Daily Charge Up

Join host Ben Sullins as we plug into the latest trends, breakthroughs, and challenges in the EV sphere. From policy changes and technological innovations to market trends and environmental impacts, the Daily Charge Up brings you concise and insightful updates. Whether you're an industry professional, an EV enthusiast, or just curious about the future of transportation, our podcast ensures you start your day charged with all the vital information. Stay current with the electric revolution that's reshaping our roads and our world, one episode at a time. // A Human AI Collaboration

Epic EV Journey Inspires Change

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Epic EV Journey Inspires Change01:50 - EV Sales Surge in the UK for Three Months02:33 - Scout's $2B Plant Could Open to Other Automakers03:23 - Zero Unveils 6 Affordable Electric Motorcycles04:22 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2024/11/05/zero-unveils-plan-for-cheaper-electric-motorcycles-shows-off-first-models/https://insideevs.com/news/739785/scout-vw-contracted-ev-plant/https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=35295https://electrek.co/2024/11/04/this-tesla-driver-just-finished-an-electric-around-the-world-trip-for-the-fourth-time/

11-06
04:36

EVs are Awesome, Whatever Your Politics

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:11 - EVs are Awesome, Whatever Your Politics01:01 - Save $2,000 on EVs at Costco!02:22 - BYD's Hiring Surge: The Giant Keeps Growing03:24 - Suzuki and Toyota Partner on e Vitara 04:20 - Rivian's Voice-Driven Future05:30 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.businessinsider.com/rivian-autonomous-driving-not-goal-like-tesla-not-wassym-bensaid-2024-11https://insideevs.com/news/739718/costco-ev-phev-discount-holiday/https://electrek.co/2024/11/04/byd-on-major-hiring-spree-record-breaking-run-heats-up/https://insideevs.com/news/739783/ev-politics-partisan-study-autopacific/https://electrek.co/2024/11/04/suzuki-unveils-first-electric-suv-re-badged-toyota/

11-06
05:44

Rivian Offers $3K Electric Upgrade

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Rivian Offers $3K Electric Upgrade01:03 - Test Drive a Tesla With Zero Sales Pressure!02:13 - Lucid's Gravity SUV: Affordable Luxury Awaits!03:20 - Aptera's Solar EV: Deliveries in Sight?04:50 - Drive American-Made: Polestar 3 is Here!05:42 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://insideevs.com/news/739647/aptera-first-production-intent-prototype/https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/polestar-delivers-the-first-us-made-polestar-3-evs-180002236.html?src=rsshttps://www.electrive.com/2024/11/01/lucids-electric-suv-gravity-starts-at-79900-dollars/https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/teslas-self-service-test-drives-could-remove-the-need-for-dealers-in-future/309493https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/rivian-3000-off-evs/

11-04
05:56

Charge Greener: Rivian's Wind-Powered Promise

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Charge Greener: Rivian's Wind-Powered Promise01:01 - EV Vans: Revolutionizing Delivery 01:38 - Ruling Expected on Elon’s Record Pay02:11 - Ford's Lightning Delay: What It Means03:26 - Cheaper EVs Ahead: Battery Recycling Breakthroughs!04:23 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2024/10/31/rivian-wind-farm-texas-adventure-network/https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/400770/chevrolet-walmart-partner-for-ev-delivery-vans.htmlhttps://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/judge-aims-rule-elon-musks-56-billion-tesla-pay-year-end-4717061?cid=cna_flip_070214https://www.electrive.com/2024/11/01/ford-suspends-production-of-the-f-150-lightning-electric-pickup-truck/https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/11/20241101-doe.html

11-01
04:37

California Charging Ahead in EV Market Share

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - California Charging Ahead in EV Market Share01:24 - Affordable EV Trucks Set to Revolutionizing Fleets02:25 - Powerwall Expansion Slashes Time, Saves Money02:57 - Charging Woes? Monta to the Rescue03:46 - Sweden’s Electric Ferry: Faster, Greener Commutes04:36 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144876_electric-hydrofoil-ferry-uses-80-less-energy-can-flyhttps://electrek.co/2024/10/30/california-reaches-22-bev-market-share-tesla-is-down-but-not-doing-half-bad/https://www.electrive.com/2024/10/30/climate-united-commences-battery-electric-truck-lease-programme/https://www.nacleanenergy.com/energy-storage/ev-charging-european-leader-monta-expands-to-the-ushttps://electrek.co/2024/10/30/tesla-launches-new-powerwall-3-expansion-units-that-slash-installation-times/

10-31
04:51

Charge Anywhere: Volvo EVs Join Supercharger Network

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Charge Anywhere: Volvo EVs Join Supercharger Network01:12 - Polestar Joins the NACS Party, Too01:50 - Tesla's Expansion: Giga Gets Bigger!02:32 - Cadillac Lyriq-V: Luxury Meets Electric Thrills04:11 - EU States Votes YES on Chinese Tariffs05:21 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.electrive.com/2024/10/29/eu-imposes-special-tariffs-on-electric-cars-from-china/https://electrek.co/2024/10/29/first-look-cadillac-lyriq-v-electric-suv/https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/north-american-polestar-owners-can-now-use-the-tesla-supercharger-network-164046134.html?src=rsshttps://electrek.co/2024/10/29/tesla-is-doubling-the-size-of-gigafactory-texas/https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/10/20241030-volvo.html

10-30
05:36

Ford Simplifies Charging Away and At Home

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy! 00:00 - Intro 00:09 - Ford Simplifies Charging Away and At Home 00:54 - Mach-E's Tax Credit Comeback: Relief Ahead! 01:24 - EV Sales Growth Boosted by New Models 02:20 - Costco Joins EV Charging Revolution 03:23 - Quiet Streets, Happier Residents: Louisville’s New Truck Fleet 04:04 - Outro Thanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chat Sources: https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/costco-ev-charging-us/ https://electrek.co/2024/10/28/ford-launches-new-ev-routing-features-f-150-lightning-mach-e/ https://electrek.co/2024/10/28/chevy-equinox-honda-prologue-drive-record-ev-share-october/ https://insideevs.com/news/739034/ford-lges-battery-plant-michigan/ https://electrek.co/2024/10/27/louisville-launches-americas-first-100-electric-garbage-truck-fleet/

10-29
04:19

Waymo Expands Its Ride-Share Empire

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Waymo Expands Its Ride-Share Empire01:14 - EU-China Talks: A Better Way Forward?01:57 - Ford CEO's EV Dilemma: Can't Let Go!02:55 - Nevada Lithium: EV Boost or Biodiversity Bust?03:41 - Affordable Casper Spotted in the US04:37 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://gizmodo.com/ford-ceo-has-been-driving-a-xiaomi-ev-for-6-months-and-doesnt-want-to-give-it-up-2000516494https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/EU-and-China-Continue-Talks-on-EV-Tariffs-Alternative.htmlhttps://futurism.com/the-byte/america-approves-nevada-lithium-mine-electric-carshttps://electrek.co/2024/10/25/waymo-secures-5-6-billion-funding-expanding-robotaxis-new-cities-2025/https://electrek.co/2024/10/25/hyundais-low-cost-casper-ev-spotted-in-us-first-time/

10-28
04:53

VW’s Scout Pair: Affordable Rivian Rivals?

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - VW’s Scout Pair: Affordable Rivian Rivals?01:17 - Scout Dodges the Dealership Hassles01:44 - Tesla Roadster Delays: Frustration Mounts Again02:29 - Hyundai's New Tool Douses EV Fires03:04 - New Kia EV6: Updates All Around04:07 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://insideevs.com/news/738666/scout-direct-to-consumer-sales/https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144831_rivian-r1s-vs-scout-traveler-suv--spec-comparisonhttps://electrek.co/2024/10/23/musk-waffles-about-tesla-roadster-2025-production-close-to-finalizing-design/https://insideevs.com/news/738597/hyundai-ev-drill-fire-lance/https://electrek.co/2024/10/24/kias-updated-2025-ev6-spotted-us-with-slick-new-design/

10-25
04:22

Tesla's 3rd Quarter Earnings Impress

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Tesla's 3rd Quarter Earnings Impress01:08 - Drive Further, Charge Less: Stellantis to Test Solid-State Battery EVs02:33 - Stellantis Tunnels its Investments for Cost Savings03:32 - Rivian's Safety Woes04:36 - Cybercab Operating for Telsa Employees 05:06 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.telematicswire.net/stellantis-and-factorial-take-next-step-to-accelerate-the-future-of-electric-vehicles-with-solid-state-battery-technology/https://fortune.com/2024/10/24/elon-musk-tesla-robotaxi-service-already-testing-san-francisco-employees-autonomous-driving-earnings/https://www.ndtvprofit.com/quarterly-earnings/tesla-delivers-blowout-quarter-lays-out-bold-ambitions-for-2025https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/rivians-illinois-plant-leads-auto-industry-serious-injurieshttps://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/stellantis-invests-29-5-million-in-innovative-wind-tunnel-technology-to-enhance-ev-aerodynamics/

10-24
05:20

Tesla’s Autopilot Report: Is It Really Safer?

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Tesla’s Autopilot Report: Is It Really Safer?01:16 - Is Your EV Ethically Charged?02:23 - Arkansas Lithium: Powering the EV Transition03:37 - Charge Faster: France's EV Revolution04:32 - Feel the Road: Mercedes Enhances Steering Feedback05:24 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.azocleantech.com/news.aspx?newsID=35256https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/10/mercedes-patent-may-finally-solve-numb-steering-problem-of-new-cars/https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/22/24276615/ev-car-battery-lithium-reserves-arkansashttps://insideevs.com/news/738336/tesla-autopilot-safety-data-q3-2024/https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/17/24270893/ev-battery-supply-chain-human-rights-amnesty-international-report

10-23
05:38

Electric VW Bus Rocks the Road in North America

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Electric VW Bus Rocks the Road in North America02:13 - Cybertruck Range Falls Short Again03:11 - Ford's $22,500 Gamble on Lightning03:54 - Charging Alert: Ford Struggles to Adapt04:28 - Mercedes' Recycling Revolution 05:13 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1144784_ford-tells-some-ev-owners-to-stop-using-tesla-supercharger-nacs-adapterhttps://qz.com/ford-f150-lightning-electric-truck-sales-car-dealers-1851677611https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/10/driving-the-2025-vw-id-buzz-was-worth-the-seven-year-wait/https://insideevs.com/news/738210/mercedes-ev-battery-recycling-plant/https://insideevs.com/news/738220/tesla-cybertruck-range-extender-delay/

10-22
05:28

Tesla's Self-Driving Under Scrutiny

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Tesla's Self-Driving Under Scrutiny01:03 - Rumored Model Y Refresh Tomorrow01:52 - Rivian's Legal Storm: What It Means02:46 - Renault's EV Revolution: Sky to Sea03:36 - Electric Fire Truck Protects San Diego04:30 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2024/10/20/tesla-model-y-refresh-starts-production-oct-22-says-chinese-social-media/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/new-san-diego-green-fire-station-features-2-1-million-electric-fire-truck/3652442/https://www.electrive.com/2024/10/18/renault-presents-entire-ev-ecosystem-in-paris/https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2024-10-18/tesla-full-self-driving-probehttps://electrek.co/2024/10/18/rivian-rivn-clashes-bosch-legal-battle-over-ev-motors/

10-21
04:47

Tesla's 60,000 Chargers Electrify the Planet

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Tesla's 60,000 Chargers Electrify the Planet00:41 - Built Emission-Free: BMW's Trucking Ambition02:01 - EV Surge in Paris Leaves Japan Behind03:50 - Whatever Happened to Apple's EV Tech?04:32 - Test Drive an EV, Risk-Free!05:33 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/lower-emissions-transport-electric-trucks-for-electric-components/https://www.livemint.com/news/world/japan-hopes-electric-cars-were-just-a-bad-dream-11729200037274.htmlhttps://electrek.co/2024/10/17/tesla-supercharger-network-reaches-impressive-60000-charger-milestone/https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/cupra-entices-first-time-electric-car-buyers-with-unique-three-month-return-option/https://qz.com/apple-tesla-byd-electric-car-evs-china-1851675094

10-18
05:49

Huge EV Investments and a Zippier MINI

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:08 - GM's New Lithium Deal: Cheaper EVs and More US Jobs01:07 - GM Invests in Boosted Range02:10 - New Safety Tech Blocks Battery Fires03:12 - Hyundai Spends $256M to Conquer Europe04:00 - Little Thrills are the Best: MINI's Electric Revolution05:20 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://electrek.co/2024/10/16/hyundai-supplier-build-first-ev-power-systems-plant-slovakia/https://electrek.co/2024/10/16/gm-ventures-invests-10m-in-forge-nanos-game-changing-ev-battery-technology/https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/10/20241017-aspen.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/16/gm-lithium-americas-joint-venture.htmlhttps://electrek.co/2024/10/16/mini-unveils-its-first-all-electric-performance-ev/

10-17
05:35

Tesla's Ambitions Meet Red Tape Reality

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:10 - Tesla's Ambitions Meet Red Tape Reality02:04 - Charge Anywhere: Nissan Joins Supercharger02:35 - Charge Faster, Drive Further with new Anode03:27 - BYD Unphased by Tariffs04:38 - European EV Evolution: Learn or Lag?05:48 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-stellantis-renault-auto-giants-on-chinese-ev-competition-2024-10https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/nissan-ariya-drivers-will-soon-be-able-to-use-tesla-superchargers-195026448.html?src=rsshttps://techcrunch.com/2024/10/15/how-teslas-plans-for-unsupervised-fsd-and-robotaxis-could-run-into-red-tape/https://www.techtimes.com/articles/307864/20241015/prologium-introduces-worlds-first-silicon-anode-battery-evs-fast-charging-capabilities.htmhttps://electrek.co/2024/10/14/byd-break-into-europes-largest-auto-market-30000-evs/

10-16
06:03

EV Sales Records Shattered, New EVs at Paris Show

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - EV Sales Records Shattered in September01:32 - Chinese EVs Take Paris02:59 - Leapmotor B10: The Ultimate Affordable EV?03:57 - 7-seat Model Y Available in Europe05:25 - Sun-Powered Savings for Rivian Owners06:06 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://financialpost.com/pmn/paris-motor-show-opens-during-a-brewing-ev-trade-war-between-the-eu-and-chinahttps://www.electrive.com/2024/10/15/tesla-model-y-available-as-a-seven-seater-in-europe/https://insideevs.com/news/737297/rivian-r1t-solar-tonneau-cover/https://www.electrive.com/2024/10/15/leapmotor-unveils-the-b10-electric-suv/https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/10/20241015-rho.html

10-15
06:21

Affordable EVs: All the Rage in Paris

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:09 - Affordable EVs: All the Rage in Paris01:52 - Lynk & Co's Electric Dreams03:19 - Nissan's V2G to Slash Charging Costs04:05 - GM PowerBank Empowers EV Owners04:49 - Battery Prices to Plunge by 202605:24 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://fortune.com/europe/2024/10/14/european-carmakers-paris-motor-show-2024-low-cost-evs/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesmorris/2024/10/13/lynk--co-02-test-driven-the-ev-transition-is-still-going-strong/https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/nissans-vehicle-to-grid-tech-could-slash-annual-ev-charging-costs-in-half/308848https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/gm-launches-powerbank-a-battery-that-could-rival-teslas-powerwall/https://insideevs.com/news/737116/battery-prices-ev-study-2026/

10-14
05:39

We, Robot: Affordable Autonomy for a Bright Future

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:14 - We, Robot: Affordable Autonomy for a Bright Future02:53 - Tesla's Cybercab: Charging Woes Unplugged?03:49 - Tesla's Robovan: Future Cool 04:57 - Mercedes' Hands-Free Drive: Worth It?06:11 - Revive Joy: Honda's EV Gamification07:11 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://insideevs.com/news/736936/tesla-robotaxi-cybercab-price/https://insideevs.com/news/736961/tesla-robotaxi-charge-port/https://insideevs.com/news/736937/tesla-robovan-bus-revealed/https://insideevs.com/news/736759/mercedes-drive-pilot-l3-interview/https://insideevs.com/news/736634/honda-ev-plans-fake-shifting/

10-11
07:25

BMW: EVs Surge, Gas Tanks

On today's episode we discuss the latest EV News! Check the chapters below for specific timestamps and enjoy!00:00 - Intro00:17 - BMW: EVs Surge, Gas Tanks01:19 - Cybertruck Patrols: Can Robocop be Far Behind?02:36 - Silverado EV Impressive on the Highway03:24 - EV Range Breakthrough04:09 - Porsche Recall: Is Your EV Safe?05:08 - OutroThanks for watching! Join the community at https://dailychargeup.com/chatSources:https://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/electric_hybrid_vehicles/integrals-power-develops-and-validates-lmfp-cathode-20241010https://insideevs.com/reviews/736604/chevrolet-silverado-ev-range-test/https://insideevs.com/news/736702/porsche-taycan-battery-fire-recall/https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/up-fit-deploys-nations-first-tesla-cybertruck-for-irvine-police-departmenthttps://insideevs.com/news/736804/bmw-ev-sales-q3-2024/

10-10
05:24

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