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Supercharged

completed 2019

A podcast about power, conflict, and the people who are driving change.

Supercharged

Supercharged is a six-part investigative series exploring power, conflict, and the people who are driving change. Season one explores the electric vehicle market and how Tesla is forcing change across the entire automotive industry.

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24 Dec 2019 Season 1 / Episode 5

Insane Mode

Elon Musk has been compared to Ironman’s Tony Stark, and he’s perhaps the most prominent leader and public figure of all car companies today. But how did Elon become the person he is today, and how has his...

24 Dec 2019 Season 1 / Episode 6

Mission Critical

Elon Musk’s vision of a sustainable future is an inspiring one, and it’s not unachievable. But if they’re going to help get us there, Tesla must become a sustainable company. So what does the future hold for Tesla?

17 Dec 2019 Season 1 / Episode 4

Autopilot

The rise of electric vehicles is set to go hand in hand with the introduction of autonomous technology. Whilst most manufacturers are holding off on releasing self-driving features in their cars, Tesla is enabling...

17 Dec 2019 Season 1 / Episode 3

Production Hell

Since the original Roadster, Tesla has struggled to produce enough cars to meet the demand from customers. Building a car manufacturer from scratch is hard, and if there was any car to highlight that difficulty it...

10 Dec 2019 Season 1 / Episode 2

Tesla's Vision

Nikola Tesla invented everything from the AC induction motor to the Tesla coil. He is one of the most underrated geniuses from history. Tesla's inventions completely changed the way we perceive the world, and 60...

10 Dec 2019 Season 1 / Episode 1

The Apple of Cars

Tesla inspires brand loyalty that other vehicle manufacturers can only dream of. Some are inspired by their performance, others are touting the green credentials. It's a loyalty that is somewhat similar to Apple. So...