Electrify Weekly - 1/6/25

07/01/2025 8 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

Buckle up for another electrifying episode of Electrify Weekly! This week, we're diving into a shocking headline: a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas that's raising serious questions about EV security and the potential for terrorism. We'll also explore Ford's extended home charger offer, DHL's self-driving electric vehicles at Heathrow Airport, and a fantastic lease deal on the Fiat 500e. Plus, we'll debunk a common EV myth and take a closer look at why hybrids might be the awkward middle child of the automotive world.
Don't miss this charged-up episode of Electrify Weekly!

Sources:
Tesla Cybertruck Explosion: CBS News

Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism - CBS News

Ford Extends EV Home Charger Offer:

Ford Extends Free Home Charger Program - The EV Report

DHL and Oxa Self-Driving EVs:

DHL deploys autonomous Oxa Ford in live airport traffic

Denver Fiat 500e Deal:

Fiat 500e leases for $0 down, $0 a month in Colorado

CATL Fire-Resistant Chassis:

CATL's Bedrock Chassis Revolutionizes Safety - The EV Report

Lithium Americas & GM:

Lithium Americas Announces Completion of Thacker Pass Joint Venture with General Motors

Chinese EV Tariffs in EU:

Tariff Hikes, Emerging Tech, Trade Wars: Outstrategizing the Competition in 2025 | IndustryWeek

EV Mythbusters:

Union of Concerned Scientists: https://www.ucsusa.org/
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles