Charging Ahead: Tesla and Ford's Groundbreaking Collaboration Sparks a New Era for Electric Vehicles

Charging Ahead: Tesla and Ford's Groundbreaking Collaboration Sparks a New Era for Electric Vehicles

Recently, Ford Motor Co and Tesla announced a landmark agreement, setting a new precedent for collaboration over competition in the electric vehicle space. Yes, you heard that right. Ford, one of the world's oldest automakers, and Tesla, the pioneering leader in electric vehicle technology, have joined forces. Starting from next year, Ford EV owners will be able to charge their vehicles at any of Tesla's 12,000 Supercharger stations in the United States, using Ford's mobile app.

The CEOs of both companies, Jim Farley of Ford and our very own Elon Musk, broke the news in a Twitter Spaces livestream. This agreement paves the way for Ford to become the first major automaker to utilize Tesla's charging network and Tesla-style charging ports. Beyond the surprise, what does this mean for the future of electric vehicles? How will this collaboration influence the industry and impact the EV ownership experience? What does this say about the direction of competition and cooperation in the industry? We'll be discussing all of these questions and more in today's episode.

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The Cybertruck Is Running at 10% Capacity

The Cybertruck Is Running at 10% Capacity

Ford discontinued the F-150 Lightning after selling 27,300 units in 2025. Tesla's Cybertruck moved just 21,500 globally, running at roughly 10% of planned production capacity. We break down the hidden sales data, SpaceX's bulk purchases, and why the Cybertruck program faces an uncertain future.

14 Jan 8min

Iran Cracked Starlink's Defenses

Iran Cracked Starlink's Defenses

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14 Jan 11min

NASA's Artemis 2 prepares for February launch to the Moon

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NASA's Artemis 2 prepares for February launch to the Moon

13 Jan 17min

Grok Scandal, $8 Billion Burn Rate, and Musk's Algorithm Promise

Grok Scandal, $8 Billion Burn Rate, and Musk's Algorithm Promise

Elon Musk's xAI closed a $20 billion funding round at a $230 billion valuation, but internal documents reveal the company is burning $1 billion per month with mounting losses. Bloomberg reports xAI told investors it will build the AI for Tesla's Optimus robot, raising fiduciary duty questions. Meanwhile, Grok triggered investigations in six countries after generating explicit deepfakes of minors, and Musk promised to open source X's algorithm in seven days amid regulatory pressure. We break down the financial picture, the regulatory risks, and what it all means for Musk's AI ambitions.

12 Jan 17min

Waymo's Lead Is About to Get Tested by Tesla, Zoox, and Uber

Waymo's Lead Is About to Get Tested by Tesla, Zoox, and Uber

San Francisco is about to become the only city where four robotaxi companies compete for riders. Waymo has 1,000 vehicles and freeway access. Tesla still needs safety drivers and faces a $240 million legal judgment. Zoox plans paid rides in the second half of 2026. Uber is partnering with Lucid on $100,000 luxury vehicles. I break down each company's technology, timeline, and chances of success.

11 Jan 14min

SpaceX Starship Flight 12 Update - Hardware Details, Flight Information, News from Starbase Texas

SpaceX Starship Flight 12 Update - Hardware Details, Flight Information, News from Starbase Texas

SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 12, the maiden flight of Block 3 vehicles. Booster 19 and Ship 39 will fly with Raptor 3 engines for the first time, generating 19 to 22 percent more thrust than Block 2. The launch window opens in late February or March 2026 from Pad 2 at Starbase. SpaceX will not attempt a booster catch on this flight. Ship 39 will attempt a controlled reentry over the Indian Ocean. The orbital refueling demonstration planned for June 2026 depends on Flight 12 succeeding, and NASA's Artemis program has no backup plan. We talk about Starship Flight 12 Technical Report, SpaceX production timeline and testing milestones, FCC communications window filing and NASA Artemis program dependencies.The Starship system is a fully reusable, two‑stage‑to‑orbit super heavy‑lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. The system is composed of a booster stage named Super Heavy and a second stage, also called "Starship" and is being built at Starbase, Texas.00:00:00 - SpaceX Starship Flight 12 update00:01:48 - Raptor 3 Engine00:02:38 - Ship 39 Design00:03:20 - COPV Failure Investigation00:04:45 - Starbase Pad 200:05:36 - Flight Profile00:07:05 - Testing Timeline00:07:57 - NASA Artemis Impact00:08:33 - 2026 Roadmap00:09:15 - What's next for flight 12?

10 Jan 10min

Tesla has lost the EV crown to a Chinese company

Tesla has lost the EV crown to a Chinese company

Tesla delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, down 9 percent from the year before. BYD sold 2.26 million. For the first time in a full calendar year, Tesla is no longer the world's largest electric vehicle maker. The $7,500 federal tax credit expired, European sales collapsed, and Musk's political activity alienated customers in key markets. But the stock finished the year up 11 percent, energy storage deployments hit records, and Cybercab production is starting in April. This is the full breakdown of what happened and what comes next.

9 Jan 10min

Elon Musk Wants 10,000 Starships Per Year

Elon Musk Wants 10,000 Starships Per Year

SpaceX flew Starship five times in 2025. The first three flights lost their ships during ascent. A fourth ship exploded on the test stand. Then Flights 10 and 11 succeeded, proving Block 2 works. On January 4, 2026, Elon Musk said SpaceX could eventually produce 10,000 Starships per year. Meanwhile, the company is constructing Giga Bays in Texas and Florida, preparing five launch pads across two states, and recovering from the loss of its first Block 3 booster. Flight 12 is next.

8 Jan 9min

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