Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator is live, China is taking over EU factories, and more

From Electrek.co.

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 updates to Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator going live, China taking over EU factories, and more. https://electrek.co/?p=467584

Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

Tesla postpones Model S/X Signature delivery event, leaving attendees holding the bag
Tesla now forces drivers to give feedback when intervening on ‘Full Self-Driving’
Tesla finally reveals what happened in 17 ‘Robotaxi’ crashes
Rivian opens R2 configurator: here are all the options and pricing
Volkswagen reveals the first electric GTI, a 222 hp EV hot hatch for $45,000 [Images]
XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%
BYD eyes Stellantis EU plant takeover as EV demand spikes, confirms ‘other companies too’
Volkswagen brings the ID. Buzz back for 2027, but now the ID.4 is on a brief hiatus