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Quick Charge episodes

August 31, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 30, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Autopilot’s ‘Elon Mode’ draws attention from regulators
Tesla expands Supercharger access for non-Tesla EVs in Australia
Kia plant fire pauses EV6 production in South Korea for a week
Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?
Is GM planning a rugged Kia EV9-rivaling electric SUV from Buick?

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6 min
August 30, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 29, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla makes Superchargers free in Europe for a day
Tesla battery longevity not affected by frequent Supercharging, study says
Germany OKs Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise feature, enabling hands-free driving
Toyota takes another hit, suspending all assembly operations in Japan
Ford is retiring these three gas models to make way for new electric vehicles
Volkswagen’s Rabbit returning as a sporty, nimble electric car in the US?
How an orange cone has become the symbol of opposition to the robotaxi in California
Kia EV5 will start much cheaper than expected, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y in China

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9 min
August 29, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 28, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Let’s talk about Elon Musk’s potato livestream of Tesla FSD v12
Elon Musk reassures Tesla HW3 owners, but bums out HW4 owners
Watch Tesla Cybertruck’s comically large wiper at work
Tesla now trolls Toyota with Cybertruck wrapped to look like Tundra
Hyundai thinks it has the answer to Tesla’s Supercharger network
Mercedes-Benz shares progress update of new global EV charging network

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8 min
August 27, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 26, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Autopilot probe is about to end, NHTSA hints at forcing changes on driver monitoring
Tesla Supercharger network to become $10 to $20 billion a year business, says Wedbush
Watch Tesla’s first Supercharger V4 with tap and go payment at work
Ford is offering a new $3K discount and lease offers on the 2023 Mustang Mach-E
Kia EV5 officially unveiled, check out the new compact electric SUV
Wallbox and Kia team up to try and bring bidirectional charging capabilities to EV9 owners
Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K
Rivian is sunsetting its least popular color paint option, and you can probably guess which
GM Ultium UAW battery workers win 25% pay increase
Polestar taps Mobileye for ADAS tech to enable hands-free, eyes-off driving, beginning in the 4 EV

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6 min
August 25, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 24, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla receives approval for 2 virtual power plants in Texas
Volkswagen opens ID.7 electric sedan pre-orders in Europe, starting at $62K
Nissan previews three new EVs to dealers, including a next-gen LEAF and Maxima successor
Mercedes electric 7-seat EQB upgraded for 2024 w/fresh facelift, new tech [Images]
Volvo teases first 100% electric minivan, the EM90 is like a ‘Scandinavian living room’
GMC Hummer EV EarthCruiser is the ultimate adventure machine that can charge itself
GM looks to catch up in China after getting OK to begin testing autonomous driving tech
Ford launches limited-edition matte black F-150 Lightning, and it looks sick

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9 min
August 24, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 23, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Elon Musk teases Tesla Cybertruck ‘production candidate’
Watch Tesla test Cybertruck’s likely final version on its own test track
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin production has been dipping, report says
Kia scraps the low-cost Rio, paving the way for two new electric vehicles
Kia officially reveals the new entry-level Ray EV, starting at $20,500
Polestar (PSNY) hits production milestone as 150,000th Polestar 2 rolls off the assembly line
Jeep owner Stellantis takes page from Volkswagen, mulls Chinese EV partnership

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7 min
August 23, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 22, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla changes its solar strategy, lays off workers, bets on certified installers
Tesla is paying $20,000 a year to be on Elon Musk’s X, and it’s not clear why
Lucid’s EV price cuts are working as Gravity electric SUV launch nears
Amtrak just rolled out its first-ever electric bus
Kia is reviving its affordable mini Ray EV, Korea’s first electric car
BYD to launch multiple EVs in Europe during IAA Mobility, including sub-brand Denza

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8 min
August 22, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 21, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla loses one of its most senior engineering executives
Tesla sues two former employees over ‘Tesla Files’ data leak
Tesla rolls out Apple Shortcuts, helping automate and use Siri for vehicle controls
Tesla Cybertruck spotted on glacier in Iceland for promo reel ahead of launch
Honda confirms it will adopt Tesla’s NACS, driven by GM’s adoption
Volkswagen ID.7 electric car production begins, new flagship EV is coming
Ford Mustang Mach-E EV recall fix is being investigated by the NHSTA

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9 min
August 19, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 19, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Megapack deliveries slip all the way to 2025 despite production ramp
Acura teases Electric Vision concept that could be a potential NSX sports car EV
Toyota’s electric bZ4X is now cheaper to lease than the Hybrid Camry
Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6 with 320 hp, GT-Line elements
Lamborghini officially reveals the commanding Lanzador EV, its first 100% electric vehicle
Automobili Pininfarina unveils the new topless Barchetta – now the most expensive EV on the planet

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10 min
August 18, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 17, 2023
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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):
Makeshift Tesla Powerwall-based power station helps Maui amid fires
Texas officially forces Tesla’s NACS on charging stations to get access to $400 million in subsidies
Tesla wants to launch an in-house rental service
Fisker shares new details of Alaska pickup, including battery sizes and ‘world’s largest cupholder’
Jaguar is scrapping the I-Pace as part of its EV revamp, electric 4-door GT due 2024
Ford and SK announce new massive battery cathode factory in Quebec’s battery valley
Rivian’s new Dual-Motor R1S and R1T earn over 350 miles of EPA range with additional large battery pack
Acura finally joins the EV ethos, unveils ZDX with competitive range, hands-free driving

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10 min