Magna Steyr is finalizing deals with XPeng and GAC Motor to build Chinese EVs in Austria

A new report states that Austria-based contract manufacturer Magna Steyr is on the cusp of securing two new customers in XPeng Motors and GAC Motor Co. As a result of the reported deal, those Chinese automakers would have an avenue around additional tariffs on imports imposed by the EU, while Magna Steyr gains some much-needed EV manufacturing on its Austrian assembly lines.

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Tesla recalls all Cybertrucks ever made over trim falling off

Tesla has recalled all Cybertrucks ever made and delivered in the US over a trim falling off the electric truck, which can be a dangerous hazard if it happens while driving.

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EU Commission opens probe as to whether China provided BYD with unfair subsidies for its EV plant in Hungary

The European Union Commission has reportedly opened a preliminary probe investigating whether China provided unfair subsidies to support Chinese EV automaker BYD in establishing a new production facility in Hungary. This news comes one day after China delayed a decision on BYD’s planned production facility in Mexico, demonstrating growing trade tensions between countries worldwide.

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Elon’s missing billions, Tesla terrorism, bots rig surveys, and a Nissan battery deal

Is Elon Musk using the missing $1.4B to fund anti-Tesla protests as part of a massive false flag operation that will give him control of both the police and the courts? There’s absolutely ZERO evidence to support that idea (plus: I just made it up), but it’s 2025 and that means anything goes on today’s bats**t episode of Quick Charge!

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Trump’s US Commerce Secretary, who owns Tesla stocks, publicly recommends to buy TSLA

Trump’s US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, who indirectly owns Tesla (TSLA) stocks through his firm, has publicly recommended buying Tesla stocks today.

This is likely the first time that a sitting US Commerce Secretary publicly recommends to buy a specific stock.

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Residential battery storage skyrockets in record-setting 2024

The US battery storage market set another record in 2024, installing 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity across all sectors, according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie.

In total, 12,314 megawatts (MW) and 37,143 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage were added, marking a jump of 33% and 34%, respectively, compared to 2023.

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BYD’s cheapest EV is launching in Europe soon with a new name and more upgrades

The Seagull is BYD’s cheapest EV, starting at under $10,000 in China. Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with added safety tech and more. BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, said it will be “the best value” when it arrives.

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Hyundai caught testing one of China’s hottest selling EVs

Is Hyundai taking a page from China for its upcoming electric vehicles? The new EV taking China by storm was caught with testing plates near Hyundai’s global R&D hub.

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South Korea just opened its largest EV charging hub

South Korea just got its largest outdoor EV fast-charging hub, and it’s at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang. The new hub, built by charging network Water, features 46 fast chargers capable of juicing up everything from electric cars to buses and trucks.

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Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing

Tesla’s (TSLA) accounting practices are raising red flags as a new report from the Financial Times shows that $1.4 billion is missing.

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