Quick Charge

First-ever Jeep extended range EV, Mazda gets in the price war, and antique hybrids


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On today's hyped up hybrid episode of Quick Charge, we've got the first extended range electric Jeep in North America – the 500-mile new Grand Wagoneer PLUS news that Mazda is getting into the plug-in price war, and a whole lot more.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

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  • Jeep’s new Grand Wagoneer is America’s first range-extended EV, and it can drive 500 miles
  • Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
  • Mazda is getting in on the post-credit price war, slashing $10K off its plug-in cars
  • Truckers are ready to embrace battery power TODAY – but it’s not what you think
  • Clear skies ahead – Delta partners with Maeve on M80 hybrid regional aircraft
  • You can get antique plates for a first-gen Prius now — feeling old, yet?

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