Tesla Robotaxi setback, Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss a big Tesla Robotaxi setback, the new Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, Bollinger is over, and more.

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

Elon Musk slashes Tesla Robotaxi fleet goal from 500 to ~60 in Austin

Elon Musk admits other automakers don’t want to license Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’

Tesla announces expected FSD approval date in Europe, regulators deny

Tesla faces class action over Powerwall recall that leaves people with bricked batteries

The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts at under $48,000 with impressive driving range

Bollinger Motors is dead again – probably for good this time

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

https://www.youtube.com/live/OsXJ2KY7VYY