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Tesla Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 is a beast, Aptera in danger, and more

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Show Notes

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 Tesla's latest Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, Aptera in danger, and more.

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 didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car

Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription

Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise

Final form: Porsche’s EVs will now Plug and (plug and) Charge at Tesla Superchargers

Hyundai shows off the ultimate EV camper with solar power, a kitchen, and few other goodies

EV battery leader CATL set to launch first sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles

The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you’ll recognize

Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges

Introducing Electrek Forums: A new hub for the EV and green energy community

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/61HaA9hkMGA

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