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On this, extra-dense episode of Quick Charge, we cover Tesla’s Q2 earnings call, Elon Musk talks cheap Tesla cars and cheaper 4680 batteries while promising to finally deliver on that new Roadster from 2017. While Tesla pushes back its Robotaxi launch, Google is powering ahead, beting $5 billion on Waymo’s expansion in to Texas. Plus,

Amanda Abbington has suggested there are 50 hours of footage which her ex-Strictly partner Giovanni Pernice “doesn’t want anyone to see” as she reiterated accusations about him during their training. The Sherlock actress claimed the footage was from video cameras she alleges were installed after she raised concerns about the Italian professional dancer to producers

BYD is making a strong push overseas as it expands into new markets. With sales surging in China, Southeast Asia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, and other key markets, will it be enough for BYD to take back the EV sales crown from Tesla? New research suggests it could happen sooner than expected. After BYD sold more

Ava Kris Tyson, one of YouTube star MrBeast’s friends and collaborators, has quit the channel after grooming allegations, which she denies. The YouTuber, 28, was accused earlier this month of sending inappropriate messages to a minor, reportedly a 13-year-old, while she was aged 20. Tyson, who has denied the allegations, announced she had “mutually decided

In this exciting, extra-long episode of Quick Charge, Zeem Solutions’ CEO Paul Gioupis stops by to explain how a managed “fleet as a service” solution helps take the uncertainty out of electrifying a commercial vehicle fleet while I talk up the new Cadillac Sollei and Hyundai plans some big updates for its IONIQ 6 (yes,

John Mayall, the British blues musician whose band was a training ground for Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood and many other superstars, has died aged 90. A statement on Mayall’s Instagram page said he died on Monday at his home in California. “Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led

Mere days after Xiaomi Automobile debuted a new tri-motor prototype version of its flagship SU7 EV, its CEO confirmed it will transition into a production version called the SU7 Ultra that maintains nearly all the same components. Before then, however, the 1,548hp BEV will chase some world records at a world-famous track. As a renowned

Huw Edwards is among the BBC’s highest-paid stars of the last year, despite being suspended in July 2023 amid allegations of misconduct. The newsreader, who officially resigned earlier this year, was paid between £475,000 and £479,999 in the 2023-24 financial year, making him the broadcaster’s third-highest-paid presenter. Salary details of on-air talent have been published

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Cybertruck gets homolgated in Canada, Elon delays the Optimus robot for up to a full year, Hyundai’s feeling skittish about a possible victory for Donald Trump this November, and a Club Car shows off a real MAN’s truck – finally! Now that the Tesla Cybertruck has become the

The last original member of the Motown group, the Four Tops, has died at the age of 88. Abdul “Duke” Fakir died on Monday of heart failure, according to a family spokesperson. The Four Tops were among Motown’s most popular and enduring acts – hitting peak popularity in the 1960s. Between 1964 and 1967, they

Anticipation is building for Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV. According to Rivian, R2 pre-orders are well over 100,000 as buyers line up to get some of the first next-gen Rivian EVs. It’s been over four months since CEO RJ Scaringe unveiled Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV. After introducing the R2 in March, Rivian’s

Meet the Club Car UTV. A small, neighborhood-legal EV that its makers says combines the practicality of a pickup truck and the efficiency of a golf cart to shuttle workers and supplies around the job site. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s making me ask: is this the most practical electric pickup you can

As President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, Hollywood was quick to react with Cher, Cardi B, Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro and John Legend among the celebrities weighing in. Grammy-winning singer John Legend said Joe Biden had “more than earned re-election, but time and age come for us all”, in a

Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority

A Brazilian singer has died after being electrocuted on stage during a performance. Ayres Sasaki, 35, died almost instantly after making contact with a cable during a performance at the Solar Hotel in Salinopolis, Brazil, local media reported. While some reports suggest Mr Sasaki died as a result of hugging a wet fan in the

A problem with CrowdStrike crippled Microsoft systems and grounded planes at airports around the world last week, but there’s good news hiding in airports, too. Luxavation subsidiary ExecuJet is making real progress decarbonizing ground transport . Luxaviation Group is one of the largest business aircraft and helicopter operators worldwide headquartered in Luxembourg (which is sort

Actress Amanda Abbington has said she “would not have been able to live with myself” if she stayed silent about her Strictly Come Dancing experience. The Sherlock actor said she thought “long and hard” before making a complaint to the BBC about the behaviour of former dance partner Giovanni Pernice due to the “backlash” she

Singer Jessie J has announced she has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The 36-year-old Price Tag singer said in a post on Instagram that she was diagnosed about three months ago after giving birth to her first son “exposed” the conditions more. She went on to describe

Photo by Amol Mande on Pexels.com Solar and wind now make up more than 20% of total US electrical generating capacity, according to new data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The renewable energy mix – biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, and wind – is now nearly 30% of total US electrical generating capacity. In

Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone-maker that has recently taken a dip into electric cars with the SU7 has now unveiled a hyper-sports version of its 4-door EV in the SU7 Ultra, which it aims to be the fastest 4-door car in the world, gas or electric. The Xiaomi SU7 has been making waves as an affordable