In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss big charging news, Tesla FSD v13, our Audi A6 first drive, an interview with Climatize’s CEO, and more.

Today’s show is sponsored by Climatize – a platform that allows investors to fund solar energy, EV, and energy efficiency projects across the US while earning up to 10% annually. Be sure to use referral code EV2025 to get $25 in investment credit once you complete your onboarding process. Learn more here.

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eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has solidified an existing partnership in the Abu Dhabi region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Today, the company announced a new multi-party collaboration agreement with key UAE and Abu Dhabi entities in order to establish evTOL air taxi operations in that area of the Middle East. In doing so, Archer would become the first eVTOL network to begin commercial air taxi flights in Abu Dhabi and intends to do so “as soon as possible.”

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Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three.

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Dodge has just released a new ad for its all-electric Charger Daytona that sticks true to the brand’s engine-revving, muscle-car roots while ripping into EV rivals as “weak” and “soulless sleep pods.” Is it enough to convert its muscle-car fanbase?

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Electric school bus maker Lion Electric has suspended manufacturing at its Joliet, Illinois facility after laying off nearly four hundred workers – more than half its global employees. The company hopes Canadian real estate developers Groupe Mach can save the day.

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