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Automobili Pininfarina to deliver a one-of-one coach-built Battista EV during Monterey Car Week

August 16, 2024
Boutique electric hypercar maker Automobili Pininfarina is showing off another one-of-a-kind model at Car Week in Monterey this week. In addition to the Batman-themed B95 Gotham on display at The Quail, Automobili Pininfarina is showing off a coach-built variant of its Battista hypercar called the Targamerica, which has been delivered to the US client who commissioned it (for a small price we’re…
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Tesla might be running out of Cybertruck buyers, Fords charge free, and solar GP

August 14, 2024
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ask where Tesla’s million buyers went as the wait time on Cybertruck drops to zero. Meanwhile, Ford EVs charge free in Texas, Hyundai’s 7 passenger Ioniq 9 heads towards production, and we recap the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. We also talk through the $16,000, permanent range-extender that Tesla thinks you’ll be willing to give up 1/3 of…
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ChargePoint introduces a new 'Omni Port' that combines Tesla and other EV plugs into one [Video]

August 9, 2024
EV charging network ChargePoint has just introduced a new piece of technology to help ease the overall process for drivers, regardless of what make or model they own. The “Omni Port” ensures EV drivers can charge at any ChargePoint space, combining multiple charging plugs into one single port. As EV adoption continues to grow, the need for necessary charging infrastructure remains a key factor…
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Electric Mopar muscle, stinky Tesla cabin filters, and a pricey Chevy pickup

August 9, 2024
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we talk about legacy performance nameplates turning to battery power, the value of Tesla Autopilot data, and whether or not a $96,000 Chevy Silverado makes any sense at all, to anyone, for any reason. Plus, we check out latest high-performance Volkswagen’s ID.3 and ponder its place in the GTi’s legacy, and I defend Tesla cabin filters while explaining what…
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