It's been nearly a decade since Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted a new people moving EV might be on its way, and while the company rolled out a twenty passenger Robovan concept in 2024, Musk insists the company's got something coming that's "cooler" than a minivan.

By definition, then, it's not the Robovan. Or a Cybertruck.

In smarter news, we've got Vanair's latest solar-powered semi truck add-on that can help slash emissions and operating costs for large commercial fleets. You can check it out here, then let us know what you think in the comments.

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• Tesla is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’, says Elon Musk
• BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for second straight month as gap widens
• California regulator confirms Tesla is ‘not operating an autonomous vehicle service’
• Adding solar panels to semi trucks helps slash diesel emissions
• GENIUS: adding solar panels to semi trailers is an idea so obvious it hurts

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Harbinger says its all-new HC Series Cab delivers best-in-class maneuverability with a tight, 42-foot turning circle, superior visibility from a car-like driving position that’s not compromised by the needs of an internal combustion engine, and a modular, Lego-style battery pack that addressing one of the most commonly called-out shortcomings of (most) modern EVs.

We've got CEO John Harris here to tell us all about it, and explore some of the ways Harbinger's modular battery design can help dealers and fleet operators cut costs and streamline their parts inventory.

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• Harbinger electric truck brand gets real with $100M Series B funding raise
• Game changer: Harbinger launches a medium-duty EREV with 500 mile range
• Harbinger launches standalone modular battery business with new Airstream deal
• Harbinger announces new, low cab forward electric box trucks at Work Truck Week
• What driver shortage? Electric trucks give fleets a real hiring edge

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Plus, we take a look at some new entry-level EVs from Kia and BMW, talk about the future of Volvo's compact electric cars, and ask questions about Tesla's lone driverless Cybercab and the company's latest self-driving Robotaxi crash in Austin.

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• Kia reveals EV2 prices are cheaper than expected
• Volkswagen’s affordable electric SUV is almost here [Images]
• BMW accidentally leaks new i3 EV days before its debut [Images]
• Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it
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• Tesla reports another ‘Robotaxi’ crash, still only has a single unsupervised car
• Workhorse Group’s electric van fleet hits the 20 MILLION MILE mark

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Plus, we explore the executive exodus at Tesla that began in mid 2024, ask why Tesla cars equipped with FSD are driving people into lakes and through railroad crossings, then take a look at the Rivian R2 and upcoming, mid-sized Tesla Model Y "killers" from Lucid.

Are these the most credible threats to Tesla's Model Y dominance in America's EV market, yet, or will Tesla's "negligent" CEO come through on his AI-powered promises?

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• Tesla Cybertruck owner sues over FSD crash, alleges ‘negligent’ retention of Musk
• Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ drives through railroad crossing barriers in viral video
• Tesla loses software director who built its OTA and Robotaxi infrastructure
• Tesla (TSLA) VP of Finance leaves after 17 years as executive exodus grows
• Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later
• Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000

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A tidal wave of EVs leased in the early-2020s is about to come back to dealers, with over 300,000 electric lease returns expected in 2026 alone, and many hundreds of thousands more every year thereafter just as used values fall and fuel prices climb. For dealers and buyers alike, that volatility could turn what looks like a resale disaster on paper into one of the biggest affordability opportunities the car market has seen in years.

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• US average new car price tops $50k for the first time – here’s why
• Used Tesla prices rise 4% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends
• Forget what you’ve heard – leasing your car is almost ALWAYS the right move

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In addition to some key takeaways from millions of solar customer datapoints across North America, Emily talks us through the changing landscape of hardware availability, what trade restrictions on China could mean for the residential solar market, some of the ways people are choosing to finance their solar panel systems – and why the right choice can help save them big money!

You can check out some of the article we referenced in the episode, below, and let us know if you knew that Franklin WH stood for "Whole Home" in the comments.

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• Solar installs surged 205% before the tax credit cut – and reshaped the market
  • EnergySage Plugged In podcast
  • Home Electrification Marketplace Report [FEB2026]
  • It's time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives
• Report: solar could increase your home value by $39,500 to $79,000
• EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels

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Tesla's troubles with pollution and carbon don't end there, either – two of company's biggest buyers of carbon credits are taking their business elsewhere, and the damage to Tesla's bottom line could be in the billions. Plus: it's a record month for Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales, electric semi trucks really do save fleets money, and some cool pictures of Volvo heavy equipment assets getting topped off at the Circle K!

And, before you ask: NO! The irony is not lost on me ... but I didn't waste any water making the image, I just copy/pasted it in (he said, defensively).

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• Tesla loses Toyota and Stellantis from its EU CO2 pool, taking billions with them
• Elon Musk’s xAI is undoing Tesla’s climate work all in the name of AI slop
• Hyundai bucks the trend as IONIQ 5 EV sales surge 33% in record-setting February
• Real-world test: electric semi trucks can save fleets nearly $160,000 per truck
• Where do you charge your wheel loader? Try the Circle K!

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While Donut Labs' allegedly groundbreaking solid state battery tech gets put to the test, Tesla engineer Victor Nechita, who served as Tesla’s vehicle program manager for the Cybercab, has announced he is leaving the company as part of the recent exodus of the brand's top staff. Plus, a new study of 5,000 home sales showed that rooftop solar really does pay for itself – almost as soon as you put it in!

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• Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch
  • Verge unveils 370-mile electric motorcycle with solid state battery; sounds too good to be true?
  • This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool
• Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
• Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
• Tesla launches legal war over ‘Cybercab’ name against seltzer company
• Report: solar could increase your home value by $39,500 to $79,000
• EIA: 62% more renewable energy capacity is coming in 2026

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We've also got news that Waymo its expanding its L4 autonomous and driverless taxi operations into four new US cities across Florida and Texas, bringing its total to 10 compared to Tesla's 0 total cities with driverless electric vehicles in operation.

Plus: the US Air Force has deployed the world's first portable 5MW nuclear reactor – which seems like the kind of thing we should all know about, you know?

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• Tesla has to pay historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says
  • Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing
  • Tesla sues California DMV to reverse ‘Full Self-Driving’ false advertising ruling
• Tesla is having a hard time turning over its FSD traffic violation data
• Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)
  • Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo
  • Waymo founder trashes Tesla safety as Waymos illegally pass school buses
• World’s first: US Air Force deploys portable nuclear power station

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We also take a look at Amazon's Rivian electric van fleet and how their goal of reaching 100,000 vans by 2030 is coming along, as well as a new solar-powered semi trailer that's using Australia's sunshine to keep food fresh from farm to store to table.

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• Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025
• California’s Helix water district gets state-of-the-art managed charging [Q&A]
  • ACT Expo 2025 – one step forward, two steps back for clean trucking
  • Check out BetterFleet
• GENIUS: adding solar panels to semi trailers is an idea so obvious it hurts

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That's right, gang – Tesla has managed to avoid a sales ban in California by pivoting away from the use of the word "Autopilot" in its marketing (which explains that $99 FSD Supervised deal too, btw). Plus: Polestar is rolling out FOUR new production cars in then next THREE years and if you just can't wait for that, there's a whole lot of great deals on a new EV you can drive home today.

That featured image up there, by the way, comes courtesy of IG Metall.

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• Tesla calls police on IG Metall rep at Giga Berlin works council meeting before critical vote
• German union accuses Tesla ‘toxic’ environment, files defamation against plant manager
• Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing
• Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years
• Hyundai cuts EV prices in response to BYD and Tesla
• Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs
• With a $10,000 discount, the Chevy Equinox EV is hard to pass up

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We've got some of Fred's in-depth analysis of what's going on over at Tesla as they start rolling Cybercabs or Cybervehicles or whatever they're calling it off an assembly line, too – and even something the house that Elon built is doing right!

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• Tesla ‘Robotaxi’ adds 5 more crashes in Austin in a month — 4x worse than humans
• Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
• Chinese state media amplifies viral Tesla failure amid 45% sales crash
• Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ tried to drive owner into a lake, viral video shows
• Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter

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We're also taking a look at a Japanese joint venture involving oil refining giant Idemitsu Kosan and Sumitomo Metal Mining that's helping Toyota scale up its solid-state battery production plus up to $5,000 off and 0% interest financing on new Toyota EVs.

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• Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck’s battery pack
• Tesla partners with Tencent to bring WeChat inside over 1 million cars in China
• Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images]
• Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race
• Toyota is already offering a $5,000 discount and 0% financing on its new EVs
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We've also got a Level 4 autonomous mining truck backed by global EV leader BYD that's already being put to work on more than 30 mining sites, a look at the first preproduction Rivian R2s, and a mobile AI data center + BESS and charging solution from Windrose Electric CEO Wen Han that may be the most bonkers, or brilliant thing you see this week.

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• Tesla reveals final Semi specs with two trims ahead of customer deliveries
• Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck
• Rivian R2 enters final validation testing, spotted uncamouflaged on streets
• Rivian R2 prototypes hit the media and revealed new performance specs as a Tesla Model Y competitor
• Autonomous, battery-swap mining truck gets big-buck boost from BYD
• AI in a box: Windrose wants to containerize the data center

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While controversy continues to swirl about e-bike regulations and major players seem to be coming and going and getting saved at the eleventh hour amid the uncertainty of all of this – it's still fun to get to experience the newest e-bikes firsthand, and that's exactly what CABDA 2026 is all about!

Bike brands mentioned

• Aventon
  • Aventon’s newly launched Soltera ADV looks almost perfect – I’d only change one thing
  • Aventon New Year Sale takes up to $500 off legacy + new e-bikes for lows from $999
• Flyer
  • Radio Flyer launches new 20 MPH utility electric bike
• Heybike
  • Heybike Villain launched as low-cost 45 MPH light electric dirt bike
• Himiway
  • Himiway Big Dog electric bike review: A cargo e-bike that’s more like a moped
• Magnum
• Rambo
• Velotric
  • Velotric Triker launched, giving e-trikes more power and speed – and tech

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We've also got a look at the Tesla Robotaxi service and ask why its vehicles are crashing so much more often than human drivers, even with safety monitors in the car. All this and more – let us know what you think of today's episode in the comments!

Source Links

• Tesla CEO Elon Musk lied about “refusing” Epstein island invite, newly released DOJ emails show
• Tesla (TSLA) can’t find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline
• Tesla’s own Robotaxi data confirms crash rate 3x worse than humans even with monitor
• Sales of the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra have ultra-plummeted to under 50 units
• Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China for the first time
• Ford denies report that it plans to build EVs in the US with China’s Xiaomi

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We've got plenty of tips for home solar and backup battery systems today, as well as some links to older posts about vehicle-to-home capable systems and, of course, some cold weather driving tips for EV drivers who may not be used to these chilly conditions. All that, Tesla sales, and some big batteries in North Carolina – enjoy!

Source Links

• Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need in a winter storm?
  • Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need to run a well pump?
  • It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives
  • Here are 8 tips for the best EV winter range and performance
  • Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these
• Tesla brings Cybertruck to Middle East amid US demand collapse
• Xiaomi SU7 outsells Tesla Model 3 in China for the first time
• Duke Energy brings $100M, 50 MW battery project online

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The Waymo founder says it's Tesla's antiquated camera tech, not necessarily its FSD software, that's keeping the company from offering truly autonomous robotaxis – and even says they'd fail a DMV eye exam! We've also got a look at the all-new, ultra fast charging Volvo EX60 and Peter Johnson looks into the crystal ball to peer into the future of Hyundai's upscale Genesis brand.

Source Links

• Waymo founder John Krafcik: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving has ‘bad case of myopia’
  • Tesla patents ‘clever math trick’ for HW3, but nothing points to delivering promised self-driving
• Tesla quietly cuts 1,700 jobs at Gigafactory Berlin despite denying it
• Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise
  • Volvo set to ditch LiDAR for 2026 – and Luminar is BIG mad
• Genesis outsold Infiniti in the US in 2025, now it’s closing in on Lincoln and Acura
• Genesis emerges as a dark horse in the luxury EV space as even bigger plans unfold
• Genesis secretly designed this electric pickup and may bring it to life [Images]

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If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

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We've also got another new entrant in the solid state battery race promising more than 600 miles per charge and an innovative new way to keep warm in the winter with a clever use of bricks and excess solar power.

Source Links

• Elon Musk says Tesla ‘almost done’ with AI5 design, 6 months after saying it was ‘finished’
• Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6%
• Another Chinese EV giant begins testing solid-state batteries with 620+ miles range
• Even in extreme cold, EVs outperform diesel AND save drivers money
• Germany is using heated bricks to replace gas-fired industrial boilers

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At least one Tesla executive not named "Elon Musk" has reportedly earned a $200+ million bonus in stock according to a recent SEC filing, while Micah Toll shows off a sexy new road bike with a nearly invisible electric motor, Komatsu rolls out a new, real-life Transformer concept, and Hyundai's Genesis brand takes on Mercedes' AMG and BMW's M divisions.

Source Links

• Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it’s a big move
• Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’
• Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits
• Can you even tell that this slick two-wheeler is an electric bike?
• Transformers get real: Kubota brings electric tractor concept to CES
• Genesis launches its first electric sports car: Meet the 650-HP GV60 Magma

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We also take a quick look at some of the many other EVs going the way of the Dodo in 2026 (including the best-selling electric pickup in all the land and a credible Model Y competitor that never got a fair shake), a red wave of EVs headed into Europe, and why this writer thinks you should lease instead of buy – enjoy!

Source Links

• The Jeep Wrangler 4xe is dead along with these two other Stellantis plug-in hybrids
• Last call: check out these EVs before they’re gone for good in 2026 [update]
• Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s days numbered?
  • Tesla throws ‘cringe’ anti-union concert for Giga Berlin employees ahead of vote
• EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe
• Forget what you’ve heard – leasing your car is almost ALWAYS the right move

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It's hard to understate how wild it is for a sitting US Congressman to call out a specific person and company like this, and it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. Today's show also explores Tesla's moving goalposts for Full Self Driving and the upcoming SPA3 EX60 from Volvo while the 30% home solar tax credit gets a new lease on life and Germany sets a new clean energy benchmark despite geography working against them.

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• US Congress introduces ‘SAFE Exit Act’ targeting Tesla door handles after claiming 15 deaths
• Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised’ FSD
• Volvo’s new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster
• The 30% solar tax credit is dead — long live the 30% solar tax credit!
• Solar power overtakes coal and gas in Germany, a country with little sun

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We've also got an all-new SUV from the Sony/Honda partnership, Afeela, sales numbers from Chevy, Genesis, and Lucid, and even an "extended range RV" backed by the home power experts at Anker. You can find out more in the source links, below, then let us know what you think in the comments.

Featured image via CES.

Source Links

• Best of CES 2026: All of the weird, wild, and wonderful reveals from the biggest show in tech
  • Honda and Sony will deliver their first EV in 2026, but this SUV may be an even bigger hit
  • Nvidia unveils open-source AI for autonomous driving, ships in Mercedes-Benz CLA in Q1 2026
  • Check out the LEO JetBike – a personal propeller-free eVTOL that anyone can fly
  • Anker-backed RV startup thinks you’ll love their “extended-range” camper
  • Chinese auto giant Geely to announce entry into US EV market within 2-3 years
• Tesla’s full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath
• GM sold more than twice as many EVs in the US as Ford in 2025
• Genesis outsold Infiniti in the US in 2025, now it’s closing in on Lincoln and Acura
• Lucid (LCID) beats the odds after Q4 production surges more than 100%

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We'll also taking a look at Hyundai's fifth consecutive record sales year with nearly 1 in every 3 new Hyundai's sold being electric and another third being hybrids, and explore some of the big promises being made by a two-wheeled startup that's making some heady solid-state battery claims that carry plenty, plenty of asterisks.

Source Links

• Tesla is starting to get squeezed by competition in China, confirms first year of sales decline
• BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown
• All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026
• Hyundai goes ‘5 for 5’ in 2025 with another record sales year
• Verge unveils 370-mile electric motorcycle with solid state battery; sounds too good to be true?

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We've also got a sneak peek at the agenda for the 2026 ACT Expo in Las Vegas, which is set to spotlight the full spectrum of technologies driving fleet advancement today, from digital and connected solutions to low-carbon and zero-emission vehicles. More than 12,000 attendees are expected from the fleet, shipping, OEM, utility, infrastructure, energy, and telematics sectors will be on hand, with a few dealers and policymakers to spice things up.

But, of course, the biggest buzzwords will be AI, autonomy, software-defined vehicles, and incentive-stacking – all of which might mean something else to a commercial fleet than it does to a soccer dad.

"The accelerated development and deployment of the range of digital solutions – on top of the increasingly wide array of powertrain technologies and fuel choices available to today’s commercial customers – is truly astounding," says Erik Neandross, President of the Clean Transportation Solutions group at TRC, producers of ACT Expo.  "It is an incredibly exciting time in our industry, but one that we also know can be dizzying for fleets to keep up with it all."

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I've included a few articles from last year's ACT Expo in the show notes, below, as well as some links that we reference in the interview. Enjoy!

Source Links

• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
• Zenobe arrives in North America
• Honda wants to sell you a fuel cell
• Hyundai opens up about its hydrogen semi
• ABB has figured out this whole charging deal
• Windrose gets real, and Wen Han signs my truck
• Volvo has the best deal going for commercial EVs
• New Mack electric trucks are coming, and one is already here
• Bigger, badder Section 179 tax credit could POWER UP fleet electrification efforts

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In addition to my take on what the TSLA board should or shouldn't decide, we've got a pile of EV lease deals, some hot, upcoming new electric Jeep models, and a look at some of the ways the end of the Federal EV tax credit isn't the end at all.

Quick Charge is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

Source Links

• Elon Musk threatens to leave Tesla (TSLA) if he doesn’t get his ridiculous pay
• Tesla is now buying ads on Elon Musk’s X to get people to vote for his $1 trillion compensation
• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
• From $189 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in October [Updated]
  • $189 Hyundai IONOQ 5 deals near you (trusted affiliate link)
  • $189 Hyundai IONOQ 6 deals near you (trusted affiliate link)
• Jeep’s electric off-roader is finally almost here and it’s ready to join the Wrangler
• Bigger, badder Section 179 tax credit could POWER UP fleet electrification efforts
• Survey Sunday: we asked WHY you chose home solar, you answered

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Today's announcement ahead of Electrify Expo Industry Day in New York means that Chargeway Plus subscribers will have access to real-time pricing for more than half the public charging stations in North America, including daily price/kWh rates as well as variable kWh pricing for individual stations within the station details, empowering cost- and grid-conscious EV drivers with the information they need to make a fully informed charging choice.

That's not all. In addition to showing the price/kWh for power, Chargeway's unique, patented colors and numbers system makes it easy for drivers to make smart choices, saving themselves time, money, or both — that's something that's especially critical as new EV drivers learn to navigate not just the rapidly evolving EV charging infrastructure, but the widespread rollout of NACS/CCS adapters, as well.

"Our mission at Chargeway from day one has been to simplify 'electric fuel' for every driver to help  accelerate EV adoption," said Matt Teske, Chargeway's Founder and CEO. "Now with one tap on the Chargeway station map drivers can easily see what we in the industry know the public must learn: Can I connect my car here? How long will charging take? How many chargers are available? How much will  my charge session cost? With our latest update to Chargeway users can now see 'electric fuel pricing' for thousands of stations at a glance."

I had a chance to connect with Matt ahead of Electrify Industry Day to talk about Chargeway's latest feature, and how the transparency of at-a-glance pricing can help demystify public charging. You can watch that interview, above (disclaimer: Matt's been a dear friend of mine and the EV industry as-a-whole for years).

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Quick Charge is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

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Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

Source Links

• Jeep’s new Grand Wagoneer is America’s first range-extended EV, and it can drive 500 miles
• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
• Mazda is getting in on the post-credit price war, slashing $10K off its plug-in cars
• Truckers are ready to embrace battery power TODAY – but it’s not what you think
• Clear skies ahead – Delta partners with Maeve on M80 hybrid regional aircraft
• You can get antique plates for a first-gen Prius now — feeling old, yet?

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If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

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We've also got specs for the all-new, all-electric Ferrari Elettrica and a world's first, hydrogen-powered autonomous farm tractor from Kubota.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

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• GM unveils new Chevy Bolt – same package, new battery, low $29k price
• Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these [update]
• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
• Ferrari reveals the specs of its first all-electric car: Elettrica
• Ferrari is rejecting fake engine noise for its first EV, and opts for ‘authentic’ motor sound
• World’s first autonomous, hydrogen farm tractor debuts in Kubota orange

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We've also got the new, single-motor Volvo EX30 at a price that undercuts the cheap Tesla, but includes a full length glass roof that isn't inexplicably covered in upholstery to punish poor people. All this and more – enjoy!

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• Tesla releases ‘more affordable’ Model 3/Y that cost $2k+ more than last week
• The cheaper Volvo EX30 Single Motor is finally here, and it starts at under $40,000
• ComEd charges ahead with $100M in EV investments, thousands of new chargers
• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!

Today's episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

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Plus, we've got news that Tesla is in hot water with California over its alleged mishandling of its insurance business, revisit the lies told about Cybertrucks drag racing Teslas, and look at the incredible 110% increase in EV sales over at GM that's driving Cadillac's renaissance.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream model. Visit the site at CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more.

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• Tesla teases stripped-down Model Y expected to be unveiled on Tuesday
• Everything we know about Tesla’s new model launching this week
• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
• Cadillac’s quiet coup: nearly HALF of all Caddies sold in Q3 were electric
• Tesla is in hot water for mishandling insurance claims
• Elon Musk caught lying about Tesla Cybertruck beating Porsche 911 in a race

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We're also highlighting new EV deals from BMW and Jeep – but it's not all rosy news for Stellantis' EV fans. The eagerly anticipated, ultra-fast Banshee edition may never see the light of day.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream EV.

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• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
• BMW keeps the good times going with $7,500 off MSRP on all its EVs
• Jeep vehicles still qualify for the $7,500 EV credit past the deadline, for now
• Jeep, Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans for another EV
• Tesla (TSLA) announces 497,000 EV deliveries in Q3
• Pension funds call to vote down Musk’s $1T pay package, replace Tesla board

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It's October 1st, which means the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit is dead and gone. That doesn't mean it's the end of the road for EVs, however – BMW, Ford, GM, and others are stepping up with big rebates, clever accounting tricks, and huge discounts to keep the deals rolling! All this and more on today's stylin', profilin', limousine-riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' episode of Quick Charge!

WOOOOOOOOO!!!

We've also got a hard-hitting look at both the EV and oil subsidies impacting the auto market at large, and what it means to give these two different technologies a level playing field to compete for customers on.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Climate XChange, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to help states pass effective, equitable climate policies. The nonprofit just kicked off its 10th annual EV raffle, where participants have multiple opportunities to win their dream EV.

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• Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
• Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline
• The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000
• We have the latest Rivian lease prices now that the federal EV tax credit has ended
• The $7,500 EV tax credit is gone, but each gas car still gets $20k+ in subsidies

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Mercedes and BMW each have a fresh take on the electric crossover with more than 400 miles of range and VW has a new affordable EV on tap, too. Plus, I talk you through the ins and outs of some of my favorite toys: the 10x10 Siesta Dock XL from Retrospec and the all-electric, go-anywhere John Deere TE 4x2 Gator UTV.

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• Retrospec Siesta Dock XL inflatable platform (sponsored)
• Mercedes unveils GLC electric SUV: a more refined all-electric platform with 440 miles of range
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV exterior leaks ahead of schedule
  • Check out the new Mercedes-Benz GLC EV interior and its giant 39″ infotainment screen
• Meet the new BMW iX3: A 500-mile range EV with ultra-fast charging and much more
• The Volkswagen ID.Cross delivers the ‘secret sauce’ as an affordable, sleek electric SUV
• Tesla (TSLA) sees US market share of electric car sales drop to new lows
• Tesla (TSLA) board fully loses its mind and offers Elon Musk a pay package worth up to $1 trillion
• E-quipment highlight: John Deere TE 4×2 Electric Gator UTV

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We've also got a deep dive into what I think the biggest issue facing more widespread EV adoption might be, and a new solution from Blink Charging that might solve it.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Check out Retrospec’s viral city ebike, the Beaumont Rev 2, made with a vintage-inspired frame design and modern electric features, all for just $999!

The best part: Electrek listeners can get 10% off their next ride until August 14 with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com

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• The Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2 might be the most stylish eBike for under $1K [Video]
• New EV Totem from Blink could solve electric fuel’s biggest problem
• World record alert: 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck drove 1,060 miles on a single charge
• Check out Chargeway for yourself and pick your entry in the Tube-squeeze 1000
• McKinstry powers up its fleet with 100 Chevy Silverado EV work trucks

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If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

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We've also got some killer deals on J.D Power award-winning 2026 BMW electric and plug-in hybrid models and a massive, 82 MW community solar project happening right here in Chicago.

Today's episode is brought to you by Retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Check out Retrospec’s viral city ebike, the Beaumont Rev 2, made with a vintage-inspired frame design and modern electric features, all for just $999! Electrek listeners can get 10% off their next ride until August 14 with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com.

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• Fresh TSLA lawsuits, V2X options, and the USAF is blowing up Cybertrucks
• Tesla does a rare ad and it’s pathetically misleading
• Tesla leads price cuts as US EV sales post 2nd-best month ever
• Revel is shutting down its Model Y-powered ride-hailing, which was basically Tesla Robotaxi
• BMW isn’t wasting any time discounting its new 2026 EVs
• Prologis set to generate a MASSIVE 82 MW of energy with rooftop solar

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If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

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Today's episode is brought to you by retrospec—makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Electrek listeners can get 10% off their next ride until August 14 with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com.

An it doesn't stop there. We've also got exciting new home battery backup and V2X options for Tesla owners, and one Texas EV driver that decided to conquer the Texas floodwaters by harnessing the awesome combined powers of electrons and stupidity (it's pretty awesome).

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• US military is buying Tesla Cybertrucks to use as targets for missiles
• Tesla gets sued for securities fraud over its ‘Robotaxi’ launch
• Tesla cars can now do vehicle-to-home (V2X) with this new Powerwall competitor
• It's time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives
• Chevy Bolt EUV goes full Boat Mode in Texas floodwaters
• California’s grid gets a record power assist from a 100k home battery fleet

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We're also helping Costco celebrate the first half-birthday of its EV marketplace, where you can get a great deal on a new Chevy Silverado EV capable of going more than one thousand miles on a single charge [insert 400 pages of fine print and disclaimers here –Ed.].

Today's episode is brought to you by Retrospec, the makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Quick Charge listeners can get an extra 10% off their next ride until August 14 with the exclusive code ELECTREK10, only at retrospec.com.

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• Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay up to $243 million [updated]
• Tesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crash
• New data shows how Tesla led in brand loyalty… until Elon Musk ‘got political’
• Tesla board (TSLA) gives Elon Musk $26 billion worth of shares
• Tesla sales in Europe are in free fall and the pain is just starting
• Costco EV Marketplace celebrates milestone with fresh deals [update]
• World record alert: 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck drove 1,060 miles on a single charge
• Mary Kay goes electric with new Pink Cadillac OPTIQ (cue the music)

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BLUETTI portable power stations offer enough capacity to run power tools, appliances, or even serve as a full-home backup during outages. For extended outages, BLUETTI offers modular systems can keep your fridge, lights, or Wi-Fi going for days. And, if you’re traveling light, the new Handsfree line of backpack power stations offer plug-and-play energy on the go — perfect for remote work, camping, or emergencies.

While Windrose is making sales and expanding into new markets, the Tesla Semi is still in limited tests, Robotaxi launches as a "ride hailing service" in California with randos in the drivers' seat and Academy Award nominated actor/noted college football analyst Timothée Chalamet teams up with Lucid to steal (even more) sales from the embattled Model S and X lines.

Today's episode is brought to you by Retrospec, the makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure. Quick Charge listeners can get 10% off their next e-bike ride through August 14 with the exclusive code ELECTREK10 only at retrospec.com.

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• Are Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos headed for epic showdown in a lithium-filled volcano?
• Windrose lines up $60M electric semi truck order PLUS South American expansion
• The Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2 might be the most stylish eBike for under $1K [Video]
• Lucid (LCID) Air drivers can now use these Hands-Free driving features
• Tesla stops taking Model S/X orders in Europe
• Lucid gets Lisan al-Gaib: Timothée Chalamet becomes Global Brand Ambassador
• Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area

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Today’s episode is brought to you by Retrospec – the makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure! To that end, we’ve got a pair of Retrospec e-bike reviews followed up by the updated Hyundai IONIQ 6 with nearly 350 miles of range from its updated long-range battery. With that, Hyundai now has the longest range Korean EV on the market, while Texas is adding megawatts of battery energy storage to beef up its troubled grid, and it's doing so faster and cheaper than ever before.

Plus: Quick Charge listeners can get an extra 10% off the price of their next awesome e-bike by using code ELECTREK10 at retrospec.com!

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• Tesla tops 36 car Autopilot test, affordable Model Y spied, and a $5,000 EV
• Tesla tops 2nd Chinese self-driving test, with deadly results from some brands
• ChargePoint just launched EV charger checkups – before they break
• Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 takes the crown for Korea’s longest-range domestic EV with 350 mi
• This new Texas battery storage project runs on used EV packs

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Today’s episode is brought to you by Retrospec – the makers of sleek, powerful e-bikes and outdoor gear built for everyday adventure! To that end, we've got a pair of Retrospec e-bike reviews followed up by a super cute, super affordable new EV from China with nearly 150 miles of range for less than $5,000 USD.

PLUS: listeners can get an extra 10% off by using code ELECTREK10 at retrospec.com!

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• Tesla’s ‘more affordable model’ shown in spy shots on Chinese social media
• Tesla founder is disappointed Musk canceled $25,000 EV and made ‘dumpster-looking’ truck
• Chinese real-world self-driving test: 36 cars, 216 crashes, with Tesla on top
• The Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2 might be the most stylish eBike for under $1K [Video]
• Retrospec Valen Rev+: A fat tire e-bike with the spirit of an all-terrain scrambler [Video]
• This EV just launched in China for under $5,000

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We also cover Lucid's plans to reinvigorate American EV manufacturing WITHOUT help from Washington by forging stronger bonds between automakers, mineral miners, and battery recyclers – plus: Optimus breaks down.

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• Tesla’s own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025
• Tesla’s retro-futuristic diner and Supercharger is here and it looks sick
• Tesla teleoperated robot failed while serving popcorn on first day of new diner
• Lucid (LCID) is driving EV innovation in America with or without help from Washington
• After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life

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We also ask what this might mean for the recent Uber/Lucid autonomous taxi tie-up and go through a full rundown of the fastest depreciating EVs on the market (and yes, there are four Tesla models in the top 10 ... because the Cybertruck was too new to qualify).

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• Vietnam setting bans on gasoline motorcycles next year, followed by cars
• Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit
• Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]
• These cars are losing value fast — that’s GREAT news for used EV buyers!
• This Volkswagen ID.Buzz cost its owner $11,000 in just 398 miles

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We've also got a $300 million investment from Uber into Tesla Robotaxi rivals Lucid and Nuro and a suitably rapid successor to Lancia's legendary HF nameplate – that could be an ideal new-age Neon, if Stellantis grows the stones to bring it Stateside.

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• Tesla announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fall
• Tesla’s penis-shaped Robotaxi expansion illustrates how unserious the business is
• Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
• Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]
• They’re real, and they’re spectacular: Ford launches Bronco EV and EREV
• Group B rally redux: electric Lancia HF arrives to take on Renault 5

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Sure, Nissan is pushing back production estimates on its yet-to-begin-production Nissan LEAF and Ford's EV sales were down significantly in Q2, but there's more to the story than the "Faux News" crowd would have you believe. Plus: some new electric success stories from Porsche and a disappointing (but still cool) dive into some new home backup battery tech.

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• Rivian R1 Quad kick turns into the new EV Halo car brand
• Lucid Air nabs Guinness World Record for longest distance traveled by an EV on a single charge [Video]
• The new Nissan LEAF EV is already facing production cuts, but that’s not the whole story
• Ford launches new $0 down, 0% interest summer sales promo and you get a free EV charger
• Porsche is already selling lots more electric Macans than gas ones
• The Porsche Cayenne EV flexes its power towing 3 tons in public
• MAN electric semi truck gets real as series production begins
• The backup battery choice you didn’t know you had: li-ion, or vanadium flow?

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he 30% federal solar tax credit is ending this year. If you’ve ever considered going solar, now’s the time to act. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

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An arbitration "court" found that Tesla misled customers with its Full Self Driving product, and has now been forced to refund at least one person's $10,000 payment (plus legal fees) for the not-quite autonomous driving software. France, too, is piling on claims of deceptive business practices – but there's some good news for FSD fans! If you're still willing to pay for it, Tesla will thrown in 0% financing on a brand new Cybertruck.

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• Tesla (TSLA) sales decline in China despite Model Y refresh and record discounts
• Tesla was forced to reimburse Full Self-Driving in arbitration after failing to deliver
• France says Tesla lied about FSD and more, 4 months to comply or be fined
• All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in July, 2025
• FERC: Solar + wind made up 96% of new US power generating capacity in first third of 2025

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We also present ongoing coverage of the 2025 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix and dive into some two wheeled reports on the new electric Honda Ruckus e:Zoomer, the latest BMW electric two-wheeler, and more!

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• Musk says he’s forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law
• Elon Musk realized too late how badly Tesla will hurt from Trump’s bill
• BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter
• I found this cheap Chinese e-cargo trike that hauls more than your car!
• Honda now has an electric Ruckus. Will they bring it to the US?
• Arizona brings a huge grid battery online ahead of peak demand
• Day 1 of the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025 [Gallery]

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We've also got day 1 coverage of the 2025 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, reports that the Tesla Optimus program is in chaos after its chief engineer jumps ship, and a look ahead at the fresh new Hyundai IONIQ 2 set to bow early next year, thanks to some battery specs from the Kia EV2.

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• Tesla confirms Cybertruck sales are down to just ~5,000 units
• Tesla Optimus is in shambles as head of program exits, production delayed
• Hyundai is about to reveal a new EV and it could be the affordable IONIQ 2
• Fortescue Infinity Train electric locomotive never needs fuel or charging
  • This Mining Train Powers Itself: The "Infinity Train" (and how it works)
• Electrek FSGP 2025: New teams, new cars, same solar spirit

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We've also got an awesome article from Micah Toll about a hitherto unexplored genre of electric lawn equipment, a $440 million mining equipment deal, and a list of incompetent, corrupt, and stupid politicians who voted away their constituents' futures to line their pockets.

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• Tesla (TSLA) confirms 384,000 deliveries in Q2 2025, right on expectations
• Nissan is in crisis mode as job cuts begin and suppliers are caught in the crosshairs
• EV with fake engine noises recalled for not having the correct fake engine noises
• The forgotten 1970s GE electric lawn tractor you’ve never heard of
• Komatsu scores $440 million electric mining equipment sale in Pakistan
• Senate votes to send 2 million US jobs to China, increase deficit, energy costs

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It just gets worse and worse for the Tesla true believers – especially those willing to put their money where Elon's mouth is! One believer is set to lose nearly $50,000 betting on Tesla's ability to deliver a Robotaxi service by the end of June (didn't happen), and the controversial CEO's most recent spat with President Trump had TSLA down nearly 5% in pre-morning trading.

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• Tesla (TSLA) crashes after Trump threatens to set DOGE on Elon Musk
• Elon Musk claims Tesla delivered its first car fully autonomously from factory to customer
• Elon Musk said to bet on Tesla delivering Robotaxi in June, yet those who did just lost big
• Ford CEO shuts down Tesla Full Self-Driving deal, says Waymo is better
• Volvo delivers 5,000th electric semi with little fanfare, sending a BIG message
• Geotab: 58% of medium-duty, 41% of heavy-duty trucks ready to electrify

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Speaking of Tesla alternatives, the Ford F-150 Lightning is the electric truck sales king once again, while the E-Transit van is now selling for the same (or less) than the gas version and Ford Pro launches a new incentive consulting service to help you pay for them.

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• Opinion: it’s time to start recommending some Tesla alternatives [update]
• Ford F-150 Lightning retakes America’s best-selling electric pickup crown
  • Click here to find great deals on an F-150 Lightning near you.
• 2025 Ford E-Transit electric costs the same or less than the gas version
  • Click here to find great deals on a new E-Transit van near you.
• There’s plenty of EV money out there – and plenty of people to help you find it!

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We've also got a quick review of a massive solar farm powering 200,000 homes in Indiana and the biggest solar project East of the Mississippi – both part of a record 98% of all new power generation and grid capacity introduced in 2025 coming from wind and solar. Those are jobs, those are lower utility rates, those are energy independence ... so why are Congressional Republicans working to make that more expensive?

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• FERC: Solar + wind made up 98% of new US power generating capacity in Q1 2025
• This vast 1.3 GW Indiana solar farm will power 200,000 homes
• The biggest solar farm east of the Mississippi is now powering Chicago
• The House draft budget kills the 30% residential solar tax credit
• Home solar prices just hit record lows – and storage is even cheaper

If you want to read that EnergySage report on the state of the home solar industry, including news about battery energy storage system and V2H/V2G prices and financing trends, you can check it out for yourself, below, then let us know what you think in the comments.

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We're also on track for more than 1 in 4 new cars sold this year to be electric, with a whole lot more hybrids coming in to make up the difference and drive fuel demand down to a new yearly low. All this, plus the top 5 cheapest EVs to insure when you hit the play button.

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• Tesla (TSLA) Chinese deliveries dropped to a scary low level
• April’s global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China
• 1 in 4 cars sold in 2025 will be EVs, and that’s just the beginning
• Toyota’s bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades
• Toyota is bringing this sleek new electric SUV to the US: Check out the 2026 C-HR EV
• Car insurance is crazy expensive – these are the cheapest EVs to insure in 2025

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We've also got a deep dive into Tesla sales in China through April, and how they compare to 2024 and 2023, along with a reminder to the Elon faithful that Faraday Future is, somehow, still a thing, and to look both ways before pulling out into a bike lane.

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• Tesla (TSLA) shareholders get excited for ‘Tesla prototype’ that turn out to be a competitor’s
  • Faraday Future starts shipping FF91 with many buzzwords and a $309K price
  • Faraday Future’s FF91 is finally here, and I was the first media to drive it
• Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it
• Tesla (TSLA) slows down in China despite new Model Y production
• Volvo teases all-new XC70 PHEV with 125 miles of electric range for 2026
• All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in May 2025 [update]
• A cop nearly smeared me across the bike lane. Here’s what went wrong [Video]

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ACT Expo is North America's premier clean truck and transport trade show – and for 2025 it was bigger than ever, with more exhibitors and more, more capable battery electric vehicles than ever. The downsides? NACFE have scored with their "messy middle" messaging, and the return of "clean diesel" talking points. We've got a brief rundown and links to all the details, below.

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• Honda wants to sell you a fuel cell
• ABB has figured out this whole charging deal
• Windrose gets real, and Wen Han signs my truck
• New Mack electric trucks are coming, and one is already here
• Windrose electric semi truck isn’t coming to America – it’s already here
• We finally got a ride in the Tesla Semi at ACT Expo
• Range Energy announces two partners to electrify refrigerated trailers
• Blue Bird diversifies from schoolbuses, enters electric medium duty truck market

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This conversation was motivated by the recent uncertainty surrounding EVs and EV infrastructure at the Federal level, and how that turmoil is leading some to believe they should wait to electrify. The truth? There's never been a better time to make the switch!

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• All the best EV rebate and cash back deals we could find for April 2025 (and PHEV)
• Costco Executive members get MASSIVE $31,500 off Chevy Brightdrop van
• Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900
• Rivian Upfit Program offers fleet managers custom solutions for EVs
• What EV sales slump? Illinois’ EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1
• Xcelerate Auto Commercial Leasing

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You know, for some people.

We've also got a look at the Kenworth Supertruck 2 concept truck, revisit the Revoy hybrid tandem trailer, and even plug a great article by CCJ's Jeff Seger, who is asking some great questions over there. All this and more – enjoy!

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• Are hybrids the solution for the 'messy middle'? (external)
• Volvo Trucks have logged over 50 million battery electric miles (!)
• Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles
• Milestone: Motiv Electric Trucks logs its 5 millionth electric mile
• Revoy EV promises to electrify diesel semis in minutes
• ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer

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With more than two million square feet indoors and twice that outdoors, bauma hosts more than 600,000 guests from 200 countries to see 3,600 exhibitors' hardware (and, increasingly, software). We're only going to cover a sliver, but it's a really cool sliver, you guys – enjoy!

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• Volvo Penta set to show off its new BESS subsystem at bauma 2025
• Volvo announces world’s first A30 Electric articulated haul truck
• Electric concrete pump truck can drive 30 miles, pump 65 cubic yards
• HD Hyundai set to debut production 14 ton hydrogen wheeled excavator
• E-quipment highlight: Liebherr Liduro Power Port 100 portable equipment charger
• LiuGong brings battery electric construction equipment portfolio to bauma
• Manitowoc brings massive, plug-in hybrid electric crane concept to bauma
• CASE Impact autonomous, electric wheel loader debuts at bauma

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None of this even touches on the $43 million "backlogged" rebate scandal Tesla's facing in Canada that's being blamed for people's negative attitudes about the brand (ha!) or the fact that neither the long-promised Roadster 2.0 or the Tesla Semi will see production anytime this year, either.

The word you're looking for when you think of Tesla these days is, "cooked."

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• Tesla’s top financial controller leaves (TSLA)
• Tesla loses another top talent: its long-time head of software
• Tesla Canada says its shady $43 million incentive grab was a misunderstanding
• Tesla already has new Model Y inventory available today in the US – demand is terrible
• Tesla launches cheaper new Model Y in US and Canada
• Tesla turns to ‘edgy’ social media marketing amid brand damage
• Cracks are forming in Elon Musk’s armor of lies

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We're taking a look at some of the recent hydrogen failures of 2025 – including nine-figure product cancellations in the US and Korea, a series of simultaneous bus failures in Poland, and European executives, experts, and economists calling for EU governments to ditch hydrogen and focus on the deployment of a more widespread electric trucking infrastructure.

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• Another hydrogen fail as Renault subsidiary Hyvia struggles to survive
• Another L for H as every hydrogen bus in this European city fails at once
• It just gets worse for Nikola as massive hydrogen recall follows bankruptcy
• Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned after $1.8m bribe to Trump (Updated)
• More hydrogen fails: Doosan, Air Products cancel over $1 billion in fuel cell deals
• MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs
• Mahle CEO Arnd Franz says hydrogen will fail without fossil fuels
• Economists, experts call for governments to ditch hydrogen, go fully electric

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Everyone's got questions about what these tariffs are going to mean for their next car buying experience, but this is a bigger question, since nearly every industry in the US uses cars and trucks to move their people and products – and when their costs go up, so do yours.

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• Trump imposes tariffs on all car imports: here’s where all EVs available in the US come from
• Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, yes it will be affected by tariffs
• Report: Trump’s tariffs on imports could cripple Stellantis’ annual earnings by 75%
• Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is ‘not unscathed’, tariff impact is ‘significant’
• Hyundai reveals multi-billion-dollar bet to dodge Trump’s tariffs and boost EVs in the US
• Tesla complains about being target of retaliatory tariffs, and it was right: it’s starting
• Get this $20,000 Tesla conquest deal on Polestar 3 (before the tariffs hit)
• BUY IT NOW: these EV deals will be hardest hit by Trump’s tariffs after April 2nd

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If there's one thing narcissists love it's playing victim, and the guy who asked everyone at Trump's inauguration if they's seen Kyle and spent the last decade stacking billions by failing to deliver on a mission to mars, an all-electric roadster, an underground super-speedway, and a self-driving car seems to think it's someone else's fault that people don't like him. We talk through the state of that debacle along with news from two credible car companies, and I predict Volvo will have the first mainstream L3 car in America – enjoy!

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• Elon Musk promotes negative Tesla survey turned positive by bots
  • Tesla is done in Germany: 94% say they won’t buy a Tesla car
• Thousands of Tesla owners doxxed. The only way to get off the list? Sell your car
• Tesla vandalism: Trump and AG claim someone ‘coordinate and fund’ them
• Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing
• Nissan just secured enough batteries to build about 1 million EVs in the US
• ZEEKR launches first door-to-door Level 3 autonomous driving technology
  • ZEEKR to display ‘heavyweight’ EVs at CES 2025
  • Volvo ES90 revealed: 800V beauty is midway between SUV, sedan

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We also cover Toyota as it moves to position itself for global battery dominance by suppling batteries to more than 400,000 electrified Honda vehicles per year, plus an upgraded Xpeng G6 electric SUV that makes everything on this side of the Pacific look positively plebeian. All this and more, enjoy!

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• Tesla Autopilot drives into Wile E Coyote fake road wall in camera vs lidar test
• Tesla fans expose Tesla’s own shadiness in attempt to defend Autopilot crash
• Tesla used car prices are falling at 3x the rest of the market
• If Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, Tesla needs stores and service in red states
• Toyota the EV battery supplier? Honda will use them to power up its 400,000 hybrids in the US
• Turing AI and “bulletproof” EV batteries arrive with 2025 Xpeng G6 SUV

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In other news, we've got a hot tub you can sail around a lake, a 140-ton electric hoverboard from Liebherr, a $1,000 electric pickup from China, questions about the effectiveness of EV rebates in general, and a 0% interest deal on an all-new electric Dodge Charger Daytona.

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• Destroyed Cybertruck used in Vegas bombing is for sale, Musk said Tesla would rebuild it
• Spacruzzi opens 2025 reservations for limited builds of its all-electric hot tub boats
• Liebherr developing giant, 140-ton Segway-style autonomous haulers
• Tesla made a suspicious number of rebate requests on last days of Canadian EV incentive
• Harbinger guarantees incentive pricing to combat Trump Administration chaos
• All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing in March 2025 [update]
• These are the cheapest EVs you can lease in March at under $300 a month
• Remember that $2,000 electric mini-truck I bought from China? Now they’re down to $1,000

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GM is practically daring the competition to build a bigger, badder EV with a new, bigger $133,000 Cadillac Escalade and 1,100 hp off-road special in the form of the new Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2. Finally, you guys are never happy ... try to enjoy this episode, anyway!

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• Volvo ES90 revealed: 800V beauty is midway between SUV, sedan and fastback
• Volkswagen unveils ID. EVERY1 show car, production version set to launch around 20,000 euros
• Cadillac Escalade too small? New, bigger $133K Escalade IQL might be the ticket
• Meet the Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss and 1,100 hp ZR2 electric race truck concept
• This Chinese EV has surpassed Tesla’s Model 3, and Model Y is next
• Tesla (TSLA) sales crash continues in Europe, with Germany down 70%
• All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in March 2025

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Tesla shareholders were hoping today's claims of 10x growth in the coming years would help goose TSLA stock prices, but they slid instead as BMW took the top two spots in the J.D. Power EV owner satisfaction survey and GM launched an all-new, affordable Chevy Spark EUV.

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• Tesla (TSLA) sales are still crashing in Europe in February
• Elon Musk tries and fails to pump Tesla’s stock (TSLA)
• Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
• Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested
• A dozen Tesla cars burned at store, arson is suspected amid global protests
• Tesla owners get creative to distance themselves from Elon with new car logos & projectors
• BMW iX snatches the top spot in J.D. Power EV satisfaction survey
• Chevy Spark returns for 2026 as affordable electric crossover with 220 mile range

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We've also got some clarifying news at Mercedes-Benz, which is set to ditch its confusing EQ-based model alphanumerics and (God willing) their suppository-based styling language, too. Plus, Rivian launches a new upfit service to make it easier for fleet managers to order ready-to-work EVs, Ram ProMaster EV lives up to its promises with more options and a lower price tag, and a big solar deal goes down.

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• Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted
• Tesla launches limited Full Self-Driving in China to mixed reviews
• Tesla acquires bankrupted automation engineering firm
• Mercedes will stop treating EVs as a separate lineup and thats a good thing
• Rivian Upfit Program offers fleet managers custom solutions for its EVs
• 2025 Ram ProMaster EV (finally) lives up to its initial promise
• National Grid to sell its US renewables arm for $1.74B

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We've also got a look at the crowded EV sedan market the updated Tesla Model S (if it happens) will enter, talk about the Chinese answer to Rolls-Royce and Bentley from Huawei, and the latest off-grid BESS substation concept from Volvo Penta. Enjoy!

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• Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year
• Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is spreading Tesla owners
• Tesla loses two of its top car designers
• Mercedes-Benz tests world’s first solid-state battery EV with +621 miles range
• BMW vows next-gen EV batteries will slash costs and boost range by 30%
• Sony opens first mall studio for its upcoming AFEELA EV, in Los Angeles
• All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 [Updated]
• Volvo Penta set to show off its new BESS subsystem at bauma 2025

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We've also got news Hyundai and Kia have plans to get back their $7,500 Federal tax credits, are set to launch a new, 509 hp version of the hot-selling EV9 GT, and there's a new battery factory coming to Louisiana. Enjoy!

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• Tesla starts hiring in India in a big deja vu moment
• First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station
• Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV
• Hyundai and Kia EVs are set to regain the $7,500 US tax credit
• Kia just launched the +500 hp EV9 GT in Korea for just over $60,000
• This $500M EV battery material plant is the first of its kind in the US

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We've also got word that Xi Jinping could be holding approval of Elon's (supervised) Full Self Driving software hostage until the US backs off its proposed tariffs against China, and a new purchase from Cummins could make drop-in hybrid kids a commercial reality for construction and mining operations sooner than later.

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• Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
• Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war
• BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free
• BYD confirms plans for EVs with all-solid-state batteries to begin rolling out in 2027
• Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV
• All the best EV (and PHEV) rebate deals we could find for February 2025
• Cummins acquires hybrid heavy mining equipment experts First Mode

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Bloggers and journalists might be in trouble if they keep writing about Tesla's shortcomings – especially in China, where the company has allegedly been using its pull with the government to put pressure on journalists to keep their spin on the company positive. We've also got some new pics of the upcoming 2026 Nissan LEAF and a story about the rising cost of solar under Trump's second administration.

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• Tesla says not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after owner tried to return his due to ‘anti-nazi harassment’
• Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media
• At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?
  • Click here to find great deals and over $7500 off a Nissan LEAF near you.
• Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
• Nissan follows BYD by bringing DeepSeek tech to its new N7 EV
• Trump’s tariffs could inflate onshore wind costs by up to 7%

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We've also got some fresh new additions to our list of 0% interest EV and PHEV financing offers, a hot new commercial electric van heading to market, and an industry icon reaches a new, multibillion dollar threshold of ZEV funding. All this and more – enjoy!

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• At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?
• All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 [Updated]
• E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna Automower EPOS electric robot lawnmowers
• Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900
• Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
• Milestone: TRC reaches $2 billion in commercial ZEV funding

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Plus the Volvo EX30 is ready to drive home today, the Lucid Gravity is taking off, we've got VW ID.4 pricing for 2025, and we've officially hit a major solar energy milestone five years ahead of schedule.

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• Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
• Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US
• There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk on Reddit
• Volvo’s EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US
  • Click here to find a new-for 2025 Volvo EX30 at a dealer near you.
• Lucid’s (LCID) EV sales climbed 50% in January after launching its new Gravity electric SUV
• Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim
  • Click here to find a 0% interest (72 mo.) ID.4 deal near you.
• US solar module production capacity reaches 50+ GW

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We've also got some great 0% financing deals on EVs from Chevy, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen – will they be the last new car sales we'll get before these tariffs pitch the country into an economic depression the likes of which it's never known? Give us a listen, then let us know your take in the comments.

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• Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
• Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing
• All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025
• BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear
• Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US
• AAA still exists, and they’ve made a new deal with ChargePoint

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You'll also hear Jo ask, "What even is a P/E Ratio, and why does it matter?" before asking if we'll all be killed without a solar roof, and learning about what happens when our phones run out of power. All this and more – enjoy!

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings
• Tesla guides return to growth thanks to cheaper new models and self-driving
• Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
• Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers
• A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recongnizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
• You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar
• Solar and storage projects make headlines, but will they survive? (Energysage interview)
• A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone

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We've also got a blast from the past in the form of one of my first Electrek article from way back in 2022, GM's performance making TSLA look like a meme stock, and a massive lithium project in the Heartland.

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• Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
• BP celebrates the opening of 400kW TA DC fast charging hub in Florida
• BP claims EV charging stations ‘on the cusp’ of being more profitable than gas pumps
• GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?
• Hyundai and Kia are betting big on new electric SUVs to drive growth in 2025
• A $1.2B battery-grade lithium refinery breaks ground in Oklahoma

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We've also got spy pictures of a NACS-ready BMW i5 in Utah, news that even more OEMs are chasing software deals with Rivian, and even some speculation about who that might be.

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• Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
• Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
• Tesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
• Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
• Rivian (RIVN) has several automakers ‘knocking on our door’ for EV tech
• Kia’s NACS adapters available now; Supercharger access still pending
• BMW i5 spotted with native NACS port – could be one of the 1st brands to switch?
• No other energy source came close to matching solar’s rate of growth in 2024 – in numbers

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As above, Polestar is hoping Elon's descent into politics spells opportunity for the struggling Swedish/Chinese performance brand, CATL has big news in Europe, and Scooter Doll shows off a new electric submarine that's so expensive, they won't even tell us the price.

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• Elon Musk is ‘not good for America or the world,’ according to himself
• Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
• The world’s largest EV battery maker predicts another big move in Europe in 2025
• CATL stock slips as EV battery giant hints at first annual revenue decline in 2024
• Another one bites the dust as Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Harbinger electric truck brand gets real with $100M Series B funding raise
• Sustainable luxury down below: U-Boat Worx (finally) launches its revamped electric ‘Super Sub’

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We also look ahead to some possible discounts for Tesla insurance customers, some news on the upcoming "cheap" Cybertruck, and wonder out loud if Puerto Rico's billion dollar solar project is going to see the light of day. All this and more – enjoy!

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• Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
• Unleashing American Energy | Executive Order
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 lose the $7,500 EV tax credit: Here’s how you can still get it
• Volvo’s new 2025 EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs arrive in the US: Here’s how much they cost
• Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
• Puerto Rico just got $1.2B in DOE financing to boost its grid with solar + storage

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Developed in partnership with Ford Pro, the Southern Company pilot will see more than 200 F-150 Lightning trucks incorporated into the utility's existing vehicle fleet, will leverage pricing signals and demand response to evaluate the impact of cost-effective charging within a fleet environment while demonstrating the efficiency of using established charging depots.

In addition to exploring the cost-savings of EV vs. ICE, the pilot will also explore the use of software to automate charging schedules, which would enabling customers to charge at times that minimize both their electricity costs and reduce any potential strain on the electric grid.

Tom Canada, a Southern Company sr. account manager who's been leading the charge on fleet electrification, joins us on today's episode to tell us more.

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• Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
• EV or gas – which is right for you? A new tool from Ford Pro has answers!
• 2025 Ford E-Transit electric costs the same or less than the gas version
• As always, Apple celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day

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We've got a couple of different articles and studies referenced in this forward-looking interview, and I've done my best to link to all of them below. If I missed one, let me know in the comments.

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• Biden pushes through $635M in EV charger grants before Trump’s return
• Trump DOT nominee signals extra fees for EVs, continued NHTSA investigation into Tesla
• Elon Musk complains Tesla is not getting subsidies for electric truck chargers while calling for end of EV subsidies
• ICF: Strategic Consulting & Communications for a Digital World
  • Report: EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during Thanksgiving week
  • Tesla now offers lease buyouts – after saying it would keep cars as robotaxis
  • 2025 Electric vehicle tax credits and rebates available in the US, sorted by state

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We've also got word that the recently redesigned Tesla Model Y is being built in Giga Berlin, Hyundai's electrified lineup is leading a record export year for the brand, and a new study says cleantech investments will beat out conventional energy production for the first time in 2025.

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• Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
• Tesla confirms starting production of new Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 fuels new EV export record with over 68,000 shipped in 2024
• Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report
  • Math is Hard: we explain the math behind the anti-EV headlines
• Cleantech investments to top fossil fuels for the first time in 2025

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BYD is rolling out a new, monstrously powerful sport sedan in the Chinese market that's set to challenge the Tesla Model S Plain – but that's not all. The Chinese upstart also beat Toyota in EV sales in its Japanese home market, up 54% year over year while Toyota's EV sales were down nearly 30%.

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• This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
• Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
• Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
• Tesla Cybertruck gets $10,000 solar panel wrap that gives you more range
• BYD’s new Han L EV just leaked in China and it’s a monster
• BYD beat Toyota in EV sales on its home turf in 2024
• This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a $1.76B DOE loan

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CES2025 was all about AI – and not just what AI could do, but what AI could do for you. That's where ASIMO comes in, helping everyone have a better time in there car and not at all just a modern day version of KITT dreamed up by a bunch of Gen X executives (wink, wink). We also cover some neat stuff from Suzuki, Aptera, Volvo, and more. Enjoy!

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• Tesla US sales dropped by as much as 5% despite record incentives and Cybertruck
• Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
• This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
• CES2025 | new Honda 0 EV models inch closer to production
• Aptera signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car
• This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

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We've also got a rundown of some of the best new 0% financing deals to close out 2024, featuring news from Ford, GMC, and Toyota. We also talk about why Tesla got omitted from the list.

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• Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025
• Schneider electric semi truck fleet hits 6 million miles driven
• Milestone: Motiv Electric Trucks logs its 5 millionth electric mile
• Toyota’s bZ4X electric SUV looks much better with a matte green finish [Images]
• Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits [UPDATE]
  • Click here to find 0% financing deals on GMC Hummer and Sierra EV near you.
  • Click here to find 0% financing deals on Ford Mustang Mach-E near you.
  • Click here to find 0% financing deals on Toyota bZ4X near you.
• Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving
• Electrek’s EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30
  • Click here to find great local deals on the all-new Volvo EX30.

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In the course of the conversation we talk about several hydrogen articles posted in 2024, as well as some Honda projects related to CES. You'll be able to read more about those, below. Enjoy!

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• MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs
• Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges
• Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl
• Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks arrive in Georgia
• Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept
• Honda releases lease details for its interesting CR-V fuel cell plug-in hybrid

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We've also got big savings for Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra shoppers, as well as some good environmental news in the form of new solar and wind projects coming online at a record clip, and a dirty Texas mine that's cleaning up its act.

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• Tesla deploys a fleet of ‘Megapack Chargers’ to help with holiday travels
• Hyundai EV drivers can score a free NACS adapter for Tesla Superchargers: Here’s how
• Subaru’s Solterra electric SUV is getting much cheaper for 2025
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• Is Toyota finally ditching the bZ4X name with new electric SUVs en route?
  • Click here for local deals on Toyota bZ4X
• US renewables’ total installed capacity likely to exceed natural gas within 3 years
• One of Texas’ dirtiest coal plants will swap to solar with help from US grant

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We've also got two brand-new, zero-emission Honda EVs set to debut at the CES show in January, a new and better way to recycle electric car batteries developed by BMW, and a massive new solar project being bankrolled by Walmart.

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• Tesla (TSLA) sales in Europe are down 14% year-to-date and it’s time to worry
• Tesla Model Y likely to lose its crown as top-selling car in Europe to Dacia Sandero
• Honda teases two 0 Series EV prototypes to be unveiled at CES
• BMW to build $10 million center to pioneer new EV battery recycling method
• Historic Montana youth climate lawsuit upheld by state Supreme Court
• Walmart and Nexamp are rolling out 31 solar farms in 5 states

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We've also got a possible Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger shaping up in Japan, some dumb thieves in China, 130 new hybrid bucket trucks getting to work in the northeast, and a massive, twin-rotor wind turbine that is finally online.

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• Court rejects challenge to California’s clean air rules Trump said he’d kill
• Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
• Man sentenced to prison for stealing Tesla secrets, other still at large
• Tesla accuses union of coup at Giga Berlin as tensions rise
• SoCal Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EV trucks to service fleet
• Avangrid set to add 130 new hybrid bucket trucks to utility fleet
• Colorado’s state EV fast charger program adds 33 highway sites
• The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines

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We've also got record-breaking sales from BYD to prove that the US President doesn't matter when it comes to global EV adoption, a record-setting electric semi truck order from Canada, and a big solar project coming online in America's dairyland.

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• Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks
• Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
• Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to destroy the US EV market
• BYD’s largest production plant has already built 1 million EVs in 2024 as annual sales soar
• Labatt Breweries places single largest Volvo VNR Electric truck order in Canada
• Wisconsin’s most powerful solar farm just got the go-ahead

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READ MORE: Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl.

On any other day a new Toyota crossover – and an electric one at that – would be the big news of the day, but massive deals on a new Toyota bZ4X and $1 billion investment in a new paint shop need to be acknowledged, as well. All that, plus big-time recycling news!

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• Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy
• Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges
• Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV
• Toyota is offering $10,000 off 2025 bZ4X EV models before they even hit the lot
  • click here to find local deals on a new Toyota bZ4X near you
• Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
• Glencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy

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Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

That's right – Tesla is once again looking into expansion plans in India and the Chinese market seems once again in play for the controversial Cybertruck. We've also got a huge solar financing deal and buffoonery surrounding the USPS, so be sure to let us know what you think in the comments.

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• Hyundai is now selling EVs on Amazon: Here’s how you can snag one
• Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
• Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again
• Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
• US Postal Service says it is going electric despite Trump
• A record $847M raise powers a commercial rooftop solar wave

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Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

We've also got a report showing that EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during the Thanksgiving weekend, an inexpensive flat-pack truck that's bringing e-mobility to Africa, and a whole lot more.

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• EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024
• Report: EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during Thanksgiving week
• Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high
• Tesla Model Q: rumors emerge about new sub-$30,000 electric car coming
• Flat-pack OX electric truck gets a $163 million order, expands in Africa
• A huge $2 billion solar + storage project in California powers up

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Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

We've also got Chinese automakers using V2G technology to help Japan protect itself against Earthquakes, free home batteries in Texas, and a whole lot more.

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• Honda Prologue and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 are now among the top five most leased EVs
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  • Click here to find local deals on Hyundai IONIQ 5
• BYD gains a foothold in Japan after landing a new deal to use EVs as mobile power sources
• China has found a workaround for strict tariffs: heaps of hybrids
• Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
• For a limited time, save $500 on a Centris folding eBike from Buzz Bicycles
• Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster
• These new Texas homes come with free backup batteries

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Read more: Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail.

We've also got an all-electric Mazda Miata, and news that Tesla won't find a cure for its slow Cybertruck sales overseas as CEO Elon Musk moves to shut down rumors that the company would sell the polarizing pickup truck in the world's largest car market.

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• FHWA: Tesla-based plug J3400 will be ‘the standard moving forward’
• No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025
• Tesla shuts down rumors of Cybertruck coming to China
• GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months
• Ford set a new EV sales record in November even as F-150 lightning demand slips
• Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit

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Read more: Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail.

We've also got record EV sales from both Kia and Hyundai, with the latter seeing IONIQ 5 sales double over last year, more Tesla discounts in China AND North America, and more.

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• Jaguar embraces spotlight after radical $100K luxury EV concept sparks backlash
• Leaked images reveal Jaguar’s new +$100,000 electric GT with a radical design
• Hyundai sets new US sales record in November after IONIQ 5 sales more than double
• Kia has ‘no plans of slowing down’ after record November sales with new EVs en route
• For a limited time, save $500 on a Centris folding eBike from Buzz Bicycles
• Tesla sales rise in China thanks to incentives, can it save its quarter?
  • Click here for great deals and incentives on Tesla Cybertuck models near you
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  • Click here for great deals and incentives on Tesla Model 3 models near you
• Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package

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Read more: Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles.

We've also got 0% financing deals on a number of EVs, making it easier than you might think to get into a new electric car ahead of Trump killing off the federal EV tax credits next year, along with fresh tariffs on solar panels from South East Asia and a record-setting year for BYD.

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• Jeep and Dodge owner Stellantis CEO steps down, shares drop
• UAW tells Stellantis workers to prepare for a fight, and vote for strike
• BYD just shattered its 2024 delivery goal after another record-breaking sales month
• Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck
• Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits
• The US slaps anti-dumping tariffs on Southeast Asian solar panels

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Read more: Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles.

We've also got a more efficient charge port heating system, a major offshore wind program that's backing down in the face of a Donald Trump presidency, and big news about the state of solar and wind in America's energy mix.

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• Tesla adds longer cables and more to Superchargers as non-Tesla EVs complicate things
• Tesla adds direct charge port defrosting option just in time for winter
• Last call on amazing BLUETTI 72-hour Black Friday Flash Deals – save up to 60% on top sellers
• Total ‘pauses’ New York offshore wind project after Trump win
• EV sales are set to surge as buyers rush to claim discounts that may disappear in 2025
• Huffy upgrades Green Machine for electric age as $600 adult drift trike
• Renewables powered 24% of US electricity in first 3 quarters of 2024

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We've also got new electric buses at UCLA that are powered by inductive current in the road itself, and a massive new solar project on a site more famous for coal than clean. All this and a little bit of fact-checking on some fresh musky nonsense – enjoy!

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• California to step up with an EV rebate if Trump kills the $7,500 federal tax credit
• Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill
• UCLA receives $20M to electrify bus fleet and deploy California’s first in-road EV charging system
• Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT with 650 hp, starting at just over $50,000 in Korea
• GM’s next electric pickup truck might actually be a Hyundai or vice versa
• Save 30% off the Huffy Electric Green Machine during its Black Friday sales event
• Former coal mine land to host 5.5 GW of solar as Peabody partners with RWE

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We've also got Tesla hoping to meet its Q4 sales goals by throwing all the EV demand levers in China while, at the same time, looking to hire remote drivers for its so-called "autonomous" robotaxis.

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• Hyundai doesn’t care if Trump kills the EV tax credit, it plans to keep growing either way
• California to step up with an EV rebate if Trump kills the $7,500 federal tax credit
• Tesla (TSLA) introduces new direct discount in China at critical time
• Tesla preps a remote control team for robotaxi – taking a page out of Waymo’s book
• It begins: Mercedes eActros 600 electric semi truck enters production
• Ørsted’s largest solar farm in the world is now online in Texas

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