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Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.\n\n\n\nAfter the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:\n\n\n\n\nApple Podcasts\n\n\n\nSpotify\n\n\n\nOvercast\n\n\n\nPocket Casts\n\n\n\nCastro\n\n\n\nRSS\n\n\n\n\nWe now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.\n\n\n\nHere are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:\n\n\n\n\nTesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total\n\n\n\nTesla Robotaxi ‘safety driver’ caught sleeping on video\n\n\n\nTesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware\n\n\n\nWaymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately\n\n\n\nThe most powerful Porsche ever is electric: The new 1,139hp Cayenne EV\n\n\n\nMeet the Jeep Recon EV: An off-road electric SUV that’s an absolute beast [Images]\n\n\n\nLucid Motors launches Gravity Touring SUV, starting below $80,000 [Video]\n\n\n\nGenesis is crashing the luxury party with the GV60 Magma, its first performance EV\n\n\n\nCheck out Hyundai’s cool new off-road electric SUV concept [Images]\n\n\n\nElectricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out\n\n\n\n\nHere’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/live/xJmqdgS1hrg\n\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":33.3,"endTime":37.8,"type":"company","title":"Waymo","url":"/glossary/waymo","quote":"Then we're going to talk about the competitor to that effort, which is Waymo, a big week of announcement from Waymo here.","canonicalId":"company:waymo","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Waymo is a self-driving technology company that originated from Google's self-driving car project. 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Since its launch, it has been recognized for its impressive acceleration and handling, making it a standout in the electric vehicle market.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche Taycan is a super-fast electric sports car that looks really cool and drives like a dream. It's made by Porsche, a brand known for making high-performance cars.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":4079.78,"endTime":4083.78,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Cybertruck","url":"/cars/tesla/cybertruck","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/2024_Tesla_Cybertruck_Foundation_Series_IMG_0576.jpg","quote":"... has efficiency advantage. My friend Basing has a Cybertruck and, and so he just got it a few months ago.","canonicalId":"car:tesla:cybertruck","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Cybertruck is an all-electric pickup truck known for its unique angular design and robust performance capabilities. 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It represents Fiat's commitment to electric mobility, although it has faced competition from other electric vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Fiat 500e is a small electric car that's great for driving around the city. It doesn't use gas and is easy to park, making it a good choice for people who want a simple and eco-friendly car.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":4538.78,"endTime":4540.78,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model 3","url":"/cars/tesla/model-3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Tesla_Model_3%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1032260%29.jpg","quote":"...l XS versus early Bolt I3 Fiat 500e Tesla sucked, Model 3 changed that. My point is that they didn't give a...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model-3","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Tesla Model 3 is a compact all-electric sedan that has become one of the best-selling electric cars worldwide since its launch in 2017. 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