Kilowatt: A Podcast About Tesla

In this episode we discussed FreeWire's financial challenges, Fisker's struggles, and Tesla's.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastFreeWire EpisodeNews:FreeWireFisker Closing HeadquartersFisker may go BankruptFisker TotaledFisker Files for Bankrupcy in AustriaMagna and FiskerFisker Halts ProductionFisker Ocean Extreme and Bjorn NylandBP Wants Abandoned Supercharger SitesSupercharger Team Speaks OutTesla to Spend $500 Million on Supercharger NetworkTesla Loses Another ManagerTesla removes North American Job PostsTesla Removing Steering Wheel NagTesla Hints at Removing Steering Wheel NagTesla Justice Dept. Probe 1Tesla NHTSA 1Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description: Join us for an in-depth analysis of Ford's Q1 2024 earnings call, featuring key insights from CEO Jim Farley and CFO John Lawler. Delve into Ford's financial performance, strategic shifts in the EV market, and their commitment to profitability. Explore discussions on product launches, new battery technologies, and plans for an affordable EV platform. Gain valuable perspectives on addressing structural costs, EV market dynamics, battery technology advancements, and Ford's strategic positioning for success in the electric vehicle landscape.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastNews:Ford's Q1 2024 Earnings CallSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastRecommended Episode:Kilowatt 423, inverview with Edwin XiaoNews:Elon seems to have refocused on TeslaTesla lays off Supercharger team 1Tesla lays off Supercharger Team 2Tesla is pulling back on Supercharger locationsTesla opts out of 4 proposed Supercharger location in NYTesla still plans to grow Supercharger networkTwo Tesla execs exitSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Description:On this episode of Kilowatt we explore the latest in electric vehicle and renewable energy news. Updates include CATL's new battery, BYD's Shark, VinFast's expansion, and EV leasing in Washington for $56/month. I discuss EV incentives, Tesla's low maintenance costs, and Honda's $11 billion investment in building EVs in Canada, creating thousands of new jobs. Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastNews:Washington State EV IncentivesCATL's new LFP batteryVinfast's new dealershipsHonda invests in CanadaBYD SharkTesla has lowest 10 year maintenance and repair costSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastDale's Shows:The Climate ReportMaking TracksAccess SacramentoNews:Tesla Model 3 lease drops to $299 a monthTesla may announce an investment in India soonModel 3 Performance details leakCybertruck RecallJudge rules in favor of Tesla shareholdersTesla asks investors to vote to incorporate in TexasTesla wants shareholders to vote for Elon's compensation packageTesla's website to convience shareholders to vote for Elon's pay compensationSupport Tesla Value website3rd largest Tesla retail shareholder says no to Elon's compensation packageTesla layoffs vs Elon's paydaySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the Show:PatreonAcast+New Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastVideo Links:Cybertruck Pedal VideoNews:Nikola Motors Q1 2024 NumbersLucid Motors Q1 2024 NumbersFisker adds new dealers in US and EuropeGM kinda relaunches CruiseGM's $3.7 billion dollar battery plantNew 2024 Ford Mach-eNew 2024 Ford F-150 LightningTesla launches FSD subscriptions in Canada and lowers the price to $99Tesla FSD is hitting curbsTesla FSD settlement$25,000 Tesla on the back burnerCybertruck half full battery packTesla pauses Cybertruck deliveriesDrew Baglino departs TeslaTesla layoffsElon email leakSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I sat down with Ed Bernardin from Siemens to chat about how electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and artificial intellegence are working there way into motorsports. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just curious about the future of transport, you'll want to tune in for some fun and insightful conversations. Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Ed Bernardon:LinkedInFuture Car PodcastRecommended Future Car Podcast Episodes: Championing Sustainability in Motorsport with Alejandro Agag- Part 1Life Lessons from Mario AndrettiBringing Remote Reality to motorsports racing with CartierSiemens: Siemens Xcelerator MarketplaceSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I would like to extend my thanks to April Thomas and William Fitzgerald for coordinating the interview. Additionally, I'd like to thank Katherine Garcia, Cecilia Mattea, and Chris Alford for graciously accepting the invitation to appear on our show.Guest Plugs:Lead the ChargeTransport and EnvironmentSierra ClubSunrise ProjectSupport the Show:PatreonAcast+Allison Sheridan:NosillaCastNew Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BTW, the episode art is an image of Allison coming in and saving the Kilowatt podcast time and time again. I made a joke about her having a cape flapping in the wind and she jokingly made this on Microsoft's Co-Pilot. I liked it so much that I made it the episode art. Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Allison Sheridan:NosillaCastNew Podcast:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastNews:Mustang Mach-e price dropsRivian's delivery numbersNIO's delivery numbersBYD delivery numbersCanoo partners with Jazeera Paints in Saudi Arabia.Telsa gives early FSD adopters hopeTesla to use new assembly technique to $25k model EVTesla FSD transitions from Beta to SupervisedTesla builds 6 millionth carTesla delivery numbersSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Links:CarsWithCords.netNews:$8,000 Chevy Bolt in CaliforniaCar companies may lose $6,000 on a $50,000 EVChevy Blazer EV back on sale and cheaperExisting Chevy Blazer EV owners get back some cashVW Workers to vote to unionizeFord's planning on building a affordable small EV pickupChargePoint is taking orders for NACS cablesCheap Ioniq 6 LeaseLordstown Motors Founder finedStellantis cuts 400 salaried positionsLucid get's a $1 billion investmentFisker's talks with "large automaker" fall throughTesla is delivering V4 Supercharger hardware to 3rd party network operatorsClarification on 3rd parties charging on SuperchargersElon mandates V12 Beta demos when delivering carsElon says all Tesla's capable of FSD will get free demo for a monthUpdate to Tesla autoparkTwo men charged with trying to sell Tesla battery manufacturing trade secretsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links:Bruce's Kilowatt Episode: Kia NiroBruce's Kilowatt Episode: Blended BrakingNews:ORNL Wireless ChargingRivian access SuperChargersRivian leaseDropping EV pricesCATL and Nio partnerShell and EV chargingChargePoint's NACS cablesFisker wins design awardFisker pauses productionConsumer Reports & FiskerFisker hits pauseTesla Summon and BanishEarly Cybertruck deliveryElon addresses Cybertruck panel gapCyberHammerCybertruck is wireless inductive charing readyModel Y price increaseTesla cars to get Apple Watch compatibilityTesla HackersGIgaBerlin H2OSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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