ELECTREK PODCAST: TESLA MADE-IN-GERMANY LAUNCH, ELON HINTS MASTER PLAN 3, USPS FAIL, MORE

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The Electrek Podcast covers significant developments in the EV space, starting with a detailed look at the GMC Hummer EV. The reviewer highlights its astonishing 0-60 time, immense power, and impressive off-road capabilities, particularly the four-wheel steering. However, concerns are raised about its massive 9,000-pound weight and the environmental impact of its 200 kWh battery, which could power multiple smaller EVs. The discussion then shifts to Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin launch, marking the first European-made Model Ys. Key takeaways include the factory's potential 500,000 annual capacity and Elon Musk's hints about new manganese battery chemistries as a third option alongside LFP and nickel-based cells. The podcast also touches on Tesla's upcoming advanced paint shop for new colors and the clarified Cybertruck development timeline, aiming for production readiness next year. Other news includes Hertz adding Model Ys to its fleet, the Ford F-150 Lightning's EPA range, Cadillac Lyriq production start, Polestar 2 deliveries, and the USPS doubling its EV order to 10,000 units, though still criticized for its slow transition.