Tesla launches FSD v12.5 on HW3 vehicles
Tesla has launched a new version of its (supervised) Full Self-Driving FSD v12.5 on vehicles equipped with the older HW3 computer.
Renewables now make up 30% of US power capacity – FERC
Renewables – solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydropower – are now 30% of total US electrical generating capacity, according to analysis of FERC’s mid-year data.
Tesla (TSLA) secures $5 million EV order from Baltimore City
Tesla has secured an order for electric vehicles from the city of Baltimore worth about $5 million, according to city officials.
GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile range
Customers can now purchase the powerful, luxurious 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 from dealers across the US.
Tesla deploys rare mobile Megacharger for electric trucks in Utah
Tesla has deployed a rare new mobile Megacharger in Utah, which charges its Tesla semi electric trucks.
Ford’s first affordable EV will be a new electric pickup, but there’s more
Ford (F) announced major changes to its upcoming EV plans, including two new pickups. Ford’s first affordable EV based on its new platform will be an electric pickup followed by its next-gen “Project T3.” Meanwhile, Ford is leaning more into hybrids. Instead of the planned all-electric three-row SUV, Ford plans to launch a new family of hybrids.
US DoD expands EV battery supply chain with Canada by awarding $20M toward cobalt production
The United States Department of Defense announced it has allocated $20 million to Electra Battery Materials Corporation – a young but growing provider of sustainable raw materials for North America’s EV industry. Through the investment, Electra will finish its refinery plant in Ontario, Canada, to begin cobalt production to support a localized supply chain for US automakers.
VW ID.Buzz pricing, range & interior colors announced
VW has announced its pricing, range and color options for the upcoming ID.Buzz, with 3 interior and 11 exterior colors available when it hits the road later this year.
Tesla Semi on fire, Uber supercharges its C-suite, and Rivian gets bigger
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we take a break from watching the DNC’s coronation party to talk about Chinese EV trade wars, Tesla Semi trucks on fire in California, and Rivian making Normal even better than it already is.