{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Clearing the EV Queue","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/clearing-the-ev-queue","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ceb1e8cf-4fbd-47cf-8311-d19305db8014/episodes/51bfe992-3ad6-468f-98ba-418cfcd004d6/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ceb1e8cf-4fbd-47cf-8311-d19305db8014&awEpisodeId=51bfe992-3ad6-468f-98ba-418cfcd004d6&feed=MowndT5i","description":"In this episode of Kilowatt, host Bodie clears out a massive news queue before heading into a well-deserved family break. We dive deep into Tesla’s self-certification of Level 4 autonomous vehicles in Texas, its dedicated new Robotaxi hub, and the real data behind its actual fleet size. Meanwhile, BYD announces a groundbreaking policy to accept full crash liability when its \"God's Eye\" driver-assist system is active, and Waymo officially begins testing its next-gen, purpose-built Ojai robotaxis in the US. \nSupport the Show Support Kilowatt\nOther Podcasts:\n\n \tBeyond the Post YouTube\n \tBeyond the Post Podcast\n \tShuffle Playlist\n \t918Digital Website\n\nNews Links:\n\n \tInsideEVs: Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving\n \tElectrek: Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars\n \tCleanTechnica: BYD Takes On Crash Liability When Its Driver-Assist System Is Active!\n \tElectrek: BYD will pay for crashes on its FSD competitor, something Tesla never has\n \tNot a Tesla App: Tesla Launches Official Retractable Sunshade for the Model Y\n \tTeslarati: Tesla teases going Plaid Mode with the Model 3\n \tTeslarati: Tesla Full Self-Driving expansion in Europe continues with new addition\n \tElectrek: Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ fraud lawsuit gets first hearing in China — 10 owners seek $583K\n \tElectrek: This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla’s FSD lies\n \tCleanTechnica: Oracle Exec Sues Tesla Over Full Self Driving Promises And Wins $10,600\n \tInsideEVs: Rivian Says Fight Over Apple CarPlay Is 'Completely Obsolete' Thanks To AI\n \tThe Verge: Rivian’s software chief thinks you don’t need CarPlay or buttons\n \tTeslarati: Tesla’s Robotaxi dreams just took a massive step toward reality\n \tNot a Tesla App: Tesla Self-Certifies Level 4 Autonomous Vehicles in Texas\n \tInsideEVs: Elon Musk Promised 1,000 Texas Robotaxis Last Year. It’s Nowhere Near That\n \tElectrek: Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ fleet is actually shrinking, not growing, new data shows\n \tNot a Tesla App: Tesla is Planning a Dedicated Robotaxi Hub in Texas\n \tElectrek: Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y efficiency despite bigger, heavier body\n \tNot a Tesla App: Tesla Model Y Competitor, the Rivian R2 Launches on June 9th\n \tInsideEVs: It's Official: Rivian Will Start Delivering R2s In Two Weeks\n \tElectrek: Rivian R2 officially launches June 9 – order invites, first deliveries, demo drives\n \tInsideEVs: Orders For Slate’s Sub-$30K Bare-Bones EV Truck Finally Open On June 24—But There’s A Catch\n \tElectrek: Revel and Voltera are building a big EV charging network for robotaxis\n \tInsideEVs: Waymo Says Its Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis Are Ready For Prime Time\n \tThe Verge: Waymo to begin passenger rides in its new Ojai robotaxi\n \tElectrek: Waymo starts offering rides in new Ojai robotaxi with 6th-gen Driver\n \tInsideEVs: Tesla Was Supposed To Be Losing Europe. The Data Says Otherwise\n \tElectrek: One of North America’s largest solar farms just came online in Texas\n \tArs Technica Cars: Volvo gets US government approval to bypass Chinese connected-car ban\n \tInsideEVs: Jeep’s Parent Company Is Considering Building Chinese EVs In North America\n \tCleanTechnica: XPENG Starts Producing Robotaxis\n \tNot a Tesla App: Tesla Relaxes Driver Monitoring With FSD v14.3.3\n \tElectrek: Tesla (TSLA) officially abandons India factory after years of broken promises\n\n*Show Art Created By Gemini and ChatGPT Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":408.0,"endTime":419.8,"type":"term","title":"DC fast charging","url":"/glossary/dc-fast-charging","quote":"Volterra and Ravel are partnering up to bring DC fast charging to fleets. 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