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Tesla Supercharger deployment has already greatly slowed down compared to the same period last year and it is coming at a critical time for the charging network. Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk fired the company’s entire charging team – using them as an example after the head of the group pushed back against

Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck accessories: a tailgate shield and jumpseats that attach to the tailgate. The first new accessory is a tailgate shield. This is particularly useful to carry bikes in the bed of the Cybertruck. Most bikes won’t fit well in the Cybertruck’s bed, but if you place them over the tailgate

An all-electric Ford Puma is expected to arrive by the end of this year. Based on the new Ford Puma, the EV version is expected to start at under $40,000 with distinct elements to help it stand apart. The Ford Puma “Gen-E” will sit under the Mustang Mach-E, Explorer Electric, and new Capri EV in

China, the world’s largest pollution emitter, is going green with clean energy alternatives and doing so quickly. Recent energy reports detail the nation’s commitment to implementing solar and wind power, so much so that it is expected to achieve its 2030 clean energy targets by the end of the month. As we’ve previously reported, renewable

Tesla might have figured out how to make manganese-rich battery cells last longer with doped cathode active material. Manganese-rich cathode active materials such as LiMn2O4 have long been considered an interesting option for their low cost, high voltage, and relatively low environmental impact, but they haven’t been seriously considered for electric vehicles due to a

With production of the all-electric Macan now underway in Germany, Porsche is launching two new variants to appeal to a broader customer base. The automaker has introduced a lighter RWD variant and a new dual-motor 4S version with an optional off-road design package. The Macan is a compact luxury SUV that has been a staple

It’s official. Hyundai confirmed the news we’ve all been waiting for. The first three-row electric Hyundai SUV is coming to the US and will make its first appearance later this year. The new electric SUV will launch alongside an updated IONIQ 5 for Hyundai’s 2025 lineup. Hyundai is already making its mark as the US

Elon Musk has announced his support to Donald Trump’s VP pick, Senator JD Vance. It’s hard to believe, considering Vance is pushing a bill that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US. As we often reported in recent months, Musk is no stranger to acting against the interest of Tesla shareholders despite his fiduciary duties

In this special vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and whether it’s being caused inflation and a slowing economy or the rapid rise in EV sales displacing millions of gallons of oil demand. In this episode, we’ll focus on the rapid growth of the commercial EV market

Kia is launching its first dedicated electric van next year to compete with Ford, Mercedes, and Stellantis. However, Kia believes it has an advantage with its new dedicated EV platform built from the ground up. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s first EV van has already been spotted testing. Can Kia take the lead? After

With up to $13,000 off MSRP, Nissan’s fully electric Ariya is cheaper to lease than ever. After introducing new summer discounts, the 2024 Nissan Ariya lease prices are nearly identical to the Rogue. It’s even more affordable to lease than last year’s Ariya model. Nissan’s all-electric Ariya is already one of the most affordable EVs

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla is delaying the unveiling of its Robotaxi and adds that he requested a front design change. Last week, Bloomberg reported that Tesla is delaying the unveiling of the Robotaxi, which was planned for August 8th, to October. The report claimed that the delay was to give Tesla more time

A Tesla Cybertruck presentation in Germany was interrupted by climate activists who vandalized the electric pickup truck. In the US, Cybertrucks are being vandalized by Elon haters, and in Europe, it is climate activists who are trashing the electric vehicle. It might be surprising to hear that climate activists are targeting an electric vehicle company,

Tesla has started offering an “energy boost” software unlock to recent buyers of the Model Y RWD, allowing them to unlock more battery capacity – for a price. The Model Y RWD has been through lots of changes recently. Not only has its price varied quite a bit, but Tesla has introduced and then axed

Volkswagen can’t seem to get out of its own way these days. More delays are on the way for Volkswagen EVs, including its ID.4 successor and a new Porsche electric SUV, as software issues persist. Volkswagen delays persist as more EVs get pushed back Software has been one of VW’s biggest hurdles over the past

Tesla has relaunched the Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive as a new second cheapest option for the popular electric sedan. Since the HIghland refresh, and even a bit before, Tesla has made several changes to its lineup and stopped selling some versions of the Model 3. Today, Tesla announced that it is bringing back one

EV prices are trending slightly higher in June because of Tesla Cybertruck sales, reports Kelley Blue Book. In June, the average price for a new EV was $56,371, an increase of 0.9% compared to May. However, June EV prices were lower by 2.5% year-over-year. (For context, the average transaction price for a new vehicle in the

On today’s episode of Quick Charge: a new report indicates that Elon will delay the launch of Tesla’s Robotaxi, Giga Berlin squabbles with unions, Polestar rolls out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and a retro-tastic Mercedes restomod that’s more Model 3 than 300 breaks cover. We wrapping up this week’s Quick

Ryan Reynolds says it’s a dream come true to finally get the chance to work alongside best friend Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. The Deadpool actor penned multiple scripts and versions of the film and pitched them to Marvel Studios chief executive Kevin Feige. On his last attempt of getting it over the line and a

Photo is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 The Department of Energy announced $1.7 billion in grant awards today targeted at helping automakers keep 11 troubled manufacturing plants open and to start building EVs there. The 11 selected plants are sited in 8 states, and have been designated as “shuttered or at-risk” facilities. These plants were either