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- Halloween kickoff, record EV sales, and healthier oysters
On today's Halloween-y episode of Quick Charge, we've got record EV sales from GM, Hyundai, Kia, and more! We've also got big trucks and fat oysters and ALL of it is powered by electric!
That's right, kids – despite the doom and gloom you see on your racist uncle's social media feed, electric vehicle sales keep reaching new heights. That's true of cars, and it's also true of big electric semi trucks and, apparently, fishing boats off the coast of Main. Check it out for yourself!
Source Links- Kia’s EV sales skyrocket in the US in September, driven by the hot new EV9 SUV
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales top 30,000 in the US for 2024 after ‘strong demand’ in Q3
- GM nears double-digit EV market share in the US after Q3 sales surged
- Volvo’s cheapest EV just hit a major milestone as sales surge
- SWITCH-ON project has 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks headed to California
- Aquaculture is going electric in Maine with the help of Aqua superPower and the US DOE
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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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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!10 min - $25,000 electric Mazda, Tesla FSD v12.5 data dive, and a big, BIG crane
On today's heavy episode of Quick Charge, we check out the world's largest electric crane, analyze the crowd sourced Tesla FSD driving data for v12.5, and check out the all-new $25,000 EV from Mazda (that just went on sale).
In addition to data-backed claims that Tesla's latest Full Self Driving software is worse than before by almost every metric, we've also got a first of its kind hybrid RV from Thor Industries and a special offer for Ford buyers to make living with your new electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-transit easier than ever.
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- Mazda EZ-6 EV goes on sale with a starting price under $25,000
- Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing
- Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new ‘Power Promise’
- Find local deals on Mustang Mach-E
- Find local deals on F-150 Lightning
- Find local deals on Ford E-Transit
- Thor electric RV concept packs a 140 kWh battery and 500 mile range
- World’s largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity
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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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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!14 min - Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down prices, and California upgrades
On today's emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable.
Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred's initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working on new, more affordable EV batteries, and the state of California has a low(er) cost solution to seriously upgrade its energy grid. All this and a new secret word, too – enjoy!
Source Links- Tesla Full Self-Driving third-party testing shows ridiculous 13 miles between interventions
- Elon Musk says Tesla FSD v12.4 will drive a year between intervention, but there’s a caveat
- Hyundai and Kia launch new LFP battery project for lower-priced EVs
- Hyundai’s new Georgia EV plant adds its 18th supplier as an extensive US network unfolds
- Kia’s EV charging service now has access to over 800,000 chargers across Europe
- New CA smart grid law will help solar and fix the grid by… simply replacing wires
- Get all your EV questions answered during Drive Electric Week, Sep 27-Oct 6
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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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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!11 min - The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers, and Hyundai gets to work
On today's gigantic episode of Quick Charge, the world's number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars!
We also cover BYD's rapid expansion into new markets, Ford's struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the new Hyundai commercial EV partnership with IVECO that could mean an all-new medium duty Nikola van is coming to the US. All this and more – enjoy!
Source Links- BYD rolls 9 millionth NEV off its assembly lines with 1 million built in last 3 months alone
- BYD prepares to unleash its second 7,000-car carrier to fuel its global EV expansion
- BYD launches popular Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 EVs in Kenya with local Toyota dealer
- Ford exec says most drivers don’t realize the major perks of EVs like charging at home
- Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey
- Hyundai launches its first Chassis Cab electric work truck in Korea for $42,000
- IVECO announces new electric cargo van, will it come to US as a Nikola?
- Tripling renewables globally by 2030 is doable, says new IEA report
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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!12 min - Bollinger production starts, Fred calls FSD dangerous, and Model Y goes for the gold
On today's energizing episode of Quick Charge, Fred Lambert takes the latest Tesla Full Self Driving software for a spin in Quebec, Model Y sales threaten to take the top spot on the US sales charts, and we interview Bollinger Motor's chief revenue officer, Jim Connelly.
But don't just read the headlines on this one – Fred's FSD article is worth the read, the Model Y's climb up the charts is worth the analysis, and there's even a $1B solar energy storage project in Utah worth getting excited about. All this and more – enjoy!
Source Links- Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous
- Tesla Model Y has a shot at becoming best-selling car in the US
- It begins: Bollinger B4 medium duty EV enters series production
- Interview | Bollinger Motors CRO Jim Connelly
- You can score $14,000 off the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new lease cash incentive
- A $1 billion solar + battery storage project just broke ground in Utah
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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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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!21 min - Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and Volvo overtakes Tesla
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he's got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress.
As far as popularity contests go, Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on Cars.com, Hyundai is gearing up for battle in Europe, Scooter takes the Polestar 3 for a spin, and we remind you to listen to T-Swift and vote this November.
Source Links- Elon Musk claims Tesla Robotaxi will be as cheap as the bus, does the math work?
- Electric vehicles outperformed diesel in this winter’s extreme cold
- Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia’s new EV9 are the most popular EVs on Cars.com
- Hyundai sees Europe as a ‘battleground’ for EVs and wants its share of the market
- Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August
- Polestar 3 first drive: This all-electric SUV is masterfully tuned and sneaky fast
- House GOP pass bill that would kill thousands, increase fuel costs $100B/yr
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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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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!11 min - No wraps for Cybertruck, Chevy EV deals, and recycled solar takes off
On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Tesla full self driving and why it hasn't made its way to HW3 vehicles, Cybertruck wraps are going away, and why it might be a great month to buy a new Chevy EV.
We also ask why Tesla is stepping back Cybertruck wraps, talk up Chevy's new Chinese battery deal, and the bowtie brand's new deals on its electric models, too! All this and the Porsche Macan as we close out the week's EV news. Enjoy!
Source Links- Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v12.5 rollout on HW3 failed, what happens next?
- Tesla appears to be winding down its Cybertruck wrapping business
- GM may buy Chinese EV batteries, but they will be made in the US
- Find 0% financing deals on Chevy Silverado EVs near you
- Thinking of buying a Chevy EV? September could be your month
- Porsche Macan EV hits US dealers Sep 30; EPA range just certified at 308mi
- Heliene will make solar panels using SOLARCYCLE’s recycled glass and it’s a big deal
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 (and sometimes Sunday). 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!
Got news? Let us know!
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!12 min - Debate aftermath, Tesla patents, Kia’s $30K EV3, and James Carter stops by
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, more than 78% of Trump voters support Biden's IRA policies, we talk up Kia's affordable EV3 electric car, share our favorite Trump-Harris debate memes, and industry analyst (and satirist) James Carter stops by to talk about the role of satire in the future of mobility.
We also talk about Tesla's "unboxed" manufacturing patents and the promise of affordable EVs, and highlight two new trim levels on Kia's affordable, $30,000 EV3. Be sure to check it out, and post your favorite post-debate memes in the comments.
Source Links- 78% of Trump voters support Biden’s clean energy incentives
- Help with fractions, EV sales up, a $50K Lucid, and solar is bigger in Texas
- Vision Mobility | Automotive Consulting
- Tesla reveals its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process in a patent
- Kia’s low-cost EV3 is about to get even better with new variants on the way
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 (and sometimes Sunday). 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!
Got news? Let us know!
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!30 min - Help with fractions, EV sales up, a $50K Lucid, and solar is bigger in Texas
On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, we bust the myth of slowing EV sales by teaching journalists how to do math. We also check out the new, $50,000 mainstream Lucid and break the news to California that they're not #1 anymore.
We also mark Greenlane's groundbreaking (literally!) flagship EV charging station for big trucks, and talk up Rivian's Top Safety Pick+ status, making it unique among little trucks. All this and more – enjoy!
Source Links- EV sales have not fallen, cooled, slowed or slumped. Stop lying in headlines.
- BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe
- Tesla deletes its blog post stating all cars have self-driving hardware
- Ford F-150 Lightning sales surged 160% in August, but gas cars still dominate the total
- Lucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EV
- Greenlane breaks ground on its flagship electric truck charging stop
- The only pickup truck awarded an IIHS Top Safety+ rating is the all-electric Rivian R1T
- Texas just became No 1 in the US for most utility-scale solar
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 (and sometimes Sunday). 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!
Got news? Let us know!
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!12 min - Wireless Tesla, BYD and Lucid step up, and a wicked-fast Dodge EV
On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, the Tesla brain drain continues as another key executive departs the company, rivals BYD and Lucid step up their self-driving games, and Dodge reveals an AWD electric Hornet with 1,070 hp that does 0-60 in 1.4 seconds!
We also talk about Tesla's new wireless charging patents and what they might mean for Robotaxi, Xtracycle's new cargo bike, and explore Zion national park in their new, all-electric shuttle bus fleet. Enjoy!
Source Links- Tesla loses another director, who built software for Tesla Energy
- Tesla reveals its wireless home EV charging station in patent filings
- I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why
- BYD launches the new Han EV powered by its latest tech, starting at just $25,000
- Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more
- Xtracycle Hopper launched as brand’s most affordable premium cargo e-bike yet
- 1,070 hp, AWD electric Dodge Hornet R/T goes from 0-60 in 1.4 sec. (!)
- Zion becomes first national park with an all-electric shuttle bus service
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 (and sometimes Sunday). 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!
Got news? Let us know!
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!15 min
About 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.
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