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Quick Charge episodes

August 03, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 2, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla and Rivian are heading to court over ‘stolen trade secret’ claims
Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on ‘final piece of the FSD AI puzzle’
Tesla restarts deploying Magic Dock adapters at Superchargers in the US
The first Tesla (and first EV) to drive around the world is doing it again now
Subaru shifts focus to EVs with plans for eight electric models by 2028
XPeng (XPEV) shares fall after autonomous driving leader resigns
Volkswagen exploring another EV partnership in China, this time for Jetta

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7 min
August 02, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: August 1, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla plans 9 electric semitruck charging stations between California and Texas
Video of Tesla Cybertruck production has leaked
Tesla is under investigation by NHTSA over 12 reports that Model 3/Y are losing steering control
Tesla and other automakers are in talks with Exxon to secure lithium
Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV sales soar, breaking new US monthly record in July
Subaru 3-row electric SUV to be built in the US… by Toyota
Kia pauses EV9 reservations in Canada as demand outpaces low supply
Ford says F-150 Lightning price cuts are driving up orders as production ramp begins

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7 min
August 01, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 31, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Close look at Tesla’s massive Megacharger for its Tesla Semi electric truck
Uber is buying 100 Tesla Model Ys to deploy in Tokyo
This Tesla caused quite a buzz when it bummed a charge in a small town
2024 Chevy Blazer EV prices and range revealed, starting at $57K with as much as 320 miles range
Toyota plans to build ‘competitive’ local EVs in China as it looks to play catchup
Mazda kills off MX-30 EV in US, again, after selling just 66 cars

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9 min
July 30, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 29, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Giga Texas had a false active shooter report; police investigating the source
Tesla starts email campaign for FSD transfer: demand trigger rather than doing the right thing
Tesla adds demo drives to its referral program
Kia EV5 $40K electric SUV to be revealed next month in China, direct aim at Tesla Model Y
Chrysler says its first EV will forge a new path, Airflow concept was just the beginning
Watch out: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro SSV electric Police trucks are hitting US streets
VinFast gets the green light for US listing as it breaks ground on its first US EV plant

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11 min
July 28, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 27, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Disapproval of Elon Musk is top reason Tesla owners are selling, survey says
Closer look at Tesla’s strange Cybertruck with Ford F-150 wrap
Tesla vastly overstates its vehicles’ range, report states
Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving update is ‘mind-blowing,’ but that doesn’t mean much anymore
Tesloid’s Model Y Camping Tent brings luxury and comfort to the camping experience [Save 10%]
Ford Q2 earnings: EV adoption will be ‘slower than expected,’ pushes back 600K run rate goal
Rivian CEO says buying an ICE vehicle is like ‘building a horse barn,’ R2 will help pull buyers

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9 min
July 27, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 26, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
7 auto giants unite to build universal network of 30K+ clean-energy-powered fast chargers to North America
Tesla appears to have shut down Fremont factory for upgrades
Tesla to use tribal land loophole to finally operate in Connecticut
Tesla finally confirms Supercharger V4 has 350 kW output
If your Tesla starts to stink like cheesy feet, this is what you have to do
Stellantis CEO compares margins with Tesla, GM ahead of first EV launches in the US
Porsche stands by EV sales target despite falling Taycan sales, supply chain issues
Nissan hits 1 million EV sales 12 years after launching the LEAF

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14 min
July 26, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 25, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla now outsells Toyota in California
Tesla settles class action over solar roof pricing debacle
GM confirms Ultium-based Chevy Bolt EV is coming, beats Q2 estimates
Ample announces global partnership with Mitsubishi Fuso to implement battery swap tech
China’s first electric pickup truck is headed for international markets
World’s first flying electric car headed for US dealerships as it racks up $750M in pre-orders

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8 min
July 25, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 24, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla starts offering 7-year loans to lower payments on its electric cars
Tesla Cybertruck spotted with wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150
There’s a way to get a brand new Tesla Model 3 for less than $14,000 in California
Porsche Taycan sets new EV record after traveling over 1K miles in under 30 hours
Stellantis and Samsung green light plans for second EV battery plant in US
Toyota falters as Japan’s EV hesitancy claims second victim in China
We’re finally getting an ‘electrified’ Miata in 2026

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9 min
July 22, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 22, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla Cybertruck with new darker camouflage wrap spotted
Tesla launches its electric vehicles in Malaysia
BMW’s first electric 5 series sedan, the i5, begins rolling off the assembly line
Ford EV head says dealers having inventory isn’t a bad thing
Volvo is pushing back EX90 production, here’s when we can expect the electric SUV
Volvo’s EV margins take a hit in Q2, but the EX30 is expected to change that
Toyota is recalling over 12K electric bZ3 sedans in China for defective door handles
Rivian adds cheaper dual-motor option to R1T, R1S configurator

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7 min
July 21, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: July 20, 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):
Tesla (TSLA) stock crashes on anticipated lower production and a ‘real’ recall
Tesla (TSLA) delivers wild amount of energy storage again, but solar is down bad
Tesla appears ready to take Bitcoin payments again
Webasto introduces NACS charging connector for North America
Rivian’s first cheaper dual-motor R1T models arrive in R1 shop
China’s SAIC Motor confirms partnership to supply Audi with its next EV platform
Nissan’s historic plant preps for electric era, follows Toyota with solid-state EV battery plans
Magna invests $790 million to set up shop and supply Ford’s BlueOval City in Tennessee

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9 min