Description:In this episode of Kilowatt, I kick off the discussion with Waymo's plans to expand its autonomous taxi service into Japan, followed by Michigan's first federally funded NEVI EV fast charger installation. I also cover Southern California Edison's addition of 280 Chevy Silverado EVs to its fleet, a recall on the Chevy Equinox EV for a pedestrian alert system issue, and Ford's $9.63 billion loan to enhance EV manufacturing. Additionally, I highlight Shaquille O'Neal's unique Lucid Air transformation, the Zeekr 7X electric SUV's upcoming European debut, and Factorial's groundbreaking solid-state battery technology. Lastly, I dive into Tesla's lithium refining operation progress and updates on its full self-driving software, alongside concerning reports about hardware 4 failures.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle PlaylistNews:Waymo Heads To JapanGM Recall Chevy Equinox EVZeekr 7X Heads To EuropeSoCal Edison Adds 280 Chevy Silverado EVs To The FleetShaquille O'Neil's Custom Lucid AirFord Gets a $9.63 Billion Loan For Blue Oval CityFord's EV Winter TipsFactorial's Solid State BatteryTesla's Texas Lithium RefineryTesla's AI/HW 4 IssuesTesla Rolls Out V.13 To All HW/AI 4 VehiclesMichigan's First NEVI Charger*Art by Dall-ESupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Support the show at https://plus.acast.com/s/kilowatt.

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