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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Gigafactory Mexico, more details are coming in

Tesla drops Model S and Model X prices, now starts at just $90K

Hyundai tech can automatically lift or lower EVs to improve range and protect the batteries

After disappointment with 50,000 EV production goal, Rivian (RIVN) ups the ante internally

Lordstown (RIDE) sold 3 Endurance EV trucks in Q4, says new EV program in the works

VinFast owner establishes a new electric car and scooter rental company

Amprius is going to open a new gigafactory in Colorado

https://youtu.be/BTA9q9L9Pm8

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, and it’s huge

Watch Tesla Semi and Cybertruck go head-to-head in a ‘sort of’ drag race

Ford tripling F-150 Lightning, doubling Mach E production in 2023

Subaru takes a page from Toyota appointing new CEO to compete in the EV era

EU delays final vote to ban combustion vehicles by 2035 as Germany suddenly wavers

Governor says Volkswagen’s new plant to build Scout EVs is coming to South Carolina

First Toyota and BYD co-developed electric bZ3 rolls off the line in China for under $30K

https://youtu.be/StDkBI5gWD4

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla teases a new wireless home charging station

Deadly Tesla crash was just pedal confusion, despite social media rumors

Tesla cofounder’s Redwood shows 95% efficiency in battery recycling pilot

Ford will restart F-150 Lightning production on March 13

Revolutionary or rogue? Ford’s future EVs may just repo themselves

Ford creates new Latitude AI business to develop hands-free, automated driving tech

https://youtu.be/PFhPzKJQ0Jo

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla Investor Day news hub: Master Plan Part 3, new vehicle platform and more

Tesla officially opens Superchargers to non-Tesla EV owners in the US and explains how it works

World first! Charging a Chevy Bolt EV on a Tesla Supercharger using Magic Dock

Tesla is working on a Model Y refresh codenamed ‘Juniper,’ report says

Tesla releases detailed look at its data privacy approach

Rivian (RIVN) Q4 2022 earnings results – revenue miss, sees 50K deliveries in 2023

Rivian to recall over 12,700 EVs due to airbag deployment issue

Ford wins US Postal Service contract to supply 9,250 E-Transits as electric mail trucks

Waymo joins 1 million test mile club, expands driverless rides to Los Angeles

https://youtu.be/TWViKNQVL9Y

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla to build a new factory in Monterrey, Mexico [Updated]

Tesla announces hefty retrofit price for old vehicles to use CCS adapter

Tesla Model Y is a ‘work of art,’ says Toyota after tearing it down

J.D. Power study shows EV owners more satisfied than ever, led by Rivian R1T, beating Tesla

Stellantis to produce EDMs to boost Jeep and Ram EV output with $155 million investment

Hyundai gives us a closer look at the ‘EV-led’ 2024 Kona electric design [Video]

Honda JV breaks ground on $3.5 billion EV battery plant with LG Energy Solutions in Ohio

https://youtu.be/bJDYhG4sDx8

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla dominates brand loyalty in the US as electric cars take over

Tesla disappoints owners with updated language around ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’

Tesla achieves new production rate milestone at Gigafactory Berlin

Tesla Cybertruck is starting to look more refined with new black tonneau cover

Nissan accelerates its electric vehicles strategy after realizing buyers prefer EVs

VinFast cuts VF 8 EV lease prices by over 50% with deliveries kicking off March 1

Fisker (FSR) Q4, full 2022 results: 56 Ocean EVs built, 0 customer deliveries, new PEAR images

2024 Chevy Blazer EV spotted undisguised for the first time

https://youtu.be/RZTX3fSMAl8

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla applies for patent for ‘ultra-hard steel’ for Cybertruck

A new Tesla model or a prank? New prototype spotted is confusing us

2024 Kia EV9 possible public sighting as nearly an exact clone of the electric SUV concept

Audi’s EV naming lawsuit against NIO gets shot down in Europe

Audi considers first US production plant so its EVs qualify for tax credits

Volkswagen’s off-road EV Scout brand will be made in America with new plant

Nissan is now using heavy-duty electric trucks to deliver new vehicles

Sono Motors officially sunsets Sion EV, will focus solely on B2B solar tech

https://youtu.be/zMeD21bYhvo

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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.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):

First Tesla Supercharger with ‘Magic Dock’ for non-Tesla electric cars spotted in the US

Did Tesla just leak the design of its new electric compact car?

Tesla Model 3 refresh spotted with new wheels

Volkswagen’s next-gen ID.3 EV shows its face in new teaser video

Lucid Motors (LCID) shares Q4 financial results, ends 2022 with enough liquidity to reach 2024

Lordstown halts Endurance electric truck production amid recall for quality issues

Nikola (NKLA) Q4 2022 results: Deliveries and revenues stumble, but plenty in the works for 2023

https://youtu.be/q9fsABW_n8E

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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.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 to announce move to new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’

Tesla Model S/X spotted with new Hardware 4.0 suite of cameras

Tesla Cybertruck’s air suspension spotted in potato video

Stellantis says it’s ready for North American EV transformation after EU success, starting with Ram

First US-made Hyundai EV rolls off the line, the Genesis Electrified GV70 SUV

Bentley retires the 12-cylinder engine as it charges toward a fully electric future

SEAT to spend $3.2 billion converting main factory to BEV production hub for VW Group

https://youtu.be/w-kwdVrdesE

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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.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 signs deal with interesting new battery technology company

Tesla shifts its own battery cell production capacity from Germany to the US

Tesla price cuts spur dealer discounts and manufacturer incentives on other EVs

Hyundai IONIQ 6 prices revealed ahead of spring debut in the US

Toyota to begin producing electric SUVs in the US in 2025 as EV demand climbs

Ford partners with LG Energy Solution to build one of Europe’s largest EV battery plants

Uber Freight declares ‘electric trucks are finally here’ with its first EV pilot program

https://youtu.be/wTQkBSkernU

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