The United Auto Worker (UAW), a powerful auto worker union in the US, is using Tesla’s recent layoffs to make unionization progress at the automaker. Read more…
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Hyundai teases its new INSTER EV for the first time, the latest affordable electric car
A new low-cost Hyundai EV will be revealed later this month. Hyundai is teasing the first images of its new INSTER EV ahead of its official debut at the Busan International Mobility Show. The all-electric city car is expected to be the latest affordable EV to hit the market, but will it make it to the US. Read more…
Tesla paid for Elon Musk’s Boring Company to dig a tunnel under Giga Texas, but why?
The Boring Company, which is owned by Elon Musk, announced that it finished digging a multi-million-dollar tunnel for Tesla underneath Gigafactory Texas. Read more…
Ford is still retiring the gas-powered Focus despite delaying 2030 all-electric goal
The iconic Ford Focus is on its way to retirement. Despite delaying its goal of an all-electric future in Europe by 2030, the gas-powered compact car is still not part of the plan. Read more…
PowerHouse by Qmerit simplifies home electrification process and offers bidirectional capabilities
Noted energy solutions provider Qmerit has just announced a new suite of home electrification technologies and integration services that offer less grid dependency and potential monetary benefits. “Powerhouse by Qmerit” can help streamline the power equipment acquisition and installation process and combine everything into one holistic system, complete with vehicle-to-home capabilities. Read more…
FLIT first ride: This is the folding electric bike Brompton should have built
At the Micromobility Europe conference in Amsterdam last week, I got my first look at (and first ride on) the new folding electric bike known as FLIT. As it turns out, there’s a new ultra-compact British folding e-bike in town. Read more…
XPeng surprises public with the official name of its first EV under new MONA brand before launch
Nine days before XPeng Motors is expected to launch its new AI-centric BEV brand MONA publicly, it has given the social media world a little appetizer by sharing the official name and first full image of its first model. Read more…
Tesla restarts hiring beyond AI and robotics in a big way
Tesla has fully restarted its hiring effort beyond AI and robotics in a big way after a hiring freeze amid several waves of layoffs throughout the entire organization. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna electric plate compactor
Husqvarna’s new LF 60i LAT battery-powered compactor delivers serious soil compaction and the convenience of cordless power. Read more…
First ride on the Flite eFoils: Easy to learn and outrageous ‘flying’ fun out on the water [Video]
I have seen the future of sustainable water sports; my friends, it is good. I recently got the chance to take Flite’s lineup of eFoils out on the waters of South Carolina, and all I can say is, “What a feeling.” Watch me hydrofoil (and fall plenty) in the video below. Read more…
Elon leaks the vote, Fred’s CT review, EV price parity, and Scooter takes flight
On today’s show, we talk about Elon Musk and leaks surrounding his $56 billion comp package, 48V architecture, Fred’s Cybertruck review, EV price parity, Nissan LEAF deals (that may or may not be a good thing), and Scooter’s Florida Fliteboard adventure. All this and more, on today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are closing the gap with Tesla as US EV market share hits double-digits
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is gaining ground on Tesla in the US electric vehicle market. After a record start to 2024, Hyundai and Kia accounted for 11.2% of the EVs sold in the US through May. Read more…
A major US offshore wind hub just broke ground in New York City
Today, the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) broke ground, kicking off the transformation of the historic port into an East Coast offshore wind hub. Read more…
Tesla’s DMV self-driving false advertising case must go to court, CA judge rules
A case in California court over whether Tesla deceived customers with its statements about full self-driving technology will go forward, bucking Tesla’s attempts to get the case to be thrown out before trial, a California judge ruled today. Read more…
Volvo recalls all EX30 electric SUVs over a software glitch, but an OTA update should fix it
Volvo is set to recall all 71,956 EX30 models made to date as it works through a software bug. The glitch could cause an error that causes the EX30’s speedometer to go into test mode. Read more…
Chevy cuts 2025 Blazer EV prices, but here’s what you need to know
The 2025 Chevy Blazer EV will debut with lower starting prices. However, with a lower price tag, some features are also getting cut. Here’s what you should know. Read more…
In a world first, China installs an 18 MW offshore wind turbine
China has installed an 18-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine – the world’s largest by power rating – in Guangdong province. Read more…
Elon Musk leaks results from Tesla’s shareholder vote as messy week begins
Elon Musk has leaked some of the results from Tesla’s shareholders vote as a messy week begins for the shareholders of the electric car company. Read more…
Volkswagen’s $27K ID.2all design work is complete as affordable EV debut looms
Design work on Volkswagen’s $27K entry-level ID.2 electric car is complete. Volkswagen is preparing to show off the new affordable EV by the end of the year, ensuring it’s “even better” than the concept. Read more…
Why more American teenagers are rejecting driver’s licenses in favor of e-bikes
There’s a good chance that when you were a teenager, getting your driver’s license was seen as a rite of passage, and you probably couldn’t wait for the freedom promised by that shiny new card in your credit card-less wallet. At least, that’s unless you’re a teenager today, and then the picture might not be so cut and dry. Unlike when I got my learner’s permit 20 years ago, today’s teenagers have already been enjoying a new form of affordable and effective transportation freedom: electric bikes. Read more…
