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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 the new Tesla Model S and Model XX, Robotaxi is sort of coming, Xiaomi breaking the EV record at Nurburgring, and more.

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

• Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
• Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait
• Elon Musk ‘regrets’ what he said about Trump as the President is about to crush Tesla
• Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra snags all-time fastest lap for a mass-produced EV at Nürburgring [Video]
• A prototype Porsche Cayenne EV just beat every gas SUV ever in a hillclimb
• We have the starting pricing for all model year 2026 Rivian R1 trims
• The 2025 Kia EV9 sold out faster than expected
• Mercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soon

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