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…
National targets set by governments add up to just over a doubling of the global wind capacity by 2030, but fall short of tripling, according to a new report.
The current sum of 2030 national wind targets is 2,157 gigawatts (GW), a 2.4x increase from 901 GW capacity in…
Can Hyundai’s sporty IONIQ 5 N keep pace with the new Tesla Model 3 Performance? Hyundai’s EV hot hatch packs more horsepower, but it also weighs more. Check out the epic drag race showdown in the video below.
As Hyundai’s most powerful vehicle, the IONIQ 5 N proves…
Rad Power Bikes announced its newest model this morning, marking the first belt-driven low-cost electric bike from the Seattle-based e-bike maker. Meet the new Rad Power Bikes RadKick.
The RadKick actually comes in two versions, one with a single-speed belt drive and the other with a 7-speed chain drive. Each is likely to appeal to different types of riders, though their relatively low prices are…
In the latest example of car companies jumping into the electric bicycle market, Ford has teamed up with cycling company N+ to create a pair of officially licensed e-bike models to celebrate the Ford Mustang and Bronco.
The company hopes to leverage the storied legacy of its…
Tesla Electric, Tesla’s electric utility division, is partnering with solar installer Sunrun to grow its user base in Texas.
After gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric” back in…
Forge Battery is now shipping its prototype 21700 cylindrical Li-ion battery cells with a confirmed specific energy of 300 Wh/kg.
Forge Battery, a commercial lithium-ion battery production subsidiary of materials science company Forge Nano, is shipping its “Gen. 1.1 Supercell” to existing customers and potential partners. This move marks a significant milestone for Forge Battery as it enters…
Lucid Motors beats Q2 revenue estimates with another $1.5 billion injection from Saudi PIF
August 7, 2024
Lucid Motors (LCID) topped Wall Street’s Q2 revenue estimates Monday after announcing another $1.5 billion investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Lucid reports Q2 2024 earnings results
Lucid delivered a record 2,394 vehicles in the second quarter…
Tesla is testing Supercharging at over 300 kW
August 7, 2024
Tesla is currently testing the potential for its current Supercharging V4 (with V3 cabinets) to charge at over 300 kW
The Supercharger network is by far the best fast-charging network in the world and it’s hard to argue against that.
It’s the most extensive, convenient…
Tesla Cybertruck: driver dies in first fatal crash
August 6, 2024
A Tesla Cybertruck driver died in what is believed to be the first reported fatal crash in the electric pickup truck that has yet to be third-party crash tested.
Tesla has a stellar crash testing record over the years, and several of its vehicles are the safety leaders in their categories.
The automaker has signaled that it expects the same for its Cybertruck, which it claims is built…
