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 unblocks Giga Texas windows, letting drones peek into Cybertruck production line

As pickup competitors loom, Rivian turns to family fun SUVs and lower costs

Ford plans a high-performance F-150 electric pickup, and it’s called Flash

Infiniti shows dealers new Tesla Model S-like electric sedan amid brand refresh

Volkswagen is confident it can deliver an affordable EV (sub-$27K) and profitably

Fisker finally kicks off first US Ocean deliveries, where else but California

Multiple Nikola electric semitrucks caught on fire, company claims foul play

Car Wars report says Ford, GM, and Stellantis will gain the most US EV market share

Washington will be 2nd state to require Tesla NACS for public charger money

https://youtu.be/thOAmy_NPjc

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Model 3 refresh is rumored to feature steer-by-wire, RGB lights, and more

Tesla Autopilot’s ‘Elon Mode’ is not really called that

Tesla’s US inventory crashes in end-of-quarter push [Updated]

Tesla is looking to acquire wireless charging startup

Tesla Dojo supercomputer is finally coming next month

Ford receives massive $9.2B loan to boost US EV battery capacity

Lordstown (RIDE) founder dumps entire stake in EV startup following Foxconn feud

https://youtu.be/J4FhmftYAes

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Elon Musk hints at Tesla entering India next year

Tesla has the top 4 most American-made cars, only American automaker in top 10

Ford CEO dismisses Tesla Cybertruck: ‘I make trucks for real people who do real work’

Texas to require Tesla’s NACS connector on charging stations in the state

Hyundai’s new EV platform signals an electric truck is coming – could it be Kia?

Toyota will use AI to maximize future EV range

Mazda explores EV battery partnership with Panasonic Energy to fuel next-gen EVs

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Rivian latest to climb aboard the NACS hype train, will offer Tesla Supercharger access to drivers

Tesla (TSLA) stock soars as automakers want to secure access to Supercharger network

Tesla Megapack 2XL to power new giant 877 MWh Neoen battery project

You can now buy a Hyundai IONIQ 6 for less than a Tesla Model 3

Hyundai wants to ‘look into it from customer’s perspective’ before adopting Tesla’s connector

Hyundai plans for double-digit profit margins via new EV platform, next-gen batteries

Toyota Europe boss says the automaker will be ready for 100% EVs from 2035

Cadillac teases electric Escalade IQ ahead of reveal (video)

https://youtu.be/0U7BtyOnSqQ

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla gives rare and interesting look at its Supercharger monitoring system

Tesla Cybertruck lands in New Zealand for final winter testing

Tesla discounts Model S/X $8,000, plus 3 years of free Supercharging in end-of-quarter push

Tesla announces it produced 10 million 4680 battery cells at Giga Texas

Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUVs investigated after 30 power loss reports

Act now: Order your Chevy Bolt EV or EUV before it’s gone for good

Kia begins delivering its new flagship EV9 electric SUV

Kia plans new entry-level EV and electric crossover to expand lineup

https://youtu.be/cNh_vkgmRok

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla patents a new steer-by-wire system

Tesla Semi recall suggests production is still slow

Tesla has now installed over 500,000 Powerwalls

Stellantis to enter affordable EV segment with sub-$27,000 model next year

Rivian is prioritizing R1S production with robust demand into 2024

Volkswagen Group hits 1 million mark in MEB-based EV production milestone

Nikola (NKLA) to wean down spending, cut staff to optimize zero-emission truck production

Toyota secures $850M from Japan to fuel EV battery tech plans

https://youtu.be/hZxTvdJcAhU

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Elon Musk to meet with President Macron for 2nd time in a month amid rumors of Tesla factory in France

Tesla increases price of its home charging station with NACS

Tesla offers 3 months of free Superchargers on new Model 3 ahead of expected refresh

Tesla confirms Powerwall-backed virtual power plants in Texas and Puerto Rico soon

Exclusive: Rivian to acquire ABRP (A Better Route Planner)

We tested Mercedes-Benz’s new ChatGPT voice assistant integration and heard some horrible jokes [Video]

VinFast will pay buyers if they encounter issues with their EVs

https://youtu.be/S7UYazAML74

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Elon Musk updates Tesla Semi production

Tesla Cybertruck spotted with camouflage starts rumors

Tesla slightly increases Model Y price

Rivian (RIVN) will lose its spot in the Nasdaq-100 index next week, Nasdaq confirms

GM stops replacing ’20-22 Bolt recall batteries, offers diagnostics software instead

Ford dreams up a roof-mounted backup EV battery system

Kia’s new high-performance EV will pack over 600hp based on next-gen ‘eM’ platform

Lotus Elise reimagined as a sporty EV that can fully charge in 6 minutes

https://youtu.be/wd5dH0vXdXA

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) stock is on an incredible run, here’s why

Stellantis says it’s not ready to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector, but it is considering it

2024 Polestar 2 gets slight price bump, but more range and new features included

Is Volkswagen hinting at an upcoming electric Beetle?

Fastest production electric car lands in the US as Rimac hands over first Nevera EV hypercar

The EVengers? Hyundai unites with Samsung, SK, and LG to form an EV alliance

GM plans fourth EV battery plant with new Samsung SDI partnership

https://youtu.be/-kzm-tmALa0

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla’s NACS connector gains support from a bunch of other companies

Tesla unveils new Giga Laboratory concept

Toyota shareholders protest EV stance with votes to oust longtime leader from the board

Check out the arrival of Rivian’s on-site wind turbine

NIO slashes EV prices and removes key free battery swap service

BYD establishes joint venture to begin mass producing its nascent sodium-ion EV batteries

Ford’s first carbon-neutral assembly plant to produce electric Explorer, next-gen EVs

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