Quick Charge Podcast: March 9, 2023

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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Get started with solar power using this 100W/20A kit on sale for $188.50 in New Green Deals

If you’re not sure where to get started with solar power, then today’s New Green Deals is perfect for you. We tracked down a that not only includes the panel itself, but also a 20A charge controller as well as all the wiring you’ll need to hook it up. On sale for $188.50, today’s deal is the second-best price we’ve seen in over a year. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and 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 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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Nissan says it will bring EV powertrain costs down by 30%, here’s what that entails

Nissan is doubling down on its new efforts to boost electric vehicle production. The automaker says under its new EV powertrain approach, development and manufacturing costs will be reduced by 30% by 2026.

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Faraday Future Q4 and full 2022 results: FF 91 SOP this month pending millions in funding

Could we actually see tenacious EV startup Faraday Future begin production of its long-promised flagship EV, the FF 91 Futurist? According to Faraday Future’s recent Q4 and full 2022 financial report, production could begin as early as this month. However, much of the startup’s outlook and goals for 2023 are heavily contingent on the receipt of tens of millions in funding previously promised. Here’s the latest.

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Airstream and Porsche unveil camping trailer ‘optimized for EVs’ that fits in your garage

Two iconic brands synonymous with design and function, Airstream and Porsche, teamed up to build a camping trailer concept that’s sure to quench your wanderlust with a modern, aerodynamic design and lighter weight that’s optimized for EV towing. And perhaps the best part – you can store it right in your garage.

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This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars

Rebates and tax credits might need a tweak to incentivize consumers to fully switch to electric vehicles – here’s what a new study found.

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Specialized launches its most affordable electric bike yet, the 28 mph Globe Haul ST utility bike

Specialized, one of the leading manufacturers of high-end bicycles and e-bikes, has launched its first-ever value segment of e-bikes under the Globe line. The company’s launch model is an electric cargo bike known as the Globe Haul ST.

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Electric Mercedes G-Wagon competitor launching by China’s BYD starting at less than $60K

Leading Chinese EV maker BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” if you will, is launching an electric Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon competitor as part of its new brand of vehicles. The lineup, codenamed “F-Brand,” is launching its first SUV as a direct competitor to the Mercedes G-Class, starting at less than $60,000 later this year.

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ROAM moves HQ to larger facility in Africa capable of producing 50k electric motorcycles per year

Electric technology company ROAM continues to find success in its native East Africa and is now expanding its production footprint to a new larger facility that’s over 100,000 square feet in size. In the coming years, ROAM intends to bolster is Air electric motorcycle production to fill the new facility’s capacity of 50,000 units per year.

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Tesla puts a ‘dummy’ camera in its new vehicles

Tesla has decided to install a “dummy” camera in its new vehicles equipped with its Hardware 4.0 Autopilot/Self-Driving sensors.

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