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 two Tesla Cybertruck recalls, Rivian and VW partnership, Rimac going driverless, and more.



Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024.











The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.



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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:




Tesla now distinguishes cars by battery suppliers for tax credit eligibility



Tesla recalls over 11,000 Cybertrucks over trim detaching and wiper issue



Tesla (TSLA) is expected to have tough quarter for deliveries again



Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array



VW will invest up to $5B into Rivian to form joint venture for next-gen EVs



Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms 57K production guidance, gross profit in Q4 2024



Volvo delays low-cost EX30 deliveries in the US until 2025



Rimac launches new autonomous level 4 electric car brand Verne



Polestar launches new lower-priced Polestar 3 as first models reach customers




Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 9:00 a.m. ET (or the video after 10 a.m. ET):




https://www.youtube.com/live/Ij-gtdHsImE