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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) confirms new record deliveries, beats expectations

Tesla launches CyberVault, a Cybertruck-inspired box with integrated EV home charging

Tesla Gigafactory Texas achieves production of 4,000 cars in a week, but trails behind Berlin

Rivian (RIVN) produces 9,395 EVs in Q1 remaining on track to hit 50K 2023 goal

Hyundai IONIQ 6 first drive: Is any other automaker delivering more value in high-tech EVs right now?

GM sells over 20K EVs for the first time in Q1 with Chevy Bolt, Cadillac Lyriq sales heating up

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla issues its first Tesla Semi recall

Tesla is rumored to be planning a US LFP battery cell factory with CATL

Tesla teases a new product, refers to ‘CyberVault’

Tesla Cybertruck paint jobs are confusing people

Tesla launches GigaBier: A Cybertruck-inspired $30 beer

Volkswagen’s new ID.7 electric sedan spotted for the first time in Germany without camo

Rivian is opening up its first Service Center in Europe, but it’s not for what you’d hope

Canoo (GOEV) settles SEC investigation, explores new funding for EV rollout

54 organizations demand Toyota shift to EVs globally as new CEO steps in

https://youtu.be/lDtA0ko_ocY

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla poaches battery expert to fix its dry electrode issue

Tesla Solar Roof is falling behind, but installations are increasing

Audi announces Q8 e-tron US pricing, starting at $74,000, with massive battery pack

Ford reopens F-150 Lightning orders as production (and prices) ramp up

Jeep converts iconic Wrangler to an electric off-road 650hp beast with the Magneto 3.0 concept

GMC and EarthCruiser team up to develop a Hummer EV overlander concept

Amazon has tripled the number of Rivian EDVs in use, delivering 75M packages emission-free

Rivian deletes Camp Kitchen and Tunnel Shuttle from Gear Shop

https://youtu.be/5vq8cEPKmUY

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla is on the hunt for electricians as it grows its solar/battery business

Rivian (RIVN) stock bounces after Q1 delivery data indicates strong results

Faraday Future finally starts production on FF91

Mercedes previews its first fully electric Maybach EQS 680 premium luxury SUV

Ford (F) projects a significant breakthrough with plans to sell its first EVs in this key region

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla (TSLA) is on pace for a record quarter

Tesla Cybertruck spotted testing steering, Elon Musk hypes turning radius

New Tesla Cybertruck sighting brings back megawiper debate

BlueCruise 1.2 on 2023 Mustang Mach-E hands… off review

Kia officially premieres EV9 SUV with 336-mile range, vehicle-to-grid capabilities, plus GT version

Nissan teases an electric skyline GT-R prototype called GT-R R32 EV

US and Japan make trade deal for battery minerals ahead of IRS decision

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Gigafactory Berlin finally reaches goal of 5,000 electric cars a week

Tesla driver claims Autopilot tried to avoid wheel flying off a car in scary crash caught on video

Tesla offers 10,000 free Supercharging miles to sell Model S/X by the end of the quarter

Rivian (RIVN) bets on employee relocation to boost EV production at plant

2035 combustion ban moves forward after Germany and EU reach agreement on e-fuels

Jeep shows off its Recon Moab 4xe electric vehicle concept to dealers [Images]

VinFast to ship longer-range VF 8 EVs to the US, larger VF 9 SUV to follow

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla gets hacked – winning the hackers $100,000 and a Model 3

Tesla launches Safety Score 2.0 – trying to make driver scoring system fairer

Tesla rolls out vision-based park assist, but it could still use some work

Ford preps for its second electric truck, Project T3, at future BlueOval City EV mega-campus

Polestar 2 is the most popular electric company car in Germany, cracking top ten overall

Lucid finally adds Apple CarPlay standard on all its EVs in latest OTA update

Burger King reveals whopping plans for a 100% electric vehicle fleet by 2030

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Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX, the largest technical mobility event in North America. Register now:

http://bit.ly/3wU8e2DNew 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 launches new extended service warranty straight from its app

Tesla expects to lose full $7,500 tax credit on its cheapest electric car

Tesla Model 3 used prices are down more than $11,000

Tesla Superchargers are now integrated in Rivian’s navigation

Here’s how many billions Ford expects its EV ‘startup’ to lose in 2023

VW’s Cupra mulls entering US market in quest to become a globally recognized EV brand

EV owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with home charging

https://youtu.be/vsiBGiaWE9A

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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.

Sponsored by SAE International: Join the global mobility community in Detroit from April 18-20 for WCX, the largest technical mobility event in North America. Register now:

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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 promises to double number of trees at Gigafactory Mexico after deforestation

Tesla taking delivery of another of world’s largest press for Cybertruck production

How BMW is using NVIDIA Omniverse to virtually produce its next-gen EVs

Genesis mulls a small luxury electric vehicle based on the Mint EV concept

Volkswagen Group to build four new EVs and batteries in Spain, including upcoming ID.2

The world’s largest rooftop solar array will be on a tire factory

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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) surges on strong sales in China

Tesla engineers tried to convince Elon Musk not to give up radar for self-driving

Ford releases fully electric, sub $50k Explorer SUV…in the wrong market

Watch Hyundai’s new AI-based robot charge an IONIQ 6 [Video]

EU bends to Germany’s demands, proposes separate e-fuels category in 2035 combustion ban

California may soon see a lot more driverless robotaxis on the road from GM’s Cruise

CATL begins mass production of its Qilin batteries with 13% more power than other 4680 cells

Bowlus to become the first fully electric luxury RV company following Volterra’s success

Polestar 3 electric SUV launches in China, starting at around $100k

https://youtu.be/N8RVDmSW79g

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