Tesla NACS continues takeover, new Model 3 battery, Nikola defect, and more

On 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 NACS'd continued takeover, a new Model 3 battery, a defect in Nikola's Romeo battery, and more. Sponsored by Pedego: For July only, save up to $500 on Pedego ebikes, including their newest model, The Avenue. Find a store. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel – except for this week, we are doing it on a Thursday due to a scheduling conflict. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in. After 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: Apple Podcasts Spotify Overcast Pocket Casts Castro RSS We now have a Patreon if you want to help us to avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming. Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast: Electrek Formula Sun Gran Prix is off to a hot start, join us in Topeka NACS takeover SAE is standardizing NACS – making it less dependent on Tesla Volvo joins Tesla’s NACS, will adopt the connector on future EVs Polestar (PSNY) is the latest EV maker to adopt Tesla’s NACS Volkswagen is in talks with Tesla to adopt NACS connector ChargePoint joins Tesla’s NACS, will offer connector on new and existing stations Electrify America, Blink to add Tesla’s NACS connector to their EV chargers First electric motorcycle maker signs on to Tesla’s NACS charging network Tesla’s new Model 3 is rumored to feature new CATL M3P LFP cells for longer range Tesla starts running ads Tesla gives new owners in the UK a grabbing stick after forcing them to get left-hand-drive Tesla (TSLA) is expected to report record deliveries First sellable Chevy Blazer EV rolls off the production line at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant GM Energy launches Ultium Home charging with 3 bundles, vehicle-to-home capabilities GM unveils Hummer EV-based military vehicle – going full circle Nikola had major defect in its Romeo battery, may have caused truck fire Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2zopOlulCI