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  • Quick Charge Podcast: March 11, 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 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.

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    Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

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      7 min
    • Quick Charge Podcast: February 29, 2024

      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.

      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 has to deal with treehuggers camping in the Gigafactory Berlin forest
      • Tesla announces new automakers getting access to Superchargers soon
      • Ford officially launches Tesla Supercharger access, free adapter now available to order
      • Rivian confirms Tesla Supercharger access in March
      • Ford’s next-gen EVs could feature 800V fast charging
      • Rivian (RIVN) R1S cracks top 5 best-selling EVs in Q4 just as EV leasing heats up
      • Nissan ends LEAF production in the UK for new EVs, including its successor

      • https://youtu.be/NSuAH5XClWk

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          6 min
        • Quick Charge Podcast: February 28, 2024

          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 to unveil new Roadster this year, Elon doubles down on rockets/SpaceX collab
          • Tesla loses lead interior designer
          • Tesla is reportedly in talks with Italy for a factory
          • Jeep, Ram owner calls on former GM exec to spearhead EV offensive in the US
          • Funding secured: Polestar’s (PSNY) outlook bounces back with $1 billion in external cash
          • GM says its new Chevy Bolt EV will save billions with more affordable LFP batteries
          • Aston Martin delays the launch of its first BEV

          • https://youtu.be/6Irm6yhsmnw

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              6 min
            • Quick Charge Podcast: February 27, 2024

              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 Model Y 2024 scores near-perfect in IIHS’ crash tests
              • Tesla updates its mobile app with AI assistant, highlights non-car products
              • Tesla talks Cybertruck coming to Canada, Rivian accelerates deliveries
              • You won’t believe who bought almost $1 million worth of Tesla Roadsters
              • BYD has no plans to launch EVs in the US, says the market is too confusing for buyers
              • BYD storms into Europe as first car transport ship docks in Germany carrying 3K vehicles
              • Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y
              • Smartphone builder Xiaomi’s first EV coming in Q2 and looks to capitalize on 20M current users

              • https://youtu.be/15vZrWW77U4

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                  9 min
                • Quick Charge Podcast: February 26, 2024

                  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 dominates brand loyalty: once you go EV, you don’t go back
                  • Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous spotted being filmed for promo
                  • Tesla Cybertruck’s ‘armor glass’ stops break-in attempt caught on sentry mode
                  • Kia slashes EV6, EV9 prices by up to $10K in Korea to boost demand
                  • Ford stops 2024 F-150 Lightning shipments as hundreds of pickups pile up
                  • Rivian (RIVN) stock hits all-time low after double analyst downgrade, job cuts
                  • GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

                  • https://youtu.be/_P_Yj0kEpPA

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                      6 min
                    • Quick Charge Podcast: February 22, 2024

                      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.

                      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 works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
                      • Kia’s US-made EV9 may not qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit at first
                      • Mercedes-Benz drastically backtracks EV plans, will build gas cars well into 2030s
                      • Prologue first drive: A beginner-level EV on par with Honda’s first entry into the segment
                      • Ford leaks J3400 to CCS adapter for Tesla Superchargers
                      • Nikola (NKLA) delivers first hydrogen fuel cell truck in the US, new EV trucks coming

                      • https://youtu.be/70w9QbTslLo

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                          9 min
                        • Quick Charge Podcast: February 21, 2024

                          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.

                          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’s union fight in Sweden may now affect Superchargers
                          • Tesla ramps up Cybertruck production, large fleet spotted
                          • Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 autonomously look for a parking spot
                          • Tesla Cybertruck drives through water in first real-world Wade Mode test
                          • Rivian’s (RIVN) gross margins fall in Q4 2023, EV maker cuts staff, but there’s more to it
                          • GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
                          • Chinese EVs in the US? Stellantis’ CEO is open to the idea if governments block exports
                          • First Stellantis EV for the US rolls off the assembly line after selling out of dealer allocation

                          • https://youtu.be/gm-bY3W8MgM

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                              9 min
                            • Quick Charge Podcast: February 20, 2024

                              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.

                              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 Gigafactory Berlin expansion is voted down by locals
                              • Tesla fights back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores
                              • New Tesla Model 3 Performance refresh spotted with new seats
                              • These 3 major automakers may team up to save themselves, build cheap EVs
                              • Ford slashes prices of 2023 Mustang Mach-E and adds huge incentives for F-150 Lightning
                              • Nikola Badger electric pickup makes a comeback in the most hilarious way

                              • https://youtu.be/oV0yzTD0eFY

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                                  6 min
                                • Quick Charge Podcast: February 19, 2024

                                  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.

                                  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 updating its notoriously bad auto wipers ‘soon’
                                  • Mexico pushes Tesla to start Gigafactory construction soon, but it hesitates
                                  • Tesla Cybertruck is a mistake turned marketing tool
                                  • Another EV startup gets stern NYSE warning
                                  • Rivian (RIVN) confirms more affordable R2 electric SUV will launch in Europe
                                  • Ford cuts 2023 Mustang Mach-E prices in Canada by up to $13,000
                                  • Biden may cave to pressures from automakers and Trump on EV ambitions


                                  • https://youtu.be/xdnK65mZCoE

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                                      7 min
                                    • Quick Charge Podcast: February 16, 2024

                                      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.

                                      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 opens Powerwall 3 orders, Elon reveals 30 kW peak power
                                      • Tesla offers to accelerate Cybertruck delivery with referral program, sold out in hours
                                      • Tesla dominated US EV registrations in 2023, but Rivian and Hyundai are catching on
                                      • Kia’s new EV9 electric SUV is being marked up by dealers against the brand’s desire
                                      • Is this Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV spotted in the wild?

                                      • https://youtu.be/Z6DYtJ9-0dw

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                                          6 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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