ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA SEMI STARTS MOVING EMISSION-FREE CARGO, NEW EVS FROM GENEVA, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into the latest in electric vehicles, with a significant focus on the Tesla Semi's first production cargo run. While the Semi successfully transported battery packs from Nevada to California, the trip was shorter than its promised 500-mile range and required a charge at a Supercharger, prompting Tesla to label it a test program. The hosts also discuss numerous EV unveilings from the Geneva Motor Show, including Volkswagen's ID. series concepts, BMW's i4, and Porsche's Mission E CUV concept, noting the long lead times for production and the continued reliance on hybrids by some manufacturers. The Jaguar I-PACE pricing and its comparison to the Model X are debated, as is GM's vague announcement about increasing Bolt production and its slow progress on charging infrastructure. The episode highlights Tesla's dominant position in charging infrastructure and its ongoing trade discussions with China regarding import tariffs and ownership rules.