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Quick Charge Podcast: May 31, 2022

June 1, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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Sono Motors and CHEREAU to codevelop solar refrigerated trailer to be unveiled at IAA 2022

June 1, 2022
Solar electric vehicle startup Sono Motors has announced a purchase contract with European refrigerated trailer expert CHEREAU to codevelop a solar-powered version for fleet trucks and trailers. Together, the companies hope to leverage Sono’s solar technology to reduce both fuel costs and CO2 emissions. The new solar-powered refrigerated vehicle is expected to debut at IAA Transportation 2022…
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Rivian had a battery fire at its factory

May 31, 2022
A battery pack caught on fire in the testing area of Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois this weekend. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The incident happened on Saturday on the southwest side of the plant, where Rivian builds and tests its battery packs for…
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VW ID.Buzz electric minibus is more expensive than expected

May 31, 2022
Volkswagen has released the starting price of the VW ID.Buzz electric minibus in Europe, and it is much more expensive than originally expected. It starts at £57,115 in the UK, equivalent to $72,000 USD. After years of anticipation, VW finally unveiled the production version of the VW ID.BUZZ in March; it’s a new version of the iconic VW minibus relaunched as a more luxurious electric van, but…
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Tesla is considering adopting Apple’s AirPlay to improve audio quality

May 31, 2022
Elon Musk said that Tesla is going to consider adopting Apple’s AirPlay protocol to improve audio quality over the current Bluetooth. In recent years, Tesla has put an emphasis on the sound system inside its vehicles. The sound system in the Model 3 has been well-received by audiophiles, and the one in the new version of the Model S has also received positive reviews. It has been compared to…
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