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Quick Charge episodes

June 06, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: June 5, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla boosts referral program to help sales, $1,000 off, and 3 months of free Full Self-Driving
Tesla inventory is going down as discounts, tax credits, and referrals seem to work
Tesla reclaims Nürburgring lap record with new Model S Plaid with Track package
Tesla and Ford partnership on charging standard angers CCS coalition, but they are wrong
GM CEO says Tesla has the lead in electric cars, doesn’t see profitable $30-40K EVs until end of decade
Elon Musk: Tesla open to license Autopilot and more to automakers following Ford deal
EVs are winning over largely conservative areas as buyers look to save money

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7 min
June 03, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: June 2, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla surprises by gaining full $7,500 tax credit on cheapest Model 3, now starts at $30,000
Tesla changes Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import
VW reveals three-row ID. Buzz for North America, sales start 2024 [Updated]
Jaguar recalls all I-Pace EVs over battery fire risk, a year after we warned them about it
Lucid raises $3B from Saudi Arabia’s PIF and stock sale
Is Rivian (RIVN) at risk of losing its Nasdaq spot after steep stock sell-off?
GM to boost key EV battery materials supply in North America through $1B JV investment

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9 min
June 02, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: June 1, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla appears to be liquidating Model 3 ahead of refresh launch
Tesla Model Y outsells 2nd place ID.4 by 4x in Norway, 97% electrified in May
A new all-electric Stellantis SUV is coming to streets in 2025
Kia Niro EVs join the Teslas in Revel’s all-electric rideshare fleet
Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, Jaguar become distinct brands in JLR’s EV shift
Fisker Ocean Extreme gets 360 mile EPA range ahead of US deliveries expected this month
Ford launches flexible Mustang Mach-E leases through Uber

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9 min
June 01, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla is rumored to show new Model 3 on Thursday
Tesla starts shipping cars at less than 50% charge, gives free Supercharging miles
Tesla to power new massive $500 million energy storage project
Genesis brings facial recognition and other cool new features to its EVs
Here’s where Toyota’s first US-made EV, an electric 3-row SUV, will be built
Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309K price
Watch Jeep demonstrate AI and autonomous off-road technology it’s developing for its EVs [Video]
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8 min
May 31, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: May 30, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Elon Musk is in China, sparking rumors of Tesla FSD Beta and new Model 3
Tesla driver claims she crashed into a tree on ‘self-driving mode’
Tesla Solar Roof is a ‘revolutionary product,’ says builder of massive 50 kW project
Freewire CEO commends Ford and Tesla, vows to add NACS connectors to its chargers
Kia is bringing back its cheapest EV6 model, but only in these states
A new Range Rover electric SUV is coming to rival the Porsche Macan EV

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9 min
May 30, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: May 29, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla’s Elon Musk calls BYD ‘highly competitive’
Tesla releases stealth update with new features
Colorado’s new EV state tax credits are fantastic
XPeng CEO teases next EV model – the X9
NVIDIA is upgrading the in-car experience with AI, streaming, and advanced safety features

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6 min
May 27, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: May 27, 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):
Ford will add Tesla plug to its electric vehicles in surprising move
Tesla Model Y is now the world’s best-selling car, first EV to do so
Tesla’s new Model 3 Long Range AWD gets 333-mile EPA range
Tesla offers free year of unlimited home overnight charging to new Texas Model 3 buyers
Tesla delivers Model Y with Hardware 4.0 despite not announcing new features
Tesla Files: Insider dropped 100 Gb of data on German media outlet
Rivian shares first undercover look at upcoming smaller R2 SUV
Rivian starts production on cheaper dual-motor R1T, deliveries in June
Hyundai and LG are going to build a $4.3B EV battery plant in the US
Hyundai CEO reveals US EV leases are climbing as buyers take advantage of IRA tax credit
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11 min
May 26, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: May 25, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla FSD Beta takes its first steps outside of North America
Tesla Cybertruck interior revealed in new photo
Tesla Roadsters that don’t even work are about to sell for almost $1 million
VinFast recalls entire first batch of VF8 models sent to the US
Stellantis invests in lithium-sulfur tech to promote low-cost, US-sourced EV batteries
VW’s rideshare arm using Apex.AI software to enable autonomous robotaxis using ID.Buzz EVs
Minnesota just passed a law that’s going to ramp up EV adoption

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9 min
May 25, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: May 24, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
Tesla to announce location for new factory around end of year, but where?
Tesla Powerwall 3 has 11.5 kW of power
Ford is making it easier for you to buy an EV
BMW debuts electric i5 with gaming, hands-free driving and lets you change lanes with your eyes
Mercedes says an electric CLA sedan is coming to the US next year to rival the Tesla Model 3
Mercedes-Maybach introduces a murdered out ‘Night Series’ version of the EQS SUV

https://youtu.be/nbGygWEUvBU
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7 min
May 24, 2023Quick Charge Podcast: May 23, 2023
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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):
No, this is not Tesla’s first commercial
Tesla starts flooding Canadian EV market with China-made cars
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders show overwhelming support for Elon Musk despite controversies
Tesla expands massive virtual power plant to 3,000 more homes in Australia
Can a reverse stock split save the Lordstown (RIDE) Endurance electric pickup?
Lotus and Renault no longer co-developing an all-electric Alpine sports coupe
Ford saves AM radio, all existing and future EV owners will have access
Waymo and Uber sign multi-year partnership to provide driverless rides and deliveries
Factorial Energy nabs UN certification to ship 100 Amp-hour solid-state batteries for EVs

https://youtu.be/UEs_TIkTwTA
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9 min