Quick Charge

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.

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 issues rare real ‘physical’ recall of over 24,000 Model 3 vehiclesTesla Cyberquad for Kids gets recalled after a 36-year-old got a bruiseWe toured Wallbox’s new Texas facility and demoed its 400 kW DCFC that can deliver 100 miles in 5 minutesDisney World now lets you charge your EV faster than you can get through one roller-coaster ridePanicking about the UN’s scary Emissions Gap Report is a waste of time – here’s what to do insteadElectric cars reach 18% of new car sales in California compared to 6% in the US

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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.

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 is reportedly under DoJ criminal probe over self-driving claimsFirst Tesla Cybertruck aftermarket wheels unveiledTesla unveils its Megafactory as battery production ramps upTesla’s new Cybertruck Giga Press is on its wayFord (F) races past Q3 2022 revenue expectations on EV boost, absorbing Argo engineers to boost self-driving techFord plows ahead with electric vehicle rollout, scrapping Ford Fiesta productionGeneral Motors (GM) reports a record $41.9 billion in Q3 2022 revenue and reaffirms earnings guidanceToyota ramping up bZ4X SUV production to compete in swelling EV market, but not anytime soonCharging on EVgo just got easier for TeslasCheck out video footage of XPeng AeroHT’s flying car completing its maiden flight

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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 expands ‘high-volume’ hiring in Quebec amid rumors of a factoryThe sounds of a Tesla: A guide to sounds your electric car makesTesla is rumored to be looking to invest in MexicoMagna will invest $500 million to expand EV facilities and bring over 1,500 new jobs to MichiganLotus unveils Eletre all-electric hyper-SUV starting around $95K that goes 0-60 in under 3 secondsBosch dives deeper into the EV industry with +$260M electric motor expansionHyundai grew EV sales by 27% in Q3, but foreign automaker demand drop ‘seems inevitable’ in US

https://youtu.be/_Lxu8cNCV_U

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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) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts pricesTesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more2023 Kia Niro EV price announced – starts at $39,450, available this monthFord CEO shares F-150 Lightning’s official 0-60 mph under 4-seconds, faster than originally promisedToyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to TeslaRivian (RIVN)halts powered tonneau cover production to redesign it (U: statement)XPeng 1024 Tech Day 2022 recap: Neural net autonomous driving, robotaxis, and ‘flying car’ footage

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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):

Elon Musk’s language about Tesla’s self-driving is changingTesla’s infrastructure is growing at record pace, just not as fast as deliveriesTesla adds Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red colors to Giga Berlin lineup Tesla opens up voting for new supercharger locationsTesla makes progress on 4680 battery cells, reduces dependence on themGMC introduces 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 with 400 mile range and crab walk, starting at $107k

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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) releases Q3 2022 results: miss on revenue but delivers on earningsElon Musk says Tesla (TSLA) could soon be worth more than Apple (AAPL)Tesla (TSLA) delivers massive number of batteries, breaking recordTesla is aiming to ramp up to 50,000 Tesla Semi electric trucks per yearTesla is working on next-gen electric car platform for half the priceStellantis executive: ‘The people have decided: we will be purely electric’NanoGraf’s Li-ion 18650 battery achieves a new energy-density milestone

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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’s owner’s referral program is making a comebackTesla has secured a massive new building in IllinoisBiden White House to award $2.8B to bolster EV battery and mineral production in the USAutonomy’s new partnership makes EV driving more obtainable for drivers with little to no credit historyHere’s how US electric vehicle sales by maker and EV model through Q3 2022 compareWaymo will expand robotaxi operations to LA nextFord F-150 Lightning winter towing tests and Engineers interview

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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.

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 launches home charging station that works with other electric carsFoxconn unveils new electric pickup truck and crossoverFoxconn wants to be for Tesla what it is to Apple2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor first drive: Limited spec upgrades are offset by a revamped aestheticTaco Bell innovates the fast food experience with fast chargers for EV drivers with the munchiesUsed EV prices are finally stabilizing in the US – here’s why that’s great newsRolls Royce officially unveils fully electric Spectre sparking bold new chapter in luxuryYour next trip to the slammer may be a breath of fresh air as first US prisoner transport EV rolls out

https://youtu.be/zCbENiAfXxw

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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.

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’s hiring rebounds following round of layoffsTesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handlesMary Barra says GM is well-positioned despite the economy with new EV launchesWhy BMW is moving electric Mini production from the UK to ChinaJeep’s fully electric Avenger Concept is built for off-roaders with ‘best-in-class’ capabilitiesMercedes-Benz debuts upcoming EQE SUV alongside high-performance AMG versionCanoo secures another binding EV order, this time for 9,300 LDVs from work rental provider Kingbee

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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.

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):

New Tesla Cybertruck bodies spotted at Gigafactory TexasTesla is running into issues building battery cells at Gigafactory BerlinNikola founder Trevor Milton found guilty over previous fraudulent statements to pump company stockLucid Motors (LCID) launches UX 2.0, its largest software update across an entire EV to dateHyundai will begin construction on its first EV plant October 25 as it targets US tax creditPorsche Taycan owners are getting range bump through software updatesFord electric vehicles, including F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, used to make a movie

https://youtu.be/7SD1dxCe-F8

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