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 new Tesla Robotaxi concept, Powerwall 3 launch, a possible optional Cybertruck coating, and more.
The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on .
Update: We have a different time this week on Thursday 10:00 a.m. ET due to travel
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2023 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
September 14, 2023
Although its lead has started to dwindle a bit going into 2023, Tesla continues to be the true #1 in EVs around the globe by market cap. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in…
NCSoft announces Battle Crush’s closed beta test at Nintendo Direct
September 14, 2023
NCSoft announced the closed beta test for its upcoming title, Battle Crush, at today’s Nintendo Direct. The CBT launches in 25 countries across North America, Europe and Southeast Asia and runs from October 23 through 30, and the game is playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam…
Nintendo reveals Paper Mario, F-Zero titles at September Direct
September 14, 2023
Nintendo today held its September Direct, in which it revealed several games that are coming to the Switch in the upcoming months, as well as a few titles from further along in the calendar. The major announcements include several remakes of older games, including Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, as well as new games in older series, including F-Zero and SaGa.
The major announcements are from…
India, Nigeria, Vietnam Lead Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index – Featured Bitcoin News
September 14, 2023
Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has finalized its latest Global Crypto Adoption Index. India, Nigeria, and Vietnam hold the top three positions, followed by the U.S., Ukraine, Philippines, and Indonesia. “The Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region…
General Dynamics pitches updated ‘Foxhound’ for British Army needs
September 14, 2023
LONDON — General Dynamics UK is discussing with the British Army a possible further order for an updated version of its Foxhound protected patrol vehicle, the company has said.
An Mk 2 version of the ride, which could include a variant with a hybrid electric drive, is…
Honda brings back its '80s MotoCompo micro-motorcycle, but this time it's electric
September 14, 2023
If you’re old enough to remember the original 1980s Honda Motocompo micro-motorcycle – or are like me and have enjoyed learning about it since – then today’s announcement from Honda will come with all sorts of warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia, either earned or learned. The long-awaited spiritual successor to the Motocompo has just been unveiled, and this time it’s gone electric. Meet…
Tesla achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says
September 14, 2023
Tesla has achieved a breakthrough in making Hot Wheels-like single-piece car casting a reality, according to a new insider report.
In recent years, Tesla has heavily invested in large casting technology to produce vehicle bodies in just a couple of large parts rather than…
Tesla might offer optional Cybertruck coating that is scratch-proof to everything but diamonds
September 14, 2023
Elon Musk suggested that Tesla might offer an optional coating for Cybertruck that should make the electric pickup scratch-proof to everything except objects with diamond-level hardness.
The Cybertruck’s design might be polarizing, but one thing that everyone agrees on is…
Tesla moves closer to launching 'Tesla Electric' in Australia
September 14, 2023
Tesla applied with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to become a “Market Customer” in the electricity market in Australia – a move that is likely in preparation for the launch of its new “Tesla Electric” service in Australia.
Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla…
