Quick Charge

Leading electric vehicle analyst, author, and industry thought leaders Loren McDonald and Bill Ferro stop by Quick Charge to discuss EV Adoption's acquisition by Paren, the "crisis" of EV charging reliability, and the real state of the EV market. Depending on who you listen, EVs are either driving brands to record growth and are about cross that critical 10% of the overall market nationwide, or the future is bleak, the market is down, and EVs just aren't selling. What's really going on? Loren and Bill (probably) have some answers. 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. Click here to learn more. Source Links Tesla now has ready-to-deliver Cybertruck inventory, demand issues? Ford’s EV struggles continue as ‘rapidly deteriorating’ market conditions take a toll Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is taking the US by storm Hyundai IONIQ 5 continues to defy expectations as upgraded 2025 model nears release Kia smashes US sales record again in October with surging demand for EVs California reaches 22% BEV market share, Tesla is down but not doing half bad Range Rover has over 48,000 buyers waiting on its first electric SUV EV Adoption | Data and Analysis for the EV & EV Charging Industry 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: All my favorite EVs, racecars, and robots from Electrify Expo Austin.

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we've got the Vistiq! It's all-new, three row SUV from Cadillac that packs 650 hp and can go from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, a serious word from Rivian, and something fishy at Tesla. We've also got word that Hertz is selling off even more of its Tesla and Polestar electric vehicle fleet due to the collapsing resale value of Tesla's cars, and I share some of my experiences at this past weekend's Electrify Expo in Austin. 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 by clicking here. Source Links Meet the new Cadillac Vistiq, a luxury three-row electric SUV with over 300 miles range Expect more cheap Tesla vehicles from Hertz as the selloff continues Find the best deals on Tesla Model 3 near you Find the best deals on Tesla Model Y near you Find the best deals on Polestar 2 near you Rivian CEO issues urgent memo to confront existential threat of climate change BLUETTI’s new Elite 200 V2 Portable Power Station promises 17 years of powerful charging All my favorite EVs, racecars, and robots from Electrify Expo Austin Tesla celebrates milestone of 1,000 Powerwalls in a day after claiming twice as many 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Captain Morgan gets a hydrogen Nikola in latest DHL deal.

On today's slightly confusing episode of Quick Charge, we've got a 675 hp AUDI concept that isn't really an Audi, a self-driving Tesla hitting the roads around Giga Texas while the company pulls all the demand levers in Europe, electric garbage trucks from Mack arriving in Wisconsin, and more! In addition to the latest new AUDI wagon to hit China, we explore BYD's rise in the global market place and Australia's big shit towards a nationwide V2G network to support that country's energy grid. 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 an extra 5% off all power stations site wide. Learn more by clicking here. Source Links Tesla spotted testing Cybercab robotaxi on Giga Texas roads Tesla (TSLA) turns back to free Supercharging, big discounts in Europe to boost sales In a first, BYD to soon topple Ford on deliveries 765 hp AUDI E ditches the four rings, keeps the sexy wagon aesthetic Mack Electric LR is Wisconsin’s first electric garbage truck Australia clears the way for EVs to help save the grid with V2G this summer 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Captain Morgan gets a hydrogen Nikola in latest DHL deal.

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 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 50% during BLUETTI's exclusive Black Friday pre-sale, now through November 11. Learn more by clicking here. Source Links Tesla Model S Plaid becomes world’s quickest police patrol car Tesla and Mercedes-Benz recognized for their ‘human rights diligence’ in making EVs Trump won – what now for US clean energy? 78% of Trump voters support Biden’s clean energy incentives Tesla plans mini Oasis Supercharger with solar and batteries near its giant project 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Cybertruck dually, overland Kia concepts, and electric Mopars at SEMA.

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, solar generators, and energy storage systems. For a limited time, save up to 50% during BLUETTI’s exclusive Black Friday pre-sale, now through November 11. Learn more by clicking here here. Source Links SEMA show Nov. 5-8, 2024 Kia unveils two off-road concept EVs at SEMA: The EV9 ‘ADVNTR’ and a PV5 ‘WKNDR’ van An all-electric Plymouth? Stellantis teases new EV conversion kit and more Someone built a Tesla Cybertruck dually – dope or nope? Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is taking the US by storm These EVs are a steal with lease prices under $300 a month this November Click here for local Honda Prologue deals near you 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: New Honda battery electric lawn mowers will be made in the USA.

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 exclusive Black Friday pre-sale, now through November 11. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3YpF9td Source Links Tesla starts Cybertruck deliveries in Canada as US backlog runs out Tesla updated its summon feature. Now this owner can’t get to his car. GM has now sold over 300,000 EVs in the US with ‘EV for all’ plan finally unfolding Don’t call it crab walk – Chevy Silverado EV packs new ‘Sidewinder’ 4 wheel steering GM is offering $1,000 off Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV models for Veterans Day Click here for local deals on Cadilac Lyriq Click here for local deals on GMC Sierra EV Click here for local deals on Chevrolet Equinox EV For a limited time, save up to 50% during BLUETTI's exclusive Black Friday pre-sale The US’s largest offshore wind farm is on budget and on time 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity

On today's awarding episode of Quick Charge, President Joe Biden takes a trip to Baltimore to announce $147 million in EPA awards to the city's Ports, which will support electrification efforts, clean up carbon emissions, and support some 2,000 union jobs at the Port — but that's just a small part of the larger, $3 billion announcement. That $3 billion investment from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act will be put to use nationally in the form of 55 award selectees across 27 states and territories (read: Puerto Rico), with the aim of modernizing and improving existing port infrastructure. At the same time, the funds will help port operators and drayage fleets electrify while combating the climate crisis. The White House says the Clean Ports program will support an estimated 40,000 jobs across the nation's economy, including new 6,500 manufacturing jobs. The awards are expected to increase demand for American-made electric cargo handling equipment at least six-fold over the life of the program. That equipment could range from all-electric top handlers like these at the Port of Los Angeles, or the massive, 400-ton electric crane recently commissioned at the Port of San Diego — as well as providing for electric drayage trucks and the charging depots associated with them. While a major economic driver, our nation’s ports are a major source of pollution for workers and surrounding communities. Communities living near ports and other transportation corridors are exposed to toxic pollution which can cause respiratory and cardiovascular harm, especially in children. The funds announced today will support the purchase of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered human-operated and human-maintained equipment, including over 1,500 units of cargo handling equipment, 1,000 drayage trucks, 10 locomotives, and 20 vessels, as well as shore power systems for ocean-going vessels, battery-electric and hydrogen vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure, and solar power generation. WHITE HOUSE In addition to Port of Baltimore, other award winners are announcing theirs — including $322 million to Port of Oakland, $344 million to New Jersey, and over $127 million to Delaware. The entire awards list can be seen here. Today's Clean Ports announcement helps to advances the Biden-Harris Administration's Justice40 Initiative, and aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration's stated goal of creating a zero-emission freight sector. Update: the podcast In order to help walk me through drayage, shore power, and how we can overcome some of the hurdles surrounding cleaning up the ports, my friend Paul Gioupis from Zeem Solutions was kind enough to come on the show and talk it out. SOURCE | IMAGES: White House; EPA.

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, Lucid proves than an EV company can keep its promises while Xiaomi teams up with Chevrolet and Honda to prove – at least conceptually – that records are made to be broken. We've also got a trio of heavy-hitting Tesla insiders selling nearly $300 million worth of TSLA stock and a new, extreme cold weather heat pump from Bosch to make home heating more efficient. Source Links Chevy Equinox EV, Honda Prologue push US EV share to new record in October Xiaomi SU7 Ultra breaks track speed records Lucid Gravity orders set to begin next week with two trims, one priced below $80,000 These 3 Tesla insiders, including Elon’s own brother, are preparing to sell $300 million in TSLA stock Polestar EVs are now able to use the Tesla Supercharger network Bosch’s IDS Ultra Cold Climate Heat Pump just hit the market 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 bonusLucid proves than an EV company can keep its promises while Xiaomi teams up with Chevrolet and Honda to prove – at least conceptually – that records are made to be broken. 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity

Today's episode of Quick Charge is a story of, "Thanks, Joe Biden!" as Ford and LG ink a deal to bring EV battery manufacturing back to Michigan, the city of Louisville gets the nation's first all-electric garbage truck fleet, and Waymo gets a massive $5.6 billion cash injection. We've also got a hydrogen-powered steal battle tank from Hyundai (yes, Hyundai) that's designed to be incredibly hard to kill and a clever solar carport at the Cincinnati Zoo that promises to make the experience better for everyone in the family. Source Links Waymo secures $5.6 billion in new funding before expanding robotaxis to new cities in 2025 EV owners volunteer to drive voters to the polls in 11 states (and you can too) Ford, LG set to move EV battery production from Poland to Michigan Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more) Ford F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E drivers just gained Google Maps EV routing Louisville launches America’s first 100% electric garbage truck fleet New hydrogen concept from Hyundai is taking back “tank turn” Cincinnati Zoo powers up with a 2.8 MW solar carport 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity

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 the month of October. All this and more – enjoy! Source Links Elon Musk delusionally believes Trump support is not affecting Tesla, claims sales are at ‘all-time highs’ EV owners volunteer to drive voters to the polls in 11 states (and you can too) Here’s a look at Hyundai’s new 2025 IONIQ 5 XRT ahead of deliveries The $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV is finally here find local Chevy Equinox EV deals near you Top EVs you can lease for under $200 a month this October [Updated] These solar-roofed electric school buses are V2X 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity

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 an SUV to a pickup for just $28,000 Tesla delays Cybertruck’s range extender, reduces its range 2025 Mustang Mach-E drops with heatpump, smaller frunk, $36K price, more click here to find local deals on 2024 Mustang Mach-E EV or gas – which is right for you? A new tool from Ford Pro has answers! Ford is replacing some NACS adapters sent to EV owners EV owners volunteer to drive voters to the polls in 11 states (and you can too) EU citizens can sue over health problems caused by missed emissions targets 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! Read more: Elon Musk delusionally believes Trump support is not affecting Tesla, claims sales are at ‘all-time highs’

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 tool from Ford Pro called E-Switch Assist. E-Switch Assist is a complimentary software offering that takes telematic data from existing gas- and diesel-powered Ford F-150 and Transit models and trackes each vehicle's individual energy use to determine if it's a good candidate for replacement with an EV. The results? After evaluating over 38,000 commercial vehicles in pilot programs, the E-Switch Assist tool revealed that nearly 53% of all commercial ICE-powered Ford F-150 and Transit vehicles are either "Highly Likely Eligible" or "Likely/Potentially Eligible" to switch to electric power without disrupting the business based on their current usage. "Smart tools informed by data like E-Switch Assist are opening up many new conversations with our commercial customers large and small about EV readiness; we're already using E-Switch Assist regularly in consultations to help organizations determine if electric trucks and vans are right for them," said Nate McDonald, EV strategy and cross vehicle brand manager at Ford Pro. "The importance of these tools and technologies goes beyond selling a customer a new vehicle—it changes mindsets about whether electric vehicles will work for their business while potentially saving them time and money." Nate McDonald is joining us on today's show to help walk us through it. Enjoy! Source Links Ford Pro E-Switch Assist Ford is paying dealers up to $22,500 to sell F-150 Lightning models through a new program click here for local deals on Ford F-150 Lightning click here for local deals on Ford E-Transit Ford offers Ram drivers up to $2,000 off to switch to the F-150 Lightning pickup Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new ‘Power Promise’ 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 tips@electrek.co. 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 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 have built a wind turbine so massive that "banana for scale" doesn't quite cut it. Enjoy! Source Links Tesla needs to come clean about HW3 before the word ‘fraud’ comes out GMC quietly reveals 2025 Sierra EV Denali with $10,000 lower price [update] Nissan Ariyas are getting Tesla Supercharger access in 2024 Some of the best EV deals at your local Drive Electric Week event [part 3] click here for local Nissan Ariya deals This is the 2025 VW ID. Buzz’s Electrify America charging package click here to find a VW ID.Buzz in inventory near you China debuts a record-smashing 26 MW offshore wind turbine 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 tips@electrek.co. 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 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 – enjoy! Source Links EPA announces $1B in grants for electric school buses and heavy-duty vehicles Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus Oakland is now first in the US to deploy a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it’s V2G This sovereign tribal nation’s school district just got electric school buses Voltera Power | charging as a service Einride opens largest charging station for heavy-duty EVs, powered by Voltera Hywind Scotland, the world’s first floating wind farm, has returned from Norway and is back online 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! * EnergySage is a trusted affiliate of Electrek

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 rumors: butterfly doors, two seats, robovan, and more Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving BYD wants to sell 100,000 EVs in Mexico next year as its North American presence expands ZEEKR expands Europem presence by launching in Norway, beginning with two EV models Fiat 500e and Subaru Solterra now cost less than $300/month to lease Click here to find local deals on Fiat 500e Click here to find local deals on Subaru Solterra Texans want its lawmakers to stop messing with its solar growth 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! * EnergySage is a trusted affiliate of Electrek

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 of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveiling: Is it the Biggest Bait-and-Switch? Tesla Robotaxi unveiling: expectations are low, could Tesla overdeliver? Irvine PD wants its new Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to ‘start conversations’ The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT is finally coming with over 400 miles range, starting at $75,195 GM takes a shot at Ford after taking over as number two EV brand in the US Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! *EnergySage is a trusted affiliate of Electrek

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 product will be an advanced, high voltage marine battery built around the company's Scalable Battery Module (SBM) technology. "The Marine Battery Packs we have designed and will manufacture for EVOA in Detroit isjust the beginning of what is possible with the technology we have created," says Fortescue Energy CEO, Mark Hutchinson. "Our Scalable Battery Module product is flexible and adaptable for a range of products and markets. We've pushed innovation and engineering to the limit everywhere from racetracks to mine sites and now our customers get to see the benefits of our real-world experience and get a neat solution for their battery needs that helps minimize investment and risk in their design and development program." Fortescue describes the Marine Battery Pack being produced for EVOA as lightweight, high-performance products delivering 30kWh to 34kWh per pack, and as engineered to support EVOA's most powerful, 1,000+ hp powertrains. The company insists that fast-charging capabilities will be baked into the new batteries, with practical charge times projected at under 30 minutes to minimizedowntime attributed to charging. That charge time is conservative Massive Liebherr electric haul truck; via Fortescue. Claiming a 30 min. DCFC top-off time would have raised eyebrows just a few weeks ago — but last week's announcement that Fortescue was driving the technology behind massive, all electric heavy equipment solutions (like the Liebherr T264E rigid haul truck, above) with an all-new, mind-bendingly quick 6 MW DC fast charger that could charge this massive haul truck's 1,900 kWh battery in less than thirty minutes has changed all that. The game has simply changed, and there are already waterfront megawatt charging projects in play to support the notion that electric boats simply won't get stuck charging for extended periods of time. Fortescue's Marine Battery Pack solution can be configured as a multi-pack Power System, giving the flexibility to support small and larger vessels. We were lucky enough to have Fortescue's Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Carlisle join us on today's episode of Quick Charge to discuss Fortescue Zero, the company's major moves towards carbon neutrality, and more. Enjoy! Source Links Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment Liebherr and Fortescue partner on world’s first autonomous electric haul truck Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders Chris-Craft unveils 133 kWh electric boat concept Fortescue Zero | Battery Modules 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 tips@electrek.co. 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 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 for Climate Week and just ahead of Drive Electric Week, the New York City Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice announced the formation of the NAECC in partnership with other C40 Cities like Austin, Texas, Boulder County, Colorado, and San Diego, California (among others). Together with industry partners and trade allies, the NAECC plans to connect business and public sector stakeholders who are committed to developing the electric construction and heavy equipment markets in North America. "This market is currently in its infancy and ripe for innovation. Making the switch to this type of equipment helps to reduce noise and air pollution, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and achieve carbon neutrality," reads the press copy. "Cities and manufacturers often come together to solve our toughest sustainability challenges, and coalition members are committed to driving change when it comes to electric construction equipment." NYC is stepping up CASE 580EV backhoe and wheel loader; via CNH. How we construct our buildings and infrastructure greatly impacts the sustainability and resiliency of NYC. Construction as an industry is responsible for nearly 25% of all global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — and that number will only continue to climb as the on-road segment continues to electrify. In an effort to push back on that, the city of New York has ramped up its commitments to Embodied Carbon and Clean Construction, and is taking on a leadership role in electrifying construction sites by identifying those efforts as, "integral to our environmental justice and decarbonization agenda." A number of industry partners have already signed on, including AIA New York and the Building Trades Employers Association. Together NAECC coalition partners spend over $13 billion (with a "b") on construction in North America. By joining forces, they hope to cut noise and air pollution, improve the quality of life of people who live and work around heavy equipment, and demonstrate the power of cities and local governments to drive market growth.  Source Links Volvo CE rolls out some new hotness at Volvo Days 2024 [part 1] Volvo CE rolls out autonomous equipment at Volvo Days 2024 [part 2] NYC | Clean Construction The Launch of the North American Electric Construction Coalition | Open Letter 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 tips@electrek.co. 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 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 yourself! Source Links Kia’s EV sales skyrocket in the US in September, driven by the hot new EV9 SUV Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales top 30,000 in the US for 2024 after ‘strong demand’ in Q3 GM nears double-digit EV market share in the US after Q3 sales surged Volvo’s cheapest EV just hit a major milestone as sales surge SWITCH-ON project has 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks headed to California Aquaculture is going electric in Maine with the help of Aqua superPower and the US DOE 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 tips@electrek.co. 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 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 electric Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-transit easier than ever. Source Links 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. Mazda EZ-6 EV goes on sale with a starting price under $25,000 Tesla declares victory on autonomy roadmap, but we see something big missing Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new ‘Power Promise’ Find local deals on Mustang Mach-E Find local deals on F-150 Lightning Find local deals on Ford E-Transit Thor electric RV concept packs a 140 kWh battery and 500 mile range World’s largest electric crane has MASSIVE 6,000 tonne lifting capacity 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 tips@electrek.co. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!