Quick Charge Podcast: December 2, 2021

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

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Toyota partners with BYD to build affordable $30,000 electric car

Toyota has reportedly partnered with China’s BYD to build a new affordable electric car to launch next year.

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Tesla is having issues getting hands on solar panels, delays some projects

Tesla is having issues securing solar panel supply amid the global supply crisis.

The issues are starting to lead to delays on some customer projects.

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Chevy Bolt production will resume in the last week of January

GM will bring the Chevy Bolt EV and EUV back into production in the week of January 24, 2022. Production is currently paused as GM sorts out a battery recall on both models.

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Jetson’s Eric electric scooter makes around town rides simple at $280, more in New Green Deals

If you have a short errand to run, then hopping in the car might be a bit cumbersome. You’ll have to drive on the roads, find a parking spot, and deal with other people on the road. Instead of that, you can just jump on the Jetson Eric electric scooter and cruise up to 12 miles on a single charge, all without having to use a single drop of gas or oil. For $280 on sale, you can stop dealing with parking spots, traffic, and large vehicles, making it a win all around. You’ll also find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla, Greenworks, and other e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today, more on why going electric for your yard tools like the mower on sale is important, and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

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Tesla (TSLA) asks US Government to waive tariffs on graphite from China, says it can’t get it elsewhere

Tesla is asking the US Government to waive tariffs on graphite coming from China – claiming it can’t get it elsewhere.

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Polestar publicly reveals Polestar 5, shares three-year plan for two additional EV models

During a live event at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, Polestar has shared its three-year business plan that includes the launch of three new EVs, including two SUVs and the Polestar 5 sports sedan. Furthermore, the Swedish automaker shared its 2021 revenue, alongside promising sales projections for 2025.

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Nissan unveils electric lunar rover prototype with ‘e-4ORCE’ all-wheel control present on upcoming Ariya

At its Futures event in Yokohama Japan, Nissan unveiled an electric lunar rover co-developed alongside the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The prototype features AWD technology that will soon be featured on certain trims of 2023 Nissan Ariya.

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Electrify America has now deployed Tesla Powerpacks at over 140 charging stations

Electrify America announced that it has now deployed over 30 MW of battery capacity using Tesla Powerpacks at over 140 charging stations.

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BMW thinks its futuristic 75 mph electric scooter will corner the US market. Here’s how

When BMW first debuted its futuristic concept electric scooter last year, it looked like a lofty design experiment without much chance for a real future. But perhaps more shocking than the design was the fact that BMW actually followed through with it, putting the BMW CE 04 electric scooter into production.

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