Quick Charge

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Quick Charge is a recap podcast bringing you the latest in Tesla news and the top green energy stories every Monday through Friday.... more

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June 13, 2024Elon wins, Ford backs down, a cheap electric Jeep, & Honda lease deals | Quick Charge
Watch Elon's $56 billion victory lap live as Ford walks back its controversial Model E program and snaps up Tesla, Rivian, and Apple car castaways to help it build affordable EVs, Jeep's $25,000 electric Renegade, Honda's lease deals, and more on today's electrifying episode of Quick Charge!
PS: you all hated the extra film grain, so I got rid of it (Boo!).
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Tesla vote results: shareholders said ‘yes’ again to his ~$55B in pay, claims Musk
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders meeting news hub: watch Elon’s victory lap
Ford enables all dealers to sell EVs, bringing +90% of Americans within reach
Ford poaches ex-Tesla, Rivian, and Apple talent to develop affordable EVs
Jeep is launching an electric Renegade for under $25,000
Honda undercuts Tesla Model Y after slashing Prologue EV lease prices to $399/mo
Five EVs that lease for under $300/month

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New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). We’ll be posting bonus audio content there 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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June 12, 2024Optimus gets to work, a new BYD, EV forecasts, and go karts | Quick Charge
Tesla tweeted news that it has two autonomous Optimus robots working at its factory, BYD announces a new, RWD hot hatch, EV sales are building towards future growth, and there's a new, internationally recognized electric karting championship coming to the US. All this and more on today's exciting episode of Quick Charge.
And the best part? I've got a new filter on the intro that adds even more film grain – that Max Headroom aesthetic is really coming along!
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Tesla claims it has 2 Optimus humanoid robots working autonomously in factory
BYD Seal 06GT leaks in China as sporty new EV hatch poised for EU market
EV sales aren’t ‘lagging’ – they’re headed for long-term growth
Championship electric go-kart racing is coming to the US this fall, and you can participate

Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). We’ll be posting bonus audio content there as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news!

Share your thoughts!
Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!
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June 11, 2024Elon’s hole, Tesla jobs, GM excuses, and QMerit home solutions | Quick Charge
Elon Musk's Boring Company shows off its new hole at Giga Texas, Tesla is hiring again, Germany is number 2, GM won't be number 1, and QMerit has a holistic solution to electrify your home. All this and more on today's exciting episode of Quick Charge!
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Tesla paid for Elon Musk’s Boring Company to dig a tunnel under Giga Texas, but why?
Tesla restarts hiring beyond AI and robotics in a big way
Germany is No 1 in Europe for EV production, No 2 in the world
GM expects lower 2024 EV sales after killing its most popular model
PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities
FLO’s new Ultra DC fast chargers can charge EVs to 80% in 15 minutes

Prefer listening to podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). We'll be posting bonus audio content there as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don't miss a minute of Electrek's high-voltage daily news!

Share your thoughts!
Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!
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June 10, 2024Elon leaks the vote, Fred’s CT review, EV price parity, and Scooter takes flight
On today's show, we talk about Elon Musk and leaks surrounding his $56 billion comp package, 48V architecture, Fred's Cybertruck review, EV price parity, Nissan LEAF deals (that may or may not be a good thing), and Scooter's Florida Fliteboard adventure. All this and more, on today's episode of Quick Charge!
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Elon Musk leaks results from Tesla’s shareholder vote as messy week begins
Tesla Cybertruck review: incredible tech packaged in the weirdest way
Hyundai, Tesla pave the way for long-range (+300 mi) EV prices falling below average gas cars
Nissan offers Chevy Bolt EV drivers a deal to buy a new LEAF
Volvo suddenly shifts EX30, EX90 production to Belgium to avoid China-made EV tariffs
First ride on the Flite eFoils: Easy to learn and outrageous ‘flying’ fun out on the water [Video]

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

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June 06, 2024Jeep targets Tesla, Rivian R1 gets BIG upgrades, Fisker in trouble, and big solar
Jeep and Volkswagen are taking aim at the Tesla Model Y, Rivian announced a raft of upgrades for its more powerful, more affordable R1S and R1T electric trucks, NIO is down, Fisker is nearly out, and solar power is taking off in traditionally red states. All this and more on today's exciting episode of Quick Charge!
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Jeep takes aim at Tesla with its first electric SUV, new Wrangler-like EV coming soon
The VW ID.4 lease price is now the same as the Tesla Model Y
Rivian unveils next-gen R1 EVs to cut cost without affecting driver experience
NIO stock slides after Q1 results despite expected surge in Q2 EV deliveries
Fisker Inc. bankruptcy looms as latest SEC filing shows it has defaulted on a $3.5 million loan
The US installed more solar in Q1 2024 than it did in all of 2018

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

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June 05, 2024Kia EV3, a bunch of Volvo news, peak oil, Lectric e-bikes, and electric outboards
Kia's opened the order books on its new, affordable EV3 electric car, Volvo has a bunch of news for car enthusiasts and equipment geeks alike, we might be past peak oil, e-bikes are hot sellers, and Scooter Doll checks out some electric outboards from Mercury Marine. All this and more on today's Quick Charge!
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Kia opens EV3 orders in Korea with a starting price of $30,700
Volvo’s first all-electric EX90 rolls off the production line in South Carolina
Volvo CE expands its electric construction vehicle line-up with 3 new models
Winning: diesel demand hits 26-year low as EV, hydrogen sales boom
After Tesla, the surprising next best-selling electric vehicle in America is this electric bike
First drive with Mercury Marine’s electric Avator motors: A smooth, quiet ride (for small boats) [Video]

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Share your thoughts!
Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!
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11min
June 04, 2024Elon’s NVIDIA deal, Ford’s Explorer EV enters production, and BYD expands
Elon's NVIDIA deal could spell big trouble for Tesla, Ford's Explorer EV enters production, and BYD expands into the Bahamas (along with 10 other developing markets). All this and more on today's Quick Charge!
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Elon Musk asked Nvidia to prioritize GPU shipments to X over Tesla, emails reveal
Elon Musk’s compensation package case will haunt Tesla for years
Ford’s first all-electric Explorer rolls off assembly as new sport EV crossover debut looms
Ford’s electric vehicle sales continue surging in May despite shifting EV plans
BYD opens shop in the Caribbean with 10 new markets planned by the end of 2024

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Share your thoughts!
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11min
June 03, 2024EV sales take off in May, Tesla delays FSD updates, and big truck news
EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there's some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today's Quick Charge!
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales are on fire in the US, setting another record in May
Kia EV sales double in May, hitting highest ever as three-row EV9 rollout ramps up
BYD nearly tops all-time sales record in May as EV price cuts boost demand
Tesla starts selling the new Model 3 Performance in China
Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update is late and it’s a critical one
EV made easy: electric F-150 $200 cheaper to lease than gas version
Einride orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV electric semi trucks for US fleet

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that’s the plan, anyway). Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.
Share your thoughts!
Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

NOTE: I know the picture-in-picture is messed up, but it's too late to fix it now! Tune in tomorrow to see if my floating head ends up in the right place.
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May 30, 2024Chevy Equinox EV, VW’s flagship is a no-go, and Elon definitely isn’t hiding in Texas
Scooter Doll reviews Chevy's new, affordable Equinox 5-passenger crossover, Volkswagen's US dealers don't think the company's flagship ID.7 EV is going to be able to compete with Hyundai and Tesla, and Elon Musk's plans to move Tesla from Delaware to Texas really, definitely, pinky-swear, have nothing to do with him trying to get his hands on $56 billion. All this and more on today's episode of Quick Charge!
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Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]
Tesla is preparing to get Full Self-Driving package approved in China
Tesla reassures judge that move to Texas won’t affect Elon’s compensation case
Volkswagen US dealers question if the new ID.7 EV can compete amid delays
New York City is about to get its largest battery storage project

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday (that's the plan, anyway). Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Share your thoughts!
Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!
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13min
May 07, 2024Daily EV Recap: Tesla Consolidates Leadership
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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)
UPDATE: FreeWire hasn’t closed its HQ just yet
Elon Musk’s no.2 at Tesla goes back to China as the CEO isolates himself at the top
Tesla (TSLA) launches another round of layoffs
Lilium (LILM) receives firm order from UrbanLink to put 20 eVTOL jets into service in Florida
In 2023, investment in clean energy manufacturing shot up 70% from 2022
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How many episodes does Quick Charge have?

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