Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla receives full support from German government in Elon Musk’s visit w/ economy minister

Watch Tesla Autopilot help avoid a truck out-of-control

Tesla loses ‘World’s Biggest Battery’ crown, but it might reclaim it quick

Lucid Air beats Tesla Model S with insane 9.9-second quarter-mile

With Tesla Semi and eCascadia coming, US electric truck sales are going to increase to over 54,000 by 2025

EGEB: Solar-window tech makes a leap forward with better clarity

England increases its plastic bag levy. Why can’t the US do this?

‘Long Way Up’ trailer gives new look at 13,000-mile electric Harley and Rivian trip

Shimano unveils new higher torque electric bike motor with less ‘lurch’

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) announces $5 billion capital raise — taking advantage of stock price’s meteoric rise

Tesla Model 3 emits 65% less lifetime emissions than Mercedes-Benz C-Class, study shows

Tesla Model Y prototype spotted in China — hinting at pre-production

Tesla is building a new video game and user interface team in Austin

ŠKODA unveils electric SUV based on VW’s MEB platform: 510 km of range, and more

EGEB: Google and Candela ramp up Texas solar

This might be the coolest, most eco-friendly urinal ever

EVOLV Tour 2.0 review: This sci-fi lookin’ electric scooter is fast and portable

Canyon just unveiled this crazy awesome electric pedal car and 2 new e-bikes

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) surges after stock split, now worth over $430 billion

Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s startup is already recycling scrap from Gigafactory Nevada

Tesla releases impressive video of production at Gigafactory Shanghai — a glimpse of ‘Alien dreadnought’

Elon Musk is going to Germany to review Tesla’s vaccine printer venture and Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla releases new software update to visually detect speed limit signs, and more

VW files ‘e-Thing’ trademark – hinting at off-road electric vehicle

EGEB: Sweden launches fossil-free, hydrogen-powered steel plant

Remember that crazy BMW concept electric motorcycle? New filings show it may be produced

Evelo Aurora Limited pedals better than an $8,000 German e-bike

Sponsored by Electrify America: Discover all the new and innovative ways that Electrify America is providing freedom for electric vehicle drivers at ElectrifyAmerica.com.

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

The Big Tesla Hack: A hacker gained control over the entire fleet, but fortunately he’s a good guy

Tesla and hackers keep playing cat and mouse in patching performance boost unlock

The first 700 VW ID.3 electric cars land in Norway as deliveries are about to start

Bollinger unveils electric van and it’s hard to get excited

Amazon orders over 1,800 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz

Can a totaled Tesla Model 3 win Pikes Peak? With some help — maybe

Believe it or not, this electric plane is set to break 7 world records in one trip

EGEB: How green energy can help power greenhouses

Climate Crisis Weekly: Why Hurricane Laura’s wind speed doubled in 24 hours

Look’s new carbon fiber city electric bicycle weighs just 15 kg

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Center: new delivery location with impressive up to 300-car a day capacity coming to China

Tesla and FBI prevented $1 million ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada

Porsche delays Taycan electric wagon to next year

VW to open ID.4 electric SUV orders in September with $100 deposit

EGEB: McLaren’s finish line for ICE cars is 2030

These EV chargers make money for their building-owner hosts

Segway teases new electric moped after 4,000-mile cross-country e-scooter ride

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla driver on Autopilot admits to watching a movie when crashing into police car

Tuned Tesla Model 3 crashes at Pikes Peak, driver wants to race Sunday

Tesla (TSLA) gets new Wall Street high price target of $2,500 on Battery Day expectations

Tesla changes Model Y’s taillight design

Tesla is bringing chrome delete to Model 3

Lucid reveals its insane 500-mile range is achieved on 113 kWh battery pack

Chevy releases first teaser pictures of refreshed Bolt EV and new Bolt EUV

EGEB: Connecticut gets a geothermal energy boost

Here’s how to help prevent rolling blackouts

Ampler Stellar review: The most beautiful electric bicycle that doesn’t even look like an e-bike

Electric scooter company scores as Vin Diesel makes Hollywood-style spy getaway on two wheels

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla announces start of operations of ‘world’s largest casting machine’

Tesla’s Elon Musk says that batteries enabling electric aircraft are coming in ‘3 to 4 years’

Unplugged Performance tuned Tesla Model 3 is set to take on Pikes Peak [Interview]

Ford starts construction on new factory for electric F-150 pickup truck

EGEB: UK pub chain to install EV charge points at 2.7K venues

Green energy leads new US generating capacity in 2020

Watch the world’s first electric hydrofoil boat in action

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla is doing major construction at ‘Tera battery manufacturing facility’, drone video shows

Tesla teases nanowire technology in Battery Day announcement

Tesla (TSLA) pushes to new highs on demand in China

Tesla updates Model 3 frunk, makes it a bit smaller — but why?

Watch Tesla Cyberquad DIY electric ATV go 100 mph

Huge Labor Day EV lease ($140/mo) deals and discounts: Prices less than gas

Jaguar releases cheaper, less powerful I-Pace electric SUV

EGEB: This Chinese coal company is going big on solar

Where do solar panels go when they die?

Lamborghini partners with Xiaomi, unveils new electric go-kart for adults

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla fights back against owners hacking their cars to unlock performance boost

Tesla is looking for real estate in the Northeast to ‘open lots of service centers’, says President of Automotive

Tesla holds 80% of US EV market despite losing federal tax credit

Tesla is rolling out suspension update with real-time visualization

Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars

First drive of Polestar 2, the electric sedan for buyers wanting European style

EGEB: Singapore solar goes huge — on the water

This simple fix will make wind turbines more bird-friendly

Climate Crisis Weekly: What did 130F in Death Valley feel like?

Royal Enfield is developing electric motorcycles, expected to be affordable mid-weight bikes

Cyrusher XF650 electric fat tire bike review: 1,000 W of power to Cyrush everything!

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) surges to $2,000 ahead of stock split and shorts are running

Tesla cars are going to play elevator music through external speaker because Elon Musk likes it

Chinese EV maker Kandi is looking for electric car factory in North America

GM-backed $4,000 mini electric car has already received 50,000 orders

VW starts ID.4 electric SUV production

Zero just quietly trademarked two new electric motorcycle models

Gazelle Medeo T10+ might be the ultimate commuter ebike

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