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Kia is recalling certain EV9 electric SUVs after a hot start in the US

After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV made an impressive debut in the US market this year, a new recall is being issued for certain models. The recall, over inadequate headliner protection, affects 2,401 Kia EV9 models. Here’s what you should know. After launching the EV9 in the US late last year, Kia’s new flagship electric SUV is already off to a strong start. Kia sold 2,187 EV9s in…
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Elon leaks the vote, Fred's CT review, EV price parity, and Scooter takes flight

On today’s show, we talk about Elon Musk and leaks surrounding his $56 billion comp package, 48V architecture, Fred’s Cybertruck review, EV price parity, Nissan LEAF deals (that may or may not be a good thing), and Scooter’s Florida Fliteboard adventure. All this and more, on today’s episode of Quick Charge! Source Links Elon Musk leaks results from Tesla’s shareholder vote as messy…
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Why more American teenagers are rejecting driver's licenses in favor of e-bikes

There’s a good chance that when you were a teenager, getting your driver’s license was seen as a rite of passage, and you probably couldn’t wait for the freedom promised by that shiny new card in your credit card-less wallet. At least, that’s unless you’re a teenager today, and then the picture might not be so cut and dry. Unlike when I got my learner’s permit 20 years ago, today’s…
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Virginia's republican governor launches idiotic culture war against clean air

Virginia’s republican governor says he wants to violate Virginia law to pull the state out of the California Air Resources Board’s clean car regulations, consigning his state to a costly and burdensome future full of pollution and high fuel prices. California currently sets its own clean car regulations, which it’s allowed to do under the Clean Air Act. The reason for this is because…
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