# Podcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, and more

> 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 rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and…

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/07/31/podcast-tesla-spacex-merger-rivian-r2-progress-new-mercedes-gla-and-more/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6d1314e4f45170661d147a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-31
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla #ev
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6d1314e4f45170661d147a

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