Quick Charge

On today's episode of Quick Charge, the Trump administration has lost its first battle against state's rights in California while Tesla faces down (what it's calling) a union coup in Germany. Meanwhile, SoCal Edison puts 280 Chevy Silverado EV pickups to work on California's roads and Colorado is putting up a bunch of new DC fast chargers. We've also got a possible Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger shaping up in Japan, some dumb thieves in China, 130 new hybrid bucket trucks getting to work in the northeast, and a massive, twin-rotor wind turbine that is finally online. Source Links Court rejects challenge to California’s clean air rules Trump said he’d kill Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric Man sentenced to prison for stealing Tesla secrets, other still at large Tesla accuses union of coup at Giga Berlin as tensions rise SoCal Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EV trucks to service fleet Avangrid set to add 130 new hybrid bucket trucks to utility fleet Colorado’s state EV fast charger program adds 33 highway sites The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

On today's episode of Quick Charge, it's bad news for Tesla as the nonexistent demand for its Foundation Series Cybertruck models leads Musk to desperate tactics. Meanwhile, the company's new AI4 computers have major safety concerns, and Trump is moving to kill EV tax credits. We've also got record-breaking sales from BYD to prove that the US President doesn't matter when it comes to global EV adoption, a record-setting electric semi truck order from Canada, and a big solar project coming online in America's dairyland. Source Links Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to destroy the US EV market BYD’s largest production plant has already built 1 million EVs in 2024 as annual sales soar Labatt Breweries places single largest Volvo VNR Electric truck order in Canada Wisconsin’s most powerful solar farm just got the go-ahead Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show READ MORE: Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl.

On today's heavy-duty episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Nikola Motors' troubling finances, reliability problems with their hydrogen semi trucks, and an all-new, all-different electric Toyota cute-ute makes its debut. Will it be enough to take Toyota to the front? On any other day a new Toyota crossover – and an electric one at that – would be the big news of the day, but massive deals on a new Toyota bZ4X and $1 billion investment in a new paint shop need to be acknowledged, as well. All that, plus big-time recycling news! Source Links Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV Toyota is offering $10,000 off 2025 bZ4X EV models before they even hit the lot click here to find local deals on a new Toyota bZ4X near you Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV Glencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. ew episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

On today's prime time episode of Quick Charge, Amazon is taking on Tesla with the launch of an online car shopping tool AND by snagging Elon's longtime head of Autopilot hardware development. Tesla isn't taking the news lying down, however – they're eyeing new markets for Cybertruck expansion! That's right – Tesla is once again looking into expansion plans in India and the Chinese market seems once again in play for the controversial Cybertruck. We've also got a huge solar financing deal and buffoonery surrounding the USPS, so be sure to let us know what you think in the comments. Source Links Hyundai is now selling EVs on Amazon: Here’s how you can snag one Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch US Postal Service says it is going electric despite Trump A record $847M raise powers a commercial rooftop solar wave Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

Tonight on Quick Charge, we wonder if the upcoming Tesla Cybercab could actually benefit from growing a few pedals. Meanwhile, Tesla Supercharger customers are getting a better deal this week, and there's a new, $2 billion solar project coming on line in southern California. We've also got a report showing that EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during the Thanksgiving weekend, an inexpensive flat-pack truck that's bringing e-mobility to Africa, and a whole lot more. Source Links EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024 Report: EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during Thanksgiving week Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high Tesla Model Q: rumors emerge about new sub-$30,000 electric car coming Flat-pack OX electric truck gets a $163 million order, expands in Africa A huge $2 billion solar + storage project in California powers up Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more! We've also got Chinese automakers using V2G technology to help Japan protect itself against Earthquakes, free home batteries in Texas, and a whole lot more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, use promo code “ELECTREK200” at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company’s Black Friday Deals at https://bit.ly/3Zqodo4 Source Links Honda Prologue and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 are now among the top five most leased EVs Click here to find local deals on Honda Prologue Click here to find local deals on Hyundai IONIQ 5 BYD gains a foothold in Japan after landing a new deal to use EVs as mobile power sources China has found a workaround for strict tariffs: heaps of hybrids Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real For a limited time, save $500 on a Centris folding eBike from Buzz Bicycles Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster These new Texas homes come with free backup batteries Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail.

On today's episode of Quick Charge, explaining EV charging to your in-laws is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new universal charging standard and universal plug & charge to streamline payment processing coming in 2025. We've also got an all-electric Mazda Miata, and news that Tesla won't find a cure for its slow Cybertruck sales overseas as CEO Elon Musk moves to shut down rumors that the company would sell the polarizing pickup truck in the world's largest car market. Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREK200" at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company's Black Friday Deals at https://bit.ly/3Zqodo4 Source Links FHWA: Tesla-based plug J3400 will be ‘the standard moving forward’ No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025 Tesla shuts down rumors of Cybertruck coming to China GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months Ford set a new EV sales record in November even as F-150 lightning demand slips Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail.

For the second time, a judge strikes down Elon Musk's $55 billion Tesla CEO pay package as the company struggles to avoid seeing its sales slip year over year for the first time. Plus: an all-new look for Jaguar this Giving Tuesday on Quick Charge! We've also got record EV sales from both Kia and Hyundai, with the latter seeing IONIQ 5 sales double over last year, more Tesla discounts in China AND North America, and more. Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREK200" at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company's Black Friday Deals at Buzzbicycles.com. Source Links Jaguar embraces spotlight after radical $100K luxury EV concept sparks backlash Leaked images reveal Jaguar’s new +$100,000 electric GT with a radical design Hyundai sets new US sales record in November after IONIQ 5 sales more than double Kia has ‘no plans of slowing down’ after record November sales with new EVs en route For a limited time, save $500 on a Centris folding eBike from Buzz Bicycles Tesla sales rise in China thanks to incentives, can it save its quarter? Click here for great deals and incentives on Tesla Cybertuck models near you Click here for great deals and incentives on Tesla Model Y models near you Click here for great deals and incentives on Tesla Model 3 models near you Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles.

The Cybertruck may have come off the line strong, but it's already burned through its million-plus reservation list and Tesla is starting to pull demand levers with discounts, leases, referrals, and more. Will it be enough to help spur sales? All this and major waves at VW and Stellantis on today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge! We've also got 0% financing deals on a number of EVs, making it easier than you might think to get into a new electric car ahead of Trump killing off the federal EV tax credits next year, along with fresh tariffs on solar panels from South East Asia and a record-setting year for BYD. Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, you can use promo code "ELECTREK200" at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company's Black Friday Deals at Buzzbicycles.com. Source Links Jeep and Dodge owner Stellantis CEO steps down, shares drop UAW tells Stellantis workers to prepare for a fight, and vote for strike BYD just shattered its 2024 delivery goal after another record-breaking sales month Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits The US slaps anti-dumping tariffs on Southeast Asian solar panels Today’s episode is also sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited time, use promo code “ELECTREKGM” at checkout for 30% off the purchase of an Electric Green Machine drifting Trike, and be sure to explore all of Huffy’s Black Friday Deals at this link. Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles.

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making significant updates to its Supercharger network as it welcomes new makes and models to the service. Meanwhile, analysts are expecting a big EV market spike ahead of the new year. We've also got a more efficient charge port heating system, a major offshore wind program that's backing down in the face of a Donald Trump presidency, and big news about the state of solar and wind in America's energy mix. Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 52% during BLUETTI's exclusive Black Friday sale, now through November 28, and be sure to use promo code BLUETTI5OFF for 5% off all power stations sitewide. Learn more by clicking here. Today’s episode is also sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited time, use promo code “ELECTREKGM” at checkout for 30% off the purchase of an Electric Green Machine drifting Trike, and be sure to explore all of Huffy’s Black Friday Deals here. Source Links Tesla adds longer cables and more to Superchargers as non-Tesla EVs complicate things Tesla adds direct charge port defrosting option just in time for winter Last call on amazing BLUETTI 72-hour Black Friday Flash Deals – save up to 60% on top sellers Total ‘pauses’ New York offshore wind project after Trump win EV sales are set to surge as buyers rush to claim discounts that may disappear in 2025 Huffy upgrades Green Machine for electric age as $600 adult drift trike Renewables powered 24% of US electricity in first 3 quarters of 2024 Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: E-quipment highlight | Palfinger FLS 25 eDRIVE truck mounted forklift.

On today's fact-checking episode of Quick Charge, we've got a showdown brewing between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an updated 650 hp Kia EV6 GT that's ready to take on the world, and some sweet deals on battery-powered goodies. We've also got new electric buses at UCLA that are powered by inductive current in the road itself, and a massive new solar project on a site more famous for coal than clean. All this and a little bit of fact-checking on some fresh musky nonsense – enjoy! Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 52% during BLUETTI's exclusive Black Friday sale, now through November 28, and be sure to use promo code BLUETTI5OFF for 5% off all power stations site wide. Learn more at this link. Source Links California to step up with an EV rebate if Trump kills the $7,500 federal tax credit Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill UCLA receives $20M to electrify bus fleet and deploy California’s first in-road EV charging system Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT with 650 hp, starting at just over $50,000 in Korea GM’s next electric pickup truck might actually be a Hyundai or vice versa Save 30% off the Huffy Electric Green Machine during its Black Friday sales event Former coal mine land to host 5.5 GW of solar as Peabody partners with RWE Today’s episode is also sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREKGM" at checkout for 30% off the purchase of an Electric Green Machine drifting Trike, and be sure to explore all of Huffy's Black Friday Deals at Huffy.com. Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: E-quipment highlight | Palfinger FLS 25 eDRIVE truck mounted forklift.

On today's episode of Quick Charge, Hyundai doesn't care if incoming President Trump kills the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit, California's planning to offer an EV tax credit of their own, and there's a massive new solar project in Texas prairie land. We've also got Tesla hoping to meet its Q4 sales goals by throwing all the EV demand levers in China while, at the same time, looking to hire remote drivers for its so-called "autonomous" robotaxis. Today’s episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider of portable power stations, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 52% during BLUETTI's exclusive Black Friday sale, now through November 28, and be sure to use promo code BLUETTI5OFF for 5% off all power stations sitewide. Learn more by clicking here. Source Links Hyundai doesn’t care if Trump kills the EV tax credit, it plans to keep growing either way California to step up with an EV rebate if Trump kills the $7,500 federal tax credit Tesla (TSLA) introduces new direct discount in China at critical time Tesla preps a remote control team for robotaxi – taking a page out of Waymo’s book It begins: Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi truck enters production Ørsted’s largest solar farm in the world is now online in Texas Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: E-quipment highlight | Palfinger FLS 25 eDRIVE truck mounted forklift.