Stellantis has introduced a new demand lever to entice potential customers to buy one of its BEV models. When US consumers opt to buy a new EV, Stellantis is now offering the choice between a home charger or charge credits through its Free2Move program. Free2Move is a charging ecosystem run by auto conglomerate Stellantis’ ($STLA) … Continue reading “Stellantis is offering a home charger or public charging credits for buying one of its BEVs”
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In this special vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and whether it’s being caused inflation and a slowing economy or the rapid rise in EV sales displacing millions of gallons of oil demand. In this episode, we’ll focus on the rapid growth of the commercial EV market … Continue reading “Diesel demand drops while commercial EV, electric semi markets grow”
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Elon Musk has announced his support to Donald Trump’s VP pick, Senator JD Vance. It’s hard to believe, considering Vance is pushing a bill that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US. As we often reported in recent months, Musk is no stranger to acting against the interest of Tesla shareholders despite his fiduciary duties … Continue reading “Elon Musk supports new VP candidate that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US”
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Vinfast delayed U.S. production of its EVs by three years Vinfast lowered volume targets for 2024 Vinfast has fallen behind sales targets despite pivoting its sales model Vinfast on Saturday announced that its North Carolina factory would be delayed, while also lowering its 2024 annual delivery target. In a press release discussing its second-quarter financial … Continue reading “Vinfast delays US factory as issues mount”
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Well folks, its the calm before the proverbial savings storm that is Amazon’s Prime Day week, which will officially go live tomorrow morning, and we’ve got some great early discounts on some popular Green Deals to wet your whistle with today. Headlining the collection is the Worx Landroid Robotic Lawn Mowers that have dropped back … Continue reading “Worx Landroid robot mower at new low, EcoFlow’s final 24-hour power station flash sale, 1-day Rexing EV charger and adapter deals, more”
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As regular Charged readers know, Toyota’s electrification strategy blows hot and cold—in Q2 2024, its EV share of total US brand sales was abysmal—below 2%, lower than any other major automaker save fellow laggard Honda/Acura. However, even as it continues to lobby against emissions standards and spread misinformation about EVs, the giant automaker is researching … Continue reading “Toyota joins US public EV charging network IONNA”
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Following a mid-model-year update for 2024, the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron electric crossover receives a few more significant changes for the new model year. The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive model gets an 81-hp boost to 282 hp, which lowers the 0-60 mph time by 1.7 seconds, to 6.2 seconds, according to Audi. Revisions to the 82-kwh battery … Continue reading “2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron grabs for power, range”
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A Tesla Cybertruck presentation in Germany was interrupted by climate activists who vandalized the electric pickup truck. In the US, Cybertrucks are being vandalized by Elon haters, and in Europe, it is climate activists who are trashing the electric vehicle. It might be surprising to hear that climate activists are targeting an electric vehicle company, … Continue reading “Tesla Cybertruck gets vandalized by climate activists”
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The 2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron electric SUV receives minor changes for the new model year, while some reports indicate it will be discontinued in the near future. Launched for the 2024 model year, the Q8 E-Tron replaced the Audi E-Tron, the automaker’s first volume EV. It carried over all the good things from the E-Tron—including … Continue reading “2025 Audi Q8 E-Tron preview: minor changes before a possible exit”
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Tesla launched a new over-the-air software upgrade option for the discontinued Tesla Model Y RWD model in the U.S., and for a price, it could mean a very respectable boost in electric range. The feature is called Energy Boost, and it can add up to 50 miles of additional range. The entry-level Tesla Model Y RWD was … Continue reading “Tesla 'Energy Boost' Upgrade: Up To 50 Miles Of Range For $1,600”