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ecoTEC 173
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:38 – Welcome
- 00:44 – Pepsi is expected to get fifteen of its Tesla Semis this year
- 01:30 – Jeep Magneto Concept revealed
- 02:18 – Lucid sells out of its first limited-edition Air Sedans
- 03:05 – Jaguar launches i-Pace in India- but it’s twice the cost of a Tesla Model 3
- 03:55 – Drako GTE has fun in the snow.
- 04:45 – Ford and Tesla trade blows
- 05:37 – Kona EV owners say they’re feeling left in the dark about the Kona EV battery recall
- 06:17 – Tesla says you have to drive beyond zero to get the EPA rating in its cars
- 07:06 – Renault launches new Kangoo e-Tech Electric
- 07:58 – Audi has started production of e-tron quattro before official unveiling
- 08:45 – Xshore Eelex 800 makes its U.S. debut.
- 09:32 – Underage teen tries to use Autopilot to get out of trouble with the police
- 10:33 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
ecoTEC 172:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:25 – Welcome
- 00:49 – Volkswagen lays out an impressive roadmap for EV transition
- 01:41 – Chinese EV sales in China spiked 600% in February
- 02:39 – Following Hindenburg report on Lordstown, SEC is now investigating – and there are multiple class-action lawsuits
- 03:31 – Tesla Stops taking Powerwall orders unless you order solar too.
- 04:09 – Audi abandons combustion engine development
- 05:00 – Study reveals disabled drivers’ concerns about EV chargers
- 06:02 – BMW showcases the i4 during its annual conference
- 06:49 – Bollinger Motors prices its class 3 chass-only options
- 07:28 – Rivian confirms details about its Adventure Charging Network – and we learn it will be Rivian-only
- 08:29 – ElectraMeccanica announces Mesa, Arizona as home to Solo EV production.
- 09:24 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
ecoTEC 171:
- 00:00 – Flashing Images warning.
- 00:15 – Introduction
- 00:52 – Welcome
- 00:59 – Canoo’s new pickup and camper revealed – and we like them
- 01:55 – Lucid Air Release Candidate heads onto the road
- 02:53 – Longer Range? 2021 Harley Davidson filing suggest the Live Wire is getting heavier – but why?
- 03:45 – Porsche increases its investment in Rimac from 15% to 24%
- 04:40 – Electric motorcycle interest on the rise – especially among younger riders
- 05:33 – BMW dramatically lowers the emissions of its bodyshop with new CO2-free steel process
- 06:28 – Alpha Motor Corporation unveils the Alpha Wolf
- 07:24 – Volkswagen announces its own battery day
- 08:18 – Tesla Cybertruck expected to be revealed in updated guise next quarter
- 09:10 – Dacia Spring order books open in Europe next week
- 10:13 – Volkswagen reveals its recycling program for lithium-ion batteries, shows how it plans to recycle 95% of battery materials
- 11:08 – Nissan’s used LEAF batteries go back into the robots that make Nissan LEAFs 18:38 – e-Scooter Race series announced with crazy ride
- 12:03 – Thanks, and goodbye!
ecoTEC 170:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:41 – Welcome
- 01:00 – Porsche unveils the Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo, but be careful – it could get very expensive
- 01:56 – Volvo unveils C40 Recharge Electric, Promises to go all-electric by 2030 and is already 1/4 way there
- 02:44 – VW ID3 Tour 5 gets five seats after all
- 03:34 – Volkswagen’s construction techniques, technology are catching up with Tesla
- 04:40 – Morgan Stanley says Tesla is losing market share to the Ford Mustang Mach E
- 05:41 – Hyundai confirms what the issue was with its batteries – and LG is expected pay 70% of the recall costs
- 06:43 – Elon Musk says that after Version 9 is completed, Tesla will expand beta FSD to more customers – and expects to launch Full Self-Driving Subscription in four months’ time
- 08:00 – Ford starts beta testing its OTA for the Mustang Mach E
- 08:50 – Rivian announces solid-state jobs in Palo Alto, California
- 09:52 – Volocopter closes its Series D round – raises more than $200 million
- 10:49 – Electrek finds the weirdest three-wheeled electric RV
- 11:57 – Thanks, and goodbye!
ecoTEC 169
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:25 – Welcome
- 00:48 – Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 EV
- 01:41 – Latest Testing – Rivian teases latest test video ahead of June launch and Rivian’s DC quick charging network will offer up to 300 kW Charging
- 02:31 – Tesla shifts standard Range cars to LFP batteries as Nickel Supply concerns appear
- 03:25 – Redwood Materials confirms it will be working to recycle Nissan LEAF batteries
- 04:11 – Hyundai recalls all faulty LG Energy batteries in history’s most expensive recall – and LG Energy says a misalignment in the cell caused problems with Hyundai packs
- 05:10 – Vmoto Super Soco unveils new electric motorcycles for 2021
- 06:09- Porsche confirms the Taycan Cross Turismo will be coming to the market this year
- 06:55 – Lucid Motors goes Public with help of a SPAC, raises $4 billion, but sees share price plummet
- 07:54 – Volkswagen adds a third shift to produce ID4s
- 08:41 – Tesla will void your warranty if you try to power your home with your Tesla
- 09:44 – Mahindra, Amazon India join forces to electrify the delivery fleet
ecoTEC 168
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:38 – Welcome
- 00:43 – Ecotricity partner with Genesis to bring New Zealand 100% Certified Zero Emission Electricity!
- 01:37 – General Motors unveils 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Refreshes Bolt EV
- 02:32 – Daimler says it has no date to end EV sales – because they’re “cash-machines” for EV development – but also Moves its phase-out up 03:20 – Tesla drops Model 3, Model Y entry-level prices
- 04:12 – LG Chem to replace the batteries of the Hyundai Kona EV in North Korea
- 05:10 – Ford investing $1 billion in EV factory in Germany
- 06:03 – Hyundai says it’s considering offering battery leasing for future models
- 07:07 – Ford uses a hybrid leasing arrangement for Mustang Mach E
- 07:55 – Aptera closes a Series-A round worth $4 Million
ecoTEC 167
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:39 – Welcome
- 00:50 – SDI loses in U.S. ITC case against LG Chem
- 01:34 – Elon Musk goes back on the Joe Rogan show – and muses about a lot – including Bill Gates shorting Tesla and Hovering Tesla Roadsters,
- 02:30 – Audi e-tron GT revealed, will go on sale this spring
- 03:23 – Elon Musk’s XPrize launched
- 04:20 – Toyota announces new plug-in models for the U.S., but then dismisses electric vehicles
- 05:20- Tesla plans to offer 50% off Superchargers for those willing to charge off-peak
- 06:07 – Norway’s average home electricity consumption rises because of EVs – but there’s a catch
- 07:07 – Edmunds tests a bunch of real-world vs EPA ranges for electric cars.
- 07:56 – Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now Act of 2021 introduced to the legislature
- 08:52- New Zealand announces support for 22 new low-emission transportation projects
- 09:48 – Mercedes-Benz online sales compare EV to ICE for customers who have just configured an EV 10:40 – Edward Scissorhands Lyriq commercial boosts interest in Cadillac on cars.com
- 11:43 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
ecoTEC 166:
00:00 – Introduction
- 00:45 – Welcome
- 00:51 – Ford doubles down on EV Investment
- 01:54 – Apple’s deal with Hyundai Kia gets serious
- 02:58 – Rad Power Bikes gets $150 million investment
- 03:49 – The result of Elon Musk and Sandy Munro talking
- 04:46– Harley Davidson unveils its five-year strategy, which includes EVs
- 05:40 – GM’s Super Bowl Ad is making waves, Audi ad from Norway fights back, and Porsche Feels unappreciated
- 06:30 – Amazon Rivian vehicles now officially delivering in LA
- 07:19 – Lordstown shows its Endurance plowing
- 08:08 – The Boring Company gets the green light for Ontario Loop negotiations 15:57 – GM Authority imagines what an electric Beast would look like
ecoTEC 165:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:33 – Welcome
- 00:41 – Tesla has a stellar fourth quarter for 2020.
- 01:34 – Europe became the world’s largest plug-in car marketplace in 2020
- 02:32 – General Motors pledges to go zero tailpipe and carbon neutral
- 03:24 – Tesla Model S, Model X gets a major upgrade
- 04:27 – Lordstown Motors says it’s going to start building Lordstown Endurance Beta trucks next month, confirms an electric van, battery supply agreement with LG Chem
- 05:15 – Tesla Semi is ready for production, but Tesla needs 4680 cells to make it happen
- 06:07 – Survey from Cox Automotive suggests pickup truck owners want conventionality in their electric pickups
- 07:01- Faraday Future could get another go with a potential IPO, partnership with Geely
- 07:56 – Cake revealed new solar-power motorcycle that’s designed to help catch poachers in Africa
- 08:49 – Nissan promises carbon neutrality by 2050
- 09:41 – Byton is under investigation for delayed insolvency proceedings
- 10:24 – Dog saved by Autopilot
- 18:13 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
ecoTEC 164:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:43 – Welcome
- 00:50 – President Biden makes a fresh start, re-enters Paris Agreement, and pushes for a more renewable, low-carbon future.
- 01:44 – Mercedes-Benz EQA revealed, but won’t be sold globally.
- 02:41 – GM announces CAD $1 Billion investment in Ontario facility where Bright Drop electric trucks will be built.
- 03:27 – StoreDot delivers its first commercial samples for ground-breaking 5-minute fast-charge battery
- 04:21 – Porsche launches the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive Taycan
- 05:20 – As it posts new hiring jobs on its website for its new battery production line, Tesla publishes a short video of its 4680 production line.
- 06:16 – Microsoft, GM, Cruise team up to commercialize self-driving vehicles, and Microsoft joins new funding round in Cruise worth $2 billion.
- 07:10 – Tesla has dropped the price of its MCU upgrade – but seems to be pushing customers to pay to upgrade something NHTSA asked it to recall and replace.
- 08:17 – Rivian closes on a massive $2.65 billion investment round
- 09:07 – Ford confirms that it’s delaying deliveries of Mustang Mach E for quality review purposes – but now owners seem to be having their deliveries pushed forward again
- 09:56 – Volocopter officially applies for official certifications to operate commercially in the U.S. and EU.
ecoTEC 163:
- 00:48 – Quick CES 2021 Roundup
- 01:38 – Renault 5 brought back to life as an EV
- 02:29 – Tesla Model Y aces NHTSA crash tests
- 03:22 – Arcimoto expands its production with new $10.25 million facility
- 04:12 – NTHSA asks Tesla to recall Tesla Model S, X to fix eMMC failures
- 05:04 – Kia says it will name its new EVs “EV1 through EV9”
- 05:58 – Proterra and Lucid prepare for SPAC route to stock market
- 06:45 – Rivian shares its production intent vehicle progress compared to Long Way Up prototypes
- 07:38 – Sony Vision S seems to edge closer to production!
- 08:31 – Tesla selling off Model S, Model X inventory
- 16:52 – Thanks, and goodbye!
ecoTEC 162:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 00:42 – Welcome
- 00:50 – Tesla production, delivery figures send TSLA soaring
- 01:50 – Rivian hints at factory wraps for the R1T, R1S
- 02:48 – Model Y standard Range, Third Row options now available
- 03:43 – GM rebrands itself for an electric future
- 04:44 – Mercedes-Benz showcases the EQS’ new “Hyperscreen”
- 05:46 – Volkswagen explains why the ID4 doesn’t offer single pedal driving
- 06:43 – Nissan source code leaked through poor security policy
- 07:41 – Lucid rumored to be in talks to build a second factory – in Saudi Arabia
- 08:41 – Median range of new EVs now above 403 kms per charge
- 09:46 – VW e-Golf surprising low-depreciating car!
- 10:41 – New Cannonball EV Record
ecoTEC 160:
- 00:00 – Introduction.
- 00:47 – Welcome.
- 01:05 – Aptera returns!
- 02:09 – Monarch Electric autonomous tractor debuts
- 03:04 – Tesla announces a $5 billion capital raise
- 03:58 – Volkswagen begins preparations to bring the ID6 to market
- 04:52 – Lynk & Co showcases Zero EV in testing
- 05:44 – The UK’s first filling station for electric vehicles opens!
- 06:33 – Volvo Trucks opens the order books for the VNR Electric in North America
- 07:31 – QuantumScape shows its new technology – but has serious doubters
- 08:32 – Solid Power – Solid Power announces a 22-layer Solid State battery
- 09:30 – Rivian announces its own charging network
- 10:27 – Cooking a pizza using an electric motorcycle!
ecoTEC 159:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:37 – Welcome.
- 01:05 – Lucid Motor announces the first phase of construction is complete at its first factory – and cars are already being made there.
- 02:00 – Nikola Badger Officially DOA.
- 02:54 – John Cooper Works MINI SE is teased by BMW.
- 03:49 – Elon Musk says some jurisdictions could make Tesla FSD legal next year.
- 04:43– Daimler Freightliner showcases how its e-Cascadia is being tested ahead of widespread production launch.
- 05:33 – NHTSA launches investigation into Model S, Model X suspension problems. Investigation – Tesla Model S, Model X investigation underway by NHTSA – https://www.greencarreports.com/news/…
- 06:31 – Audi announces revised massive investment into electric and hybrid vehicles
- 07:23 – Daimler also announces accelerated EV investments.
- 08:32 – Ford and Volkswagen meet range predictions with Mach E and ID4
- 09:24 – New Zealand leads the way with mandatory EV purchase order for governmental fleets
- 10:20 – GM offers Cadillac Dealers who won’t sell Lyriq EV $500,000 to break their dealership contracts.
- 11:25 – Nissan LEAF turns 10! 18:49 – Goodbye!
ecoTEC 158:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:45 – Welcome
- 00:57 – Rivian configurator goes live – and details pricing for various options
- 01:57 – Mercedes-Benz gives the EQC a new on-board charger
- 02:53 – Tesla looks to push more Autopilot FSD updates
- 04:00 – Ford’s estimates for Mustang Mach E residuals are disappointing
- 04:54 – Consumer Reports dings Model Y, other EVs in latest consumer reliability survey –
- 05:52 – Damon Motorcycles unveils Hypersport bikes based on HyperDrive platform
- 06:52 – sonnen announces sonnenCore
- 07:44 – ZETA heads to DC to campaign for EVs and their owners
- 08:51 – GM accelerates its timeline for electric vehicles 10.01 – Mini unveils concept autonomous… MINI van?
- 10:58 – Chevrolet Bolt Pickup? Dope or Nope?
ecoTEC 157:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:32 – Welcome
- 00:47 – Ford unveils Ford e-Transit
- 01:47 – Tesla, Waymo, exchange blows on autonomous driving competency
- 02:49 – 2022 BMW iX revealed in production form –
- 03:48 – Energica unveils new models for 2021
- 04:42 – BMW Motorrad shows Definition CE 04
- 05:37 – Hyundai Kona electric refreshed for 2021
- 06:38 – BMW iX3 quota for Europe is disappointingly low
- 07:29 – Tesla extends the warranty for MCU touchscreen to fix the eMMC problems
- 08:22 – Nissan Leaf battery pack upgrade project progressing apace!
- 09:34 – Arcimoto showcases a roadster
- 10:27 – Elon Musk tested for COVID-19 – tests both positive and negative
ecoTEC 156:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:41 – Welcome
- 00:50 – NIO unveils a 100 kWh battery pack with a cell-to-pack design
- 01:47 – Audi shows production RS e-tron GT testing on the track
- 02:46 – Kandi announces K27 will get extra incentives
- 03:50 – Hiring Spree – Ultium Cells LLC looks for 1,100 New Staff
- 04:48 – Nissan rumored to be getting pre-orders for the Ariya soon
- 05:46– MINI working on a higher-performance Cooper SE GP
- 06:41 – MA votes in second right to repair law
- 07:37 – Tesla receives its biggest Semi order yet
- 08:32 – Hummer EV may not get limiter for its speed
- 09:27 – Volvo to electrify its truck lineup
- 10:31 – An electric wing suit takes to the air with help from BMWi
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ecoTEC 155:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:35 – Welcome
- 00:45 – Tesla quarterlies show impressive growth
- 01:44 – Volvo XC40 Recharge priced in the U.S.
- 02:41 – Tesla about to up the price of full self-driving to $10k
- 03:42 – Volkswagen ID3 scores five-stars in Euro NCAP test
- 04:29 – BMW celebrates making its 200,000th i3
- 05:26 – Daniel Kichert quits as CEO of Byton
- 06:27 – Hummer EV unveiled (even if it’s not fully working yet)
- 07:38 – Tesla pushes full self-driving beta
- 08:29 -Harley Davidson LiveWire Recalled
- 09:18 – UBCO updates its range for 2021
- 10:21 – Tesla is reportedly buying up old roasters for spares
ecoTEC 154:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:35 – Welcome
- 00:45 – Tesla quarterlies show impressive growth
- 01:44 – Volvo XC40 Recharge priced in the U.S.
- 02:41 – Tesla about to up the price of full self-driving to $10k
- 03:42 – Volkswagen ID3 scores five-stars in Euro NCAP test
- 04:29 – BMW celebrates making its 200,000th i3
- 05:26 – Daniel Kichert quits as CEO of Byton
- 06:27 – Hummer EV unveiled (even if it’s not fully working yet)
- 07:38 – Tesla pushes full self-driving beta
- 08:29 -Harley Davidson LiveWire Recalled
- 09:18 – UBCO updates its range for 2021
- 10:21 – Tesla is reportedly buying up old roasters for spares
ecoTEC 153:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 00:54 – Dacia unveils the Spring EV
- 01:59 – Tesla tweaks Model S, X, 3, Y,
- 03:11 – Volkswagen places massive order of assembly-line robots for ID4 and ID Buzz
- 04:09 – GM’s Cruise gets go-ahead for fully autonomous Bolt EVs in San Francisco
- 05:04 – Tesla, Lucid have a mini price war
- 06:03 – Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV announced for some markets – but not the U.S.
- 06:55 – NTHSA opens investigation into more EV Fires
- 07:48 – Tesla asks its customers to vote no on ballot measure designed to help right-to-repair
- 08:47 – Magna Automotive signs deal with Fisker to produce the Fisker Ocean SUV
- 09:36 – Tesla ends its 7-day return program
- 10:53 – Thanks, and goodbye!
ecoTEC 152:
- 00:44 – EV interest growing during Pandemic
- 01:35 – Rivian unveils the Amazon delivery truck it’s built
- 02:31 – Audi e-Tron GT starts production in Germany and showcases a new sound
- 03:27 – Tesla confirms Structural cells will be built for the first time in Berlin for European Model Y
- 04:23 – Mercedes-Benz teases future vehicles
- 05:20 – Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2 get EPA ratings – but they’re very different
- 06:15 – Hyundai looks to be recalling Kona EV to address concerns over a fire risk
- 07:04 – Waymo opens its Phoenix service to the public
- 08:06 – UK company will build you an all-electric MGBT … for £90,000!
- 09:06 – Volvo runs electric mobile libraries in Sweden
ecoTEC 151:
- 00:49 – Tesla makes record deliveries in Q3
- 01:48 – Volvo XC40 Recharge begins production
- 02:47 – Nikola goes after YouTube content creators
- 04:01 – Tri-Motor Lucid Air gets within spitting distance of Model S Plaid
- 04:53 – Ford F150 Range Extender Possible?
- 05:46 – Tesla drops price of solar roofs, but increases price of PowerWalls
- 06:37 – Mustang Mach E Prices cut by up to $3,000 ahead of launch
- 07:39 – Elon Musk unhappy about Battery Day coverage
- 08:37 – Volkswagen towing for ID4 cemented
- 09:36 – EPA chief threatens California
- 10:27 – Nissan Re:LEAF is an emergency LEAF for use in a disaster
ecoTEC 150
- 00:57 – Tesla lays out future for batteries at Tesla battery day
- 01:56 – Tesla, Lucid, Duke it out over who is the quickest
- 02:51 – Trevor Milton is gone at Nikola
- 03:49 – Porsche Taycan becomes the best selling Porsche in August
- 04:40 – VW ID4 revealed
- 05:33 – Lynk & Co Debuts ZERO electric concept
- 06:18 – Xpeng sends first G3s to Europe
- 07:13 – Opel Mokka priced in Europe
- 08:00 – We’re now in Drive Electric Week
- 09:02 – Airbus debuts zero-emission concepts
- 09:52 – Ford Mustang Mach E GT confirmed for Europe with Tesla-like performance – but upsets Tesla Fans
ecoTEC149:
- 00:59 Board member for Nikola Corp says they’re satisfied with due diligence done on Nikola Acquisition –
- 02:03 Volvo debuts clean air technology and PM monitor in its cars
- 02:55 Ford teases more about the F150 Electric as it prepares its production line
- 03:56 Mercedes-Benz eCitaro G will have solid state batteries
- 04:47 Electrify America begins charging per kilowatt-hour (where allowed)
- 05:45 Proterra launches ZX5 Electric Transit Bus
- 06:40 Fiat completes its test V2G project at Mirafiori in Italy
- 07:29 Cadillac asks dealers to pay $200,000 to upgrade ahead of EV push
- 08:22 Volkswagen is reportedly close to selling Bugatti to Rimac
- 09:19 Scotland is going the right way to get more people plugging in –
- 10:13 UK students capture tyre dust and turn it into ink and win the National James Dyson Award
- 11:22 Thanks and Goodbye
ecoTEC 148:
- 01:29 – Lucid unveils Lucid Air Sedan Exciting Things
- 02:31 – Elon Musk promises many exciting things for Battery Day
- 03:20 – Nissan passes 500,000 car mark for LEAF EV
- 04:18 – Nikola, GM work together on Hydrogen and battery electric vehicles
- 05:12 – Rivian shows Pre-production R1Ts coming off the production line
- 06:01 – Volkswagen halts order books for e-Up
- 06:57 – Nikola Fights back after Hindenburg Research Report
- 07:54 – Herbert Diess and Elon Musk meet in Germany
- 08:56 Electrify America turns off entire 500-mile charging corridor during Labor Day Weekend to ‘Upgrade’ stations
- 09:51 Lewis Hamilton starting an Extreme E racing team
ecoTEC 147
- 00:42 – Lucid Air sets Quarter Mile Time of 9.9 seconds
- 01:31 – Volkswagen gets ID3s ready for delivery in Europe
- 02:25 – What Car? Reliability survey puts Tesla at the top – and near the bottom
- 03:19 – Audi lends Porsche staff to increase Taycan Production
- 04:15 – Škoda Enyaq iV unveiled
- 05:06 – Following 5 from 1 split, Tesla raises capital
- 05:59– Jeep reveals details of the Wrangler 4Xe
- 06:58 – Tesla ModelY owners complain about missing nuts.
- 07:45 – BMW rumored to be increasing i3 production
- 08:34 – Hyundai merges electric cars with BTS K-Pop
- 09:21 Ford Mustang Corba Jet 1400 Sets 8.27 second quarter mile
- 10:24 – Thanks, and Goodbye!
ecoTEC 146:
- 00:51 Elon Musk promises ‘quantum leap’ in Autopilot with full rewrite
- 01:53 Volvo’s plug-in hybrid models getting big price reduction for
- 02:53 Porsche makes tweaks to 2021 Taycan
- 03:52 Tesla keeps pushing the limits of its share price ahead of next week’s stock split
- 04:46 Meet the Hi-Fli X – Chinese Company Human Horizons debuts the Hi-Fi-X and it’s… “Not a Tesla”
- 05:48 Canoo announces planned reverse merger
- 06:45 James Klafehn shares how far his Model X could drive with a trailer in Tow
- 07:41 Lucid announces 300 kW DC Quick charging, two-way capable home charging
- 08:45 NZ’s Fastest DC Charging with ChargeNet NZ!
- 10:53 High-end Rolls Royce to Order
- 11:47 Tesla Elevator Music
ecoTEC 145:
- 00:41 Welcome
- 00:56 Lucid announces 517-mile EPA range
- 01:52 Porsche Taycan has OTA update issues
- 02:44 BMW announces its first eDrive zones in UK
- 03:39 Tesla announces 5:1 stock split
- 04:32 Hyperion shows XP-1 H2 Supercar
- 05:26 Elon Musk among co-authors of new Tesla patent
- 06:25 Live Wire Rider Road-trips to check out cross-country move
- 07:20 Tesla encourages Destination Charger owners to upgrade
- 08:16 All-electric mini digger debuts in Germany
- 09:13 Hyundai Kona EV driven more than 1,000 km on a charge
ecoTEC 144:
- 00:33 Welcome
- 00:42 Cadillac LYRIQ revealed
- 01:40 Jaguar says iPace improved by eTrophy race series
- 02:32 German court stands by lower-court ruling on distracted Model 3 driving
- 03:22 Audi e-tron gets big price drop, more range for 2021
- 04:11 Nikola Motors publishes strange second-quarter financials
- 05:19 Tesla seems to limit Supercharger speed in Europe during heat wave
- 06:17 Fisker, Volkswagen MEB negotiations are paused for the summer
- 07:05 Formula e end-of-season races now upon us
- 07:46 Mustang Mach E 1400 to debut in NASCAR coverage this weekend on CBS
- 08:33 New study from U.S. PNNL warns EVs could crash the grid – but is it correct? 15:33 Johnny Cash’s Rolls Royce gets a Tesla transplant
ecoTEC 143:
- 00:37 Welcome
- 00:46 Kandi Launches low-cost electric cars in the U.S.
- 01:39 Lucid unveils its answer to Tesla’s AutoPilot
- 02:27 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD doesn’t appear on Tesla’s configuration – but does appear on its loan calculator
- 03:22 Lordstown Motors showcases a working prototype of Endurance pickup, showcases jobs it might be used for
- 04:12 GMC Hummer EV to get its reveal this coming fall!
- 05:02 While Tesla took payroll benefits from the U.S. Federal Government, Elon Musk says loans are ‘not in the interest of the people’
- 06:06 Confusion abounds over future of the Kia e-Soul
- 06:58 European plug-in cars doubled during June – ZOE now dominates
- 07:53 Revel scooter share service temporarily ends its scooter service
- 08:56 New Zealand Military trailing home-grown all-wheel drive electric motorcycles
- 09:48 Sony Vision S heading onto the road for testing
- 10:41Thanks and Goodbye!
ecoTEC 142
- 00:47 Tesla has amazing second quarter
- 01:40 Volkswagen, Ford, uneasy about big battery fight between LG Chem, SK Innovation –
- 02:35 Audi showcases bidirectional charging program
- 03:25 Ford Performance, RTR Unveils Mustang Mach E 1400
- 04:16 Jeep unveils Compass, Renegade plug-ins for Europe
- 05:05 Renault crosses 300,000 electric vehicle milestoneIt’s
- 06:03 Tesla factory in Austin is happening, will be home to Tesla Semi as well as Model 3, Y, and Cybertruck
- 06:57 GM confirms it’s no-longer interested in hydrogen fuel cell cars
- 07:51 Tesla sues Rivian
- 08:42 Electric cars are now cheaper to own in the UK than petrol cars
- 09:23 Classic Land Rover specialists announces all-electric take on British Icon
ecoTEC 141
- 00:41 Welcome
- 01:00 Nissan Ariya Unveiled
- 02:03 GM’s electric pickup, Other Models hinted at in Sustainability report
- 02:54 Tesla gets further approval for Tera Austin
- 03:45 Fisker announces IPO, plans to use Volkswagen MEB platform –
- 04:42 Ford confirms Kuga PHEV (Escape PHEV) accounted for 1/2 of all Kuga sales in Q2 of 2020
- 05:43 Production 2021 BMW iX3 debuts
- 06:35 Tesla cancels Model Y Short Range
- 07:34 Audi e-tron Sportback goes on sale in the U.S.
- 08:31 Tesla Model Y heads to Aotearoa for Winter Testing
- 09:15 Vaughin Gittin Jr shares inside video of Mustang Performance, lets us know reveal date of July 21
- 10:07 Polestar 2 reviews start to roll in – and they’re super positive.
ecoTEC 140:
- 00:36 Introduction
- 00:52 Rivian secures $2.5 billion in funding from latest round of funding — including from Tesla investors T.Rowe Price
- 01:44 Elon Musk says that Tesla is ‘very close’ to Level 5 autonomous driving technology
- 02:43 Audi debuts Q4 e-tron sportback concept
- 03:39 Strange video leaked on YouTube is causing some confusion
- 04:33 Tesla secures tax breaks needed for GigaAustin from local school board
- 05:23 BMW iX3 production debut scheduled or Wednesday next week
- 06:07 Toyota RAV4 Prime marked up in price due to ‘battery supply issues’
- 07:02 Daimler Shareholders let rip at Daimler for the Mercedes-Benz EQC
- 07:48 Tesla going to show images from side cameras when signaling to show blind spots – https://electrek.co/2020/07/09/tesla-…
- 08:38 Zero Motorcycles offers $1500 to anyone trading in a gasoline motorcycle – https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/ze…
ecoTEC 139:
- 00:46 Ford dealers price gouge 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
- 01:38 Tesla delays shareholder meeting and battery investor day
- 02:23 Volkswagen hands ID3 test fleet to employees
- 03:10 Apple brings EV route planning to iOS 14
- 04:00 Tesla pushes up Supercharging speed for Model S, Model X
- 04:46 Rivian takes the R1T off-roading
- 05:29 NHTSA to investigate Tesla eMMC failures
- 06:19 BMW urged by works council to make an electric-only platform
- 07:07 Lordstown Motors reveals Endurance pickup
- 07:50 California announces new targets and regulations for zero emission trucks
- 08:41 Burger King lures Tesla owners in with free autopilot burgers.
ecoTEC 138
- 00;51Tesla buys land in Austin Texas for GigaAustin
- 01:46 Lucid announces reveal date for Lucid Air
- 02:30 Nikola Motor accused of overstating capabilities of prototypes
- 03:41 Model S Long-Range Plus gets 647km EPA rating
- 04:32 Ford announces CoPilot 360 for Mustang Mach E
- 05:26 Study shows AVs change driver habits, some Tesla customers sleep
- 06:15 Tesla customers complain about Model Y build quality
- 07:07 Lyft pledges to go electric by 2030
- 07:56 Formula E end-of-season races set
- 08:48 Nissan’s new LEAF ad is just weird
ecoTEC 137:
- 00:55 Tesla Semi given the go-ahead by Elon Musk
- 02:01 Ford F150 Electric Delayed
- 02:59 Hyundai Kona EV BMS Update Following Fires
- 03:44 Tesla Cancelling Solar Roof Orders In Some States
- 04:42 2021 Ford Escape PHEV Priced, Rated in USA
- 05:28 BMW i8 Ceases Production
- 06:16 Volkswagen ID3 Delayed
- 07:10 Mary Barra Talks Time to Electrify USA
- 08:06 French Canadian Firm Hacks Tesla Performance
- 09:02 Munro & Associates To Help Acrimoto
- 09:52 Tesla Adds New Way To Share Your Car With Family, Friends
ecoTEC 136:
- 00:52 Rivian patent suggests super-fast charging
- 01:44 Volkswagen can be sued by individual counties for Dieselgate, says appeals court
- 02:37 Nissan details progress with its e-4orce program – but don’t expect it in a LEAF
- 03:26 Tesla rumored to be making a passenger van for Boring Company
- 04:15 Study from the IIHS says that autonomous cars will only prevent 1/3 of all car crashes
- 05:05 Tesla’s previously undisclosed autonomous factory process
- 06:04 GM working on a van
- 06:55 German legislation will require all gas stations to support EV charging
- 07:42 Aiways U-5 arrives in Europe from China
- 08:25 Blue Indy car share program ends, cars get scrapped
- 09:14 UK goes Coal free for the month of May
ecoTEC 135:
- 01:03 Nissan EV future looks bleak
- 01:56 Tesla price cut
- 02:41 Mercedes-Benz EQV deliveries in Europe
- 03:34 Tesla CYBRTRK won’t get resized
- 04:30 Ford isn’t worried about petrol prices affecting Mustang Mach E
- 05:25 Azura Marina’s all-electric Yacht
- 06:11 Ford announces new car based on VW MEB
- 07:02 Tesla removes free supercharging on new cars
- 07:53 GM launches EV Academy
- 08:36 UK EV owners paid to charge!
- 09:31 Successful electric eCaravan Flight
ecoTEC 134:
- 00:59 Confusion over Tesla V2G
- 02:03 General Motors unveils breakthrough battery design
- 02:54 Rimac founder showcases latest from the company
- 03:43 Volkswagen agrees on method for selling ID family EVs
- 04:34 Workers worry about Tesla safety practices after COVID-19
- 05:33 Volvo XC40 Recharge Walk Around (
- 06:30 Tesla Terafactory site rumored for Austin, Texas
- 07:23 Google swears off helping Big Oil
- 08:14 Cobalt-Free battery from China
- 09:03 Convertible Model 3
ecoTEC 133:
- 00:57 Tesla fights Californian County
- 01:55 GM Cruise lays off 8% of its staff
- 02:50 Lucid shows off its prototype fleet
- 03:47 Ford Mustang Mach -E charges faster than originally estimated
- 04:37 Volkswagen opens first ID store in Dresden
- 05:24 Harley Davidson LiveWire official figures a little low
- 06:20 Fiat 500 first edition almost sold out
- 07:12 Tesla confirms its new ‘million mile’ battery will be made with CATL in China
- 08:04 Lordstown details where they’ll be getting their motors from
- 08:53 Triggo EV is smart and adjustable
ecoTEC 132:
- 00:52 BMW Vision M Cancelled
- 01:41 Tesla Fremont Reopens
- 02:32 Škoda Enyaq IV teased
- 03:24 Joe Rogan and Elon Musk back together
- 04:14 VW ID order date announced
- 05:04 Lucid details secrets of efficiency
- 05:52 Tesla Roadster Delayed
- 06:46 Volvo’s new autonomous driving sensors technology
- 07:42 Tesla’s new battery patent
- 08:37 Voltaero Hybrid Plane
- 09:23 Tesla-powered Ford F-450. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1aP3HuuhUg&feature=emb_title
ecoTEC 131:
- 05:11 Tesla quarterly earnings
- 01:56 Audi e-tron Sportback rated in USA
- 02:38 Xpeng P7 Launched
- 03:35 Bollinger announces B2 Chassis Cab
- 04:27 Ford goes contactless for Mustang Mach-E test drives
- 05:15 Elon Musk says EPA rating for Model S Long Range Plus was skewed
- 06:12 Honda Canada CEO unconvinced about electric cars
- 07:01 Tesla Semi Delayed Until 2021
- 07:53 Porsche purposely lowered EPA range ratings for Taycan family
- 08:48 Emissions drop of eight percent due to COVID-19
- 09:26 Electric air taxi service going live next year!
ecoTEC 130:
- 00:46 Polestar 2 Priced in USA
- 01:39 Lucid Air Winter Testing
- 02:33 Tesla Cheetah Launch
- 03:31 Porsche Taycan Beats EPA Rating
- 04:32 Audi Pushes high-speed charging
- 04:21 Rivian R1T Body In White
- 06:11 Mustang Mach E Delay Looking Likely
- 07:09 Oil Prices Go Negative
- 07:52 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 EV Dragster
- 08:37 Ducktrain by DroidDrive
ecoTEC 129:
- 00:50 Renault dumps internal combustion engines in China
- 01:32 GM’s reputation drops after siding for rolled-back standards.
- 02:21 U.S. state of Missouri wants Tesla’s Cybertruck factory
- 03:14 VW restarts ID3 production facility after COVID-19
- 04:08 Porsche Taycan “Charger Planner” issues
- 05:11 Tesla Powerwall tweak to charge your Tesla.
- 06:00 Mustang Mach E Power Improvements
- 06:50 Lotus Evjia configuration tool
- 07:48 Byton M-Byte production resumes
- 08:36 Ford Trademarks “Fastor”
ecoTEC 128
- 00:47 1005 km in 9 hours in a Porsche Taycan
- 01:38 Tesla builds ventilators
- 03:10 Tesla employees take a pay cut
- 03:21Tesla battery day moved to May?
- 04:04 More people considering EVs after COVID-19
- 04:59 Model Y Teardown
- 05:54 Ford F150 PHEV Small Range
- 06:47 More details about the Polestar Precept
- 07:41Tesla Model Y won’t arrive in Europe for more than a year
- 08:35 CAKE introduces new street-leagal motorcycle
- 09:26 EV1 that was up for sale goes to EV Museum.
ecoTEC 127
- 01:00 Tesla Q1 Figures
- 01:54 Rivian pushes back production plans due to Coronavirus
- 02:44 Audi e-tron Sportback launched
- 03:37 Lucid air manages more than 643km per charge!
- 04:25 BMW implements blockchain tracking
- 05:12 Honda, Holden to work together on EVs
- 06:00 BMW reveals next-generation H2 system
- 06:54 Model Y rear-wheel drive customers to get cars soon
- 07:39 Audi details new EV platforms
- 08:36 Audi triple-motor e-tron S-variants demonstrated
- 09:20 April fool!
ecoTEC 26:
- 00:52 Tesla Model Y Features
- 01:44 Norway and Sweden’s massive EV market share!
- 02:33 U.S. State approves direct-to-customer sales for Rivian!
- 03:28 VW ID3 Teething problems – but still on track for launch
- 04:13 eHang gets approval to fly VTOL in Europe
- 05:02 Ford, GM’s EV commitments questioned
- 05:51 Lilium gets major investment!
- 06:31 EVs save the day!
- 07:29 Polestar 2 production starts!
- 08:20 U.S. ends emissions regulations due to COVID-19
- 09:14 Life without Tesla Supercharging
ecoTEC 125:
- 00:51 Tesla makes 1 million EVs
- 01:38 BMW cancels iX3 in North America
- 02:24 Mercedes-Benz Updates e-Vito
- 03:13 Model Y Deliveries Start
- 03:53 Arcimoto debuts first responder EV
- 04:40 BMW nixes 50% of ICE
- 05:21 VW says ID3 will be cheaper than a Golf
- 06:15 Ford Mustang Mach E Winter Testing
- 06:55 Fiat Centoventi may enter production
- 07:38 Fully Charged Live UK Postponed
- 08:16 Model 3 sounding like a sports car
ecoTEC 124:
- 00:48 Fiat 500 Unveiled
- 01:28 Nikola Merger
- 02:03 BMW i4 Concept
- 02:50 Model Y VIN numbers
- 03:26 European Car of the Year
- 04:10 Latest Tesla OTA Update
- 04:55 Dacia Spring Revealed
- 05:31 VW ID4 Details Released
- 06:12 Brabus EQC
- 06:52 Zero Labs Ford Bronco
ecoTEC 123:
- 00:53 Model Y Deliveries To Start in US
- 01:50 Sono Sion Update
- 02:32 Lucid picks its battery cells
- 03:21 Kia pauses U.S., Non-European EV Plans
- 04:12 Breakthrough solar cell development in Russia!
- 05:04 Rimac C_Two goes testing
- 05:51 VW ID3 Production problems
- 06:47 Hyundai Kona range increase
- 07:23 Renault Twingo Z.E. unveiled
- 08:24 VTOL eHang craft helps with Covid-19 Crisis
- 09:16 Potatoes make great batteries!
ecoTEC 122:
- 00:49 500,000 CYBRTRKS!
- 01:32 Audi pauses e-tron production
- 02:21 Longer-range Model S, X on the way
- 03:18 Atlis teases battery technology
- 04:04 Tesla Model 3 gets top safety pick from Consumer Reports
- 04:47 Zero unveils SR/S
- 05:29 Tesla Powerwall improvements for EV Charging
- 06:13 Could Opel take over from Holden?
- 07:00 Tesla Autopilot V1 ‘tricked’
- 07:47 San Diego tries to ban ICE cars over $50k
- 08:31 EV1 for Sale
ecoTEC 121:
- 00:50 Hints about Lucid Air Range
- 01:36 Tesla Stock Offering
- 02:23 Nikola Badger Teased
- 02:53 EQA Coming Before End of 2020
- 03:35 iPace Stops Production Temporarily
- 04:11 Audi eTron Tows EV1
- 04:54 Rivian Price Drop Coming
- 05:31 Mach E Launch Confirmed For Europe and USA
- 06:09 NZ To Host First Air Taxi!
- 06:43 Nissan Charges $$$$$$$$$$ For Battery Replacements
ecoTEC 20:
In Lieu of our usual ecoTEC roundup show – here’s a brief rundown of some of the weeks’ EV news — LIVE from Fully Charged Live in Austin, Texas, USA!
ecoTEC 119
- 00:58 Tesla Model Y Deliveries Starting Next Month!
- 01:43 VW’s Impossible EV Goals
- 02:29 Mercedes-Benz Denies Battery Shortage for EQC EV (
- 03:09 SONO Motors Hits Its Crowdfunding Goal
- 03:54 IONITY Suffers Charging Rate Backlash In Europe
- 04:36 Sri Lankan Electric Supercar Coming To Geneva
- 05:15 Tesla Hits $100 Bn Market Cap in U.S.
- 06:01 Cruise Unveils Origin AEV
- 06:45 Couple Quit Smoking And Buy A Model 3 With Money Saved! (
- 07:23 Riding With Will Smith In A Porsche Taycan on Lyft
ecoTEC 118:
- 00:50 SONY’s EV
- 01:35 Lucid Air reveal date set
- 02:14 VW doesn’t want to become the next Nokia
- 03:00 Tesla Semi update
- 03:34 Porsche Taycan Turbo S range
- 04:14 Coal decommissioning at second-highest rate
- 05:00 Boring company in Las Vegas
- 05:36 Tesla employees ask for higher pay
- 06:17 Fisker Ocean
- 06:58 Apple manufacturer partners with FCA to build EVs
- 07:36 Teslas might talk to you!
ecoTEC 117:
- 00:45 Polestar 2 towing rating
- 01:30 Cobalt legal action
- 02:22 IBM’s breakthrough battery!
- 03:11 Rivian Guardian System
- 03:56 Mercedes-Benz EQC Delayed in some markets
- 04:33 Tesla Model 3 acceleration unlock
- 05:16 ID3 software issues
- 06:02 BMW iX3 specs teased
- 06:45 Autopilot tweak for European compliance
- 07:23 Ecotricity outs anti-completive pracitce in wholesale electricity market
- 08:11 Genovation GXE sets new record
- 08:51 Tesla Cybertruck DIY style.
ecoTEC 116:
- 00:39 Porsche Taycan Range Rating
- 01:29 Holden make more big SUVs… to make more EVs?
- 02:13 BMW i3 confirmed to stay in production until at least 2024
- 02:55 Tesla Model 3 price goes up a little
- 03:41 VW says no demand for ID3 in USA
- 04:22 EQA changes from hatchback to SUV
- 05:04 Ford dealers aren’t ready for Mustang Mach-E
- 05:54 Electric float plane takes to the skies in Canada
- 06:43 ID3 Sound revealed
- 07:31 Electric Fire Truck!
- 08:15 Nissan goes festive
eceTEC 115:
- 00:46 Holden Gigafactory
- 01:37 Tesla CBYRTRK production plans changed
- 02:23 Jaguar iPace gets increased via software update
- 03:06 Nikola claims battery breakthrough
- 03:49 Model Y deliveries starting early?
- 04:32 Ford Ute battery pack patents
- 05:13 Tesla’s end of Year Priorities
- 05:52 Ford Mustang Mach E First Edition Sold Out
- 06:35 Battery prices falling!
- 07:18 Arnold and World War Zero
- 08:04 Manta5 XE-1!
ecoTEC 14:
- 00:45 Tesla CYBRTRK
- 01:26 VW ID Motor — in a Gym bag
- 02:08 GigaBerlin
- 02:48 Ford Mustang Mach-E named
- 03:31 Tesla earns back Consumer Reports recommendations
- 04:06 Volkswagen breaks ground in US on new EV production line
- 04:49 G20 Brown to Green report
- 05:28 Hyundai IONIQ EV deals (
- 06:09 European investment bank swears off fossil fuels
- 06:44 Mercedes-Benz EQC Carbon Report
- 07:26 EVs outsell manual transmission in US
ecoTEC 113:
- 00:49 Tesla Pickup reveal date set
- 01:26 VW ID.3 Production starts
- 01:51 Audi e-tron popular in Norway
- 02:20 Kawasaki Ninja E
- 02:53 Porsche Taycan speciality insurance
- 03:26 Larger-capacity Tesla battery on the way
- 03:56 Hyundai IONIQ EV gets a range boost
- 04:27 Tesla Model 3 range tweaks
- 05:12 Volkswagen ID Space Vizzion
- 05:40 Ford F-150 EV Production location confirmed
- 06:15 2020 Energica range gets a boost! (
- 06:44 NZ Commits to a greener future!
ecoTEC 112:
- 00:49 PSA and FCA Merge
- 01:29 Lightyear One is super aerodynamic
- 02:16 Mercedes-Benz EQC recalled
- 03:01 Coal dies
- 03:46 Tesla no-longer niche, says VW Boss
- 04:34 Bristol UK gets ready to ban Diesel
- 05:08 Tesla Solar Roof priced
- 05:56 Waymo goes “Rider Only”
- 06:41 Elon Musk – and we – donate to Team Trees
- 07:58 The Ocean Cleanup
- 08:14 Borg Warner’s off-Road EV-powered Ariel Atom Nomad!
ecoTEC 11:
- 00:43 Tesla Q3 2019 Report
- 01:18 Nissan Ariya
- 01:52 Ford sets date for electric SUV reveal
- 02:29 Bollinger B1, B2 Priced
- 03:00 Nissan All-Wheel Drive LEAF prototype
- 03:33 More from Tesla’s Quarterly Earnings!
- 04:17 Mazda CX-30 Revealed
- 04:55 Lilium Jet Test Flights Phase One Complete!
- 05:30 Lexus Switches On To EVs
- 06:06 Renault Adds Optional H2 Range Extenders To ZE Vehicles
- 06:44 BMW i3 To Live On!
- 07:26 Rats Drive EVs To Chill!
ecoTEC 110:
00:44 Volvo XC 40 Recharge
01:23 Tesla Model 3 Go-ahead for production in China
01:59 Cheaper Taycan Announced
02:36 Tesla Model 3 Price rises
03:09 Uniti One Priced in Europe, UK
03:49 Chevrolet Bolt EV gets a tweak (but still not going to be in NZ)
04:27 Kia delays electric Soul
05:00 Harley Davidson Livewire Production Paused
05:30 Faraday Future founder declares bankruptcy
06:06 Ford partners up with charging providers, Amazon ahead of electric SUV launch
06:42 New Zealand tour boats go all electric!
ecoTEC 109:
- 00:42 Tesla Q3 Deliveries
- 01:19 Volvo XC40 EV Frunk
- 01:59 Audi confirms platforms for future models
- 02:33 Porsche ramps up Taycan production
- 03:11 Lucid starts work on Arizona factory
- 03:39 New MINI to go on a diet, go electric
- 04:17 Polestar 2 Priced in Europe
- 04:52 Smart Summon given thumbs up
- 05:39 Nissan IMK Concept
- 06:12 Tesla pulled over with no-one driving it
ecoTEC 108:
- 00:52 – Bollinger reveal event
- 01:35 – Tesla aiming for 100k deliveries in Q3
- 02:08 Byton M-Byte SUV Production for US chosen
- 02:45 Volvo Teases XC 40 EV
- 03:22 Nissan LEAF upgrades possible!
- 04:04 Toyota confirms next-generation Mirai FCV
- 04:45 – Canno launches
- 05:20 Hennesy Tuning to work on Porsche Taycan
- 05:57 Tesla, SpaceX partner on Mars Mission
- 06:34 Dieselgate arrests
- 07:11 Gennovation GXR Breaks Records
ecoTEC 107:
- 00:50 Climate Strike
- 01:30 Zero’s 2020 Lineup
- 02:06 Tesla Model 3 Aces U.S. Crash Tests
- 02:40 Volocopter Demos
- 03:11 Tesla Track Record
- 03:40 Daimler ditches ICE
- 04:08 BMW i3 to End
- 04:41 ID3 Selling Outside of EU?
- 05:22 Strikers promised electric pickup
- 05:57 Arcimoto Evergreen
- 06:31 Porsche Taycan Turbo S going on the ‘ring?
- 07:08 EPA, Trump face battle over fuel economy, EV Rules
ecoTEC106:
- 00:47 Taycan Launch
- 01:35 Mercedes-Benz EQC 5-Star EuroNCAP Crash Test
- 02:06 Tesla goes after Porsche Taycan
- 02:41 Rimac Crash Testing
- 03:17 Ford Showcases Mustang inspired EV in Camouflage
- 03:49 Model 3 has great sales in UK!
- 04:21 ID.R sets records in China
- 5:00 Ford F150 EV Ute promised before 2022
- 05:40 Volkswagen lowers e-Golf e-Up Prices
- 06:13 NTSB finds driver at fault in Autopilot crash
- 06:52 VW-sanctioned e-Beetle conversion
- 07:30 Charging with McDonald’s
ecoTEC 105:
- 00:47 Taycan Launch
- 01:35 Mercedes-Benz EQC 5-Star EuroNCAP Crash Test
- 02:06 Tesla goes after Porsche Taycan
- 02:41 Rimac Crash Testing
- 03:17 Ford Showcases Mustang inspired EV in Camouflage
- 03:49 Model 3 has great sales in UK!
- 04:21 ID.R sets records in China
- 05:00 Ford F150 EV Ute promised before 2022
- 05:40 Volkswagen lowers e-Golf e-Up Prices
- 06:13 NTSB finds driver at fault in Autopilot crash
- 06:52 VW-sanctioned e-Beetle conversion
- 07:30 Charging with McDonald’s
ecoTEC 104:
- 00:44 Aptera returns
- 01:24 JT Jia quits Faraday Future
- 01:57 Holden makes Bolt EV better
- 02:32 Make your car Tesla-powered
- 03:10 Polestar production
- 03:41 Ditch the steering wheel
- 04:12 Taycan at Nurburgring
- 04:48 VoloCity unveiled
- 05:24 Kiwi Rally team go electric!
- 06:06 Bollinger plans launch
- 06:40 Don’t chase after your Tesla
ecoTEC 103:
- 00:45 Tesla Updates Suspension Software
- 01:18 Mercedes-Benz EQV Debuts
- 01:50 Inside BMW’s iNEXT Test Facility
- 02:26 Carver three-wheeler reborn
- 03:00 Porsche Taycan Endurance
- 03:38 Drako GTE Debuts
- 04:56 Opel e-Corsa Rally
- 05:29 Weird EV Ads (https://youtu.be/JSdz4c1ocRU)
ecoTEC 102
- 00:50 – Audi e-tron aces US Crash tests
- 01:30 Mercedes planning big plug-in surprise at Frankfurt Motor Show
- 02:01 Tesla Supercharging is Free again (with every new Model S or Model X)
- 02:37 Wireless charging coming to BMW in North America
- 03:19 Ford’s mysterious vehicle built with Rivian may be an SUV, not a ute!
- 04:05 Daimler gets the eCascadia big rig on the road
- 04:40 MINI confirms 45,000 hand-raisers for the Cooper S E EV
- 05:21 Jaguar offers special deals to Tesla customers who buy an iPace
- 06:06 Proterra launches “Proterra Powered”
- 06:40 Porsche Taycan Launch date set
- 07:21 Body Mod key for your Tesla!
ecoTEC 101
- 00:50 Budget e-tron coming to Europe
- 01:35 2,500th TX e-city electric black cab made
- 02:18 Porsche advertises Mission e to Kids in Playmobil Movie
- 02:53 Electrify America gets robotic charging stations
- 03:27 Tesla launches Megapack energy storage product
- 04:04 U.S. Government try to kick-start autonomous car bill
- 04:28 India revamps incentives for EVs!
- 05:21 Tesla Dog Mode error discovered – fix promised!
- 05:59 Mercedes-Benz EQS S-class style EV on the way
- 06:37 Tesla Model 3 Gets ANCAP 5-Star Rating!
- 07:10 New Cannonball Run record for EV set in Model 3
- 07:44 24-hours on an electric motorcycle!
ecoTEC 100
- 00:49 ecoTEC’s 100th Episode Giveaway!
- 01:04 Tesla Model 3 in New Zealand
- 01:32 Tesla Earnings Call
- 02:14 Tesla loses key executive
- 02:51 GM Pushes Back self-driving plans
- 03:36 Ford F150 EV Ute Shows its Muscle
- 04:15 US group calls for investigation into Autopilot
- 05:05 Nissan LEAF recall alert
- 05:39 Automakers defy Trump, strike deal with California (
- 06:19 Self-Driving valet goes live in Stuttgart
- 06:58 China number 1 for electric buses!
- 07:39 What not to do when you run out of charge!
ecoTEC 99:
- 00:46 Tesla lineup changes
- 01:23 Harley Davidson Live Wire Launches
- 02:02 Microbattery showcased using computer chip techniques
- 02:43 Tesla Gigafactory 3 online by November
- 03:24 UK says all new homes need EV charging
- 04:00 California supports EV School Bus switchover
- 04:36 Tesla launches service in Eastern Europe
- 05:12 Volkswagen compares EV rollout to moon landings
- 05:54 Toyota showcases H2 Moon Rover
- 06:38 Man makes e-tron cross-country road trip in honor of his late wife.
- 07:18 The car that can park on the wall!
- 00:55 Volkswagen ID.R sets new record
- 01:33 MINI Cooper SE Revealed
- 02:12 No refresh to Model S or Model X
- 02:48 Ford and VW expand their partnership
- 03:22 Model 3 aces EuroNCAP tests
- 03:59 FIAT invests heavily in new 500e production
- 04:36 Harley Davidson gets charging partnership in the US
- 05:12 Tesla prepares massive ramp-up in Model 3 production
- 05:47 BMW, Mercedes-Benz ready level 4 Autobahn capabilities
- 06:34 VW Concept Microbus looks cute but doesn’t go far
- 07:18 EVThankYou Project
ecoTEC 97:
- 00:46 WeShare service launched in Germany
- 01:29 BMW pushes forward EV plans
- 02:17 Claimed Tesla hack dismissed by Tesla
- 02:58 Tesla Roadster 2.0 acceleration time lengthened
- 03:38 VW confirms battery cell supply for next five years
- 04:23 Tesla rumored to be working on new battery cell
- 05:06 Old Nissan LEAF batteries to power football stadiums
- 05:48 Apple Acquires autonomous car company
- 06:25 Kiwi company says it has developed replacement batteries for the Nissan LEAF
- 07:22 New Electric plane takes to the skies
- 08:01 The Terminator goes undercover to promote EVs
ecoTEC 96:
- 00:47 Tesla Software update reduces range
- 01:31 Renault Nissan joins with Waymo on Self-Driving Taxi program
- 02:08 Peugeot e-208 priced in Europe
- 02:48 New Renault ZOE revealed
- 03:29 VW details battery warranty
- 04:06 Florida green-lights driverless cars
- 04:44 Peugeot e-2008 revealed
- 05:11 Renault to ditch Diesel in India
- 05:59 VW owns past mistakes in EV ads
- 06:36 Renewables overtake coal in USA
- 07:23 DIY Tesla Ute!
ecoTEC 95:
- 00:48 Hyundai NEXO FCV debuts in NZ
- 01:26 FCA Renault deal dead
- 02:01 Tesla Shareholder Meeting
- 02:48 Toyota’s new EVs
- 3:25 VW battery investment
- 04:03 Renault ZOE next gen leak
- 04:42 Rivian batteries to Puerto Rico
- 05:19 Open Access EV charging
- 05:55 Honda e specs published
- 06:28 Cycling makes your city safer
- 07:07 Lilium sets up software teams in London
- 07:36 The high-end flying VTOL car
ecoTEC 94:
- 00:46 Tesla Model 3 comes to New Zealand!
- 01:28 FCA proposes merger with Renault
- 02:03 VW worries about battery supplies
- 02:37 Chinese-made Tesla priced
- 03:09 Big Oil plays dirty tricks in Arizona, USA
- 03:50 Honda e getting cameras instead of mirrors in Europe
- 04:25 Wind, Solar now cheaper pretty much everywhere on the planet when compared to fossil fuels
- 04:58 Singapore to get first Volvo Port for Volocopter eVTOL craft
- 05:29 MINI Cooper SE Tows a plane
- 06:05 Chevy Bolt Spotted in Australia. Is it coming to NZ?
ecoTEC 93:
- 00:55 Tesla has 10 months to make money
- 01:32 Audi e-Tron gets 5-star crash rating
- 02:01 Sono Sion gets 10,000 pre-orders
- 02:35 Apple tried to buy Tesla in 2013
- 03:16 Rivian R1T goes Overland (
- 04:26 India looks to ban ICE three-wheelers, ICE scooters
- 04:41 BMW i3 Recall Alert
- 05:13 Toyota says H2 will reach cost parity with Hybrids within 10 years
- 05:56 Bye Aerospace teams up with Blackbird Charter Air Services
- 06:34 Two Model 3s race to prove tunnels are faster!
ecoTEC 92:
- 00:53 VW ID.3 gets 10,000 reservations in one day
- 1:34 BMW planning full autonomous iNEXT fleet for 2021
- 02:13 Elon Musk hints full self driving might be coming sooner than thought
- 02:51 Hyundai Kona gets 3-phase charger for European markets
- 03:27 Tesla helps Fiat Chrysler out of emissions fines
- 04:05 Mercedes-Benz EQC starts production
- 04:42 Cruise Automation gets more money
- 05:20 Mercedes-Benz EQV promised
- 05:57 Nissan’s battery supplier announces new high-density battery
- 06:34 UK spends a week without coal
- 07:05 IMF says fossil fuel subsidies crossed $5 Trillion this year
- 07:47 Couple get inappropriate with a Tesla Autopilot’s help
ecoTEC 91:
- 00:42 Hyundai IONIQ EV gets range boost
- 01:13 Tesla raises extra money
- 01:55 NIO lays off staff
- 02:29 Prius Prime gets an update
- 03:05 Faraday Future gets a loan
- 03:39 Energica offers electric motorbike riding school
- 04:25 Daimler looking at 3 MW charging for trucks
- 05:02 Holden’s parent company says yes to electric Ute
- 05:55 Jaguar iPace selling well against other Jaguar models
- 06:22 Tesla gets around Canadian EV incentive rules
ecoTEC 90:
- 00:47 Tesla Q1 financials
- 01:30 Ford invests in Rivian
- 02:07 Tesla Model 3 Coming to NZ SOON!
- 02:49 BMW buying ethical cobalt from Australia, Morocco
- 03:22 Tesla promises robotaxi future… next year!
- 04:03 Jaguar iPace has poor sales in North America
- 04:37 Tesla launching its own insurance for Tesla owners
- 05:08 Mullen chooses Washington State to make Qiantu K50
- 05:42 Daimler picks Portland, Oregon to make electric trucks
- 06:16 Nissan Leaf coming to NZ!
- 06:53 Classic Ford Bronco gets EV makeover
- 07:36 Iron Man loves the e-tron GT
ecoTEC 89:
- 01:05 Nikola World
- 01:57 Tesla changes prices, policies
- 02:32 Autonomous driving predictions pushed back
- 03:10 Audi rethinks e-tron production numbers
- 03:46 Aston Martin Rapide E Debuts
- 04:19 Holden trademarks “Bolt EUV”
- 04:53 Sono Motors announces production partner in NEVs
- 05:34 Proterra launches financing program for bus battery packs
- 06:13 Jaguar iPace getting a sibling
- 06:48 Smart Car to die in North America
- 07:28 The Netherlands to Australia — in an EV!
ecoTEC 88:
- 00:56 Audi e-tron range rated in the U.S.
- 01:36 German automakers accused of collusion, holding back emissions controls
- 02:15 Tesla Q1 estimates released
- 02:58 Lucid funding secured
- 03:38 Ford reveals European electrification strategy
- 04:10 Tesla Network hinted at
- 04:51 Volkswagen secures supply of Lithium
- 05:28 Volvo XC40 EV on the way
- 06:04 Ford, Toyota, GM work with SAE on autonomous vehicle standards
- 06:47 Rivian trademarks new names
- 07:27 Easter egg arcade games in Tesla’s new software
ecoTEC 87:
- 00:50 Coal crossover point reached in the U.S.
- 01:45 No price drop for Chevy Bolt EV
- 02:08 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range delayed
- 02:47 Daimler joins forces with Geely on Smart Car
- 03:26 Why customers need more EV education!
- 04:06 China changes its EV incentives
- 04:42 Elon Musk confirms Tesla store policies
- 05:25 BMW EVs go winter testing
- 05:58 Tesla raises price of Model Y before it’s launched
- 06:38 Porsche Taycan Winter Testing
- 07:15 North American SeaPlanes going 100% Electric!
ecoTEC 86:
- 00:45 VW, Northvolt join for new battery research group
- 01:21 Faraday Future deathwatch continues
- 01:57 Tesla makes big push at the end of quarter
- 02:34 Ford plans new electric cars
- 03:13 Nikola Motors buys land for a factory
- 03:45 Tesla Model 3 outsells all other EVs in one month in Europe!
- 04:20 Automakers asked to make batteries zero emission during manufacturing
- 05:05 BMW commits to more plug-ins, all-electric models
- 05:43 Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter finishes winter testing
- 06:20 GM (Holden) invests in EVs in USA
- 07:02 Tesla Referral program is back!
- 07:43 Hyundai announces UK pricing of the NEXO FCV
- 08:14 Arcimoto launches cargo-carrying variant
ecoTEC 85:
- 00:53 Tesla Model Y reveal
- 01:44 Jaguar iPace gets 100 kW Charging
- 02:24 Volkswagen AG revises EV production goals
- 03:07 Karma Set to re-launch at Shanghai Auto Show
- 03:38 Cruise Automation increases hires
- 04:16 Polestar warns it may not sell in USA
- 04:54 Faraday Future sells off land
- 05:31 Volkswagen ID2 order books open May 8
- 06:12 Briz EVolve Motorhomes in NZ!
- 07:14 Daimler and BMW rumored to be working together on EVs
- 07:44 Tesla Model 3 given more range via an over-the-air update
- 08:19 Volvo autonomous electric bus hits the roads of Shanghai
ecoTEC 84:
- 00:44 Audi Q4 e-tron concept debuts
- 01:25 Tesla V3 Supercharger
- 02:06 400,000 Nissan LEAFs sold
- 02:43 Jeep teases plug-in hybrids
- 03:16 Volkswagen debuts ID Buggy
- 03:55 Model Y reveal date set
- 04:32 Harley Davidson Livewire specs updated
- 05:11 Honda E prototype debuts
- 05:51 NIO in trouble?
- 06:25 Volkswagen rapid charging system showcased
- 07:03 Jaguar iPace becomes 2019 European Car Of The Year
- 07:42 Ride an Energica for charity
- 08:25 Goodyear reinvents the wheel
ecoTEC 83:
- 00:51 Model 3 Standard Range revealed
- 01:40 Electric Porsche Macan coming
- 02:16 Tesla closes stores
- 02:52 Zero SR/F unveiled
- 03:28 Lucid SUV coming?
- 04:05 Polestar 2 launched
- 04:41 Tesla tweaks its lineup
- 05:15 U.S. Celebrates 41 Plug-ins you can buy
- 05:45 BMW, Daimler work together on autonomous cars
- 06:25 Car buyers say “electric is the future”
- 06:59 Rivian uses Ford F-150 Ute as test mule
- 07:35 Mercedes-Benz EQC not delayed, says Daimler
- 08:02 Last Chevy (Holden) Volt rolls off the production line
ecoTEC 82:
- 00:49 Rivian gets patent for removable ‘Jerry Can’ battery pack for R1T pickup
- 01:26 Electric Cars are great for jobs!
- 02:03 Tesla hits 200,000 Model 3s
- 02:37 Volvo delivers FL electric trucks
- 03:15 Tesla Model 3 standard range removed from Tesla website
- 03:45 Daimler and BMW launch joint mobility services
- 04:24 Volkswagen announces battery recycling plans
- 05:01 Model 3 leasing to soon start in some markets
- 05:37 Volkswagen asks its suppliers to reduce their emissions
- 06:14 Solar Bill of Rights introduced to California legislature
- 07:01 Nissan’s Second-life camping battery concept
- 07:35 Audi e-tron goes up a Ski Slope
- 08:10 Fully electric music video (powered by an e-Golf!)
ecoTEC 81:
- 00:44 Audi e-tron SUV pre-orders hit 20,000
- 01:17 Nikola offers battery version of Nikola H2 Trucks
- 01:55 Tesla pushes dog mode, sentry mode
- 02:37 VW Ford EV partnership in trouble
- 03:16 Specs teased for new Renault ZOE
- 03:53 Tesla cancels European delivery contract (
- 04:34 Rivian gets investment money from Amazon
- 05:13 Mercedes Benz EQC sold out for one year
- 05:50 Kia Soul EV Rated
- 06:29 Tesla, Daimler consider electric Sprinter baby
- 07:12 New software from U of M predicts human movement better for self-driving cars
ecoTEC 80:
- 00:38 Tesla buys Maxwell Technologies
- 01:14 Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi talk autonomous cars with Waymo
- 01:53 Tesla Model 3 starts deliveries in Europe
- 02:33 Ford F150 EV spied
- 03:11 Nissan NV200 ditches ICE
- 03:52 Honda secures EV batteries
- 04:32 Lyft goes green
- 05:08 Prius sales hammered
- 05:48 Tesla batteries at Electrify America charging sites
- 06:26 Model 3 gets a price drop in some markets
- 07:15 Commercial Outlander PHEV on the way
- 08:00 Fuel shortage in Mexico drives EV sales
- 08:32 Archimoto launches new high-end variant
ecoTEC 79:
- 00:40 – Tesla Q4 Report
- 01:27 – Nissan LEAF e-Plus Range Change
- 02:05 – Free Charging With Porsche Taycan For 3 Years
- 02:45 – Audi Joins Vehicle to Grid Push
- 03:23 – Global Rapid Chargers Go Off Line — Then Come Back On Again
- 04:01 – Mercedes-Benz Teases Electric V-Class
- 04:40 – Model 3 Comes to China
- 05:15 – VW Sharing MEB Platform With Other Car Companies
- 05:55 – Chargeway Goes Live in US
- 06:38 – Audi Prices Charging in Europe for E-Tron Owners
- 07:19 – NIO ES8 Owner Bricks Car In Traffic Trying Software Update
- 07:54 – Audi Teases Super Bowl Ad With e-Tron GT In It
- 08:26 – Tesla’s Butt Robot
ecoTEC 78:
- 00:41 Nissan Rapidgate software Fix
- 01:19 e-Up orders halted in Europe
- 02:00 Tesla Model 3 test-drives in Europe
- 02:36 Mercedes-Benz announces factory for batteries in Poland
- 03:15 Nikola Trucks offers former Tesla workers jobs
- 03:56 CCS to get V2G capability
- 04:40 Autonomous Electric VTOL plane takes flight
- 05:12 Dodge working on electrifying its muscle cars
- 05:51 Holden working on plug-in utes
- 06:20 Tesla shareholders offered a chance to ask questions during earnings call
- 06:59 Volkswagen I.D. R prepares to set record at Nurburgring
- 07:33 Getting toilets at charging stations
ecoTEC 77:
- 00:53 Ford’s Electric Ute
- 01:35 Tesla Layoff
- 02:17 Ford and VW Work Together
- 02:52 Audi and Amazon working on home charging
- 03:36 Mercedes-Benz EQB
- 04:20 No more Tesla Referral Program
- 04:55 Livewire priced
- 05:37 EV sales growth in Europe
- 06:17 Lightning Strike electric motorcycle priced
- 06:57 Holden’s Never Replaced an EV battery
- 07:38 Toyota suffers sales drop because of Model 3
ecoTEC 76:
- 00:49 Volkswagen ID tested in South Africa
- 01:28 Elon Musk thinks about buying a new factory
- 02:05 Which nation trusts autonomous vehicles the most
- 02:41 Electra Meccanica Solo enters into production in China
- 03:18 Boring Company opens its first tunnel
- 03:55 CES goes self-driving for 2019
- 04:36 California Buses Go Electric
- 05:14 Tesla launches five-minute delivery
- 05:50 How to say “Taycan” properly
- 06:20 A plane called “Alice” needs a little more money
- 06:57 Tesla says ‘no’ to gunshot damage
ecoTEC 75:
- 00:50 Autopilot will Soon Drive To Work For You
- 01:26 Hyundai Kona Electric Gets U.S. Pricing
- 02:03 Formula E Kicks Off This Weekend
- 02:35 Hyundai Nexo Not Price Competitive
- 03:15 Porsche Taycan Sold Out!
- 03:51 BMW i4 Investment
- 04:20 Elon Musk on 60 Minutes
- 04:59 Mercedes-Benz EQC Crash Test
- 05:38 Tesla Semi Caught Charging!
- 06:12 Self-Driving John Deere
- 06:51 Fake Noises in Mitsu Outlander PHEV Ad
- 07:24 New Production EV Track Record!
ecoTEC 74:
- 00:29 Powered Pickup https://www.greencarreports.com/news/…
- 01:06 EPA Rated https://www.greencarreports.com/news/…
- 01:41 Production Launch https://www.electrive.com/2018/12/06/…
- 02:13 Impressive Specs https://www.audi.com/en/experience-au…
- 02:52 5-Stars https://euroncap.newsmarket.com/lates…
- 03:27 Electric Kias https://www.greencarreports.com/news/…
- 04:02 Air Conditioned https://www.electrive.com/2018/12/04/…
- 04:41 Slow Death https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/4/18…
- 05:11 Not Boring https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1…
- 05:44 Killing Incentives https://www.reuters.com/article/us-us…
- 06:42 350kW https://www.electrifyamerica.com/news…
- 06:57 Bond, Electrified https://media.astonmartin.com/aston-m…
- 07:15 EV Plans https://www.electrive.com/2018/12/06/…
- 07:32 Mach E https://www.greencarreports.com/news/…
- 07:48 Nissan Power https://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u…
- 08:03 We’re Boned… https://www.theguardian.com/environme…
- 08:26 …And It’s Too Late? https://www.greencarreports.com/news/…
- 08:44 Quick Production i https://insideevs.com/tesla-gigafacto…
- 08:59 Config in Europe https://insideevs.com/tesla-model-3-p…
- 09:16 UK Launch Plans https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/kia/nir…
- 09:29 About “That” Car? https://insideevs.com/volkswagens-210…
- 09:47 Racing https://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u…
- 10:01 Poor Inspections https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ni…
- 10:18 Electric Only https://www.reuters.com/article/us-au…
- 10:38 $40 Million, Saved https://www.energy-storage.news/news/…
- 11:13 TAXI! https://medium.com/waymo/waymo-one-th…
- 11:50 Don’t Do It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpsPP…
ecoTEC 73:
- 00:52 Hyundai gets second supplier for EV batteries
- 01:30 Tesla announces new Chair of the Board of Directors
- 02:07 Waymo gets ready to offer autonomous (paid) taxi service
- 02:37 Tesla Model 3 to get CCS in Europe (and Probably NZ Too)
- 03:14 Holden says no to electric pickups (for now)
- 03:51 Faraday Future gets a lifeline from a Blockchain company
- 04:26 Mercedes-Benz GLC F-Cell plug-in fuel cell hybrid goes on sale
- 05:12 Volkswagen promises fifty million evs — and fifty million batteries too
- 05:52 Quarter million dollar classic Ford Mustang that’s all electric
- 06:28 Electric Ural teased
- 07:05 Has someone stolen an EV1?
- 07:54 Dubai Police get Hoverbikes
ecoTEC 72:
ecoTEC 71:
- 00:46 Faraday Future loses two more executives, the future looks dim.
- 01:30 Tesla releases its parts catalog online at last
- 02:00 Ford and Volkswagen hint they may work together on electric cars
- 02:36 Tesla prepares to roll out new advanced summon features for Autopilot-equipped cars.
- 03:14 Volvo and Baidu agree to work together on self-driving electric cars
- 03:47 Hyundai IONIQ hybrid and plug-in hybrid recalled
- 04:23 Tesla pushes hard on Model 3 Mid-Range to help U.S. customers get rebates
- 04:57 Waymo gets approval to test autonomous cars on the roads of California, without a driver!
- 05:33 Youtube signs streaming agreement with Formula E
- 06:04 How nearly half of the world’s EVs are in just twenty-five cities
- 06:49 BMW makes big investment to prepare for Mini-E
- 07:22 Two different starman-themed products launch
ecoTEC 70:
- 00:41 Tesla turns a profit in Q3, 2018
- 01:19 120 kW wireless charging debuted
- 01:54 Mid-Range Model 3 Gets a Price Hike
- 02:32 Nissan Leaf gets approved for V2G connectivity in Germany
- 03:09 Faraday Future tightens its corporate belt, lays staff off.
- 03:33 Tesla Model S falls from Consumer Reports’ Reliability Survey — Model X hits 10-least reliable cars list
- 04:08 Volkswagen Boss Herbert Diess says the company will have electric cars as good as Tesla’s at half the price by 2020
- 04:41 Tesla looking to produce Model 3 and Model Y at its Shanghai factory, Musk has approved prototype for production.
- 05:08 GM’s Latest Cruise autonomous vehicle testing is slower than anticipated.
- 05:47 Uniti announces plans to build the Uniti One in the UK –
- 06:15 Zero updates its 2019 motorcycle range
- 06:53 Volkswagen promises more SUVS — so it can invest more in EVs and autonomous vehicles?
ecoTEC 69:
- 00:48 Tesla Opens order book for ‘Mid-Range’ Model 3
- 01:29 Nissan dealer sheets suggest Nissan is going to offer longer-range LEAF at $5,500 U.S. over lower-range model
- 02:04 Tesla’s deal with SEC approved by Federal Court
- 02:39 Porsche confirms Mission E Cross-Turismo for production (
- 03:13 Tesla takes Full Self Driving option off the table for all Tesla models
- 03:53 Jaguar starts U.S. deliveries of iPace, provides EPA figures that aren’t so impressive
- 04:24 Jaguar reportedly considers going all-electric
- 04:52 Is NIO’s battery swapping system really being taken seriously?
- 05:25 Canadian dealerships really struggle to keep up with plug-in demand.
- 06:01 EuroNCAP releases videos showing how various cars (including Autopilot and ProPIlot ) react in an emergency
- 06:41 Jaguar has a spooky halloween ad out for the iPace
ecoTEC 68:
- 00:39 Tesla claims Model 3 is safest car NHTSA has tested, NHTSA clarifies scope of testing
- 01:31 Volkswagen’s Herbert Diess says auto industry will lose 100,000 jobs if everyone goes electric –
- 02:05 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change launches its harshest warnings yet
- 02:50 Longest Range – Mercedes-Benz shooting fo 100km plug-in hybrid drivetrain in GLE Plug-in Hybrid
- 03:28 BMW recalls chargers on nearly all 2018, 2019 plug-in models
- 03:55 Faraday Future tries to get out of its deal with Evergrande Health
- 04:23 Oakridge National Laboratory showcases repurposing hard drive magnets in electric car motors
- 04:59 FCA readies itself to produce a plug-in hybrid Jeep Renegade https://www.caranddriver.com/news/202…
- 05:25 Mercedes-Benz begins construction of battery production facility in Tuscaloosa, USA
- 05:53 Audi’s upcoming e-tron GT (and the rest of the range) will fast charge to 80 percent in 12 minutes from 2020 onwards it say0
- 06:22 Vertical Aerospace pushes forward with plans for electric taxi service, using pilots to get around autonomous craft regulations
- 06:54 FANUC showcases its robots lifting up a Chevy Bolt EV — then charging it.
- 07:26 Daniel Abt sets a new world record… going backwards in an electric car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pYWL…
ecoTEC 67:
- 00:46 BMW dumps i3 REX in Europe https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global…
- 01:29 Tesla manages impressive production and delivery for Q3 – https://globenewswire.com/news-releas…
- 02:09 Elon Musk, Tesla, Settle with SEC https://www.sec.gov/news/press-releas…
- 02:59 Audi says it’s going to be launching plenty more plug-in cars by 2025 https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne…
- 03:30Toyota recalls 2.4 million hybrid cars worldwide https://www.engadget.com/2018/10/05/t…
- 04:07Tesla issues its first quarterly vehicle safety report https://www.tesla.com/blog/q3-2018-ve…
- 04:30 Renault unveils all-electric K-ZE urban electric car at Paris Auto Show – https://media.group.renault.com/globa…
- 05:10 Cadillac’s Super Cruise beats Tesla in latest Consumer Reports Test – https://www.consumerreports.org/auton…
- 05:47 Honda, GM, partner with Cruise to build new autonomous vehicles – https://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/h…
- 06:21 HyperloopTT showcases its first full-scale passenger Hyperloop capsule – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK7Ne…
- 06:57 Model 3 owner gets pulled over by cop confused about his car’s infotainment system – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tknQo…
ecoTEC 66
- 00:45 Elon Musk gets sued by U.S. SEC
- 01:47 Ford unveils F-Vision concept truck that’s all-electric, fully autonomous
- 02:23 Porsche joins the drive to dump Diesel
- 02:57 Could you go car free for a month?
- 03:27 New WLTP test cycles change how plug-in hybrids are rated
- 04:19 Nissan ups the price of LEAF battery replacement
- 04:45 Reserve an Audi e-tron!
- 05:38 BMW i3 gets a bigger battery
- 06:16 VW promises super-affordable EV
- 06:42 Renault plans big static battery project with new and used EV batteries.
- 07:12 A car that gets you to pedal, not drive.
ecoTEC 65
- 00:38 Audi e-tron launched
- 01:18 Tesla Model 3 aces NHTSA crash test
- 01:47 Daimler invests in Proterra
- 02:20 BMW Focuses on battery, autonomous car collaboration-
- (02:46 Jaguar announces U.S. iPace roadtrip
- 03:18 Lucid gets $1 billion from the Saudi PIF
- 03:58 Polestar looks at offering a subscription service for its plug-in hybrid
- 04:37 Volkswagen says it will be building an electric car factory in the U.S. by 2022.
- 05:21 Porsche details how it intends to charge its Taycan Electric Car –
- 06:01Tesla says it’s moving its accident repairs in-house, shifting priority to service and parts (after deliveries)
- 06:26 Rumors suggest Fiat Chrylser is bringing the Portal Electric Minivan to market
- 06:59 Jaguar iPace drives through the Channel Tunnel
ecoTEC 64:
- 00:41 BMW Kills Diesel
- 01:17 No Long-Range LEAF (yet)
- 01:53 Tesla, EV owners help with evacuation
- 02:39 VW plans 100,000 EVs a year from 2020 onwards
- 03:12 Tesla changes Model 3 options, prices again
- 03:43 Boring Company gets permission for a special garage.
- 04:18 Audi pushes details of e-tron charge anywhere card
- 04:55 BMW proves EVs can help stabilize the electric grid
- 05:24 LA wants to go all-electric by 2028
- 05:46 Volvo showcase all-electric, autonomous lorry
- 06:14 British firm joins air taxi race
- (06:41 Hyundai showcases racing IONIQ EV
ecoTEC 63
- 00:43 Mercedes-Benz unveils 2020 EQC Electric SUV
- 01:38 Volvo wants people to drive not fly (in an autonomous car)
- 02:18 Tesla Model 3 outsells BMW passenger cars in U.S. during August
- 03:03 EV sales just keep growing around the world!
- 03:35 GM promises a new charging system to add 28 km of range per minute!
- 04:15 Tesla ends early lease penalties to encourage people to buy another Tesla
- 04:52 Jaguar secures enough batteries for 55,000 iPace EVs a year!
- 05:23 German company develops amazing battery that gives a BMW i3 a 700km range!
- 06:06 Uniti wants to make its Uniti One in Australia
- 06:36 BMW charters a special plane to take its iNEXT EV around the world.
ecoTEC 62
- 00:41 Faraday Future makes its first pre-production prototype.
- 01:26 BMW experiments with on-board power takeoff for i3 EV (02:14)Tesla isn’t going public, after all
- 02:54 Dyson unveils plans to turn a former UK airfield into a factory and test track for its upcoming EV
- 03:35 Tesla rolls out extra security for its vehicle key fobs and adds optional pin-code entry to beat car thieves.
- 04:13 Mercedes-Benz unveils the Vision EQ Silver Arrow in Monterey.
- 04:42 Byton begins on-road testing of its M-Byte SUV.
- 05:23 Tesla wants to take the idiot out of turn signals by automating them
- 05:56 Jaguar commits to making E-Type Zero conversion kits.
- 06:36 Mercedes-Benz teases another video of the EQC crossover, due to be unveiled next week
- 07:06 Jaguar i-Pace claims a new record at Laguna Seca – but is it?
ecoTEC 61
- 00:43 Bollinger Redesigns B1 Nose, Asks Tesla To Use Superchargers
- 01:22 Latest on Tesla Privatization
- 02:37 Elon’s Interview With The New York Times
- 03:33 Electric School Bus!
- 04:15 NIO has U.S. IPO
- 04:48 Sono Motors Expands Sion Test Drive Program (Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVW-W…)
- 05:17 Faraday Future Gets A New Boss in China After Takeover
- 05:57 Charging Stations in Lampposts
- 06:38 EV Ad from Electrify America (Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRgcJ…)
ecoTEC 60
- 00:40 Tesla going private (see video at https://youtu.be/TTfse6eM-qg)
- 01:42 Audi e-tron power boost and regen modes
- 02:34 Nikola Motors raises lots of money
- 03:22 Tesla Autopilot free hardware upgrade!
- 04:20 SonoMotors enters testing for Sion EV
- 04:54 Kiwi Government spends more on EVs
- 05:30 Virgin Hyperloop One goes to Spain
- 06:06 A safer way to transport Hydrogen
- 07:00 More Porsche Taycan Specs
- 07:40 Range Rover P400e is pricey to buy
- 08:27 Tesla offers free Autopilot trials
- 09:06 Electra Meccanica IPO
ecoTEC 59:
- 00:53 Tesla Q2 Earnings
- 01:52 New Buyer. Nissan appears to have a new purchaser for its battery production business.
- 02:54 New Interior? Tesla Model S, Model X reportedly due to get Model 3-like refresh next year.
- 03:45 Second Portal. Toyota unveils second Portal FCV prototype truck.
- 04:26 Fleet Goodbye .Bolloré plans to scrap half its Autolib Fleet.
- 05:22 “Body-in-White.” Faraday Future showcases its first production body for the FF-91.
- 05:59 No Trucks. Uber kicks its autonomous truck development.
- 06:42 Solid state plans. Volkswagen CEO says VW is looking to produce its own solid state batteries from 2025 onwards.
- 07:33 Production Bound – Africa EV aCar goes planned for 2019 production
- 08:04 Cadmium Threat – VW says it may have to recall electric, plug-in hybrids because of cadmium in charging circuits.
- 08:43 Return of the Bubble Car – Microlino now on sale in Europe
ecoTEC 58:
- 00:46 Nissan gets into trouble over Rapidgate in the UK
- 01:39 Tesla asks its suppliers for cash back
- 02:23 Faraday Future heads forward toward production for FF91
- 03:06 Audi starts making motors for Audi e-Tron SUV
- 03:50 Daimler ramps up battery production for electric cars
- 04:28 European automakers caught gaming the emissions system (again)
- 05:23 Tarrafugia flying car set to debut next year
- 05:56 China announces battery recycling initiative for EV battery packs
- 06:46 Toyota aims high for high volume FCV production
- 07:29 What drives EV sales? Availability and charging!
- 08:42 NIO’s clever charging trucks in China
- 09:32 Sergio Marchionne dies
ecoTEC 57:
- 00:46 Longer-range BMW i3 Battery On The Way
- 01:37 Goodwood EV Records Set
- 02:26 Hyundai Kona Electric Production Underway
- 03:04 Polestar 2 EV Hints Dropped
- 03:49 Panasonic Cuts Ties With Cuban Cobalt Source
- 04:33 Porsche Taycan Demand High
- 05:17 Tesla Model 3 Profitiable
- 06:12 Nissan LEAF NISMO Goes On Sale in Japan
- 06:53 Second-Life BMW i3 Battery Project Launched With EVGo
- 07:44 Black Fly Personal Drone Promises Electric Flight You Can Buy From Next Year
ecoTEC 56:
- 00:38 Porsche Taycan 800-Volt Charging Stations Installed in Germany
- 01:18 Tesla Announces Chinese Gigafactory
- 02:07 Volkswagen I.D. R. Pikes Peak Goes to Goodwood
- 02:44 Tesla Model 3 goes to the UK
- 03:24 Hyundai invests in Solid State battery technology
- 04:11 2019 Nissan LEAF Shown Charging at 102 KW, Suggests Liquid-Cooled, 64kWh Battery pack!
- 05:00 Mercedes Benz Launches eCitaro Electric City Bus
- 06:01 Tesla struggles to keep servicing wait times short in Norway
- 06:42 Electric, Autonomous Logging Truck Debuts in the UK
- 07:26 Robo Racer tackles Goodwood Hill Climb
- 07:58 Electric Land Cruiser Ute Enters Service in Australia
ecoTEC 55:
- 00:38 Pikes Peak Win for Volkswagen
- 01:12 Audi e-Tron Launch Delayed
- 01:49 Renault Autonomous Car Sharing in France
- 02:42 Tesla Model 3 Price Changes
- 03:53 Renault Battery Lease Buyout
- 04:43 Tesla Changes 4G Connectivity Policy
- 05:32 Jaguar Land Rover Invests More Into EVs, Less Into Diesel
- 06:09 BYD Has a Great May for EV Sales
- 06:49 Electra Meccanica Showcases eRoadster
- 07:35 Elon Musk and Unicorns.
ecoTEC 54:
- 00:51 Audi’s e-tron Smart Charging
- 01:38 Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Production
- 02:27 Hyundai and Audi’s Hydrogen Partnership
- 03:13 Volkswagen Invests in Solid State Batteries
- 03:57 SolarStratos Record Attempt
- 04:59 Porsche Invests in Rimac
- 05:34 Elon Musk’s Going To Mars
- 06:24 Volkswagen I.D. R Pikes Peak Sets Fastest Times
- 07:06 EV City
- 07:55 New CHAdeMO Standard
- 08:38 Life Before EVs for Battery Packs
ecoTEC 53:
- 00:52 Fully Charged LIve
- 01:51 Tesla Restructuring
- 02:55 Byton Series B Funding
- 03:48 Nissan LEAF battery software upgrade
- 04:40 Kia Niro EV Range Confirmed
- 05:22 Hyundai Kona EV in High Kiwi Demand
- 06:03 Renault offers battery purchase for commercial EVs
- 06:41 Porsche renames Mission E the Porsche Taycan
- 07:17 Mercedes-Benz EQA in Sicily
- 07:48 Jaguar iPace Delivered to Andy Murray
- 08:27 Tesla Roadster Air Thrust
ecoTEC 52:
- 00:52 Model 3 braking update
- 01:33 Model 3 International rollout delay
- 02:18 Audi e-tron Quattro aerodynamics and camera mirrors!
- 03:15 Jaguar iPace SVR
- 04:15 Tesla’s Mineral Conflict Report
- 05:09 Mercedes-Benz e-Sprinter Specs
- 05:55 EV growth rates predicted to rise by 24% every year through 2030!
- 06:39 Hyundai looks to produce its own batteries
- 07:29 Tesla flies six planes of battery manufacturing machinery to the U.S. from Germany
- 08:01 Nissan celebrates its 100,000th LEAF sale in Japan with unusual topless car.
ecoTEC 51:
- 00:46 Great predictions for future EV adoption in New Zealand!
- 01:32 Dealerships Trying To Get People NOT to Buy Electric!
- 02:22 Tesla Dual Motor Announced
- 03:07 Why The Tesla Model 3 Standard battery Won’t Happen Yet
- 03:48 Tesla Model 3 Braking Calibration Noticed by Consumer Reports, Fixed by Tesla
- 04:40 BP invests in super-fast charging tech
- 05:20 Royal Wedding Plugs EVs!
- 06:17 Mark Webber Loves the Porsche Mission E
- 06:50 Primary School Kids Learn About EV Charging Through Play
ecoTEC 50:
- 00:44 – IONIQ EV Battery Shortage
- 01:29 – Autopilot Driver Ticketed Following Crash For Not Paying Attention
- 02:27 – Boring Company’s SpaceX Collab Wants To Get You Anywhere In 30 Minutes
- 03:35 – Tesla reorganizes staff, factories, for improved output, more EVs!
- 04:28 – Uniti unveils first working prototype for Uniti One Crowdfunded EV
- 05:20 – UK makes autonomous remote parking legal at last
- 06:03 – Tesla Model 3 gets ‘Superior’ rating for forward-collision mitigation
- 06:40 – DAF and VDL unveil new short-range 40-ton truck for inner city deliveries
- 07:43 – Tesla Model X tows a Boeing Dreamliner for Qantas
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