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This week, Tesla publishes its Q3 results, Ford and GM both make backwards steps in their EV lineups, and a new solar electric off-road vehicle heads to the record books.
These stories, and many more on today’s show!
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00:00 – Start
00:31 – Welcome!
00:38 Editorial Note
01:05 – Tesla publishes its Q3 earnings, misses Wall Street expectations on revenue and profits
02:02 – General Motors pushes back plans for GMC Denali EV, Chevy Silverado EV production at Orion production facility
03:01 – Ford recalls Mustang mach E for faulty contactor issues
03:57 – The average price paid for a new EV falls significantly in the U.S. year on year
04:47 – Ford temporarily halts third F150 Lightning Shift at Rouge production facility
05:48 – Elon Musk admits he’s been “overly optimistic” over Tesla FSD capabilities, timelines
06:53 – Kia introduces two new lower-priced long-range models for 2024 for the EV6
07:42 – Cruise heads to Japan as part of GM’s partnership with Honda, while Cruise in North America fights regulators
08:31 – Elon Musk tells Tesla Shareholders, Reservation holders for Cybertruck to “Temper Expectations” over the vehicle
09:26 – A new IPOS/Yahoo survey concludes that the majority of Americans won’t choose an EV as their next car, and of those who say they will, 30% say they’d opt for a Toyota…
10:17 – Sponsored Segment: UGears
11:36 – Tesla Cyberquad for kids goes on sale in Europe, despite being banned in the U.S.
11:55 – Grounded showcases its G2 RV, which is based on the Zevo 600
12:14 – Tesla service workers in Sweden threaten strike action
12:30 – U.S. Doe Announces low-income communities bonus credit program
12:44 – Ultium LLC faces fines of more than $270 after OSHA violations
13:01 – BMW announces it will begin direct-sales to customers in some parts of Europe next year
13:19 – Kia says the EV6 will be its first model to get NACS
13:34 – Scania kicks off electric long-haul production
13:48 – Nissan LEAF becomes eligible for partial US federal tax credit
14:03 – Model X recalled in the U.S. for a software bug that can be fixed OTA
14:20 – BMW i5 will go on sale in the U.S. on October 28th
14:38 – Amazon now has more than 10,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vehicles on its fleet
14:53 – Toyota Hilux Revo EV completes its first round of testing in Australia
15:09 – EU Court of Justice rules that electric bicycles are not motorcycles
15:28 – Volta files for bankruptcy protection
15:43 – Candela beings series production of the C-8 flying boat – using Polestar battery packs
16:00 – U.S. DoE announces largest funding pot ever to green U.S. electrical grid, carry out essential repairs and upgrades
16:16 – BMW signs on to NACS in North America
16:32 – NIO reportedly considering working with dealerships in Europe to boost company sales
16:47 – Australian High Court rules that Victoria’s EV tax is unconstitutional
17:08 – Tesla starts using driver facing camera to detect drowsiness in drivers
17:23 – Hyundai cuts leas prices for IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6 in the U.S. to remain competitive
17:38 – Chargepoint begins NACS rollout
17:53 – Volvo Opens a new testing centre in Sweden to test EV software
18:07 – Stellantis announces its plans to overtake Ford, other competitors in the EV marketplace
18:22 – Tesla confirms plans for a 120 acre wildlife refuge next to Giga Texas
18:38 – Nissan unveils Hyper Tourer Concept EV
18:52 – Nissan unveils CGI concept car for “Content Creators”
19:09 – LG Energy Storage Solutions announces its own range of modular home energy storage products
19:23 – Chevrolet Blazer EV gets huge markups by greedy dealerships
19:46 – Sponsored Segment: Atmos Financial
21:17 – Jetson One gets certified for further test flights in Italy
22:09 – Stella Terra becomes the first off-road solar electric car!
23:10 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
