Trump's Tesla ad, cheaper Tesla model, Mercedes CLA EV, and more
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In the Electrek Podcast), we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump making an ad for Tesla, upcoming cheaper Tesla models, the unveiling of the new Mercedes CLA EV, and more.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel).

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor)

• Trump’s Tesla commercial hasn’t helped inventory or new orders)

• Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are on hold as trims are flying off the ‘bulletproof’ truck)

• Elon Musk claims Tesla will double US production in next two years, let’s do the math)

• Tesla Takedown movement fights back against Musk/Trump after push to label them as ‘domestic terrorists’)

• Tesla’s upcoming cheaper electric car is basically a stripped-down Model Y)

• Tesla complains about being target of retaliatory tariffs, and it was right: it’s starting)

• The Mercedes CLA EV is finally here and it has nearly 500 miles range: Here’s our first look)

• BMW gives a sneak peek at the new i3 and iX3 during final stages of testing [Video])

• Toyota just gave the bZ4X the glow-up it deserves: Check out the new electric SUV))

• Rivian launches hands-free driving and a new ‘Rally Mode,’ but that’s not all)

• Jaguar’s controversial ultra-luxury EV looks fake in its first public appearance [Video])

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET):

https://www.youtube.com/live/DBwbEDpyEII