO SWITCH TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES Original Source : https://time.com/6133180/norway-electric-vehicles/ COMING SOON! MASTER'S IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES AT IIT MADRAS Original Source : https://thefederal.com/news/azure-power-fully-commissions-its-600-mws-seci-project-the-largest-owned-and-operated-single-site-solar-project-in-india/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM The 4th anniversary of this podcast is next week on Tuesday 18th January. So this week it's a self-indulgent question, and I'll hope you forgive me for that. What would you like to see and hear from this show in 2022. What would you keep, and what would you change. What would you like to see new? Email me your answer now: hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM

Tesla auf der Überholspur: Elon Musk zeigt es allen

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 33:48

Diese Woche im Tech Briefing:Thema der Woche: Tesla bricht alle Rekorde. Noch nie hat der US-Autobauer so viele e-Autos ausgeliefert und derart hohen Umsatz und Gewinn erzielt. Wo kommen die Gewinne her? Wann laufen die ersten Model Ys in Grünheide vom Band? Und warum kommt Tesla besser durch die Chip-Krise als andere Auto-Hersteller?Dazu: Mein erster Tesla. Was kann das Model 3 wirklich? Christoph Keese hat ein Exemplar gekauft und berichtet vom Leben mit dem Verkaufsschlager.Außerdem im Interview der Woche: Christian Miele, Tech Briefing Co-Host und Präsident des deutschen Startup-Verbands, spricht über die Koalitionsverhandlungen und was sich die deutsche Startup-Szene von einer Ampel-Regierung erwartet.Plus: Die wichtigsten Nachrichten aus der Welt der BigTech, Startups und Technologie. Weitere Produkte des Tech Briefings sind der Tech Briefing News-Ticker mit den wichtigsten Nachrichten aus der Tech-Welt und auch ein begleitender Newsletter. Hier können Sie jetzt den Newsletter kostenlos abonnieren.Ab sofort steht die neue ThePioneer Podcast App kostenlos im Apple App Store und im Google Playstore zum Download bereit.Haben Sie Fragen? Schreiben Sie uns gerne eine Mail an kontakt@mediapioneer.com.Moderation: Christoph Keese und Lena WaltleDiese Woche im Tech Briefing: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

1187: Rivian To Go Public With $80 billion Valuation | 27 August 2021

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 18:25

Show #1192. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 27th August. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. RIVIAN TO GO PUBLIC WITH IPO - Rivian Automotive, an electric-vehicle start-up backed by Amazon, announced Friday that it has filed a confidential draft registration form for an IPO. The size and price range for the IPO has not been determined, the company said in a release. - The news comes months after Bloomberg reported that the company had selected Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley as underwriters for its IPO and could seek a $70 billion valuation Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2021/08/27/rivian-electric-vehicle-maker-backed-by-amazon-files-for-ipo.html RIVIAN FILES TO GO PUBLIC AT UP TO A REPORTED $80 BILLION VALUATION - Rivian will be doing a traditional initial public offering, bucking the recent trend of electric vehicles going public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC. - The draft will initially remain confidential, though Bloomberg has reported that Rivian is seeking a valuation as high as $80 billion. The IPO date is expected to be sometime before the end of this year. When it happens, Rivian will add to a fundraising war chest that is already over $10 billion. Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/27/22644601/rivian-ipo-november-december-filing-amazon-ford TESLA DIAGNOSTIC SOFTWARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE US - Tesla quietly debuted a set of service subscriptions that could help owners work on their own vehicles. The service subscriptions could pave the way for Tesla to allow owners to repair their own cars. - The first subscription is the Service and Repair Information package, which gives owners access to manuals, tooling catalogs, wiring diagrams, and other pertinent documents. Owners had access to these documents previously, according to Tesla owner-hacker @greentheonly or Green. - The second, newer subscription gives Tesla owners access to the company's diagnostic software. Green noted that Tesla's diagnostic software was not acc to US owners until now, but it was already available to owners in Europe. In December 2020, Tesla gave European owners access to their vehicles' toolbox feature, granting them access to diagnostics and some software. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-diagnostic-software-right-to-repair-service TESLA IS TAKING OVER NORWAY - Tesla's recent events in Norway have been groundbreaking. The electric automaker shipped around 1,300 Model Ys to Norway as it began deliveries to Europe recently. It turns out these Model Ys were shipped directly from Gigafactory Shanghai. In turn, all of these are the Tesla's Made-in-China (MIC) Model Y Long Range variants. - The Tesla Model Y has become the number one electric vehicle (which also means #1 vehicle overall) in Norway. Original Source : https://cleantechnica.com/2021/08/29/tesla-is-taking-over-norway/ TESLA NOTES 395 ENVIRONMENTAL OBJECTIONS TO GIGA BERLIN - In the third public participation in the approval procedure for Tesla's planned vehicle factory in Grünheide, 395 new objectors raised objections to the planned Gigafactory. A new public hearing will therefore be necessary. The Brandenburg State Office for the Environment has decided to schedule another hearing to discuss the objections. The date this time will take place online – because of the high number of objections and the current Corona regulations. 13 September has been mentioned as a possible date. However, the discussion could start earlier – but then it could also take a longer period of time, “possibly even several weeks”. Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/08/27/tesla-notes-395-environmental-objections-to-giga-berlin/ GEELY'S EV BRAND ZEEKR RAISES $500 MLN IN FIRST EXTERNAL FUNDING - Zeekr, the electric vehicle brand by Geely, said on Friday it raised $500 million in its first external funding from investors including Intel Capital(INTC.O), battery maker CATL (300750.SZ) and online entertainment firm Bilibili (9626.HK). - The company makes the Zeekr 001 model in the eastern city of Ningbo and is expected to start delivering them later this year. It aims to sell 650,000 vehicles a year by 2025. - Car companies globally are working with more tech companies, battery makers and mining firms to develop future products and secure supply of components amid a shift towards electric vehicles (EV). Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/geelys-ev-brand-zeekr-raises-500-mln-first-external-funding-2021-08-27/ THE 2021 BMW X5 XDRIVE45E—A BIG BATTERY GIVES THIS HYBRID A USEFUL RANGE - It's been a while since we spent time with BMW's plug-in hybrid X5. Since then, the German automaker replaced the X5 with an all-new model called the X5 xDrive45e. - The addition of a bigger battery may be a more significant update, at least in terms of day-to-day driving. The pack now has a gross capacity of 24 kWh, with a useable 17 kWh. That endows the X5 xDrive45e with an EPA-estimated 31 miles (50 km) of range when just using the battery and electric motor, making it extremely competitive with other plug-in hybrids of a similar size and price. The X5 xDrive45e is also now capable of going a little faster in electric-only mode—84 mph (135 km/h) instead of 75 mph (120 km/h). Original Source : https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/08/the-2021-bmw-x5-xdrive45e-a-big-battery-gives-this-hybrid-a-useful-range MG ZS EV WITH 40KWH BATTERY IN THE WORKS - To help reduce the cost of the MG ZS EV, a new one with a smaller battery looks to be in the works. A government document has revealed that an MG ZS EV with a 40kWh battery pack is to be offered soon. - In India, the three mass-market electric vehicles currently on sale include the Tata Nexon EV, Hyundai Kona Electric and the MG ZS EV. While the Nexon EV is the most affordable model of the three - it is possible that MG could just replace the current version with the more affordable 40 kWh model. Should this be the case, it would help bring the cost of the ZS EV down and may result in a boost in sales for the model. Original Source : https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/electric-vehicles/affordable-mg-zs-ev-with-40kwh-battery-pack-in-the-works-document-leaked-tata-nexon-ev-hyundai-kona-electric-vehicle-rs-20-lakh-tigor-ev/2318146 AUDI'S NEW ELECTRIFICATION STRATEGY SPELLS THE END FOR ICE MODELS - Audi has revealed its new electrification strategy, called ‘Vorsprung 2030', which has also spelt the end of its combustion-powered chapter. The plan will put Audi on the path to become a sustainable, social, and technological leader by 2030, accelerating similar plans put in place for 2026. - the combustion engine must give way to a fully electric line-up, which will begin in earnest in 2026, after which Audi will only launch pure-electric models. Original Source : https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/evs/126203648/audis-new-electrification-strategy-spells-the-end-for-ice-models ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING BUILD-OUT IN US AT 'INFLECTION POINT,' SIEMENS OFFICIAL SAYS - In a major acceleration of its electric vehicle charging business in the US, Siemens plans to produce more than 1 million EV chargers for U.S. homes and businesses over the next four years, according to the German engineering giant. - Siemens based its decision to expand its EV charging business in the U.S. on the prospect of significant public funding for charging infrastructure through pending federal legislation, a "massive transition" among logistics companies and fleet operators to electric vehicles, and the need for charging to catch up to the pace of EV sales, according to DeBoer. Original Source : https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/electric-power/082521-electric-vehicle-charging-build-out-in-us-at-inflection-point-siemens-official-says QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM It's back next week after a short break! Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

1184: Tesla Model Ys Have Arrived in Norway | 20 August 2021

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 20:17

Show #1185. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Friday 20th August. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. 1,300 TESLA MODEL YS HAVE ARRIVED IN NORWAY - A huge shipment of Model Y has arrived in Norway. 1,300 Giga Shanghai-made electric SUVs will soon be delivered to their owners. - . To deliver Model Y and Model 3, the company dispatched three cargo ships from China.So far, two of the three have already reached the shores of Europe and docked at ports in several countries to deliver the long-awaited vehicles to consumers. Vessel Helios Ray with the first Model Ys for the European market arrived at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium on August 15, later it headed to Emden, Germany, and now it is in Bremerhaven, Germany. According to Tesla ship tracker @mortenlund89/Twitter, a number of Model Ys were unloaded in Zeebrugge to be transported to Norway in another vessel. - Glovis Supreme arrived at the port of Zeebrugge, into which the Model Y from Helios Rayl is supposed to have been loaded. After this, according to @mortenlund89, there were 1,300 Model Ys aboard the Glovis Supreme, which was delivered to Norway on August 20. The first shipment has arrived at the port of Oslo and over a thousand happy customers will soon take delivery of the long-awaited Model Y. Original Source : https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/1-300-tesla-model-ys-has-arrived-in-norway GM EXPANDS BATTERY-FIRE RECALL TO CHEVY BOLT EUV, EVERY BOLT EV MADE - General Motors has expanded the recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV models due to battery-related fire concerns—to include 2019-2021 Bolt EV models and new 2022 Bolt EV and EUV models. GM just earlier this week confirmed that it planned to replace all battery modules on affected 2017-2019 Bolt EV models, subject to be adjusted after an additional investigation. It's now expecting to do the same with the rest of the Bolt EV population, including models recently delivered and those in dealer inventories. - The Bolt EV and EUV models use cells made by LG Chem in South Korea through mid 2019, and then Holland, Michigan from mid-2019 on. GM had previously said that the so-called “design level N2.1” made in Michigan were unaffected - GM now recommends that until customers receive new battery modules, they should set their vehicle to a maximum 90 percent state of charge, charge their vehicle more frequently and not allow it below 70 miles of range, and park the vehicle outside immediately after charging. - GM could potentially be replacing all the battery modules—or full packs, as it may turn out—in more than 140,000 Bolt EVs in North America, of which more than 110,000 are in the U.S. - The expanded recall would cost the company $1 billion more than what had been spent on previous Bolt recall efforts, and it stated today that it will seek reimbursement from LG Chem, the cell supplier. Original Source : https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1133316_gm-expands-battery-fire-recall-to-chevy-bolt-euv-every-bolt-ev-made AN ELECTRIC BOAT ISN'T JUST A FLOATING TESLA - the prospect of electrifying on-board generators that power everything from the sound system to the refrigerators on larger boats and recreational vehicles. These generators are used for longer periods than the propulsion systems but operate at lower power, which makes it easier to replace them with battery-operated versions, - The company is aiming to replace 15,000 combustion engine generators on boats and RVs with electric-powered versions by 2023. - Consumers typically don't spend as much on fuel for their boats as they do for their cars, which complicates the cost-benefit analysis of going electric - The primary market for electric boats today is smaller lakes and waterways where the distance requirements are limited and speeds are lower. Most of the interest comes from Europe where certain municipalities that are highly dependent on boat traffic - The market is even more niche in the U.S.; one of the more popular applications is electric dinghies that ferry the well-heeled from the dock to their parked yachts - about 90% of electric models being sold today operate below 10 horsepower. Original Source : https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-08-20/industrial-strength-an-electric-boat-isn-t-just-a-floating-tesla-ksknn3ek *AD* TOP FOUR HIGHLIGHTS OF ELON MUSK'S TESLA AI DAY | TECHCRUNCH - Tesla AI Day, which started after a rousing 45 minutes of industrial music pulled straight from “The Matrix” soundtrack, featured a series of Tesla engineers explaining various Tesla tech with the clear goal of recruiting the best and brightest to join Tesla's vision and AI team and help the company go to autonomy and beyond. - Like both “Battery Day” and “Autonomy Day,” the event on Thursday was streamed live on Tesla's YouTube channel. There was a lot of super technical jargon, but here are the top four highlights of the day. - Tesla Bot: A definitely real humanoid robot - Unveiling of the chip to train Dojo - To Full Self-Driving and beyond - Solving computer vision problems Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/19/top-five-highlights-of-elon-musks-tesla-ai-day CHIP SHORTAGES MAY BE GETTING WORSE FOR AUTOMAKERS - Toyota announced that 27 assembly lines in Japan will be impacted by the spread of COVID, lockdowns and chip shortages. BMW, Volkswagen and Daimler also signaled a change in delivery expectations due to the shortage. Earlier in the year, BMW said it had ordered enough semiconductors and expected its suppliers to deliver, but in a recent statement, the Bavarians said that supply would remain tight in the second half of the year. The lost output was around 30,000 units so far this year. - Toyota will cut production worldwide 40 percent in September. That translates into 80,000 fewer models produced next month than originally planned. The production cuts will affect Europe, China, United States and other markets. In the U.S., just this month alone, Toyota will deliver 60,000 to 90,000 vehicles fewer than originally planned. - The latest production issues follow news that German chipmaker Infineon was forced to suspend production at one of its plants in Malaysia in June, due to a coronavirus outbreak. A large portion of the worldwide chip production is located in Malaysia - Most analysts point to a return to normality sometimes in 2022 Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/08/19/chip-shortages-may-be-getting-worse-for-automakers BATTERY POWER CAPACITY IN THE US GREW BIG TIME IN 2020 - Power capacity — a measure of how much power a battery can instantly discharge — for large-scale batteries grew at an unprecedented pace in the US last year, according to an annual report released this week by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). - 2020 smashed the previous record set in 2018 for the biggest growth in power capacity in the US with 489MW of large-scale battery storage added. That's more than twice what was added in 2018. - Big batteries can also step in when a disaster knocks another power source offline. So on top of cutting down greenhouse gas emissions, they can make the grid more reliable and resilient. - Electricity is currently responsible for a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions in the US. But a clean grid could tackle emissions from other sectors like transportation and heating as cars, homes, and buildings go all-electric. - Battery storage costs have tumbled 72 percent since 2015, the EIA found, which helps explain why the vast majority of large-scale battery storage power capacity available today only came online within the past six years. Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/19/22632172/large-battery-power-capacity-us-grew-2020 TESLA HARDWARE 4 COMPUTER TO BE INTRODUCED WITH THE CYBERTRUCK NEXT YEAR - The Tesla Cybertruck will not only debut a revolutionary manufacturing process, it will also be the first vehicle in the company's lineup to be equipped with Tesla's Hardware 4 computer. Hardware 4 is the successor to the custom HW 3.0 computer that's currently being deployed to the company's vehicles today. Comments about the Hardware 4 computer were made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk during AI Day, which featured an in-depth discussion on the company's AI-driven initiatives. - Musk remarked that a HW 4.0 or FSD Computer 2 would be introduced in the future. This unit would be a step up from the already impressive HW 3.0 both in performance and safety. - HW 4.0 will be introduced in the Tesla Cybertruck “in a year or so.” Musk later noted that with Hardware 3.0, Tesla's self-driving systems could perform about 300% safer than a human, but for HW 4.0, this number could increase to 1000%. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-hardware-4-cybertruck-release-date NIO ET7 WINTER TEST COMPLETED IN NEW ZEALAND - Since the NIO ET7 was introduced at NIO Day, the Chinese automaker conducted tests in various locations toward mass production. Among these tests was a fundamental and indispensable part, the winter test. This included a systemic and complete collection of dynamic tests on all types of low-adhesion roads to ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience for users in different scenarios.The summer season in China did not provide the environment and low temperatures the test required. However, New Zealand in the Southern Hemisphere allowed NIO to complete the test promptly. - In July 2021, NIO spent a month testing the NIO ET7 in winter conditions. The renowned Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds (SHPG) of New Zealand, with about 4.9 million m2, boasts 37 snow flats, ice flats, and handling tracks. Situated in the piedmont area adjacent to the Cardrona Valley near Queenstown, a complex mountainous landscape simulated various test environments close to everyday vehicle-use scenarios. - The entry level 70kWh unit offers a 310-mile (500 km) range, with a 100kWh version offering 435 miles (700 km). The top model with a ginormous 150kWh battery pack has a claimed range of more than 621 miles (1,000 km). All the figures are calculated using the Chinese NEDC system. Original Source : https://electriccarsreport.com/2021/08/nio-et7-winter-test-completed-in-new-zealand QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM It's back next week after a short break! Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. 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1165: First Model Y's Arrive In Europe | 2 August 2021

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 21:04

Show #1165. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Monday 2nd August. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. VW TO UPGRADE EMDEN FACTORY OVER SUMMER BREAK - Volkswagen has announced that it will be pushing ahead with a number of construction projects at the Emden site during the upcoming plant holiday. More than 1,000 employees and external workers are to work on around 300 construction sites between 2 and 27 August for the transformation to an EV production site. - the transformation is to be completed in the first half of 2022 and volume production of e-vehicles will start. This will initially involve the ID.4, which will then be built at two locations in Germany in addition to Zwickau. In addition, two plants in China will produce the ID.4 X and ID.4 Crozz versions there, and later the ID.4 will also be built at the US plant in Chattanooga. - In addition to the ID.4, the fully electric production versions of the ID.Vizzion and ID.Space Vizzion show cars are also scheduled to come off the production line in Emden from 2023 onwards. These are a sedan and the accompanying estate car the size of a Passat Original Source : https://www.electrive.com/2021/07/31/vw-to-upgrade-emden-factory-over-summer-break/ THE AUDI A6 E-TRON CONCEPT WILL GO INTO PRODUCTION IN 2022 - Audi is doing everything it can to make concept cars more than just something to dream about. The German marque plans to put its well-received A6 e-tron concept into production, just as it did with the e-tron GT before it, CNET Roadshow reports. Even more exciting, the car could make its debut as soon as next year, with a release expected to follow in 2023. - the car will be able to go 450 miles on a single charge, which is further than any EV currently on the market. New 800-volt charging tech will allow drivers to add 186 miles of range in just 10 minutes and go from 10- to 80-percent battery capacity in a half hour. Original Source : https://robbreport.com/motors/cars/audi-a6-etron-concept-production-vehicle-1234627346 NEW PORSCHE 911 TURBO HYBRID SPIED AT THE NURBURGRING - Porsche is preparing to electrify the 911 with the first ever plug-in hybrid version of its iconic sports car, and our spy photographers have captured the car testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. - Porsche engineered the 992-series platform to accommodate a hybrid powertrain, confirmed to Auto Express in March 2020 - The marque is aiming to lose none of the 911s trademark usability with the hybrid model, which will likely retain the standard car's 2+2 layout. - Specific powertrain details are yet to be confirmed, but the 911 hybrid is expected to have similar performance to the Panamera S E-Hybrid, which uses a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 paired to an electric motor Original Source : https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsche/911/105378/new-porsche-911-turbo-hybrid-spied-nurburgring LUCID MOTORS AIMS FOR 500-MILE RANGE - To do a truly affordable electric car, the company would have to grow. It would represent a huge investment for us if my investors wanted to do that.So I think if you're talking about (a starting price of) $25,000-$30,000. We're about seven or eight years out from that, realistically. Nine years on from Model S, Tesla still hasn't done a $25,000-$30,000 car.I don't think we've got the company maturity and infrastructure (yet) and the amount of capital it would take. - I believe that we need to create a technological tour de force. Not many people need 500-mile range, but it is a way of dismissing range anxiety once and for all, isn't it?You can replace range anxiety with range confidence. Great products do extraordinary things. - Who are your competitors? Rawlinson: The gasoline luxury market. And that's really dominated by Mercedes, BMWs, Porsches, and to some extent, Lexus and Jaguar as well.The media likes a comparison with Tesla. Tesla is the undisputed leader in technology. Tesla is the benchmark against which everyone will be judged, particularly for EV efficiency powertrain prowess Original Source : https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2021/07/31/lucid-motors-lucid-air-peter-rawlinson-spac/5419570001/ TESLA MODEL Y ARRIVES AT SHOWROOM IN AMSTERDAM - The European market is eagerly awaiting the delivery of the first Model Ys, which should begin in August. In the meantime, Tesla began placing the compact SUV in showrooms and the first Model Y was to appear at Tesla Amsterdam South-East showroom, Netherlands today. - On July 29, a Tesla customer in the Netherlands received an email from the company informing them that the first Model Y would appear in the Amsterdam showroom on July 31. Original Source : https://www.tesmanian.com/blogs/tesmanian-blog/tesla-model-y-delivered-to-the-showroom-in-amsterdam-netherlands-today TESLA SETTLES CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT OVER MODEL S RANGE REDUCTION - Way, way back in 2019, we reported on an investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into some issues that customers were having with their Tesla Model S batteries. Specifically, Tesla sent out an over-the-air software update that was meant to address a problem with the Model S' battery pack, but it ended up reducing the range of the affected vehicles. - Tesla has agreed to pay out $1.5 million to owners of affected vehicles, which works out to around $625 per owner. - t's barely a drop in the bucket. Still, it is likely satisfying to those affected owners who -- according to Tesla -- had their cars' range restored beginning in March of 2020. Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-settles-class-action-lawsuit-over-model-s-range-reduction/ SANDY MUNRO IS IMPRESSED BY THE FORD F-150 LIGHTNING - According to Sandy Munro, Ford has a real winner. The vehicle has tons of great, usable features, starting with the massive front trunk (frunk) that looks bigger in person. Another thing is the power export feature. And a smart range estimator for trailers. - Munro Live's team checked also the undercarriage, noting that the rear suspension looks very solid and has a unique geometry. - Another element that caught the attention of the team is the "isolated" battery pack, which also appears to be unique according to the video. Not only that, from separate reports we know that the 300 miles (483 km) of range might be a conservative approach (see specs here). Original Source : https://insideevs.com/news/523642/sandy-munro-ford-f150-lightning BHP SAYS ELECTRIC CAR ERA IS DAWNING EARLIER THAN EXPECTED - Australia's largest miner BHP has described 2020 as an “inflection point” for the rapidly approaching electric vehicle revolution as Elon Musk's Tesla sold more than half a million battery-powered cars and sales in Europe more than doubled. - The ASX-listed mining giant, whose main commodities are iron ore, copper and coal, is seeking to expand its exposure to the minerals that will be increasingly required to power the clean energy age such as nickel and copper, which are two of the ingredients in lithium-ion batteries. - BHP's nickel division now sold 85 per cent of its volumes to the electric vehicle market rather than the stainless steel industry. - Robyn Denholm, Tesla's Australian-born chairwoman, in June declared Tesla was on track to spend more than $1 billion a year on Australian-mined lithium, nickel and other metals needed to make batteries and vehicles, but warned the country was missing out on a far more valuable role in the global supply chain. Original Source : https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/bhp-says-electric-car-era-is-dawning-earlier-than-expected-20210803-p58fcd.html KUWAIT PORTS PLANS REGION'S FIRST CITY FOR ELECTRIC CAR MAKERS - Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) has approved a proposal to build the Middle East's first city to serve electric vehicle manufacturers, the authority said in a statement on Sunday. - The statement does not make clear where the project, called EV City, will be located. - electric car makers do not use local distributors or dealers and sell their vehicles directly to consumers, adding that it was common for ports to provide certain infrastructure to manufacturers. - The Public Investment Fund, the sovereign wealth fund of neighbouring Saudi Arabia, has made huge gains after it invested more than $1 billion in electric carmaker Lucid in 2018. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/kuwait-ports-plans-regions-first-city-electric-car-makers-2021-08-01/ WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BRINGING AN ELECTRIC CAR TO UNIVERSAL ORLANDO - There are charging stations for electric vehicles in the main parking area if you are visiting Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Universal's Volcano Bay, or CityWalk. However, there are only four stations total — two for Teslas and two for other manufacturers — and they are located at Valet Parking. - In addition to the four stations in the primary garage, there are electric vehicle charging stations at each of the hotels. Each hotel has at least two charging stations in their parking areas. - You can find locations of chargers, along with reviews, throughout Orlando at PlugShare and Drive Electric Orlando. Original Source : https://orlandoinformer.com/blog/electriccar-universalorlando/ RENAULT MASTER E-TECH DELIVERS FIRST EVS FOR LYRECO Original Source : https://www.fleetpoint.org/renault-vans/renault-master-e-tech-delivers-first-evs-for-lyreco/ QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM What's the ideal location for a charging port on any EV? Petrol filler caps are usually in the same location and forecourts all the look the same. Is it time we encouraged EV makers and charging suppliers to standardize socket location and charger design? Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. PREMIUM PARTNERS PHIL ROBERTS / ELECTRIC FUTURE BRAD CROSBY PORSCHE OF THE VILLAGE CINCINNATI AUDI CINCINNATI EAST VOLVO CARS CINCINNATI EAST NATIONAL CAR CHARGING ON THE US MAINLAND AND ALOHA CHARGE IN HAWAII DEREK REILLY FROM THE EV REVIEW IRELAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL RICHARD AT RSEV.CO.UK – FOR BUYING AND SELLING EVS IN THE UK EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM/

1158: Analysis + Audio – Tesla Q2 Earnings Call | 27 July 2021

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 34:32

Show #1158. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 27thJuly. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. Tesla reports $1 billion in profit - Tesla turned in some solid numbers for its quarterly earnings Monday, reporting more than $1 billion in net income — 10 times more than in the same time last year - Tesla has now reported its seventh consecutive quarterly profit. Most of what it earned previously came from the sale of zero-emission vehicle credit to competitors. Those sales are expected to slip as other manufacturers launch their own EVs. But Q2 suggested Tesla won't need to rely on ZEV credits much longer, with the unexpectedly strong earnings coming almost entirely from retail sales of its EVs. Original Source : https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/tesla-reports-1-billion-profit-sales-almost-doubling-last-quarter-n1275071 TESLA COMES OF AGE AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME - Its pre-tax margin of almost 11% also finally rivals leaders like Toyota Motor (7203.T) and General Motors (GM.N). With the industry in upheaval, Tesla's coming of age has come at just the right time. - While Tesla raked in $354 million of revenue in the second quarter from selling environmental credits to gas-guzzler producers like Stellantis (STLA.MI), strip that out, and its pre-tax margin was still healthy at just shy of 9%. - Overall expenses rose almost 9% while revenue jumped around 14% from the first quarter. Original Source : https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/tesla-comes-age-just-right-time-2021-07-26/ Tesla (TSLA) earnings Q2 2021 - Overall automotive revenue came in at $10.21 billion, of which only $354 million, about 3.5%, came from sales of regulatory credits. That's a lower number for credits than in any of the previous four quarters. Automotive gross margins were 28.4%, higher than in any of the last four quarters. - The company also reported $801 million in revenue from its energy business, including solar photovoltaics and energy storage systems for homes, businesses and utilities, an increase of more than 60% from last quarter. - Tesla also reported $951 million in services and other revenues. The company now operates 598 stores and service centers, and a mobile service fleet including 1,091 vehicles, an increase of just 34% versus a year ago. Original Source : https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/26/tesla-tsla-earnings-q2-2021.html TESLA'S $11.958 BILLION REVENUE - The company noted that this profit level was reached while incurring SBC expense attributable to the 2018 CEO award of $176 million in Q2 - Tesla's quarter-end cash and cash equivalents decreased to $16.2 billion in Q2. This was mostly due to net debt and finance lease repayments of $1.6 billion Original Source : https://cleantechnica.com/2021/07/26/teslas-11-958-billion-in-revenue-is-accelerating-our-transition-to-sustainability/ TESLA'S SOLAR AND ENERGY STORAGE BUSINESS RAKES IN $810M - the cost of revenue for its solar and energy storage business was $781 million, meaning that for the first time the total cost of producing and distributing these energy storage products was lower than the revenue it generated. That's good news. - Tesla installed 1,274 megawatt-hours of energy storage in the second quarter of 2021, a 205% increase from the same period last year. Similarly, the amount of solar energy deployed in the second quarter of this year was 85 MWh, up 214% from Q2 2020. - Tesla points to several Megapack projects coming online and growing popularity in its combined solar and Powerwall product. - one Megapack is about $1.2 million before taxes. In some states, Tesla says the earliest deliveries will be in 2023. Original Source : https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/26/teslas-solar-and-energy-storage-business-rakes-in-810m-finally-exceeds-cost-of-revenue HIGHLIGHTS FROM EARNINGS CALL 1 The global chip shortage situation remains quite serious 2 FSD subscription, we were able to launch Full Self-Driving subscription last month, and we expect it to build slowly and then -- but then gather a lot of momentum over time. Obviously, we need to have the Full Self-Driving widely available for it really to take off at high rates 3 So we expect to be producing the sort of new design of the Model Y in both factories in limited production later this year. 4 So let's see, the Model Y in Texas -- made in Texas and Berlin will be -- will look very much like the Model Ys we currently make, but there are substantial improvements in the difficulty of manufacturing. So for example, the Model Y made here and in Berlin will have a cast front body and a cast rear body, whereas the one in California has cast rear body but not a cast front body. We're also aiming to do a structural pack with 4680 cells, which is a mass reduction and a cost reduction, but we're not counting on that as the only way to make things work. We have some backup plan with a non-structural pack and 2170s essentially. 5 I mean we're missing -- for example, like a big struggle this quarter, was the module that controls the airbags and the seatbelts. And obviously, you cannot ship a car without those. That limited our production severely worldwide in Shanghai and in Fremont. 6 So the Cybertruck and Semi, both are heavy users of cell capacity so we've got to make sure we have the cell capacity for those two vehicles, or it's kind of pointless. We can make a small number of vehicles, but the effect of cost if you make a small number of vehicles is insane, like they would literally cost $1 million apiece or more. There's a reason why you do things in volume production, which is to get the economies to scale and get the cost down. So we are looking at a pretty massive increase in cell availability next year. But it's not like in January 1. 7 I do -- I think probably there is a long-term shift more in the direction of iron-based lithium-ion cells rather over nickel. As the energy density sort of iron ores or iron phosphate, might as well support iron phosphates. They're taken for granted. But iron-based cells, lithium-ion cells, and nickel-based lithium-ion cells. I think probably we'll see a shift -- my guess is probably to two-thirds iron, one-third nickel, or something on that order. 8 - Superchargers We're currently thinking it's a real simple thing where you just download the Tesla app, and you go to Supercharger. And you just indicate which stall you're in. So you plug in your car, even if it's not Tesla. And then you just access the app and say, turn on this stall that I'm in for how much electricity. And this should basically work with I think almost any manufacturer's cars. There will be time constraints. If the charge rate is super slow, then somebody will be charged more because the biggest constraint at the Supercharger is time, how occupied is the stall. And we'll also be smarter with how we charge for electricity at the Supercharger. So rush hour charging will be more expensive than off-hours is charging because there are times when the Superchargers are empty and times when they're jam-packed. And so it makes sense to have some time-based discrimination. 9 So an adapter is needed to work for EVs in North America. But people could buy this adapter. And we anticipate having it available at the Superchargers as well if people don't sort of steal them or something. Andrew Baglino -- Senior Vice President, Powertrain and Energy Engineering We have a good solution to that. 10 Andrew Baglino -- Senior Vice President, Powertrain and Energy Engineering On the reliability side, as Elon mentioned, we have successfully validated performance and the lifetime durability of the 4680 cells produced in Kato, and we're continuing ongoing verification of that reliability. We're actually accruing over one million equivalent miles on our cells that we produce every month. In our testing activities, the focus on that is very clear. We want high-quality cells for all of our customers. 11 I see us sort of like consolidating around a 4680 nickel-based structural pack for long-range vehicles. And then not necessarily a 4680 format, but some other format for iron-based cells. So right now, we kind of have the Baskin Robbins of batteries situation, where there's so many formats and so many chemistries, that it's like we've got like 36 flavors of battery at this point. This is just -- this results in an engineering drag coefficient where each variants of cell chemistry and format requires as to an amount of engineering to maintain it and troubleshoot, and this inhibits our forward progress. So it is going to be important to consolidate to maybe -- ideally two form factors, maybe three, but ideally two. And then just one nickel chemistry and one iron chemistry 12 We have a massive backlog in Powerwall demand that man to Powerwall versus production is an insane mismatch. Now part of that problem is also the semiconductor issue. So we used a lot of the same chips in the Powerwall as you do in a car, so it's like, which one do want to make? Cars or Powerwalls? So we need to make cars, so therefore Powerwall production has been reduced. But as the semiconductor shortage is alleviated, then we can massively ramp up Powerwall production. 13 any given price is going to be wrong, so we'll just adjust it over time as we see the value proposition makes sense to people. So we're just really -- I'm not thinking about this a lot right now. We need to make Full Self-Driving work in order for it to be a compelling value proposition. Otherwise, people are kind of betting on the future. Like right now, does it make sense for somebody to do FSD subscription? I think it's debatable. But once we have Full Self-Driving widely deployed, then the value proposition will be clear. And at that point, I think basically everyone will use it, or it could be a rare individual who doesn't. In summary, and for balance, on the negative side... Tesla Semi, Cybertruck & 4680 cells delayed to 2022 Why is the Model X AWOL? Why was the Model S halted and how's the ramp? Elon said 1000GWh of batteries needed, or maybe 2000. Is that just a guess? Bitcoin? No clarity on Berlin & Austin ramp No disclosure of FSD take-rate when asked Strong warning that full year depends on chips Is Tesla insurance still on the roadmap? QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM With 2877 Superchargers globally and 25000 stalls, what do you think about Tesla's plan to open up the network to everyone? Email me your thoughts and I'll read them out on Sunday – hello@evnewsdaily.com It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, I'll catch you tomorrow and remember…there's no such thing as a self-charging hybrid. 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1128: Volkswagen ID Buzz Spied With Production Body | 29 June 2021

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 26:56

Show #1128. If you get any value from this podcast please consider supporting my work on Patreon. Plus all Patreon supporters get their own unique ad-free podcast feed. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 29th June. It's Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they've built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It's a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. CATL EXTENDS BATTERY SUPPLY DEAL WITH TESLA - Sourcing locally has helped Tesla cut the prices of its Shanghai-made Model 3 sedans, which have been trimmed down by more than 25% since they were first delivered to the public in January 2020. More than 90% of the parts used in Tesla's Shanghai factory are from Chinese suppliers, Tesla China told a local media last month. Tesla also uses LG Chem batteries in its Shanghai plant, where it also is making Model Y sport-utility vehicles. It isn't clear whether CATL's batteries are used in Model Ys. Original Source : https://www.marketwatch.com/story/catl-extends-battery-supply-deal-with-tesla-271624897015 CHINA'S LARGEST BATTERY MAKER CATL EXTENDS AGREEMENT WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLE GIANT TESLA TO 2025 - Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the Shenzhen-listed electric-car battery maker, said it has reached an agreement with Tesla to provide lithium batteries to the US electric vehicle maker's China production plants for an additional 30 months - China's largest producer of automobile battery packs said in a stock exchange filing on Monday evening that it reached an agreement last Friday with Tesla to provide battery packs for the US electric vehicle's subsidiary in Shanghai up until December 2025. - “The agreement signifies further acknowledgement by Tesla of the product quality and production capability of [our company], and will help strengthen the long-term cooperation relationship between the company and Tesla,” CATL said. Original Source : https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3139085/chinas-largest-battery-maker-catl-extends-agreement PIKES PEAK WINNERS INCLUDE TESLA MODEL S PLAID - The 99th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) was crazy, exhausting, dangerous, and one of the greatest motorsports event you can see. Fifty-two drivers and their crew had spent close to a month preparing for the annual time-attack hill climb near Colorado Springs. - Spectators roam past fences for a better view, and even the blades of the low-flying camera helicopter mostly drowned out the siren required for electric vehicles competing here. - The true king of Pikes Peak Mountain was back this year: Romain Dumas, the crazy Frenchman who set an unbeaten record of seven minutes, 57 seconds in Volkswagen's all-electric ID. R Pikes Peak racer in 2018. - Randy Pobst was back too. After sending a Tesla Model 3 flying into a wall at Bottomless Pit, he came back for more. This time winning the Exhibition division with his new Model S Plaid from Unplugged Performance, but still finishing 10 seconds behind a 1996 BMW M3 Original Source : https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36862669/pikes-peak-hill-climb-results-winners/ ALL-ELECTRIC MUSTANG COBRA JET 1400 ROASTS THE QUARTER-MILE - Bob Tasca III got behind the wheel of the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 at NHRA Nationals yesterday and set a new world record. The veteran ran the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 for a quarter mile in 8.128 seconds at 171.97 mph, crushing the 8.27 seconds at 168 mph recorded in September of last year. - The name of Ford's all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 may be somewhat misleading, since it's throwing 1500+ hp to the rear wheels instead of 1400. Ford says that's the equivalent to three 2021 Mustang GT V8 powerplants combined - According to Ford Performance, this car was built in a collaboration with Cascadia Motion for the inverter and motors and Watson Engineering for the chassis support and development as well as the roll cage. This is Ford's first factory fully electric dragster prototype, launched in April of last year. - It's nice to watch a race without having to bring ear protection, but does it feel as exciting? Original Source : https://www.thedrive.com/news/41299/all-electric-mustang-cobra-jet-1400-roasts-the-quarter-mile-with-a-new-nhra-record VOLKSWAGEN ID BUZZ SPIED WITH PRODUCTION BODY FOR FIRST TIME - photographers have managed to capture the all-electric van using its own body. Eschewing the Transporter skin used by the test mules, the Microbus for the EV era has been caught wearing the production bodywork - the prototype hides its final look underneath clever camo. It would appear that VW is going for a Renault van look with the disguise applied onto the ID Buzz's front fascia, featuring stickers on the headlights to conceal the actual clusters. - The fully covered rear side glass suggests we are dealing with the cargo version of the ID Buzz, unless it's simply body-colored camo to hide the interior. - Even with all of this makeup, it's fairly obvious the production model will be quite similar to the showcar unveiled four and a half years ago in Detroit. Original Source : https://www.motor1.com/news/516718/volkswagen-id-buzz-production-spy-photos/ BMW I3 ERA COMES TO AN END IN THE U.S. THIS JULY - BMW i3 will soon stop its production for the U.S. market. According to a BMW dealer bulletin, the final production for the electric i3 hatchback is scheduled for July 2021. Over the last 12 months, the i3 inventory for the U.S. was at its lowest point and customers often had difficulties securing a production slot. The latest dealer info suggests that there are only around 180 production slots remaining. - BMW is now heavily invested in the launch of the BMW i4 and iX next-generation electric cars and there is very little incentive to promote or market the heavily discounted and incentivized i3. - When it goes out of production – likely in 2022 for the rest of the markets – the i3 will go down as the first and maybe last BMW built on a full carbon fiber frame. When BMW launched the i3 and i8 in 2013, the two projects were not only considered the most advanced within BMW, but also in the automotive world. The first electric BMW and also the first hybrid sportscar from Munich made use of BMW's knowledge in carbon fiber construction, but at a much larger scale. Original Source : https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/06/25/bmw-i3-era-comes-to-an-end-in-the-u-s-this-july/ AUSTRALIA'S CHEAPEST EV SET TO FALL UNDER $40K MARK IN NSW - Thanks to the New South Wales Government's new electric vehicle subsidy, the cheapest EV on the Aussie market, the MG ZS EV, just got even cheaper. Under the new statewide EV scheme, NSW will provide 25,000 eligible buyers with a $3000 rebate and will also ditch stamp duty on electric cars valued up to $68,750. The abolition of stamp duty will also apply to EVs valued at up to $78,000. This means buyers in Australia's most populous state could conceivably pay as little as $39,670 drive-away for MG's electric SUV, which normally retails for $43,990 drive-away. - The EV subsidy and stamp duty abolition is part of the NSW Government's recently announced $490 million Electric Vehicle Strategy and will come into effect from September 1 of 2021. Original Source : https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/mg-zs-ev-nsw-ev-subsidy THE LEVC E-CAMPER IS AN ELECTRIC CAMPERVAN BASED ON A LONDON TAXI - Holidaying at home is a necessary trend, but all the hotels are booked up. A campervan is the solution. - Meet the solution to all your woes, an electric-powered camper effectively based on LEVC's London taxi. An e-motor provides power for 60 miles of zero-emission range, while a 1.3-litre engine will buzz to life in the background as a range-extender if your campsite's a little further. Total range is 304 miles, but that engine never drives the wheels, merely a background artist topping up the 31 kWh battery. - Crucially, all your amenities – including the cooker – will run on electricity alone - It'll sleep four – two up, two down – while the front seats flip round 180 degrees so you can all dine convivially around a table. - Prices start at £62,250 excluding VAT. Original Source : https://www.topgear.com/car-news/british/levc-e-camper-electric-campervan-based-london-taxi e-Camper | Electric Camper Van - “The campervan market is growing rapidly and, despite these vehicles being used for coastal and countryside adventures which often include national parks and protected areas, they are still powered by petrol or diesel engines. This is a major conflict; we can see a shift in consumer attitudes, with demand for greener mobility solutions to help to protect and improve air quality. Our new electric, zero-emissions capable e-Camper offers the perfect solution and is well-equipped with high quality features that can be tailored to meet a range of customer requirements.”Joerg Hofmann, CEO of LEVC Original Source : https://www.levc.com/electric-camper-van/ TESLA OFFERS FREE SUPERCHARGING AT SELECT LOCATIONS FOR FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY - Tesla owners traveling in California during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend may receive a special perk from the company. As stated by Tesla in a message to some of its California-based customers, the company would be offering free Supercharging in select CA sites between Friday, July 2, and Monday, July 5. - “Avoid the rush this Fourth of July holiday and charge for free before 12 p.m. and after 9 p.m. at select California Superchargers between Friday, July 2 and Monday, July 5. For faster charging anytime, navigate to your destination using Trip Planner to optimize your route and automatically precondition your battery,” - Travel is even expected to exceed pre-Covid levels by 3.8%, despite ongoing concerns about the virus. Original Source : https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-free-supercharging-4th-of-july-2021/ VELORETTI'S FIRST ELECTRIC BIKES ARE AUTOMATIC AND GORGEOUS Original Source : https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/28/22551770/veloretti-e-bike-ivy-ace-price-specs-availability VOLVO'S SOUTH CAROLINA FACTORY WILL EXCLUSIVELY BUILD ELECTRIC CARS Original Source : https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volvos-south-carolina-factory-will-exclusively-build-electric-cars/ NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION IN TUCSON NOW REQUIRED TO INCLUDE ELECTRIC VEHICLE OUTLETS Original Source : https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/new-home-construction-in-tucson-now-required-to-include-electric-vehicle-outlets QUESTION OF THE WEEK WITH EMOBILITYNORWAY.COM If you could only afford one, would you rather - Solar Panels or battery storage? On one hand, energy generation. But then again, being able to store electricity when it's cheap and use it later to charge your EV. 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