Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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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 going back to solar, Volvo EX60 unveiling, Xiaomi YU7 GT, AMG GT, and more. electrek.co/?p=468639

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

01:00 Tesla Cybercab: hate it or love it, it is the most efficient EV ever
06:54 Tesla can’t seem to figure out the power of its new cheap Model 3
12:30 Exclusive: Tesla (TSLA) is building its giant solar panel factory in Houston
16:04 SpaceX S-1 reveals Tesla’s Terafab deal is far from done
24:30 Volvo reveals EX60 prices start at under $60,000 with over 300 miles of range
30:04 World premiere: The most powerful Mercedes AMG ever is electric
35:30 Xiaomi’s new YU7 undercuts Tesla Model Y by $4,350 with 50 km more range
40:08 Lucid’s more affordable Cosmos midsize SUV spotted testing next to Tesla Model Y