The Curious Case of Slate Auto
Description:In this episode of Kilowatt, I explore key updates in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, beginning with a transition from Acast Plus to platforms like Supercast and Substack for listener support. I share my experience with QMerit for Level 2 charger installations, highlighting their growth amid increasing demand for home charging solutions. New entrant Slate Auto, rumored to be backed by Jeff Bezos, captures my attention with hints of a competitively priced pickup truck. I also discuss Elon Musk's ambitious RoboTaxi plans in Austin, recent Tesla Model Y shipments to Australia, and the company's pause on Model S and Model X orders in China due to tariffs.Finally, I delve into the latest Cybertruck updates, including a new affordable trim and customer concerns about missing features. I invite listener opinions on these developments as we navigate the dynamic world of EVs together.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteSources: Qmerit has record Q1 2025 Slate Auto's $25,000 EV Pickup?Elon confirms Austin Robotaxi in JuneNew Model Y's are headed to Australia Tesla pauses Model S and X sales in ChinaTesla reportedly stops accepting Cybertruck trade-insLong Range $70,000 Cybertruck*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles
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Show Notes
Description:
In this episode of Kilowatt, I explore key updates in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, beginning with a transition from Acast Plus to platforms like Supercast and Substack for listener support. I share my experience with QMerit for Level 2 charger installations, highlighting their growth amid increasing demand for home charging solutions.
New entrant Slate Auto, rumored to be backed by Jeff Bezos, captures my attention with hints of a competitively priced pickup truck. I also discuss Elon Musk's ambitious RoboTaxi plans in Austin, recent Tesla Model Y shipments to Australia, and the company's pause on Model S and Model X orders in China due to tariffs.
Finally, I delve into the latest Cybertruck updates, including a new affordable trim and customer concerns about missing features. I invite listener opinions on these developments as we navigate the dynamic world of EVs together.
Support the Show:
Other Podcasts:
Sources:
- Qmerit has record Q1 2025
- Slate Auto's $25,000 EV Pickup?
- Elon confirms Austin Robotaxi in June
- New Model Y's are headed to Australia
- Tesla pauses Model S and X sales in China
- Tesla reportedly stops accepting Cybertruck trade-ins
- Long Range $70,000 Cybertruck
*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-e
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt.
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