186: Toyota and Lexus Copying Tesla, Rare Model 3 Fire, Tesla Semi

<div> <em>InsideEVs</em> is proud to present the one hundred and seventy-ninth regular episode of its weekly podcast. Available on the <em>InsideEVs</em> YouTube channel and all major podcast platforms – Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Tune In. We also stream the show live on Facebook, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube on Friday at 9:30 AM EST.<br> <br> Appearing on this episode is Laycee “Miss GoElectric,” an insightful veteran of the InsideEVs Podcast and her own media empire, Hazel Southwell who has been doing science-y deep thinking and reporting for outlets ranging from <em>ESPN</em> to <em>Ars Technica, and</em> Patrick George, the newly announced Editor in Chief of <em>InsideEVs.<br> </em><br> This week we will discuss how both Toyota and Lexus are trying to be more like Tesla and a new electric go-kart speed record.<br> <br> On the Tesla front, we will discuss a rare Model 3 fire, Tesla battery longevity in hot and cold weather, and we will conclude by talking about the Tesla Semi's impressive range and charging in new independent tests.<br> <br> </div>