Wireless Tesla, BYD and Lucid step up, and a wicked-fast Dodge EV
Episode description
On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, the Tesla brain drain continues as another key executive departs the company, rivals BYD and Lucid step up their self-driving games, and Dodge reveals an AWD electric Hornet with 1,070 hp that does 0-60 in 1.4 seconds!
We also talk about Tesla's new wireless charging patents and what they might mean for Robotaxi, Xtracycle's new cargo bike, and explore Zion national park in their new, all-electric shuttle bus fleet. Enjoy!
Source Links- Tesla loses another director, who built software for Tesla Energy
- Tesla reveals its wireless home EV charging station in patent filings
- I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why
- BYD launches the new Han EV powered by its latest tech, starting at just $25,000
- Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more
- Xtracycle Hopper launched as brand’s most affordable premium cargo e-bike yet
- 1,070 hp, AWD electric Dodge Hornet R/T goes from 0-60 in 1.4 sec. (!)
- Zion becomes first national park with an all-electric shuttle bus service
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