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January 15, 2025Toyota funded climate deniers and Fred says Elon fudged the FSD numbers
On today's episode of Quick Charge, we look into a new study revealing that Toyota outspends all other automakers when it comes to funding climate change denying politicians and Fred accuses Elon of misrepresenting the data behind Full Self Driving (again).
We've also got word that the recently redesigned Tesla Model Y is being built in Giga Berlin, Hyundai's electrified lineup is leading a record export year for the brand, and a new study says cleantech investments will beat out conventional energy production for the first time in 2025.
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Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
Tesla confirms starting production of new Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
Hyundai IONIQ 5 fuels new EV export record with over 68,000 shipped in 2024
Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report
Math is Hard: we explain the math behind the anti-EV headlines

Cleantech investments to top fossil fuels for the first time in 2025

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11 min
January 14, 2025Cybertruck goes solar, new Model Y takes off, and BYD tackles Toyota
On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla's redesigned Model Y is grabbing headlines, but the solar Cybertruck might be the thing for you. We've also got news from BYD, and an innovative new energy storage system in California.
BYD is rolling out a new, monstrously powerful sport sedan in the Chinese market that's set to challenge the Tesla Model S Plain – but that's not all. The Chinese upstart also beat Toyota in EV sales in its Japanese home market, up 54% year over year while Toyota's EV sales were down nearly 30%.
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This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
Tesla Cybertruck gets $10,000 solar panel wrap that gives you more range
BYD’s new Han L EV just leaked in China and it’s a monster
BYD beat Toyota in EV sales on its home turf in 2024
This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a $1.76B DOE loan

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9 min
January 10, 2025Tesla sales fall, Honda brings back ASIMO, and a bunch of stuff from CES2025
Despite big discounts and 0% financing, Tesla sales are down for the first time in a decade ... but there's even bigger robot news with the return of Honda ASIMO, a flying car from China, and a whole lot more from today's episode of Quick Charge!
CES2025 was all about AI – and not just what AI could do, but what AI could do for you. That's where ASIMO comes in, helping everyone have a better time in there car and not at all just a modern day version of KITT dreamed up by a bunch of Gen X executives (wink, wink). We also cover some neat stuff from Suzuki, Aptera, Volvo, and more. Enjoy!
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Tesla US sales dropped by as much as 5% despite record incentives and Cybertruck
Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
CES2025 | new Honda 0 EV models inch closer to production
Aptera signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car
This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

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13 min
December 31, 2024Tesla semi gets closer, others are millions of miles ahead, and EV of the year
On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year.
We've also got a rundown of some of the best new 0% financing deals to close out 2024, featuring news from Ford, GMC, and Toyota. We also talk about why Tesla got omitted from the list.
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Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025
Schneider electric semi truck fleet hits 6 million miles driven
Milestone: Motiv Electric Trucks logs its 5 millionth electric mile
Toyota’s bZ4X electric SUV looks much better with a matte green finish [Images]
Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits [UPDATE]
Click here to find 0% financing deals on GMC Hummer and Sierra EV near you.
Click here to find 0% financing deals on Ford Mustang Mach-E near you.
Click here to find 0% financing deals on Toyota bZ4X near you.
Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving
Electrek’s EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30
Click here to find great local deals on the all-new Volvo EX30.

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10 min
December 25, 2024Hydrogen had a wild ride in 2024, but Honda has more to come in 2025
On today's high-powered episode of Quick Charge, we've got Honda fuel cell manager David Perzynski here to talk about Honda's forty year history developing hydrogen powertrains, and the role Honda sees for HFCEVs in a battery dominated world.
In the course of the conversation we talk about several hydrogen articles posted in 2024, as well as some Honda projects related to CES. You'll be able to read more about those, below. Enjoy!
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MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs
Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges
Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl
Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks arrive in Georgia
Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept
Honda releases lease details for its interesting CR-V fuel cell plug-in hybrid

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news!

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22 min
December 24, 2024Tesla keeps up the customer experience, Hyundai owners get presents
On today's festive episode of Quick Charge, Tesla steps up for its owners by calling in mobile charging stations to cut down on wait time. Meanwhile Hyundai has some extra goodies for your stockings and Texas is cleaning up its act.
We've also got big savings for Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra shoppers, as well as some good environmental news in the form of new solar and wind projects coming online at a record clip, and a dirty Texas mine that's cleaning up its act.
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Tesla deploys a fleet of ‘Megapack Chargers’ to help with holiday travels
Hyundai EV drivers can score a free NACS adapter for Tesla Superchargers: Here’s how
Subaru’s Solterra electric SUV is getting much cheaper for 2025
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Is Toyota finally ditching the bZ4X name with new electric SUVs en route?
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US renewables’ total installed capacity likely to exceed natural gas within 3 years
One of Texas’ dirtiest coal plants will swap to solar with help from US grant

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9 min
December 20, 2024Model Y loses top sales spot, Walmart goes solar, and Montana is for the kids
On today's energizing episode of Quick Charge, judges rule that Montana's companies owe their kids a cleaner future, the Dacia Sandero looks set to overtake the Tesla Model Y in the European sales race, and a bunch of other stuff.
We've also got two brand-new, zero-emission Honda EVs set to debut at the CES show in January, a new and better way to recycle electric car batteries developed by BMW, and a massive new solar project being bankrolled by Walmart.
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Tesla (TSLA) sales in Europe are down 14% year-to-date and it’s time to worry
Tesla Model Y likely to lose its crown as top-selling car in Europe to Dacia Sandero
Honda teases two 0 Series EV prototypes to be unveiled at CES
BMW to build $10 million center to pioneer new EV battery recycling method
Historic Montana youth climate lawsuit upheld by state Supreme Court
Walmart and Nexamp are rolling out 31 solar farms in 5 states

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10 min
December 18, 2024California wins the first round against Trump as Tesla faces down a union coup
On today's episode of Quick Charge, the Trump administration has lost its first battle against state's rights in California while Tesla faces down (what it's calling) a union coup in Germany. Meanwhile, SoCal Edison puts 280 Chevy Silverado EV pickups to work on California's roads and Colorado is putting up a bunch of new DC fast chargers.
We've also got a possible Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger shaping up in Japan, some dumb thieves in China, 130 new hybrid bucket trucks getting to work in the northeast, and a massive, twin-rotor wind turbine that is finally online.
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Court rejects challenge to California’s clean air rules Trump said he’d kill
Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
Man sentenced to prison for stealing Tesla secrets, other still at large
Tesla accuses union of coup at Giga Berlin as tensions rise
SoCal Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EV trucks to service fleet
Avangrid set to add 130 new hybrid bucket trucks to utility fleet
Colorado’s state EV fast charger program adds 33 highway sites
The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines

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11 min
December 17, 2024Cybertruck gets un-founded, Tesla computers fail, and Trump has a plan
On today's episode of Quick Charge, it's bad news for Tesla as the nonexistent demand for its Foundation Series Cybertruck models leads Musk to desperate tactics. Meanwhile, the company's new AI4 computers have major safety concerns, and Trump is moving to kill EV tax credits.
We've also got record-breaking sales from BYD to prove that the US President doesn't matter when it comes to global EV adoption, a record-setting electric semi truck order from Canada, and a big solar project coming online in America's dairyland.
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Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks
Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to destroy the US EV market
BYD’s largest production plant has already built 1 million EVs in 2024 as annual sales soar
Labatt Breweries places single largest Volvo VNR Electric truck order in Canada
Wisconsin’s most powerful solar farm just got the go-ahead

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READ MORE: Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl.
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December 13, 2024Nikola bankruptcy looms as hydrogen problems add up, Toyota is everywhere
On today's heavy-duty episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Nikola Motors' troubling finances, reliability problems with their hydrogen semi trucks, and an all-new, all-different electric Toyota cute-ute makes its debut. Will it be enough to take Toyota to the front?
On any other day a new Toyota crossover – and an electric one at that – would be the big news of the day, but massive deals on a new Toyota bZ4X and $1 billion investment in a new paint shop need to be acknowledged, as well. All that, plus big-time recycling news!
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Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy
Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges
Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV
Toyota is offering $10,000 off 2025 bZ4X EV models before they even hit the lot
click here to find local deals on a new Toyota bZ4X near you

Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
Glencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy

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ew episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news!

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Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.
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