Quick Charge Podcast: July 11, 2022

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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Zendure SuperBase Pro gives huge power in a convenient package [Video]

Packing along a portable power station for glamping or car-camping trips instantly takes them to the next level. They’re also useful at home when the power goes out. With a massive capacity of up to 2,096Wh, an incredibly fast recharge rate, and other smart features, the Zendure SuperBase Pro is ready to make life off the grid a little more comfortable. You can also currently get it on sale for Prime week starting at $1699 (Reg $1999) on the company’s website or for a limited time. Be sure to hit the video to see all of the details. 

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Chase bank launches EV education website to help customers find and finance a new vehicle

We might have to start looking over our shoulder (but not really), because Chase has launched a new website to educate the masses about EVs. The bank’s new “EV Education Center” is now live and offers consumers answers to common questions in regard to electrified technology and can also help you find a new or used vehicle nearby.

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Here is where Tesla’s recently laid-off talent is going

Tesla has been laying off thousands of employees over the last month, and a survey of where they are going has yielded interesting results. Where they are not going is just as interesting.

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Volvo cuts ties with EU car lobbying group ACEA and laggard approach to electrification

Volvo Cars announced plans to leave the European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (ACEA) by the end of 2022, citing differences between the long-standing lobby’s zero-emission strategy and its own.

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Best Prime Day 2022 deals: Segway electric scooters, Anker power stations, more

Amazon has arrived, and the team at 9to5Toys will be working around the clock in order to bring you all of the best discounts over the next several days. Alongside Amazon getting in on the savings, various other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are also launching their own savings events to compete. Below, you’ll find all of the best Prime Day 2022 deals across a range of categories, like tech, home goods, fashion, and more.

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Need to register a leased Tesla in a different US state? Here’s what to know

I moved to a different state, and it took nearly three months to complete the registration of my leased Tesla Model 3. Here’s what to know.

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Behind the scenes at Ampler Bikes seeing how quality electric bikes are built locally in Europe

Touring various electric bike factories has been a fascinating experience for me over the years. It’s a chance to look behind the curtain and see how the sausage is made, so to speak. And with bicycles being one of the great equalizers, it is interesting to see each culture’s take on the handy vehicles. I’ve been on behind-the-scenes tours of e-bike motor builders, Chinese e-bike factories, American e-bike factories, and all sorts of other e-rideables in various countries. But checking out Europe’s own homegrown e-bikes at Ampler’s Tallinn, Estonia-based factory has been a particular high point of mine.

Come along with me while we explore just how this classy e-bike startup builds its own local e-bikes, which are quickly becoming a favorite across major European markets.

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Taiga Orca electric jet ski is here, and it’s pure unadulterated fun

Taiga Motors has started deliveries of its Orca personal electric watercraft, basically an electric jet ski, and we got a chance to try it. It’s pure unadulterated fun on the water.

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Elon Musk is walking away from Twitter deal after selling $8 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) stock for it

After months of negotiations, Elon Musk has officially moved to terminate his takeover of Twitter, but the CEO has still sold around $8 billion worth of Tesla (TSLA) stock to make it happen. What is he going to do with that money?

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