Electrek Podcast: Tesla Solar, Volvo EX60, Xiaomi YU7

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- Electrek Podcast released a new episode titled "Tesla Solar, Xiaomi GT, AMG GT" that covers the latest sustainable transport and energy news.
- GM Energy sponsored the episode, promoting its Home System and PowerBank as home energy resilience solutions.
- Tesla was featured for its return to solar, including a planned giant solar panel factory in Houston and a new cheap Model 3 discussion.
- Volvo unveiled the EX60 with pricing under $60,000 and a range exceeding 300 miles.
- Patreon is offered as a new listener‑support option to help the show avoid ads and fund content.
- Electrek Podcast streams live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel, with the video archived after 5 p.m. ET and audio distributed to podcast apps.
Why it matters: Listeners gain a consolidated update on key EV and energy developments, while GM Energy secures direct promotion to a niche audience; the Patreon option provides a new revenue stream for the show, reducing reliance on ads and reinforcing the podcast’s independence.
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