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 Rivian R2, Lucid's counterattack, and Tesla's 'Digital Optimus'.The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.After the show ends at around 5 p.m. ET, the video will be archived on YouTube and the audio on all your favorite podcast apps:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastPocket CastsCastroRSSWe now have a Patreon if you want to help us avoid more ads and invest more in our content. We have some awesome gifts for our Patreons and more coming.Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAIRivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming laterRivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi conceptBMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first lookBYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automakerBYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseasHonda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSXAptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validationHere’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at https://www.youtube.com/live/aLUDy28zGmw