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  • Quick Charge Podcast: September 14, 2023

    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 achieves breakthrough in single-piece car casting, report says
    • Tesla might offer optional Cybertruck coating that is scratch-proof to everything but diamonds
    • Tesla moves closer to launching ‘Tesla Electric’ in Australia
    • Rivian just improved R1T and R1S ride quality through a software update
    • Toyota promises new EVs coming in 2026 with nearly 500 miles of range
    • New petition calls for GM to stand by $30K Chevy Equinox EV starting price

    • https://youtu.be/umQT4AaEXuk

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        8 min
      • Quick Charge Podcast: September 13, 2023

        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 officially launches Powerwall 3, releases specs
        • Tesla (TSLA) is most shorted stock, Elon Musk suspects Bill Gates still in it
        • 15 Tesla vehicles were torched by a group of radical morons
        • Hyundai is developing a Tesla-like Giga Press to boost EV production and cut costs
        • Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen with planned job cuts amid low demand
        • Porsche’s new Taycan Turbo GT spotted with a sleek and sporty design to rival Tesla Plaid
        • Chinese EVs hit with EU probe after massive surge of cheap electric vehicle imports
        • Biden-Harris Administration allocates $100 million to repair and replace existing EV chargers

        • https://youtu.be/ml5p1wLzONc

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            10 min
          • Quick Charge Podcast: September 12, 2023

            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):

            • A Tesla robotaxi ‘concept’ was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography
            • Tesla Semi proves itself in fascinating, new independent test
            • Tesla Cybertruck wheel cover flies off in traffic as production looms
            • Hyundai’s new 2024 Kona Electric is bigger, bolder, and better than ever
            • VW lags in its most important market as Tesla, EV makers become go-to for new tech
            • Volkswagen launches 2024 ID.6 Crozz EV with more range, $35K starting price in China
            • BMW, Ford, and Honda form new company streamline electrical grids, invite other automakers to join

            • https://youtu.be/bxt6YvsaaPc

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                7 min
              • Quick Charge Podcast: September 11, 2023

                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 (TSLA) stock surges from optimistic look at Dojo supercomputer
                • Tesla will build next-gen/cheaper electric cars in Texas rather than Mexico first
                • Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 car and robotaxi are both futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’
                • Hyundai IONIQ 5 facelift spotted testing in the US with a fresh design update
                • Nikola trucks can’t stop catching fire as 4th fire occurs
                • EV driver calls cops on Energy Secretary after her staff blocks charger with ICE car
                • BMW to invest $750 million in UK plant to build its new, fully electric MINI models

                • https://youtu.be/8ruX_IksxFU

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                    9 min
                  • Quick Charge Podcast: September 9, 2023

                    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 reaches 50,000 Supercharger milestone in just over a decade
                    • Tesla starts Powerwall 3 installations: It looks worse but is more useful
                    • See what a Tesla Cybertruck looks like after crashing into a ditch
                    • Kia EV9 sales slowed by premium prices, quality issues ahead of US debut
                    • Fisker to ramp up Ocean production in Q4, can it hit its already revised annual guidance?
                    • Lotus unveils all-electric Emeya: Its first 4-door hyper-GT that goes 0-100km/h under 2.8 secs
                    • Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers
                    • CATL and Huawei’s premium EV startup Avatr announces EU launch following sedan reveal

                    • https://youtu.be/8kt1xKqOOGI

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                        10 min
                      • Quick Charge Podcast: September 7, 2023

                        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 Mexico might be coming online way later than expected
                        • Tesla announces production of 2 millionth EV at Giga Shanghai
                        • Tesla finally adds a blind spot indicator to the Model 3 Highland
                        • Cybertruck ‘Release Candidate’ spotted supercharging, shows why we need V4
                        • Tesla secures deal to deploy 20,000 Universal Wall Connectors at Hilton hotels
                        • Honda announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS connector
                        • Mullen Automotive (MULN) receives Nasdaq determination and now faces stock delisting
                        • 10,000 Chevy Bolt EUV charging cords recalled over electric shock risk
                        • Still in the game: A week with the Nissan Ariya

                        • https://youtu.be/vyPUzuJ4zZU

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                            10 min
                          • Quick Charge Podcast: September 6, 2023

                            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 now charging $1,000 for its controversial yoke steering wheel
                            • Tesla launches accessory so dumb, Elon Musk thought it wasn’t real
                            • 2024 Polestar 2 first drive: Dual motor shines on the road, but the single motor’s range is a big win
                            • Is Rivian’s powered tonneau cover coming back? Looks like it!
                            • Polestar (PSNY) is launching a smartphone beside its first electric SUV in China

                            • https://youtu.be/xGa-17X3g2w

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                                7 min
                              • Quick Charge Podcast: September 5, 2023

                                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):

                                • Close look at Tesla Model 3 Highland
                                • Tesla Cybertruck spotted towing a big trailer
                                • We finally have a clear shot of the Tesla Cybertruck with frunk open
                                • Ford Mustang Mach-E sales bounce back, becoming 2nd best-selling EV SUV behind Tesla’s Model Y
                                • Ford files for F-200 trademark – Is it a more powerful electric truck?
                                • 2024 VW ID.4 pairing greater range, HP with infotainment system upgrade
                                • Volkswagen slashes ID.4 prices in China, now starting at $20,000
                                • The electric hot hatch is here: VW will electrify the GTI
                                • Mercedes-Benz CLA concept is the long-range entry-level EV we’ve been waiting for
                                • Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is getting a smaller, cheaper electric model
                                • BMW unveils Vision Neue Klasse: Showcasing the brand’s high-tech, efficient future
                                • Lucid targets $50K EV ‘right in the heart of Tesla Model 3, Model Y territory’

                                • https://youtu.be/_LF6ozVHLmk

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                                    10 min
                                  • Quick Charge Podcast: September 2, 2023

                                    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 Model 3 Highland officially unveiled with new design and unexpected features
                                    • Tesla cuts FSD price by $3K in US, $3.5K in Canada
                                    • Tesla drops price of Model S/X, Model X now qualifies for US tax credit
                                    • Tesla is testing Cybertruck with dual-motor powertrain, interior look
                                    • Rivian hires former Porsche Cars North America CEO as CCO to steer business growth
                                    • Hyundai and LG to spend an extra $2B on their US EV battery plant

                                    • https://youtu.be/OIdgzzhzeTE

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                                        8 min
                                      • Quick Charge Podcast: August 31, 2023

                                        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):

                                        • Biden gives lifeline to legacy automakers with $15B to retrofit existing factories for EV production
                                        • Tesla is under federal investigation over company resources being used to build Elon Musk a house
                                        • Tesla Powerwall VPP gets closer to reality in Puerto Rico as utility gets greenlight
                                        • Is this the new Tesla Model 3?
                                        • Fisker gives us a closer look at the $30K PEAR SUV with new details and range updates
                                        • Polestar (PSNY) losses grow in Q2 amid record deliveries, two new EVs near production
                                        • Is Honda reviving the two-door Prelude as an EV? New trademark sparks debate
                                        • We drove Battle Motors’ awesome electric garbage truck on a racetrack

                                        • https://youtu.be/zvIOoGCYVN0

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                                            9 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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