This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy, including the launch of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Subscription, opening the Supercharger network to other automakers, the launch of Tesla’s new virtual power plant in California, and more.
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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast today:
- Tesla Semi electric truck is finally about to go into production
- Elon Musk confirms Tesla plans to open Superchargers to other automakers later this year
- Tesla launches its Full Self-Driving subscription package for $199 per month
- Tesla is charging owners $1,500 for hardware they already paid for
- Tesla (TSLA) sells back Maxwell Technology’s ultracapacitor business to former executives
- Tesla puts new Model S deliveries on hold, and it’s unclear why
- Tesla (TSLA) increases Model 3 and Model Y prices again
- Tesla launches its own virtual power plant with Powerwalls to help California’s grid
- Tesla releases details of new virtual power plant, says it’s a public good without compensation
- Tesla (TSLA) is going on a salesforce hiring spree as demand ramps up in the US
- [UPDATED] GM announces recall after a dozen Bolt EV Fires; 6 key questions with answers from GM
- Mercedes-Benz announces plan to go all-electric by 2030
- Mercedes-Benz teases super-efficient electric car with over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range
Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):
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Author: Fred Lambert
Source: Electrek
