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Photo: SEIA Since 2014, solar capacity at K-12 schools has more than quadrupled across the US, according to a new report from clean energy nonprofit Generation180. The “Brighter Future: A Study of Solar on K-12 Schools” report highlights that over 6.2 million students – more than 1 in 9 – now attend schools powered by

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ponder the future of Nissan’s all-wheel drive hypercar, Tesla argues against Louisiana’s car dealers, and perpetual EV startup Mullen gets an order big enough to put it on the map for real. We’ve also got a new Chinese rival that’s gunning for the Tesla Model Y’s sales crown, a massive,

Photo: Porsche Porsche is offering up to a $22,500 discount off the MSRP on 2024 Taycan EV leases, but before you get too excited, let’s check the fine print. EVs built overseas, such as the Taycan, don’t qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s $7,500 tax credit when they’re purchased, but they do qualify for it

Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls or 10 GWh worth per year, according to a new video. The Powerwall was launched back in 2015 and it sparked the growth of what is now a massive market for home energy storage systems. Last year, Tesla announced that it installed 500,000 Powerwalls. Now, the company

Hyundai’s new low-cost Casper EV can now be leased for less than $8 a day. Through its new “Battery Care Lease” plan, Hyundai’s new electric SUV is even cheaper to drive than the gas-powered model. Last month, Hyundai made a statement after opening pre-orders for its new Casper Electric in Korea, starting at just $23,000

Tesla has managed to win in US appeal court against the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission, which is preventing Tesla’s direct sale model in the state. There are a few states in the US that have laws prohibiting direct sales of electric vehicles to the public without going through third-party dealerships. These bans come from old

Will Honda’s best-selling nameplates go electric? Honda buyers are “confident” in models like the CR-V and Civic, but will they earn EV replacements? Here’s why Honda is watching rival brands like Volkswagen to learn how to name electric models. Honda’s CR-V continued its reign as one of America’s top-selling crossovers in 2023, marking 25 years.

Hyundai’s electric fastback is getting a refresh. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 facelift was spotted with N branding for the first time ahead of its official debut. Check out the new image below. Following the IONIQ 5, the IONIQ 6 is Hyundai’s second dedicated EV based on its E-GMP platform. After launching the electrified streamlines

Will Honda’s best-selling nameplates go electric? Honda buyers are “confident” in models like the CR-V and Civic, but will they earn EV replacements? Here’s why Honda is watching rival brands like Volkswagen to learn how to name electric models. Honda’s CR-V continued its reign as one of America’s top-selling crossovers in 2023, marking 25 years.

No, Porsche’s electric sports cars will not have fake EV shifting. “Why should we make something worse?” Porsche development driver Lars Kern said. After testing Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 N, Porsche believes there’s “no reason to simulate what has been in the past.” Porsche is not impressed with fake EV shifting Porsche is aware of new

Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s new ‘Cortex’ supercomputer, which could become one of the biggest in the world, but it’s not ready quite yet. This project has been described as critical to Tesla by CEO Elon Musk, who has shifted the automaker’s focus to artificial intelligence in the last few years. AI needs computing power.

Canada is set to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, following similar moves by the US and Europe. The move comes just as China’s largest EV maker, BYD, prepares to enter Canada. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters on Monday that Canada will enforce a 100% tariff on Chinese EVs. The sanctions mirror similar

Tesla has ramped up NACS adapter production to 8,000 units per week as the opening of the Supercharger network to other automakers has greatly slowed down. In a surprising but welcomed series of events over the last two years, Tesla opened its charge connector and managed to convince the auto industry to make it the

Tesla is bringing back its owner referral program and returning to the bigger reward of $1,000 off its electric cars. Last April, Tesla put an end to its referral program, which has been on and off for the past decade. Over the last few years, the automaker had greatly reduced the incentives to participate –

Tesla has cleaned up its website’s blog section, deleting all posts prior to 2019. This includes the post titled “All Tesla Cars Being Produced Now Have Full Self-Driving Hardware,” which was originally published October 19, 2016. Prior to yesterday, Tesla’s website contained a backlog of blog posts reaching back to the beginning of the company.

Photo: Tesla Satisfaction with EV charging has improved, particularly with DC fast chargers and Tesla Superchargers, but challenges remain, according to the J.D. Power “2024 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study.” Slow but steady improvement in satisfaction The number of public charging stations across the US continues to grow, but it’s still not

Acura wants its share of the US electric vehicle market. After introducing a massive new incentive, the 2024 Acura ZDX is cheaper to lease than the Tesla Model Y. With a nearly $30,000 discount, is Acura’s luxury electric SUV worth it? The 2024 ZDX is Acura’s first all-electric vehicle. Making its global debut last Summer,

Porsche unveiled the exclusive Taycan Turbo K-Edition on Friday to celebrate its 10th year in Korea. The limited edition Porsche stands apart with unique exterior and interior elements inspired by Korean culture. Porsche released the upgraded Taycan earlier this year with more range, faster charging, and even more power. The new Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

A Tesla Semi has been spotted in Europe around Germany, but it’s not clear why since the vehicle is unavailable in the region. While officially in “production” since late 2022, Tesla Semi is still a rare sight in the US. Only about 100 units are estimated to be in operation, mainly in California. That’s why

An old gas station converted into Tesla Supercharger The main lobby group of the German automobile industry has recommended that all fossil fuel sales should be ended in Germany by 2045, but it’s still advocating for less-efficient e-fuels over rapid electrification. The news comes from a new position paper (source in German) released by the