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Quick Charge is a recap podcast bringing you the latest in Tesla news and the top green energy stories every Monday through Friday.

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Tesla police cruiser, Trump voters love solar, and at...

Quick Charge ·

2024/11/07

On today's episode of Quick Charge, I, for one, welcome our new insect overlords. I'd like to remind them that, as a trusted media personality, I can be helpful in rounding up others to toil in their underground sugar caves cobalt mines. We've also got the world's quickest police pursuit vehicle, an Amnesty International report highlighting Tesla and Mercedes' efforts to improve worker conditions in the Congo, and an exploration of Trump voters' love for solar power. Today’s

Cybertruck dually, overland Kia concepts, and...

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2024/11/06

On today's episode of Quick Charge, we find out what a one-ton Tesla Cybertruck looks like, check out some clever, off-road Kia overland EVs, witness the electric rebirth of Plymouth with a plugin street rod, and more! We've also got a bunch of new, $300/mo. EV lease deals and talk up the rapid rise of the Ultium-based Honda Prologue, which is rocketing up the sales charts! Today’s episode features our new title sponsor, BLUETTI – a leading provider of portable power stations,

Cybertruck backlog runs out, Model S gets stuck, GM...

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2024/11/05

On today's episode of Quick Charge, Tesla's Cybertruck is now available in Canada – and, like in the US, there's no waiting! Plus, we've got an "actually" smart summon Tesla that's actually stuck, GM reaches a sales milestone, and we get a brand-new title sponsor! Today's episode is the first with our new title sponsor, BLUETTI – a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 50% during BLUETTI's

Love hurts, does Trump love hurt Tesla? Plus: EV...

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2024/10/23

On today's episode of Quick Charge, we know love hurts – but is Elon's love for convicted felon and sexual assaulter Donald Trump hurting Tesla's sales? We've also got some exciting EV deals and a $27,500 EV with 300 miles of range ... and it's not a Tesla! We've also got a first public peek at the upcoming 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 rally special, a $27,495 (with $7,500 federal incentive) Chevy Equinox with 319 miles of range, and a raft of EVs that you can lease for under $200/mo. in

Missed specs from Tesla, EVs help get out the vote,...

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2024/10/21

On today's spooky episode of Quick Charge, Tesla backtracks on the Cybertruck range extender, Ford updates the Mustang Mach-E, and you can now volunteer to help get people to the polls in an electric vehicle. We've also got a pickup truck dressed like an SUV, an important update for Ford owners on the Tesla Supercharger network, and some news on who you might be able to sue if you get sick due to air pollution. Source Links Real life transformer: This Chinese EV shifts from

EV or gas – which is right for you? A new tool from...

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2024/10/18

On today's educational episode of Quick Charge, Ford Pro cross vehicle brand manager Nate McDonald is here to tell us about a new fleet management tool that can help give fleets a better answer to that modern question: When is the right time to electrify? If you have a commercial fleet and are interested in transitioning some or all your vehicles to EVs, how and when is the right time to do it? That's the question that Ford wants to help its commercial customers answer with a new

Tesla needs to come clean about HW3, 2025 GMC Sierra...

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2024/10/16

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we think Tesla needs to come clean about what's happening with HW3, GMC leaks 2025 Sierra EV Denali pricing online, and charging up your Nissan and VW might have just gotten a whole lot easier. There's new ultra-luxe and off-road versions of the Class 3 GMC Sierra EV coming next year with nearly 500 miles of range – and no range extender needed. Meanwhile, it's easier than ever to charge up your Nissan Ariya or VW ID.4, and the Chinese

Electric school bus charging for everyone, and...

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2024/10/11

On today's highly educational episode of Quick Charge, we talk about some of the impacts that the EPA's multi-billion dollar electric school bus programs are having on schools around the country and explore some innovative ways to help school districts pay for them. Our guest today is Matt Curwood from Voltera Power, a company that specializes in electric vehicle charging as a service and helping fleets electrify by capitalizing their infrastructure investments. All this and more

Robotaxi rumors, a Tesla van, FSD data calls, and...

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2024/10/09

On today's episode of Quick Charge, rumors about a new Tesla van join the hype surrounding the Robotaxi reveal, and full self driving might be coming to the Tesla Semi. What's more, Tesla is bringing back 0% financing on new Model Ys ... if you buy FSD, that is. We also explore BYD's plans to sell 100,000 new EVs in North America next year, ZEEKR's Europem [sic] expansion, and Texans' take on government meddling in their solar rights. Enjoy! Source Links Tesla Robotaxi

Whee, robots! Tesla Robotaxi event set to underwhelm...

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2024/10/09

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we try to find the missing hype that usually surrounds Tesla's new product reveals – and why five years of broken product promises mean it might not show up at all this time around. We've also got a pickup that doesn't need a $16,000 range extender in its bed to go 490 miles on a single charge, GM takes a jab at Ford's affordable EV "skunkworks," and a new solar study from EnergySage. Enjoy! Source Links Waymo hires Tesla’s head

First product from new Fortescue Detroit factory:...

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2024/10/07

Earlier today, global mining giant Fortescue announced plans to begin operations at its new Detroit factory with the production of HV marine batteries that will be used initially by EVOA to power a range of luxury marine vessels, wake boats, and tenders — and they've come to Quick Charge to tell us all about it! The Fortescue Zero division of the mining giant is opening its first North American Advanced Manufacturing Center in Detroit, next year — and we now know that its first

NYC launches North American Electric Construction...

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2024/10/02

On today's electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we've got Sylvie Binder from the New York City Mayor's Office here to tell us about the newly launched North American Electric Construction Coalition (NAECC) is committed to decarbonizing the construction industry, and NYC is already making serious headway. Timed perfectly to hit the news cycle at the end of Climate Week and just ahead of Drive Electric Week, the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice

Halloween kickoff, record EV sales, and healthier...

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2024/10/02

On today's Halloween-y episode of Quick Charge, we've got record EV sales from GM, Hyundai, Kia, and more! We've also got big trucks and fat oysters and ALL of it is powered by electric! That's right, kids – despite the doom and gloom you see on your racist uncle's social media feed, electric vehicle sales keep reaching new heights. That's true of cars, and it's also true of big electric semi trucks and, apparently, fishing boats off the coast of Main. Check it out for

$25,000 electric Mazda, Tesla FSD v12.5 data dive,...

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2024/10/01

On today's heavy episode of Quick Charge, we check out the world's largest electric crane, analyze the crowd sourced Tesla FSD driving data for v12.5, and check out the all-new $25,000 EV from Mazda (that just went on sale). In addition to data-backed claims that Tesla's latest Full Self Driving software is worse than before by almost every metric, we've also got a first of its kind hybrid RV from Thor Industries and a special offer for Ford buyers to make living with your new

Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down...

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2024/09/27

On today's emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable. Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred's initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working on new, more affordable EV batteries, and the state of California has a low(er) cost solution to seriously upgrade its

The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers,...

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2024/09/26

On today's gigantic episode of Quick Charge, the world's number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars! We also cover BYD's rapid expansion into new markets, Ford's struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the new Hyundai commercial EV partnership with IVECO that could mean an all-new medium duty Nikola van is coming to the US. All this and more – enjoy! Source

Bollinger production starts, Fred calls FSD...

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2024/09/25

On today's energizing episode of Quick Charge, Fred Lambert takes the latest Tesla Full Self Driving software for a spin in Quebec, Model Y sales threaten to take the top spot on the US sales charts, and we interview Bollinger Motor's chief revenue officer, Jim Connelly. But don't just read the headlines on this one – Fred's FSD article is worth the read, the Model Y's climb up the charts is worth the analysis, and there's even a $1B solar energy storage project in Utah worth

Cheap Robotaxi, Ford and Kia spark interest, and...

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2024/09/23

On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he's got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress. As far as popularity contests go, Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on Cars.com, Hyundai is gearing up for battle in Europe, Scooter takes the Polestar 3 for a spin, and we remind you to listen to T-Swift and vote this November. Source

No wraps for Cybertruck, Chevy EV deals, and recycled...

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2024/09/12

On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Tesla full self driving and why it hasn't made its way to HW3 vehicles, Cybertruck wraps are going away, and why it might be a great month to buy a new Chevy EV. We also ask why Tesla is stepping back Cybertruck wraps, talk up Chevy's new Chinese battery deal, and the bowtie brand's new deals on its electric models, too! All this and the Porsche Macan as we close out the week's EV news. Enjoy! Source

Debate aftermath, Tesla patents, Kia’s $30K EV3, and...

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2024/09/12

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, more than 78% of Trump voters support Biden's IRA policies, we talk up Kia's affordable EV3 electric car, share our favorite Trump-Harris debate memes, and industry analyst (and satirist) James Carter stops by to talk about the role of satire in the future of mobility. We also talk about Tesla's "unboxed" manufacturing patents and the promise of affordable EVs, and highlight two new trim levels on Kia's affordable, $30,000 EV3. Be sure to check

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