Quick Charge

Scooter Doll reviews Chevy's new, affordable Equinox 5-passenger crossover, Volkswagen's US dealers don't think the company's flagship ID.7 EV is going to be able to compete with Hyundai and Tesla, and Elon Musk's plans to move Tesla from Delaware to Texas really, definitely, pinky-swear, have nothing to do with him trying to get his hands on $56 billion. All this and more on today's episode of Quick Charge!

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• Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]
• Tesla is preparing to get Full Self-Driving package approved in China
• Tesla reassures judge that move to Texas won’t affect Elon’s compensation case
• Volkswagen US dealers question if the new ID.7 EV can compete amid delays
• New York City is about to get its largest battery storage project

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Volkswagen is bringing a $22,000 electric car to market, how Kia going all in on EVs is impacting its sales, and Mexico still thinks it's getting a Tesla gigafactory. All this and more on Quick Charge (by Electrek).

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• Kia EV9 sales to reach 50,000 within its first year of launching with strong overseas demand
• Renewables provided almost 30% of US electrical generation in March
• Volkswagen aims to debut new affordable electric vehicles in 2027 with prices around $22,000
• Mexico still believes Tesla Gigafactory is coming despite change of plans
• Meet Vessev and its ultra-efficient electric hydrofoil boat designed for smooth tourist rides

And, of course, there's a new host of Electrek Daily –yours, truly! I'll be bringing you my take on the top electric news stories of the day, nearly every day for the foreseeable, so be sure to leave your comments, thoughts, and opinions in the comments. I'll do my best to respond and listen (unless I think you're bananas, then I'll ignore you).

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

UPDATE: FreeWire hasn’t closed its HQ just yet

Elon Musk’s no.2 at Tesla goes back to China as the CEO isolates himself at the top

Tesla (TSLA) launches another round of layoffs

Lilium (LILM) receives firm order from UrbanLink to put 20 eVTOL jets into service in Florida

In 2023, investment in clean energy manufacturing shot up 70% from 2022

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Joby completes pre-production eVTOL testing, segues into production prototype flight certification

A fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries

This German startup is pioneering recyclable wooden wind turbine blades

US updates EV tax credit rules, enabling more electric cars to be eligible

Watch this autonomous excavator build a 215 foot retaining wall

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production

The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales

There’s a new trend making electric bike batteries safer

Toyota goes large on hydrogen with new US headquarters

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Elon Musk is throwing his weight around Tesla, comes in like a wrecking ball

US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

Tesla is already pulling back Supercharger plans after firing team

Automobili Pininfarina is selling 1,900 hp electric hypercars inspired by billionaire Bruce Wayne aka Batman [Video]

Volkswagen Group is shelling out close to $1B in bonuses to lean down staff, compete with China

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Gogoro announces major partnership to help accelerate global expansion

Tesla conducting more layoffs, including entire Supercharger team

Tesla Megapack to power new massive record-breaking 1.3 GWh battery system

Nevada put big battery energy storage where a coal plant used to be

Ford just opened orders for its enhanced-range E-Transit

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Tesla unveils new Cybertruck off-roading features, Cybertent mode, and more

NIO begins public trials of its 150 kWh semi-solid-state battery packs ahead of a full rollout

Breaking: US, other G7 countries to phase out coal by early 2030s

Tesla (TSLA) surges on reports China is approving Full Self-Driving deployment

California now has 1 EV fast charging station for every 5 gas stations

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Everrati rebrands B2B EV conversion arm to ‘Powered by Everrati’ amid clientele increase

Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation

CATL unveils world’s first LFP battery with 4C ultra-fast charging for 370-mi in 10 mins

Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave

Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk

Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’

BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]

Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars

Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app

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