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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

UPDATE: FreeWire hasn’t closed its HQ just yet

Elon Musk’s no.2 at Tesla goes back to China as the CEO isolates himself at the top

Tesla (TSLA) launches another round of layoffs

Lilium (LILM) receives firm order from UrbanLink to put 20 eVTOL jets into service in Florida

In 2023, investment in clean energy manufacturing shot up 70% from 2022

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Joby completes pre-production eVTOL testing, segues into production prototype flight certification

A fully-electric 10,000 ton container ship has begun service equipped with over 50,000 kWh in batteries

This German startup is pioneering recyclable wooden wind turbine blades

US updates EV tax credit rules, enabling more electric cars to be eligible

Watch this autonomous excavator build a 215 foot retaining wall

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Why gas bikes just can’t compete with electric motorcycles in the summer

Tesla’s next-gen Dojo AI training tile is in production

The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales

There’s a new trend making electric bike batteries safer

Toyota goes large on hydrogen with new US headquarters

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links)

Everrati rebrands B2B EV conversion arm to ‘Powered by Everrati’ amid clientele increase

Tesla Cybertruck owner gets quoted over $30,000 for Powershare installation

CATL unveils world’s first LFP battery with 4C ultra-fast charging for 370-mi in 10 mins

Tesla (TSLA) surges on Elon Musk trying to ride AI wave

Tesla expects its 4680 battery cells to be cheaper than suppliers by end of year

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla may start selling its Optimus humanoid robot next year, says Elon Musk

Tesla is in talks with ‘one major automaker about licensing Full Self-Driving’

BETA hits its latest eVTOL milestone, transitioning mid-air with a pilot onboard [Video]

Tesla announces change of plans to build cheaper electric cars

Tesla teases its upcoming Uber-like self-driving ride-hailing app

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla driver arrested for homicide after running over motorcyclist on Autopilot

Tesla officially unveils new Model 3 Performance with 0-60 mph in 2.9 sec

Arres Prevent robot uses advanced AI to fight potholes

Allye Energy wants to power your job site with used Land Rover batteries

Tesla skirts Austin’s environmental rules at Texas gigafactory

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Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Firstgreen remote operated electric skid steer hopes to reduce mining deaths

The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground

Aptera to sell its solar EVs in the UAE, beginning with 53 exclusive ‘Union Editions’ with ‘Solar Chill’

Walmart is putting AI-powered electric forklifts to work

Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand

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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available.

Stories we discuss in this episode (with links):

Tesla recalls Cybertruck due to defective accelerator, confirms about 4,000 deliveries

Tesla’s biggest retail shareholder is voting against Elon Musk’s $55 billion package

The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations

Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm

Liebherr electric excavator reaches million ton milestone, scores more orders

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