A new report out today details that Tesla, the world’s leading electric vehicle maker, is gaming the EPA system to vastly overstate its vehicles’ range and also diverting claims from drivers who are seeing as little as half the range…
The Reuters investigation uncovers a lot of details on the inflated numbers that EV experts have known about for years, charitably calling Tesla’s range…
AutoFlight completes another first in eVTOL Airtaxis by flying three simultaneously [Video]
July 27, 2023
Just a few months after setting a world record for the longest flight by an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, AutoFlight has delivered another world first. The company just shared footage of it showing off not one but three of its Prosperity I…
Quick Charge Podcast: July 26, 2023
July 27, 2023
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Wind, solar, and nuclear generated up to 55% of total power in Texas in the record-breaking end-of-June heat – keeping the natural gas share below 50%.
Natural gas has ordinarily been the most common source of electricity generation in Texas, but wind, solar, and, to a lesser degree, nuclear are playing a major role in keeping the power on in the extreme heat, reports the US Energy Information…
The luxury automaker is looking to upgrade the charging experience for Porsche EV drivers with exclusive “premium” amenities. The Porsche Charging Lounge comes complete with snacks and soft drinks, digital media, and even a smart mirror to get a workout in while on the…
Electric construction equipment is going to become the norm on job sites – here’s why the industry is making the switch.
From demolition and mining to aerial lift and industrial work, electric construction equipment is actually already being used in the building…
Quick Charge Podcast: June 13, 2023
June 14, 2023
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And it’s official. Rivian (RIVN) will lose its position on the Nasdaq-100 index (NDX) after its stock price fell over 90% from its all-time high achieved shortly after going public.
Rivian to be removed from the Nasdaq-100 index
Less than two weeks after JP Morgan analyst…
Stellantis says it's not ready to adopt Tesla's NACS connector, but it is considering it
June 14, 2023
Stellantis confirmed that it is “evaluating” Tesla’s NACS connector. It is considering adopting it, but the automaker doesn’t seem ready to commit.
After both GM and Ford announced that they would adopt NACS as the standard connector in their future electric…
Fastest production electric car lands in the US as Rimac hands over first Nevera EV hypercar
June 13, 2023
Rimac Automobili revealed Tuesday it had delivered its first Nevera electric hypercar to a customer in the US. One of the fastest cars in the world and the current fastest production electric car, the Rimac Nevera, was handed over to its owner by the company’s dealer in New York.
After several years of testing and development with concepts, Rimac enticed performance fans by promising a…
