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… Continue reading Debate aftermath, Tesla patents, Kia’s $30K EV3, and James Carter stops by
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Chevy Equinox EV cleared to launch in Korea as GM takes on Hyundai’s home market
GM’s new electric SUV has been officially certified to launch in Korea. The Chevy Equinox EV will fight for a position against Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 on its home turf. Chevy Equinox EV to challenge Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Korea Earlier this year, GM revealed plans to launch four new vehicles to boost its presence in… Continue reading Chevy Equinox EV cleared to launch in Korea as GM takes on Hyundai’s home market
Tesla reveals its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process in a patent
Tesla has revealed its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process that will be used in its upcoming Robotaxi in a new patent application. At Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day, the automaker unveiled a new car manufacturing system, which CEO Elon Musk claimed would be faster, more efficient, and enable the production of cheaper electric vehicles. Tesla is calling… Continue reading Tesla reveals its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process in a patent
Honda preps for new Acura EV at Ohio hub, but gas and hybrid cars will stick around
Honda is preparing to build its first electric model at its retooled EV hub in Ohio. A new Acura will be the first EV will be built at the hub in late 2025. Meanwhile, Honda said the EV hub will not be exclusive to electric cars with plans to build gas and hybrid models on… Continue reading Honda preps for new Acura EV at Ohio hub, but gas and hybrid cars will stick around
Tesla integrates Uber driver navigation directly into its vehicles
Tesla and Uber have launched an in-car integration of ridesharing navigation directly into its Tesla vehicles for Uber drivers. There are a lot of Uber drivers who drive Tesla vehicles. Many have been deployed in Uber’s fleet through Hertz’s deal to buy 100,000 Tesla vehicles, and Uber and Tesla worked together to offer drivers discounts. In some… Continue reading Tesla integrates Uber driver navigation directly into its vehicles
Tesla self-driving promises are getting weaker on new cars
Tesla has weakened its real unsupervised self-driving promises on new cars in the online configurator. Tesla’s self-driving promises are well-documented. CEO Elon Musk is quoted promising “level 5” self-driving on all cars produced since 2016. He even said that a software update would come to enable all Tesla vehicles to be part of a “robotaxi… Continue reading Tesla self-driving promises are getting weaker on new cars
Wireless Tesla, BYD and Lucid step up, and a wicked-fast Dodge EV
On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, the Tesla brain drain continues as another key executive departs the company, rivals BYD and Lucid step up their self-driving games, and Dodge reveals an AWD electric Hornet with 1,070 hp that does 0-60 in 1.4 seconds! We also talk about Tesla’s new wireless charging patents and what they might… Continue reading Wireless Tesla, BYD and Lucid step up, and a wicked-fast Dodge EV
Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery plans get the green light in Japan
Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery plans officially gained approval from Japan’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (METI). The certification gives Toyota the green light to develop and build next-gen EV batteries as part of Japan’s plans to boost domestic supply. Toyota announced that the METI certification was granted to build EV batteries at several subsidiaries. The… Continue reading Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery plans get the green light in Japan
Tesla partners directly with smart breaker manufactuers to improve Powerwall integration
Tesla and Eaton, a giant multinational manufacturer focused on intelligent power management, are partnering to improve Powerwall integration with the latter’s smart breakers. At the RE+ 24, a clean energy conference, the two companies announced the collaboration that should result in Eaton’s smart breakers working with Tesla Powerwall next year: Intelligent power management company Eaton… Continue reading Tesla partners directly with smart breaker manufactuers to improve Powerwall integration
Musk denies report of new ethics conflict in Tesla/xAI FSD revenue-share scheme
Tesla has considered an arrangement that would license AI models from CEO Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, according to WSJ. It would be the latest in a number of conflicts of interest that have cropped up related to Musk’s channeling of resources from Tesla, a public company, to xAI, his own privately-held company, though Musk… Continue reading Musk denies report of new ethics conflict in Tesla/xAI FSD revenue-share scheme