Robotaxi: Your New Ride or Die (Hopefully Just Ride)

Description:In this episode of Kilowatt, I discuss recent advancements in electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, including a groundbreaking battery swap technology for semi-trucks by CATL, aimed at launching 300 stations in China by 2025. I cover Nikola Motors’ auction of hydrogen trucks amid bankruptcy and Rivian's $1 billion investment from VW Group for their R2 and R3 models. The episode also addresses Tesla's Cybertruck trade-in values and regulatory scrutiny of the upcoming RoboTaxi service. I conclude with Tesla's trademark challenges and an upcoming interview with Clockwork Energy on DC fast charging innovations.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle Playlist918Digital WebsiteCars With CordsTesla's Robotaxi LaunchSources: CATL's Semi battery swap stationsNikola Motors to auction off Hydrogen Semi TrucksVW Group invests another billion dollars into RivianRivian's R2 advancementsTesla begins taking Cybertruck trade-insNHTSA adjusts autonomous taxi rulesNHTSA has some questions about Tesla's RoboTaxi serviceTesla to have 10 to 12 RoboTaxis to startElon gives us some RoboTaxi newsRoboTaxi headed to Saudi Arabia Tesla denied RoboTaxi trademark*Show Art Created By Dall-e*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.